Football gossip: Trincao, Zubimendi, Henrique, Osimhen, Hojlund, Raphinha

2025-03-03 04:25:00

Abstract: Premier League clubs eye Trincão, Zubimendi, L. Henrique, Osimhen, De Winter, Rațiu, and Trafford. Liverpool monitors Ajax talents. Spurs won't buy Werner; Newcastle may sell Pope.

Both Manchester clubs are monitoring Sporting Lisbon winger Francisco Trincão, although Sporting Lisbon hopes to reach a new agreement with the 25-year-old player. Concurrently, Manchester United is also considering a move for Real Sociedad's Spanish midfielder Martín Zubimendi, who is currently 26 years old and a key player for his club.

Everton is interested in signing Marseille's Brazilian winger Luis Henrique, currently 23 years old, this summer. However, they will face competition from Newcastle and Nottingham Forest, who are also keen on securing his services. Furthermore, Manchester United also hopes to sign Nigerian forward Victor Osimhen, currently 26 years old, from Napoli. Napoli is evaluating whether to include Danish forward Rasmus Højlund, currently 22 years old, as part of the deal, potentially lowering the transfer fee.

West Ham United has shown interest in Genoa's Belgian center-back Koni De Winter, who is 22 years old. Tottenham Hotspur has joined Brighton among the many clubs interested in Rayo Vallecano's Romanian right-back Andrei Rațiu, who is 26 years old. Liverpool is closely monitoring Danish right-back Anton Gaaei, 22, and Belgian forward Mika Godts, 19, as well as their Ajax teammate, 18-year-old Dutch defender Jorrel Hato, for potential future transfers.

Tottenham Hotspur is prepared to forgo the option to buy 28-year-old German forward Timo Werner for £8.5 million this summer after his loan move from RB Leipzig. Newcastle will accept offers between £10 million and £15 million for their 32-year-old English goalkeeper Nick Pope and are interested in replacing him with Burnley's 22-year-old English goalkeeper James Trafford, seeing him as a promising long-term replacement.

Barcelona is seeking to extend the contract of Brazilian winger Raphinha, who is 28 years old. Chelsea is still working hard to sign Gremio's 16-year-old Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Mec, highlighting their focus on securing young talent for the future.