Switch rumors, information: Man United goal Pope, Donnarumma in goalkeeper search

By Editorial Team On Jul 30, 2025

Jul 30, 2025, 04:00 AM ET

Newcastle United‘s Nick Pope and Paris Saint-Germain‘s Gianluigi Donnarumma are attracting curiosity from Manchester United, whereas some Saudi Professional League golf equipment are weighing up a transfer for Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski. Be part of us for the newest switch information, rumors and gossip from across the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

– Manchester United are in search of a brand new goalkeeper to supply competitors for André Onana, and probably substitute him, with Newcastle’s Nick Pope and Paris Saint-Germain‘s Gianluigi Donnarumma on their brief listing. TalkSPORT claims that Pope, 33, is a short-term choice as Newcastle look set to usher in Southampton stopper Aaron Ramsdale this summer season. The Solar insists Donnarumma, 26, is a extra everlasting choice, however his switch would value round €60 million, regardless of the actual fact his contract expires in 2026, and different prime golf equipment in Europe additionally have an interest.

– A number of Saudi Professional League golf equipment are weighing up a transfer for Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski, in keeping with Mundo Deportivo. Whereas the 36-year-old hasn’t but communicated his want to depart Barcelona, he has requested the membership to not put up any obstacles if a proper supply is made. The Spanish giants are very happy with Lewandowski’s latest contributions for the membership as he enters the ultimate 12 months of his contract. So far, the prolific striker has scored 69 league targets for them in 103 matches.

– Chelsea are closing in on a deal to signal Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, in keeping with Sky Sports activities Information. Talks between the 2 cubs are set to proceed, because the versatile 19-year-old is reported to be “pushing” for the transfer. An settlement over the ultimate switch price is shut, following a breakthrough in negotiations earlier this week. Hato, who has been capped seven occasions by Netherlands, can play at middle again and left again, and he’s below contract at Ajax till June 2028.

– Atalanta are standing agency of their €50m valuation of ahead Ademola Lookman after knocking again an strategy from Internazionale, says Fabrizio Romano. Final season’s UEFA Champions League finalists supplied €42m plus €3m in add-ons earlier this week to switch Lookman, as a part of a “written proposal.” Nonetheless, the switch is but to be green-lighted by Atalanta. The Nigeria worldwide’s representatives have reiterated the participant’s want to depart this summer season, amid reported curiosity from Arsenal and Manchester United. Lookman is below contract till June 2027.

– Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is about to reach in Turkey to finish his transfer to Galatasaray, Gianluca Di Marzio reviews. All paperwork pertaining to the €75m switch have now been exchanged between the 2 golf equipment. As per Di Marzio, €40m might be paid instantly by Gala, with the remaining €35m to be paid inside 12 months. Osimhen’s arrival in Istanbul will unlock striker Álvaro Morata, who’s now anticipated to formally full his switch to Serie A membership Como.

CONFIRMED TRANSFERS

– Bayern Munich have confirmed the signing of Colombia worldwide Luis Díaz from Liverpool. Sources informed ESPN the deal is value €75m, inclusive of add-ons. Learn

– Sunderland have introduced the signing of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka.

– Manchester Metropolis have re-signed goalkeeper James Trafford from Burnley. Sources have informed ESPN the deal is value £27m and Trafford has signed a five-year deal on the Etihad, with the choice of an additional 12 months. Learn

– Canada worldwide Tajon Buchanan has made his transfer to Villarreal everlasting on a five-year contract after becoming a member of the LaLiga membership in February on mortgage from Inter Milan. Learn

– Everton have signed left again Adam Aznou, 19, from Bayern Munich. Aznou joins for a price reported to be within the area of £8m and can present competitors for Vitaliy Mykolenko following the departure of Ashley Younger this summer season. Learn

EXPERT TAKE

ESPN’s Sam Tighe explores a potential transfer for Nick Pope to Man United.

The writing has been on the wall for Pope at Newcastle United for some time. The membership spent a lot of the final 12 months courting James Trafford, who joined Manchester Metropolis from Burnley earlier this week, and now that Southampton’s Aaron Ramsdale is about to signal “substantial” mortgage price and an choice to signal completely, it is clear they’re gearing as much as look past the 33-year-old.

