• Parma has made the transfer of former Inter Miami midfielder Benjamin Cremaschi permanent by exercising a buy option valued at just under $5 million. • Cremaschi's transition to the Serie A club was interrupted in March when he suffered a season-ending meniscus injury after making nine appearances. • Separately, Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Alejandro Grimaldo has fueled transfer rumors by expressing a long-term desire to return to Spain.
goal.com• Germany international Niclas Fullkrug is seeking a new club after a difficult season plagued by injuries and poor form at AC Milan and West Ham United. • Former player agent reports reveal that Bayer Leverkusen sporting director Simon Rolfes previously nearly joined FC Bayern Munich. • Real Madrid presidential candidate Enrique Riquelme has identified Manchester City midfielder Rodri as a primary target to strengthen the Spanish club's midfield.
goal.com• FC Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are competing for one of Germany's top young talents, while Bayern is also reportedly considering a swap deal to acquire Anthony Gordon. • In Italy, efforts are underway to secure the long-term future of a key Scotland international at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. • Jose Mourinho has identified Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand as his primary transfer target ahead of a reported return to Real Madrid.
goal.com• Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea are reportedly competing to sign West Ham captain Jarrod Bowen to strengthen their attacking options this summer. • Barcelona is hesitant to sign defender Alessandro Bastoni due to concerns that his lack of recovery speed would expose the team's high defensive line. • Galatasaray is pursuing Julian Brandt, who is expected to leave Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer.
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