Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly agreed to join Real Madrid this summer on a five-year contract, according to Sky Sports Switzerland. The 26-year-old right-back, whose Liverpool deal expires this summer, will become a free agent and is set to earn approximately €15 million per season. His signing bonus is expected to match a reasonable transfer fee. Alexander-Arnold is one of three key Liverpool players out of contract this summer, alongside Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk.
Meanwhile, Weston McKennie’s future at Juventus remains uncertain. Calciomercato reports that the USMNT midfielder’s contract renewal is in question following the appointment of interim manager Igor Tudor. McKennie’s current deal runs until the summer of 2026, but Juventus are reportedly weighing their options as they evaluate the futures of Dusan Vlahovic, Federico Gatti, Kenan Yildiz, Nico Gonzalez, and Douglas Luiz.
In other transfer news, Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz is undecided on signing a new contract that would include a release clause in 2026. Sky Sports Deutschland reports that Leverkusen will only consider offers above €120 million, with Bayern Munich and Manchester City both expressing interest in the 21-year-old attacking midfielder.
Arsenal are prepared to reject any summer bids for Gabriel Magalhães despite interest from Saudi club Al Nassr, according to Football Insider. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is determined to retain the centre-back as the Gunners aim for a Premier League title push.
Nottingham Forest are reportedly planning a bold summer move for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman if they secure Champions League qualification. TEAMtalk reports that Manchester United, Newcastle United, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain, and Inter Milan are also tracking the Nigerian forward. Forest are also eyeing Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Matheus Cunha.
AC Milan are targeting Club Brugge’s Maxim De Cuyper as a potential replacement for Theo Hernández. Calciomercato reports that the Belgian left-back could be available for €22 million to €25 million, but Arsenal, West Ham United, and Juventus are also in the race.
Stay tuned for more updates as the summer transfer window approaches.