Transfer Rumors: Pulisic’s Huge Man Utd Move; Arsenal Welcome Ballon d’Or Winner Boost

Manchester United have emerged as serious contenders to lure Christian Pulisic back to the Premier League, with AC Milan ready to cash in on the United States international for a fee between €70 million and €80 million, according to CaughtOffside. The 26-year-old winger, who has reignited his career in Serie A, is open to a return to England and has also attracted admiring glances from Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur.

United’s interest is said to be concrete, and the Old Trafford hierarchy believe Pulisic’s direct style and big-game experience could add a cutting edge to Erik ten Hag’s attacking options. Milan’s willingness to negotiate at that price point has accelerated talks, with intermediaries already exploring personal terms that would make the former Chelsea man one of the most expensive American players in history.

While United focus on Pulisic, Arsenal are weighing up a sensational swoop for Paris Saint-Germain’s Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé. Football Transports reports that the French champions could be open to a deal after the forward’s latest public spat with manager Luis Enrique. Mikel Arteta sees Dembélé as a potential difference-maker in the club’s quest for a first league title in two decades, and the Gunners are monitoring whether PSG would sanction a summer exit.

Elsewhere, Liverpool have opened productive negotiations with Aston Villa over £100 million-rated midfielder Morgan Rogers. Indykaila suggests the England U-21 international will push for the switch if Villa fail to secure Champions League qualification, placing further pressure on Unai Emery’s side ahead of the season’s climax.

Defensive concerns at Anfield could deepen as Real Madrid renew their pursuit of Liverpool center-back Ibrahima Konaté. Fichajes indicates the French defender has yet to extend a contract that expires in June, and Madrid are ready to capitalize should negotiations stall. Should Liverpool look to Juventus’ Gleison Bremer as a replacement, Calciomercato values the Brazilian at more than €70 million.

Manchester United’s recruitment drive does not stop at Pulisic. Scouts were in the San Siro on Saturday to run the rule over Inter wingback Federico Dimarco, while both United and Liverpool are monitoring Wolverhampton Wanderers’ teenage prodigy Mateus Mané. Fichajes tags the former Rochdale midfielder at £50 million and expects an imminent bid from the record 20-time English champions.

In the Championship, Leeds United are preparing a summer approach for Middlesbrough midfielder Hayden Hackney, hoping to gazump Manchester United, who have also tracked the 21-year-old, according to Alan Nixon.

At the summit of the market, Chelsea and Manchester City are poised for a three-way battle with Bayern Munich for Brentford’s free-scoring Brazilian striker Igor Thiago, who has emerged as one of Europe’s most coveted No. 9s. Meanwhile, Everton are exploring another loan move for Jack Grealish after an injury-disrupted temporary spell from Manchester City.

Real Madrid’s strategy around Nico Paz is also taking shape. Fichajes reports Los Blancos intend to trigger the €9 million buy-back clause in the 19-year-old’s Como deal before flipping him for a staggering €75 million, a move that would yield a club-record €66 million profit. Inter and Tottenham have previously expressed interest, and Madrid are confident of finding a buyer at the inflated valuation.

Off the pitch, Barcelona’s pursuit of Marcus Rashford could hinge on the outcome of the club’s presidential elections in March. Football Insider notes that Joan Laporta’s potential departure would leave the Manchester United loanee’s permanent move in limbo, as any successor may not share the incumbent’s enthusiasm for the England forward.

Barcelona are also eyeing youthful reinforcements, with Club Brugge’s 18-year-old winger Jesse Bisiwu on their radar, per Mundo Deportivo. Should they pivot to a more seasoned option, Inter striker Marcus Thuram has emerged as a Catalan target, though PSG and Bayern Munich are ready to compete for his signature.

As the summer window looms, Europe’s elite are positioning themselves for what could be a record-breaking carousel of talent.