Transfer Rumours: Salah ‘discussed’ as Arsenal prepare ‘aggressive’ free agent offer

Up to date: 25 Apr 2026 18:16 BST |
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FootballTransfers runs via the largest rumours from 26 April, together with the most recent updates on Mohamed Salah, Julian Brandt and Carlos Baleba.

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Rangers “focus on” Salah deal

Rangers “have” mentioned the potential signing of Liverpool legend Mohamed Salah, membership guide Stig Inge Bjornebye has claimed.

The Egypt worldwide will go away the Reds on a free switch this summer time after deciding to finish his trophy-laden nine-year spell on the membership. Salah reached an settlement with the Anfield outfit to terminate his contract, which was as a result of run till 2027.

“I don’t know what Mo’s plans are – we mentioned it at work at present as effectively, as I’m an advisor to Rangers,” Bjornebye mentioned on an Egyptian TV channel. “We mentioned the place he’ll go and so forth. However I believe most individuals are grateful for what he’s completed for Liverpool.”

In the meantime, The Athletic reviews that if Salah have been to maneuver to Main League Soccer this summer time, his “more than likely vacation spot” could be San Diego FC, regardless of beforehand downplaying their curiosity within the veteran attacker.

Arsenal to make “aggressive” Brandt supply

Premier League golf equipment are making ready “probably the most aggressive presents” for Borussia Dortmund playmaker Julian Brandt, as per fussballdaten.

The previous Germany worldwide will go away the Bundesliga membership on a free switch this summer time and is believed to be eager on a transfer overseas. Brandt, who’s studying Spanish due to his Catalan girlfriend, is fielding curiosity from numerous nations.

The report claims that Aston Villa and Newcastle are exhibiting a powerful curiosity, whereas TEAMtalk provides that Arsenal are additionally exploring a deal for the attacking midfielder.

Atleti open Gomes talks

Atletico Madrid have opened talks to signal Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, Ben Jacobs reviews.

The LaLiga giants have shifted their focus to the Brazil worldwide after failing to strike a cope with Atalanta for compatriot Ederson, regardless of agreeing phrases with the participant.

That is excellent news for Arsenal and Man Utd, although the latter are additionally thinking about Gomes. Each golf equipment are “monitoring” Ederson and will now make a transfer for him.

Baleba worth revealed

Brighton have laughed off solutions that Man Utd might signal Carlos Baleba for lower than €60 million, TEAMtalk states.

It was reported earlier this week that the Pink Devils could be unwilling to pay huge cash for Baleba in mild of his disappointing season, however sources near Brighton insist that he will not be bought for a payment under €80m.

It’s added that Man Utd sources have dismissed claims of a deal between the Pink Devils and the participant. Talks between the 2 events proceed regardless of reviews of a verbal settlement.

Silva supplied round

Superagent Jorge Mendes has supplied Man Metropolis captain Bernardo Silva to Barcelona and Actual Madrid, based on AS.

The Portugal worldwide will go away the Etihad membership when his contract expires this summer time after not being supplied an extension. Silva is believed to be eager to maintain taking part in at a excessive European degree and isn’t receptive to curiosity from MLS, The Athletic reviews.

Consequently, Mendes has put Silva’s identify ahead throughout discussions with Barcelona and Actual Madrid, however neither membership seems thinking about signing him. Barca have a long-standing appreciation of the participant, however Fabrizio Romano just lately acknowledged {that a} deal is now not an possibility.

Extra switch rumours

Arsenal have held preliminary discussions with Sporting CP wing-back Maxi Araujo. (Document)

AC Milan, Inter Milan, Juventus, Como and Roma have all inquired about Sassuolo midfielder Ismael Kone. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Arsenal are monitoring the scenario of Actual Madrid striker Endrick, who’s at the moment on mortgage at Lyon. (CaughtOffside)

Chelsea are firmly within the race to signal Genk wonderkid Konstantinos Karetsas. (TEAMtalk)

Barcelona is not going to maintain Man Utd loanee Marcus Rashford. (Sport)

Nottingham Forest stay in talks with Napoli over the signing of Mathias Olivera. (Sport Witness)

A Man Utd scout can be in attendance to observe Pierre Kalulu in motion for Juventus towards AC Milan on Sunday night. (Tuttomercatoweb)

Bayern contemplate Liverpool a “drawback” within the race to signal Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon. (Christian Falk)

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