Transfer Updates: Grealish, Rodri, Mainoo, Luiz, Chiesa, Palhinha, Simons, Others

Napoli are considering Manchester City’s winger, Jack Grealish, 29, as they look to bolster their left flank in this summer’s transfer window.

The Italian champions are reportedly exploring a list of transfer targets for the said position, and Grealish is firmly on the radar, according to Corriere dello Sport.

City face another potential blow as Real Madrid prepare a blockbuster £100 million bid for Spanish midfielder Rodri, 29.

The Sun reports that Los Blancos are eager to lure the player to the Bernabéu as part of a long-term midfield strategy.

Javi Guerra has turned down a new contract offer from Valencia. The 22-year-old Spaniard is said to be attracting serious interest from Manchester United, according to Marca.

Tottenham Hotspur are keeping tabs on 19-year-old Kobbie Mainoo’s contract situation at Manchester United, per TBR Football. The England international’s current deal runs until 2027, but no extension has been agreed.

Juventus’ Brazilian star Douglas Luiz is attracting Premier League attention once again. After Aston Villa pulled out of a possible reunion, The Sun claims West Ham and Everton are now in a direct battle to sign the 27-year-old.

Atalanta are eyeing a swoop for Liverpool target Federico Chiesa. According to Football Italia, this move hinges on Juventus matching the €50 million asking price for Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman.

Bayern Munich are reportedly open to offers for João Palhinha. Spurs are said to be monitoring the 30-year-old Portugal international’s situation, with journalist Florian Plettenberg suggesting talks could be initiated soon.

RB Leipzig have included Xavi Simons in their pre-season training squad, despite the 22-year-old being linked with a move to Chelsea. According to The Standard, Simons has held initial discussions over personal terms with the London club, but no deal has been agreed.

Brighton’s 20-year-old Facundo Buonanotte could also be on the move. Sky Sports reveals that Borussia Dortmund are weighing a move for the Argentine, who impressed during his loan spell at Leicester City.

Marseille’s pursuit of Brazilian winger Igor Paixao has collapsed. Their £24 million offer was deemed insufficient by Feyenoord, reports RMC. However, the Yorkshire Evening Post notes that Leeds United remain hopeful of landing the 25-year-old.

Amid all the movement, Inter Milan’s Hakan Calhanoglu has dismissed rumours of an exit. The 31-year-old Turkish playmaker told Gazzetta dello Sport that he intends to stay with the Nerazzurri.

Manchester City are also determined to hold onto Ederson, despite Galatasaray’s interest. The Brazilian goalkeeper, 31, is entering the final year of his deal, but The Independent says City don’t want to let him go.

Fulham believe they can keep hold of promising midfielder Seth Ridgeon. The 16-year-old England U17 captain has drawn interest from Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool, but The Standard reports that the London club is confident of retaining their rising star.

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