Football Transfer Rumours: Man Utd Target Raphinha & Nico Williams
Mar 21, 2025 by
Transferhunt News
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Man Utd target Raphinha & Nico Williams, Chelsea plan Sancho sale, Arsenal bid for Guimaraes & more as major clubs battle for summer transfer deals.

Manchester United are actively pursuing Barcelona forward Raphinha and Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, aiming to bolster their attacking options. To fund these high-profile moves, the club is looking to offload several fringe players.
Meanwhile, United are prepared to pay £33.5m to secure Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo ahead of Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur. However, Bournemouth are demanding closer to £42m.
Potential Departures at Manchester United
Rasmus Hojlund's agents are exploring transfer options for the striker this summer, with Juventus, RB Leipzig, and Bayer Leverkusen expressing interest.
Arsenal's Ambitious Move for Bruno Guimaraes
The Gunners have submitted a €70m (£58.5m) bid for Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes. However, Newcastle are adamant about retaining their star player.
Interest in Arsenal's Young Talent
Real Madrid, AC Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain have all shown interest in signing Arsenal's teenage winger Ethan Nwaneri.
Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior Update
Contract negotiations between Vinicius Junior and Real Madrid are nearing a positive conclusion. However, if Vinicius unexpectedly moves to Saudi Arabia, Real Madrid are prepared to target Athletic Club's Nico Williams as his replacement.
Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate Clarification
Despite links to Real Madrid and PSG, Liverpool centre-back Ibrahima Konate does not have a release clause in his contract.
Chelsea & Manchester City Compete for Mile Svilar
Chelsea have approached the agents of Roma goalkeeper Mile Svilar as they attempt to outmaneuver Manchester City for the 25-year-old shot-stopper.
Barcelona’s Failed Bid for Trent Alexander-Arnold
Barcelona made an unsuccessful attempt to lure Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer. The England international remains determined to join Real Madrid instead.
Chelsea Looking to Offload Jadon Sancho & Enzo Fernandez
Chelsea are actively seeking buyers for winger Jadon Sancho as they prepare to activate their £25m obligation to sign him permanently from Manchester United.
Midfielder Enzo Fernandez is also on Chelsea’s potential departure list, with Atletico Madrid showing interest.
Ajax Defender Jorrel Hato Attracting Interest
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Real Madrid are all preparing bids to sign Ajax’s highly-rated defender Jorrel Hato.
Liverpool Hesitant on Diogo Jota Contract Renewal
Liverpool are reluctant to offer a new contract to Portugal forward Diogo Jota, who is attracting interest from Arsenal and clubs in Saudi Arabia.
Aston Villa Enter Race for Olympiacos Starlet
Aston Villa hope to outbid Arsenal, Chelsea, and Tottenham for 17-year-old Olympiacos forward Charalampos Kostoulas.
Jonathan David's Future Uncertain
Ten top clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United, West Ham, Barcelona, Juventus, Inter Milan, and PSG, are in pursuit of Lille striker Jonathan David.
Tottenham Make a Move for Rayan Ait-Nouri
Tottenham have submitted a €35m (£29.3m) bid for Wolverhampton Wanderers left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, positioning themselves ahead of Liverpool and West Ham in the race.
Man Utd & Tottenham Compete for Jobe Bellingham
Both Manchester United and Tottenham are vying for Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham.
Real Madrid Open to Selling David Alaba
As he enters the final year of his contract, Real Madrid are prepared to sell Austrian defender David Alaba for as little as €5m (£4.2m).
Florian Wirtz Chooses Bayern Munich Over Man City
Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz has declined a move to Manchester City, instead opting to prioritize a transfer to Bayern Munich this summer.
Bournemouth Defender Dean Huijsen Prefers La Liga Move
Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen has informed his Premier League suitors—Arsenal, Aston Villa, Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Tottenham—that he favors a move to La Liga. Atletico Madrid, Barcelona, and Real Madrid are now on high alert.