European Transfer Rumours: Bayern, Chelsea and United in Summer Battle

Joel JJ By Joel JJ • 12th February 2026


European Transfer Rumours: Bayern, Chelsea and United in Summer Battle

Bayern Munich are planning a summer move for Brighton goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen (23). (Talksport)

Chelsea are ready to rival Bayern Munich for Verbruggen and are prepared to meet Brighton’s £50m asking price for the Netherlands international. (Teamtalk)

Manchester City’s England defender John Stones (31) could leave the club when his contract expires this summer, with Bayern Munich showing interest in signing him. (Caught Offside) Meanwhile, Atletico Madrid are exploring a move for Chelsea and Spain defender Marc Cucurella (27). (Fichajes)

Aston Villa are targeting Nottingham Forest and England midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White (26), although Forest could demand a hefty fee of up to £65m. (TeamTalk)

Tottenham view Real Madrid and Germany defender Antonio Rudiger (32) as a potential replacement for Cristian Romero (27) should the Argentina centre-back leave to join Real Madrid. (Fichajes)

Borussia Dortmund are keen to offer Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck (26) a new contract amid interest from Real Madrid. (Bild)

Former Marseille coach Roberto De Zerbi could be open to managing Tottenham, despite previously preferring to wait for an opportunity at Manchester United. (TeamTalk)

Nottingham Forest will attempt once again to sign Celtic and Belgium midfielder Arne Engels (22) this summer after failing to secure his signature in January. (Football Insider)

Juventus and Inter Milan are expected to compete for the signing of Tottenham and Italy goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario (29) this summer. (Gazzetta)

Manchester United are reportedly leading the race to sign Everton and Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye (25) in the summer transfer window. (Teamtalk)

Newcastle United could turn to Roma and Italy midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini (29) if they lose Sandro Tonali (25) this summer. (Football Insider)

Source: BBC


  

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