Premier League Transfer Buzz: Donnarumma, Eze, And More In High Demand.
The summer transfer window is heating up as Premier League clubs scramble to bolster their squads with high-profile signings. Manchester United and Manchester City are locked in a fierce battle to secure the signature of Paris Saint-Germain’s 26-year-old Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. With his contract entering its final year, PSG are reportedly eyeing Lille’s 23-year-old French goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier as a potential replacement. Turkish giants Galatasaray are also poised to join the race for Donnarumma, adding further competition for the highly rated shot-stopper.
Across London, Arsenal are moving swiftly to finalise a £60m deal for Crystal Palace’s 27-year-old England forward Eberechi Eze. The dynamic attacker, known for his flair and versatility, is said to be enthusiastic about joining Mikel Arteta’s project at the Emirates. The Gunners are keen to wrap up negotiations quickly to secure Eze’s services as they aim to build a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League title.
Everton are also active in the market, engaging in talks with Bayern Munich for 19-year-old Moroccan left-back Adam Aznou in a deal worth £7.8m. The Toffees are looking to strengthen their defensive options, with manager David Moyes viewing Aznou as a long-term investment to provide cover for Vitalii Mykolenko. Additionally, Everton have tabled a £31m bid for Lyon’s 20-year-old Belgian winger Malick Fofana, though the French club are holding firm for a fee closer to £35m. Fofana’s pace and creativity have also attracted interest from rivals Liverpool and Bayern Munich, making this a deal to watch.
Elsewhere, Arsenal could see departures, with Brazilian forward Gabriel Jesus, 28, drawing interest from Flamengo for an ambitious loan move back to his homeland. Meanwhile, Fulham are in advanced discussions to re-sign Arsenal’s 25-year-old winger Reiss Nelson, either on loan with an option to buy or as a permanent transfer. Chelsea’s 30-year-old England winger Raheem Sterling is also on Fulham’s radar, with the Blues reportedly willing to subsidise his wages to facilitate a move to Craven Cottage.
Manchester United’s transfer activity extends beyond Donnarumma, as they, alongside Burnley, Brentford, Southampton, and Borussia Dortmund, are in the race to sign Metz’s 18-year-old Senegalese forward Idrissa Gueye. The young striker’s potential has sparked a bidding war among Europe’s top clubs.
In other news, West Ham are eyeing Werder Bremen’s 25-year-old Austrian attacking midfielder Romano Schmid, valued at £13m, with Aston Villa and Fulham also monitoring his situation. The Hammers are also in contention with Benfica for Cagliari’s 24-year-old Italian forward Roberto Piccoli, who carries a £26m price tag. Leeds United, meanwhile, are prepared to offer £28m plus add-ons for Feyenoord’s 26-year-old Brazilian forward Igor Paixao, but they face stiff competition from Marseille and Roma.
As the transfer window progresses, the Premier League’s top clubs are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to secure the talent needed for the upcoming season. With deals moving quickly, fans can expect more twists and turns before the deadline.
