Hugo Ekitiké and Robert Lewandowski Lead the Rumor Mill

Real Madrid have added Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitiké to their summer shopping list after monitoring his impact in his first Premier League campaign, according to TEAMtalk. The 21-year-old, currently on loan at Anfield from Paris Saint-Germain, has reportedly done enough to convince Madrid scouts that he could be a long-term asset at the Bernabéu.

The Spanish giants are also keeping an eye on Liverpool center-back Ibrahima Konaté, who is open to hearing any proposal from the La Liga outfit as he enters the final quarter of his contract. AS reports that Konaté will weigh his options once Madrid formalize their interest.

Meanwhile, Manchester United are exploring a marquee attacking move of their own. With Barcelona still undecided on Robert Lewandowski’s future, United are ready to offer the Poland captain a one-year deal, per SportsBoom. The 36-year-old’s prolific record remains attractive to Old Trafford chiefs, who view him as a short-term solution to bolster their forward line.

Elsewhere, Paris Saint-Germain have set their sights on Old Trafford, with Fichajes claiming the French champions are preparing an approach for United captain Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese midfielder’s creativity and leadership are seen as vital ingredients for PSG’s next assault on the Champions League.

Chelsea are expected to be busy on both ends of the market. Bayern Munich have tabled a bid worth around $115 million for Cole Palmer, but the Premier League club value the England international significantly higher. Inbound, the Blues have identified Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton as their primary midfield target, while Wolverhampton Wanderers’ João Gomes is also under consideration. Manchester United, Newcastle, Tottenham and Napoli are similarly tracking the Brazilian, according to CaughtOffside.

Arsenal and Chelsea could yet battle Liverpool for Real Madrid’s Arda Güler, with TEAMtalk suggesting the 19-year-old playmaker may be allowed to leave the Spanish capital this summer. Newcastle’s Tino Livramento is another Premier League talent attracting attention, with Arsenal and Manchester City both monitoring the right-back’s situation, although teammate Lewis Hall is determined to remain on Tyneside.

Tottenham are lining up a triple raid on Turkish champions Galatasaray, with goalkeeper Uğurcan Çakır, winger Barış Alper Yılmaz and midfielder Gabriel Sara all featuring on Ange Postecoglou’s wish list, reports Turkish-Football.

Should Manchester United secure Champions League qualification, they would jump to the head of the queue for Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali, who would reportedly reject Arsenal to reunite with former Milan colleagues at Old Trafford, per Football FanCast.

Gabriel Jesus wants to stay at Arsenal, but Bruno Andrade claims the Brazilian striker will prioritize remaining in England should the Gunners decide to cash in. Aston Villa and Manchester United are also tracking Borussia Dortmund defender Waldemar Anton, while West Ham have had offers rejected for Fluminense midfielder Martinelli, whose valuation stands at $23 million.

Finally, Mohamed Salah would consider a free-transfer switch to Real Madrid when his Liverpool deal expires, yet Defensa Central insists the European champions have no intention of pursuing the Egyptian. Barcelona, likewise, have ruled out a move for Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva, citing age and form concerns, while Marcus Rashford’s wage demands continue to complicate any permanent switch to Camp Nou despite the United forward’s willingness to compromise.