The summer transfer window is heating up with major moves potentially reshaping top European clubs.
Chelsea's Big Ambitions
Chelsea officials have held discussions with the mother of Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé, as new manager Xabi Alonso seeks a reunion with the French striker.
Alonso's transfer wishlist includes Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick, along with Real Madrid midfielders Brahim Díaz and Dani Ceballos.
The Blues are also in talks to re-sign Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall.
Premier League Transfer Buzz
Manchester United are exploring a swap deal for AC Milan winger Rafael Leão, potentially offering Marcus Rashford, Joshua Zirkzee, or Manuel Ugarte in exchange.
Newcastle face being forced to sell players if they fail to qualify for the Champions League. Midfielder Sandro Tonali, targeted by both Manchester City and Man Utd, is expected to be available.
Real MadridContract Situation
Some within Real Madrid believe there is no future for Kylian Mbappé and Vinicius Junior as a pairing, with the club keen to part with one this summer. Mbappé holds the higher standing with president Florentino Pérez.
Incoming manager José Mourinho has urged Real Madrid to retain midfielder Federico Valverde amid interest from Man Utd, but is ready to let Eduardo Camavinga leave, requesting João Gomes of Wolverhampton Wanderers as replacement.
Other European Clubs
Bayern Munich are considering a move for Manchester City center-back Joško Gvardiol, who is set to be offered a new contract at the Etihad.
Tottenham Hotspur manager Roberto De Zerbi is pursuing Juventus defender Pierre Kalulu and Fiorentina midfielder Nicolò Fagioli.
Hamburg want to keep Arsenal loanee Fábio Vieira beyond this season but will not trigger their purchase option, seeking a deal worth around $11.6 million.
Around the Leagues
Borussia Dortmund are losing interest in a reunion with Man Utd winger Jadon Sancho and are instead keen to land Arsenal youngster Ethan Nwaneri.
Barcelona have turned down approaches from Juventus striker Dušan Vlahović and Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva, who are preparing to leave their clubs on free transfers.
The Catalan club see Real Sociedad forward Mikel Oyarzabal as an ideal replacement for departing Robert Lewandowski. They also hold interest in 19-year-old Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane.
Metz midfielder Alpha Touré, 20, is a target for West Ham United, with concrete progress made in discussions over a summer move.