Transfer Rumors: Liverpool Chase £95 Million Premier League Star; PSG Plan Real Madrid Raid

Liverpool have surged to the front of the queue for Newcastle United’s electrifying forward Anthony Gordon, with the Merseyside club now considered the frontrunners ahead of domestic rivals Manchester City and Arsenal. Newcastle, mindful of Financial Fair Play pressures, have slapped a £95 million ($129.4 million) valuation on the England international, effectively daring suitors to match their asking price. Gordon’s explosive pace and direct running have made him one of the most coveted wide players in the division, and Anfield chiefs appear ready to sanction a club-record outlay to secure his signature.

While Liverpool chase Gordon, Paris Saint-Germain are plotting a raid on the Bernabéu. Sources in Spain indicate that PSG have set their sights on Real Madrid winger Brahim Díaz, whose game-time has dwindled since returning from Africa Cup of Nations duty. With Álvaro Arbeloa favouring other options in the final third, the 25-year-old could be open to a fresh start in Ligue 1, and the French champions are preparing an approach that would test Madrid’s resolve to keep a player who has slipped down the pecking order.

Elsewhere, Manchester United remain locked in a three-way tussle for Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Ryerson, with Newcastle also circling the Norwegian wing-back. Dortmund, however, are adamant they will not sell, leaving suitors scrambling for alternative reinforcements. City, meanwhile, have already sounded out Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson, yet Chelsea believe a nine-figure offer of £100 million ($136.2 million) could hijack the deal and land the highly-rated midfielder at Stamford Bridge.

Arsenal’s recruitment team have been frequent visitors to the Red Bull Arena as they weigh up a move for RB Leipzig’s 20-year-old left-sided attacker Antonio Nusa, viewing the Norway youth international as a potential upgrade on Leandro Trossard and Gabriel Martinelli. Across London, Chelsea are ready to open talks with Marc Cucurella over an extended stay, hoping to fend off lingering interest in the Spanish full-back.

In the Midlands, Aston Villa face a pivotal run-in as Morgan Rogers has privately informed club officials he will seek an exit if Unai Emery’s side fail to secure Champions League qualification. Villa previously attempted to prise Lucas Bergvall away from Tottenham after missing out on Conor Gallagher, and the Sweden midfielder could yet emerge as a summer flash-point.

Everton will renew their pursuit of Fulham’s Harry Wilson after seeing a January move collapse at the eleventh hour, while Manchester United could sanction a permanent departure for back-up goalkeeper Altay Bayındır once the 2025–26 campaign concludes. André Onana, first-choice under the current regime, is also attracting attention, though the Cameroonian still has two years remaining on his Old Trafford contract.

Barcelona’s presidential election is holding up Robert Lewandowski’s final decision on a potential switch to MLS side Chicago Fire, and manager Hansi Flick has formally requested a new left-back to provide competition for the inconsistent Alejandro Balde. Real Madrid, for their part, continue to monitor 18-year-old Mainz centre-back Kacper Potulski, with Chelsea, Newcastle, AC Milan and Lyon also tracking the Poland youth international.

Atletico Madrid are ready to trigger the €6 million ($7.1 million) release clause of Dutch midfielder Stije Resink, and Real Betis will pass on the purchase option for Sofyan Amrabat, opening the door for Villarreal to secure the Moroccan’s services.