Football Transfer Gossip: Rafael Leao, Josko Gvardiol, Tijjani Reijnders and Jean-Matteo Bahoya

Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing AC Milan winger Rafael Leao, with the Portugal international said to be on the club’s shortlist of targets. The 26-year-old could become more affordable after Milan failed to qualify for the Champions League, potentially reducing their asking price. United are among several clubs monitoring the situation as they consider attacking reinforcements ahead of the next transfer window.

Manchester City are also expected to face interest in key players. Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol, 24, is attracting attention from Barcelona and Bayern Munich, while Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 27, is being lined up by Atletico Madrid after joining City only last summer. Reports suggest both players could be the subject of serious offers, increasing the challenge for City to keep their squad intact.

Former City midfielder Bernardo Silva is another major name linked with a move this summer. The 31-year-old Portugal international is said to be available on a free transfer when he leaves Manchester City and has already been offered contracts by Atletico Madrid and Benfica. However, he is understood to prefer a switch to Barcelona, which remains his first-choice destination.

Elsewhere in Europe, Eintracht Frankfurt forward Jean-Matteo Bahoya, 21, is drawing interest from clubs in the Premier League and across the continent. Saudi Pro League teams are also said to be monitoring the France Under-21 international, reflecting his growing reputation as a promising attacking talent.

Crystal Palace are considering candidates to replace Austrian manager Oliver Glasner, with former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Dino Toppmoller among those under discussion. Toppmoller left Frankfurt in January and has emerged as one of the names linked to the Palace job as the club weighs its next move in the dugout.

Aston Villa are in negotiations with Netherlands midfielder Lamare Bogarde, 22, over a new contract aimed at keeping him at the club. Villa are believed to want to secure the long-term future of the young midfielder amid interest in his development.

In Germany, former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola is in talks with Bayer Leverkusen about becoming their next head coach. The La Liga and Bundesliga-linked move would mark a new step in Iraola’s managerial career after his spell in English football.

The latest transfer speculation highlights continued interest across the Premier League and Europe in both established stars and emerging talent, with several clubs preparing for a busy summer of squad changes.