Transfer Buzz: Manchester United Eyes Leao, City Faces Gvardiol Battle
Manchester United has set its sights on AC Milan winger Rafael Leao, 26, who becomes a more affordable target following the Italian club's failure to qualify for the Champions League. This development positions Leao as a key figure on United's transfer wishlist. Meanwhile, Manchester City is bracing for a challenge as both Josko Gvardiol, 24, and Tijjani Reijnders attract interest from major clubs, including Barcelona and Bayern Munich. As City looks to retain their talents, the competition intensifies in the transfer market. In other transfer news, Bernardo Silva, 31, is set to leave Manchester City on a free transfer this summer. The Portuguese midfielder has received offers from Atletico Madrid and Benfica but favors a move to Barcelona. Additionally, Eintracht Frankfurt forward Jean-Matteo Bahoya, 21, is garnering attention from Premier League clubs and several European teams, with interest also coming from Saudi Pro League clubs. On the managerial front, former Eintracht Frankfurt coach Dino Toppmoller is a candidate to replace Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace. Meanwhile, Aston Villa is negotiating a new contract with Lamare Bogarde, 22, to secure his future at the club. Lastly, former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is in discussions with Bayer Leverkusen regarding their managerial vacancy.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-05-29