Liam Duckstein
Saudi Pro League Sets Sights on Salah and Vinicius Jr
The Saudi Pro League is gearing up for another high-profile summer transfer window, with Mohamed Salah and Vinicius Jr emerging as their top targets. According to reports from the Telegraph, the league is eyeing the Liverpool and Egypt forward, now 33, alongside the 25-year-old Real Madrid and Brazil sensation. Insiders within the Saudi league are confident that Salah will depart Anfield this summer, as noted by the i Paper.
Premier League and European Transfer Buzz
Tottenham‘s Italian shot-stopper Guglielmo Vicario has caught the attention of Inter Milan. The 29-year-old is being considered as a potential successor to veteran Swiss keeper Yann Sommer, who turns 37 this year. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace are in discussions with Wolves over a move for Norwegian striker Jorgen Strand Larsen, the 25-year-old forward who has shown promise in the Championship.
Manchester United are preparing to open contract negotiations with young midfield talent Kobbie Mainoo. The 20-year-old England international has impressed at Old Trafford, prompting the club to secure his future. Over in west London, Chelsea are weighing up a loan deal for Douglas Luiz. The 27-year-old Brazilian, currently on loan at Nottingham Forest from Juventus, could provide midfield reinforcement for the remainder of the season.
Young Talent and MLS Interest
Across the Atlantic, Charlotte FC in Major League Soccer are keeping tabs on Harvey Elliott. The 22-year-old Liverpool midfielder, presently on loan at Aston Villa, has drawn interest from the American side. Elsewhere, Josh Sargent, the 25-year-old USA international striker from Norwich City, looks set to snub advances from Leeds and Sunderland. Sargent is keen on a return to MLS, with Toronto FC emerging as his preferred destination.
In the realm of emerging talent, Arsenal are scouting 16-year-old Brazilian defender Iago Machado from Corinthians. The youngster has caught the eye of the Premier League giants, who are known for their astute youth recruitment. Meanwhile, the race for Joshua Zirkzee continues to heat up. The 24-year-old Manchester United and Netherlands forward remains a target for Roma and several other European clubs, as reported by journalist Florian Plettenberg.
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