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Manchester United face competition for Victor Osimhen, while Barcelona explore a deal to bring Neymar back to Camp Nou. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe.

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– Manchester United are expected to face strong competition this summer for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to TEAMtalk. Recent reports say United are willing to offer Rasmus Højlund to Napoli in a part-exchange for Osimhen — but it appears this won’t be the only proposal on the table. Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea and Juventus may all rival United for the 26-year-old forward, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray. Osimhen, a Nigerian international, has been clinical in Turkey this season, notching 14 goals in 19 league games to date.

– Discussions are underway between Barcelona and Neymar as the forward is targeting a sensational return to Camp Nou later this year, David Ornstein reports. The 33-year-old only recently joined boyhood club Santos, where he has already scored twice in six league appearances. However, Neymar’s “dream” is a reunion with Barcelona, the club he left in 2017 for a world record fee. He is set to become a free agent this summer, having signed a short-term contract with Santos that expires in June. As such, a deal to join Barcelona this summer is being “explored” by both parties, although nothing has been finalized at present.

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– Real Madrid are among several Champions League clubs keeping tabs on Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, reports Sky Sports. The Toffees are expected to “face a fight” to keep hold of the 22-year-old in the summer, though it is reported that he is open to signing a new contract to extend his current deal that isn’t set to expire until 2027. Manchester City and Liverpool are also believed to be keen on him.

– A switch to Newcastle United remains a possibility for Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman, reports Football Insider. It is believed that the Magpies are keen on reinforcing their forward line in the summer with striker Callum Wilson’s contract set to expire, and they see the 27-year-old as an option who could be deployed on both flanks. Lookman has scored 17 goals while assisting another six in 29 matches across all competitions for La Dea this season, but his future remains uncertain after a fall out with manager Gian Piero Gasperini.

– Free agent midfielder Paul Pogba is prioritising a move to a team participating in the FIFA Club World Cup, reports TEAMtalk. The 31-year-old is not believed to be on the radar of Manchester United despite reports, and he is currently focused on garnering match fitness, with hopes of signing a short-term deal over the summer ahead of next season. It is reported that clubs in Spain, France, Saudi Arabia, and the MLS are interested in landing him.

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OTHER RUMORS

– Liverpool and Newcastle are keeping an eye on Assane Diao. the 19-year-old Como winger has lit up Serie A this season, scoring five goals in just eight league games to date. (Dsports)

– Chelsea are leading the race to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi this summer, with Premier League rivals Arsenal and Liverpool interested in the 23-year-old. (Caught Offside)

– Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford is willing to join Aston Villa on a permanent basis when his loan deal ends this summer. (The Sun)

– Disruption caused by the FIFA Club World Cup could force the Premier League to have two separate transfer windows this summer. (Guardian)

– Arsenal may have to let one of Gabriel Martinelli or Leandro Trossard leave this summer in order to raise the funds required to sign Newcaslte United striker Alexander Isak. (Daily Mirror)

– Murillo is set to stay at Nottingham Forest beyond the summer amid interest from Real Madrid and Chelsea. (Daily Mail)

– A host of Premier League and MLS clubs are interested in signing Norwich City forward Josh Sargent. (Tom Bogert)

– Lazio are set to demand an offer worth between €35m and €40m before offloading left-back Nuno Tavares. Arsenal are set to receive 40% of any future transfer fee. (Calciomercato)

– Barcelona forward Pau Victor wants to stay put at the Camp Nou despite interest from Real Betis. (Sport)

– Mexico international and Genoa centre-back Johan Vasquez is attracting interest from across Europe as well as in Italy. (Foot Mercato)

– AS Roma could part ways with forward Artem Dovbyk in the summer, with some believing that their overall play is better without him. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

– Everton have decided against signing on-loan winger Jack Harrison from Leeds United permanently. (Football Insider)

– Other Serie A clubs as well as teams in the Bundesliga are interested in Como manager Cesc Fabregas. (Nicolo Schira)