In what would be a massive blow to Liverpool's defensive lineup, Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly reached an agreement to join Real Madrid on a five-year deal, according to the Swiss branch of Sky Sports. The 26-year-old right-back is set to leave Anfield as a free agent this summer, alongside fellow stars Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk whose contracts are also expiring.
The deal is said to be worth around €15 million per season for Alexander-Arnold, with a signing bonus that reportedly equals "a reasonable transfer fee." This move would make the England international the latest Galactico to join the Spanish giants, following their tradition of acquiring top talent from around the world.
Meanwhile, USMNT midfielder Weston McKennie faces uncertainty at Juventus following the arrival of interim manager Igor Tudor. According to Calciomercato, McKennie's contract renewal, which currently runs until 2026, is now in question. He's not alone, as several high-profile Juventus players including Dusan Vlahovic, Federico Gatti, Kenan Yildiz, Nico Gonzalez, and Douglas Luiz are also facing questions about their futures with the Italian club.
In other transfer news, Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz appears hesitant about renewing his contract despite being offered a new deal that includes a release clause effective in 2026. Sky Sports Deutschland reports that Leverkusen would only consider offers of at least €120 million for the 21-year-old attacking midfielder, with Bayern Munich and Manchester City both expressing interest.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is taking a firm stance on defender Gabriel Magalhães, with Football Insider reporting that the Gunners plan to reject any summer offers for the center-back despite interest from Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr. Arteta is determined not to weaken his squad ahead of what will be a crucial transfer window as Arsenal continues its title chase.
Nottingham Forest is showing ambition both on and off the pitch. TEAMtalk suggests they could pursue Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman if they qualify for the Champions League, though they'll face stiff competition from Manchester United, Newcastle United, Juventus, PSG, and Inter Milan. Football Insider claims Forest is also prioritizing a move for Wolves forward Matheus Cunha.
Lastly, AC Milan is targeting Club Brugge's Maxim De Cuyper as they look to strengthen their left-back position, potentially as competition for or replacement of Theo Hernández, whose future remains uncertain. Calciomercato reports that the €22-25 million required for De Cuyper is considered affordable, but Milan will need to contend with interest from Arsenal, West Ham United, and Juventus for the 24-year-old Belgian.
As the summer transfer window approaches, these developing stories highlight the constant movement and strategic planning taking place at top clubs across Europe, with Liverpool potentially facing the biggest challenge as they confront the possible departure of one of their key defensive assets to Madrid.
