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Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Pau Cubarsi, Jarrad Branthwaite, Marc Cucurella

sportsmole.co.uk, 14 March 2024, 06:45
All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Manchester United 'planning double centre-back signing this summer'

Manchester United are reportedly planning to strengthen their defence with two new centre-backs ahead of the 2024-25 campaign. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain 'add Liverpool's Luis Diaz to list of Kylian Mbappe replacements'

Paris Saint-Germain reportedly add Liverpool's Luis Diaz to a list of potential replacements for out-of-contract forward Kylian Mbappe. Read more.

Manchester United, Chelsea 'to battle for Jules Kounde'

Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly showing an interest in signing Barcelona defender Jules Kounde in the summer transfer window. Read more.

Manchester United to battle three Premier League rivals for Pau Cubarsi?

Manchester United are one of four Premier League clubs interested in signing Barcelona's teenage defender Pau Cubarsi, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'reluctant to meet Nice's Jean-Clair Todibo asking price'

Manchester United are reluctant to pay Nice's asking price for central defender Jean-Clair Todibo, according to a report. Read more.

Chelsea's Todd Boehly 'meets Saudi Pro League director over summer transfers'

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly allegedly meets with the sporting director of the Saudi Pro League ahead of the summer transfer window. Read more.

Police investigations 'will make it difficult for Manchester United to sell Antony'

Manchester United will find it difficult to sell Antony this summer due to the ongoing police investigations surrounding the Brazilian, according to a report. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain 'lining up £75m bid for Marcus Rashford'

Paris Saint-Germain prepare a £75m bid for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester City 'in talks over Stefan Ortega contract'

Manchester City are allegedly in discussions with the representatives of goalkeeper Stefan Ortega over a new contract. Read more.

Luton Town, Brentford 'interested in Blackburn Rovers forward Sammie Szmodics'

Luton Town and Brentford are reportedly keen on signing Blackburn Rovers' Sammie Szmodics, with the 28-year-old currently leading the Championship's goalscoring charts. Read more.

Brighton & Hove Albion to reignite interest in Arsenal's Reiss Nelson?

Brighton & Hove Albion reportedly retain an interest in Arsenal attacker Reiss Nelson, whom the Gunners are open to selling for around £30m. Read more.

Daniel Jebbison 'wants to remain at Sheffield United amid exit links'

Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder claims that Daniel Jebbison wants to remain at Bramall Lane next season, despite reports linking the attacker with a summer exit. Read more.

Jadon Sancho 'determined to leave Manchester United this summer'

Jadon Sancho will allegedly push for a permanent move away from Manchester United during this summer's transfer window. Read more.

Arsenal 'make Viktor Gyokeres leading forward target this summer'

Arsenal identify Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres as their number one forward target for the summer market, according to a report. Read more.

Aston Villa 'obligated to buy Cameron Archer if Sheffield United are relegated'

Aston Villa are reportedly preparing to re-sign Cameron Archer, with Unai Emery's side obligated to buy the attacker from Sheffield United should they be relegated. Read more.

Sevilla 'keeping tabs on Chelsea striker, Burnley loanee David Datro Fofana'

Sevilla are reportedly keeping tabs on Chelsea striker David Datro Fofana, with the 21-year-old currently on loan at Premier League strugglers Burnley. Read more.

Ian Maatsen: 'I understood reasons for lack of game time at Chelsea'

Ian Maatsen - currently on loan at Borussia Dortmund - admits that he understood why he was not presented with many opportunities at Chelsea earlier this season. Read more.

Aston Villa 'leading AC Milan, Juventus in Mario Hermoso race'

Aston Villa are reportedly leading a number of Italian clubs in the race to sign Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso. Read more.

Marc Cucurella, Raheem Sterling 'among six players Chelsea could offload in summer'

Marc Cucurella and Raheem Sterling are reportedly among six players that Chelsea could look to offload in the summer transfer window. Read more.

Manchester United 'want £43m for Mason Greenwood this summer'

Manchester United set an asking price of £43m for English forward Mason Greenwood, according to a report. Read more.

Ronald Araujo provides update on Barcelona future amid exit talk

Barcelona centre-back Ronald Araujo says that his future "depends on the club" amid links with Bayern Munich and Manchester United. Read more.

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