Arsenal Join the Hunt for Ekitike as Man United Eye Martínez: Transfer News Roundup

Arsenal has set its sights on Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, while Manchester United is reportedly preparing to initiate formal discussions for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez. Stay tuned for the latest transfer news, rumors, and updates from around the world.

Key Transfer Developments:

• Chelsea secures Joao Pedro from Brighton for £60m.
• Dortmund and Leverkusen eye Man City's James McAtee.
• AC Milan finalizes €25m deal for Torino midfielder Samuele Ricci.
• Villarreal's Ramón Terrats extends contract, joins Espanyol on loan.
• Parma's Ange-Yoan Bonny is set to join Inter for an initial fee of €23m.
• Real Betis to sign Atletico winger Rodrigo Riquelme for €18m.
• Atlético's left-back Reinildo Mandava heads to Sunderland on a free transfer.

Trending Transfer Rumors:

• Arsenal is reportedly joining the pursuit of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike. The 23-year-old, valued at €100 million, had an impressive season with 22 goals and 11 assists in 47 appearances. While Man United, Liverpool, and Chelsea have also been linked, the Gunners are now making a move after facing difficulties in acquiring Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig and Viktor Gyökeres from Sporting CP.
• Manchester United is planning to open formal talks to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez once André Onana departs. The 32-year-old is a top priority for coach Ruben Amorim. Aston Villa is open to letting him leave. However, the Red Devils will only pursue the Argentine World Cup winner after Onana's exit, with AS Monaco among the interested parties. Chelsea has also been offered the chance to sign Martinez for £45m.
• Liverpool are looking to sign Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi.
• VfB Stuttgart will consider offers of over €100m for striker Nick Woltemade, amid interest from Bayern Munich.
• Al Nassr are open to letting defender Aymeric Laporte leave the club, with Juventus and former side Athletic Club interested.

Confirmed Transfers:

• PSV Eindhoven will not trigger the €10m option to permanently sign Manchester United left-back Tyrell Malacia.
• Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin will leave as a free agent this summer.

Expert Analysis on Hugo Ekitike:

• ESPN's scout Tor-Kristian Karlsen describes Hugo Ekitike as a player who predominantly operates wide on the left, aiming to take on the opposing right-back or exploit spaces between the right-back and center-back.
• Ekitike displays mobility and often roams to the opposite flank or central areas. He is effective in all attacking phases, showcasing penetrative skills as a second striker out wide and link-up play centrally like a No. 9.
• His high-intensity, determined running, and ability to fend off tacklers are impressive, often drawing fouls.
• Ekitike's capacity to create goal-scoring opportunities single-handedly makes him efficient against low blocks.
• He exhibits smart reading of attacking patterns and is a high-volume finisher, averaging over four shots per 90 minutes with goals coming from varied techniques.
• A minor criticism is his occasional impatience in execution, sometimes opting for a mid-distance shot from an unfavorable position instead of further ball movement.

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Dawson: Man City could struggle with Grealish this summer

Rob Dawson provides an update on Jack Grealish's future as issues arise with his high wages and contract length.

• Jack Grealish's future at Manchester City is uncertain due to high wage demands.
• Arsenal is considering Atalanta's Ademola Lookman for around €50m.
• Southampton winger Tyler Dibling is attracting interest from several clubs.
• Nottingham Forest has made a move for Lyon striker Georges Mikautadze.
• Newcastle wants Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford but had a £25m offer rejected.
• Al Nassr striker Jhon Duran will join Fenerbahce on loan.
• Napoli prefers Udinese's Lorenzo Lucca to Liverpool's Darwin Núñez.
• Juventus is accelerating efforts to sign Jonathan David.
• AC Milan is looking to move on a host of players including Devis Vasquez, Emerson Royal, and others.
• Real Betis aims to keep Antony after his loan from Manchester United.
• Juventus and Bayern Munich are monitoring Flamengo right-back Wesley.
• Birmingham City has joined the race to sign Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O'Brien.
• AS Monaco will announce the signing of winger Ansu Fati soon.
• Sunderland, Leeds United, Roma, and Real Oviedo are tracking Real Madrid striker Gonzalo García.