What Ramsdale and Trafford have, however Pope doesn’t, is ball-playing capability as a goalkeeper. Contemplating the fashionable goalkeeper’s anticipated skillset, Pope is kind of anomalous; he is a superb sweeper, typically charging out of his field to nice impact, however a poor passer, often sending the ball out of play and searching distinctly uncomfortable below strain. Normally, these two traits go hand in hand.

To stability the argument, he does have apparent strengths to his sport: He is tall and commanding within the air and a adequate shot-stopper too. His tons of of video games of expertise on the prime stage depend for one thing within the context of an enormous membership like United.

But when the Purple Devils are to signal Pope, they have to concentrate on the essential disadvantage in his sport — there is not any getting away from it — and be ready to sacrifice parts of their brief buildup play if he is within the workforce.

OTHER RUMORS

Fjortoft unsure Chelsea goal Xavi Simons can attain the highest

Jan Aage Fjortoft joins “ESPN FC” to debate Chelsea’s reported curiosity in Xavi Simons.

– Chelsea’s pursuit of RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons is on the “ultimate stage.” Private phrases have already got been agreed over a long-term contract and a deal value greater than €65m. (Nicolo Schira)

– Borussia Dortmund are monitoring Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard. The 30-year-old additionally has concrete provides from two unnamed Premier League golf equipment. (Sky Germany)

– New England Revolution are exploring the potential of signing United States worldwide Matt Turner. (Tom Bogert)

– Newcastle United have joined the race to signal Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins this summer season. (Ekrem Konur)

– Wrexham are serious about signing CA Talleres midfielder Juan Portilla, a Colombia worldwide. (Sky Sports activities Information)

– Liverpool ahead Federico Chiesa, 27, is of curiosity to Fenerbahce, however he desires to return to Serie A. (Calciomercato)

– Lyon need to land 22-year-old Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton. (Instances)

– Nottingham Forest made a £25 million bid to signal Man Metropolis midfielder James McAtee, but it surely was rejected. (Sky Sports activities)

– West Ham might make a transfer to signal Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira, 25, who spent final season on mortgage at FC Porto and has an unsure future. (Ben Jacobs)

– Bayern Munich midfielder Bryan Zaragoza is about to endure a medical in Vigo forward of becoming a member of Celta on a season-long mortgage. As a part of the deal, Celta could have an choice to make the Spain worldwide’s transfer everlasting subsequent summer season. (Mundo Deportivo)

– Roma might let striker Artem Dovbyk, who scored 12 targets in 32 Serie A matches final season, depart in the event that they obtain a bid of round €40m. (Nicolo Schira)

– Atletico Madrid attacking midfielder Thomas Lemar is on the verge of becoming a member of Girona on a season-long mortgage. Girona have already got secured the mortgage of Athletic Membership full again Hugo Rincon. (RAC 1)

– Saudi aspect NEOM SC have agreed a deal to signal AS Monaco teen Saïmon Bouabré for €10m, plus add-ons. The 19-year-old is now discussing private phrases with NEOM. (Fabrizio Romano)

– Getafe will wait “till the final day of the window” for Actual Madrid ahead Gonzalo Garcia. Garcia, 21, starred on the Membership World Cup, filling in for Kylian Mbappé and scoring 4 targets, and the radio station reviews Getafe are ready to see what position Xabi Alonso has in thoughts for the striker, and whether or not a mortgage transfer is perhaps potential. (Cadena SER)

– Actual Madrid would count on to obtain a switch price of between €15m-€20m for Dani Ceballos and can solely ponder a departure if the participant asks to depart. Ceballos has been linked with a return to Actual Betis this summer season however Betis have made clear they would not take into account paying a price for the midfielder. (Cadena SER)

– Rangers are optimistic they will seal a mortgage settlement for teenage Tottenham Hotspur winger Mikey Moore this summer season. Spurs are set to green-light the transfer quickly. (Fabrizio Romano)

– Girona have made an strategy for Aston Villa left again Àlex Moreno, with each a mortgage and a everlasting switch below dialogue. (Athletic)

– Paris FC are on the verge of signing Actual Sociedad proper again Hamari Traoré. (Sacha Tavolieri)

– Atalanta are exhibiting curiosity in Marseille and England U21 winger Jonathan Rowe, as Ademola Lookman strikes nearer to the exit door. (Nicolo Schira)