Barcelona are stepping up their pursuit of Swedish attacking talent, with both Viktor Gyökeres and Alexander Isak emerging as potential targets for the Catalan giants. The LaLiga side has already initiated contact regarding Sporting CP's Gyökeres, with reports from Sport suggesting they believe they can leverage their positive relationship with the Portuguese club to secure a €65 million deal for the 26-year-old striker.
Manager Hansi Flick is actively seeking to bolster his attacking options, with Newcastle United's Alexander Isak also being monitored as an alternative target. The club's interest in the Swedish duo comes as part of a broader strategy to strengthen their forward line ahead of the upcoming transfer window.
In other significant transfer developments, Manchester City are preparing a renewed attempt to acquire Bayer Leverkusen's promising talent Florian Wirtz. According to Bild's Christian Falk, the 21-year-old German international has caught the attention of Pep Guardiola, despite being set to sign a contract extension with his current club. The new contract is expected to include a release clause that becomes active in 2026. Wirtz's impressive form this season, contributing 15 goals and 10 assists across 29 matches in both Bundesliga and UEFA Champions League competitions, has only heightened interest in his services.
Real Madrid are making moves to outmaneuver Arsenal in the race for Real Sociedad midfielder Martín Zubimendi. TEAMtalk reports that Los Blancos are determined to add a world-class midfielder to their ranks this summer, with Zubimendi's £51m release clause still active - the same clause that Liverpool previously triggered last summer.
The Premier League's top clubs are also showing interest in Atalanta's prolific striker Mateo Retegui. Both Manchester United and Arsenal have made inquiries about the 25-year-old, who recently showcased his abilities with four goals in a 5-0 victory over Hellas Verona, bringing his season tally to 20 league goals. Paris Saint-Germain are also monitoring the situation of the striker, who remains under contract with Atalanta until 2028.
Meanwhile, Bayern Munich have moved to quell speculation about Harry Kane's future, with Football Insider reporting that the club remains relaxed about their star striker's situation. The 31-year-old is reportedly content at the Allianz Arena, despite recent links to Premier League clubs including Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, and Chelsea. While a £54m release clause becomes active in Kane's contract next January, there is growing confidence within the Bundesliga club that the England captain has no intention of departing Germany's top flight.
