West Ham United is making waves in the football transfer market as they engage in negotiations with Ajax for Mohammed Kudus. Despite potential alternatives, Kudus appears to be at the top of their list, and a deal worth approximately £40 million plus add-ons could be in the works.
In the neighboring city of Manchester, the situation is less straightforward. Manchester City’s pursuit of midfield reinforcements has hit obstacles, forcing them to shift their focus to players like Eberechi Eze and Matheus Nunes. Crystal Palace’s reluctance to part with Eze and Wolves’ demands for Nunes complicate matters, leaving City’s manager, Pep Guardiola, visibly frustrated.
Over at Manchester United, the saga surrounding Sofyan Amrabat continues. United appears to be playing a wait-and-see approach, hoping that should other options fall through, they can secure the midfielder through unconventional means. On the other hand, Juventus wants Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea but financial restrictions prevent their pursuit.
The Italian club must first offload Dusan Vlahovic to afford Chelsea’s £35 million asking price. If a deal cannot be reached, Lukaku could be directed towards a Saudi Arabian club, despite his preferences.
Arsenal’s Nicolas Pépé, having rejected Besiktas, is now seeking a new destination. With limited options, Pépé’s flashy playing style might soon find a home at a club in need of his unique skills.
Meanwhile, Lazio has abandoned their pursuit of Tottenham’s Hugo Lloris due to differing “goalkeeper profiles.” Spurs, in turn, are eyeing a £50 million deal with Nottingham Forest for Brennan Johnson, potentially including fringe players as part of the package.
Finally, Brentford has increased their offer for Fiorentina’s Nico González. However, it seems the Spanish winger has a preference for Florence over West London, making the outcome uncertain. His affinity for roundabouts remains, though, adding an intriguing twist to the transfer saga.
