Gossip

• AC Milan is reportedly willing to sell Rafael Leao at a reduced price, attracting interest from Manchester United, who are also linked to Jarrod Bowen. • Barcelona is scouting 26-year-old Polish defender Jakub Kiwior, currently at Porto and formerly of Arsenal, to bolster their backline. • Premier League clubs, including Brighton and Crystal Palace, are targeting 20-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder Arijon Ibrahimovic following his successful loan spell at Heidenheim.

• Barcelona is prioritizing a new striker to replace 37-year-old Robert Lewandowski, targeting Harry Kane (32), Julian Alvarez (26), and Joao Pedro (24). • Manchester United has reportedly agreed to a £46m (€53m) deal to sign 26-year-old Brazilian midfielder Ederson from Atalanta. • Liverpool is reportedly closing in on a deal for Samuel Martinez, a teenage attacker from Colombia.

• Real Madrid is reportedly confident in signing Rodri from Manchester City following Pep Guardiola's departure, while Bayern Munich is eyeing John Stones and Atletico Madrid is interested in Marc Cucurella. • Barcelona has agreed to personal terms with 28-year-old Marcus Rashford to make his loan permanent, though a transfer fee with Manchester United remains undecided. • Liverpool has formally registered interest in 20-year-old Hoffenheim winger Bazoumana Toure, facing competition from Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Newcastle.