Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior is considering an “irrefusable” offer from Saudi Arabia, while Los Blancos are preparing to step up their efforts to sign Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors, and gossip from around the globe.
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– Real Madrid winger Vinícius Júnior is set to consider a move to join the Saudi Pro League, reports MARCA. A meeting is reported to have taken place between the 24-year-old’s representatives and “important figures” from the Royal House of Saudi Arabia, and it is believed that an “unprecedented” offer was made to him, which includes being an ambassador for the World Cup in 2034. He is yet to decide his future, but a response is expected in the next months with the Saudi Pro League hopeful of landing him in the summer.
– Efforts to sign Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold are set to be stepped up by Real Madrid, reports the Telegraph. It is believed that Los Blancos are continuing their efforts to tempt the 26-year-old to the Santiago Bernabéu, amid plans to use an “all-or-nothing” approach to sign him on a free transfer in the summer. Alexander-Arnold, who returned from a minor injury as a substitute in the 2-2 Merseyside derby draw with Everton on Wednesday, has just over four months remaining on his current contract at Anfield.
– Juventus are set to move forward with plans to offer USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie a new contract, reports Calciomercato. Despite signing a new deal at the Allianz Stadium last summer, sporting director Cristiano Giuntoli is said to be keen to reward him for his form this season under manager Thiago Motta, and the Bianconeri are preparing an offer that will secure the 26-year-old’s future at the club until either 2028 or 2029.
– Manchester City aren’t planning on competing for the signature of Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, reports Football Insider. Delap, 22, is reported to still be on the radar of both Chelsea and Manchester United, but despite having a clause that allows the Citizens to sign him back, it is said that they have already made their decision to stay out of the race having already reinforced their squad by acquiring Egypt international forward Omar Marmoush from Eintracht Frankfurt.
– A deal has been agreed by Grêmio to sign LAFC winger Cristian Olivera, reports Cesar Luis Merlo. The Brazilian Serie A club are said to have acquired “75% of the pass” to field the 22-year-old for a fee worth $4.5 million, and both teams are now preparing final documents before the move can become official. Olivera is set to sign a contract with the Imortal Tricolor through December 2028.
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