AFC Bournemouth striker Junior Kroupi has caught the eye of Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea, while Bayern Munich have been monitoring Sunderland forward Brian Brobbey. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

– Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea are all monitoring a move for Bournemouth striker Junior Kroupi, reports The Daily Mail. The 19-year-old has 10 goals to his name in his first full Premier League campaign, including an important finish against Arsenal over the weekend. That strike-rate has caught the attention of plenty of top sides, who are willing to pay upwards of £60 million to sign him, while Man United are also reported to be in the race to land Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi on a free transfer this summer.

– Bayern Munich have been monitoring Sunderland forward Brian Brobbey ahead of a potential move this summer, reports The Independent. Brobbey, 24, has impressed in his debut Premier League campaign, with six goals to his name so far this season. And Bayern are looking to bring in competition for striker Harry Kane in their forward ranks.

– Man United, Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Everton are monitoring Sunderland midfielder Noah Sadiki, claims TEAMtalk. The 21-year-old has been a regular for the Black Cats this season, with 27 Premier League appearances so far. But while their league rivals are keen on a possible transfer, Sunderland are adamant that there will be no exit for Sadiki in the transfer window.

– Borussia Dortmund are leading the race to re-sign winger Jadon Sancho as a free agent when his contract expires at Manchester United this summer. The Mirror claims that while the forward wants to return to the Bundesliga, Dortmund have made it clear that he will have to accept a drop in wages. Sancho is keen to make a return to the club he left in 2021 for €85 million to join United, so will likely accept to get his career back on track after several disappointing loan spells.

– Gabriel Jesus will assess any potential offers to leave Arsenal in the summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. The 29-year-old has changed agents and while he has a deal with the Gunners until 2027 and is focused on the rest of the season, the summer could open up opportunities to leave one year before his contract expires.

EXPERT TAKE

ESPN’s Sam Tighe on the future for Bournemouth striker Junior Kroupi.

Last weekend at The Emirates, Kroupi became the first teenager in decades to hit the 10-goal mark in a Premier League season. He joins the likes of Wayne Rooney, Robbie Fowler and Robbie Keane on a select list of special players to hit that milestone — and if their careers are anything to go by, special things are in store for Bournemouth’s young sensation.

His goal against Arsenal may have been a simple back-post tap in, but the France U21 international has spent the season developing a reputation for scoring great goals. For example: the guided long-range strike against Nottingham Forest in October, the one he slammed into the roof of the net against Wolves in January or — much to the Gunners chagrin — the beauty he scored from outside the box during their first matchup of the season.

In addition to sweet, sweet ball-striking, he’s flashed some really quick feet in tight spots, an appreciation for linkup play and the ability to flick a pass into the path of a runner. There’s a chance he develops into a fully fledged No. 9 in the future, but for now, he’s effectively a shadow striker — someone who plays just off the forward, finds pockets of space to work in and lets off shots wherever possible.

Not only is he racking up quite the goal reel, but his shot conversion rate — 28% (10 goals from 38 shots) — is the best Opta have on record for any teenager who has taken 30 or more shots since the 2003-04 season.

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– Napoli are looking at an exit for star striker Romelu Lukaku in the summer, after a falling out between player and club. (La Repubblica).

– Bayern Munich’s potential move for Anthony Gordon depends on the Newcastle winger deciding on the switch, with the Bundesliga club willing to offer €60 million-€70million to sign the England international. (Florian Plettenberg)

– Juventus are in advanced talks over a new contract for midfielder Manuel Locatelli. (Fabrizio Romano)

– AC Milan are not expected to trigger the €5 million clause in Niclas Fullkrug‘s loan deal from West Ham, but the Premier League club are looking to complete an exit for the striker this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

– AS Roma have opened contract talks with midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini amid interest from Premier League and other Serie A clubs. (Nicolo Schira)

– Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir has agreed personal terms with Besiktas ahead of a potential move this summer. (Fanatik)

– Chelsea are looking at left wing targets to help bolster their forward ranks for the next season. (Telegraph)

– Liverpool are making progress in talks over a contract extension for Dominik Szoboszlai, with his deal expiring in 2028. (TEAMtalk)

– Manchester City are closely monitoring Bayer Leverkusen youngster Ibrahim Maza. (Florian Plettenberg).

Bayern Munich have made signing Newcastle United winger Anthony Gordon a priority, while Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are among the clubs keen on Newcastle midfielder Lewis Miley. Join us for the latest transfer news and rumors from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

– Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon is a priority for Bayern Munich and a deal could be worth around €60 million, reports Sky Germany. There have already been concrete talks between Bayern and the 25-year-old’s representatives, and he is the Bavarians’ first choice to challenge Luis Díaz for a starting spot in Vincent Kompany’s XI. Barcelona and Arsenal have also been linked, but the Magpies are determined to keep the England international.

– Newcastle midfielder Lewis Miley has received attention ahead of the summer, with Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea among the clubs interested in signing him, according to TEAMtalk. Despite the interest, Newcastle value the 19-year-old highly as part of their long-term plans, especially as they are facing high-profile speculation about the futures of Bruno Guimarães, Sandro Tonali, Tino Livramento, Anthony Gordon and Nick Woltemade.

– Real Madrid are one of the clubs who can trigger a release clause of between €50 million-€60 million in Nico Schlotterbeck‘s new contract with Borussia Dortmund, according to Sky Germany. The clause specifies that the Germany center back can depart for a set fee, but it can only be triggered by certain clubs, with Bayern Munich not one of them. The 26-year-old’s new contract runs until 2031 and is worth a gross total of €14 million-per-year in wages, making him one of Dortmund’s highest earners.

– Bayern Munich are in the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane but fear strong competition from Arsenal, according to Christian Falk. Bayern are expected to look for a back-up striker to Harry Kane this summer, especially with Nicolas Jackson set to return to Chelsea after his loan expires, and the 19-year-old is one of many names on their short list. Hoffenheim’s Fisnik Asllani is also on Bayern’s list of options, but the club will move for a left winger and a right back before bringing in a striker.

– TEAMtalk suggests that Liverpool and Manchester United have been watching RB Leipzig for some time as they scout winger Yan Diomande, but their attention has now also turned to left back David Raum. Both clubs are looking for a player in his position with the Red Devils actively wanting to bring in competition for Luke Shaw, while the Reds are preparing for Andy Robertson to leave as a free agent.

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– Angelo Stiller will leave Stuttgart for around €60 million, with Liverpool keeping an eye on the midfielder’s progress. (Football Insider)

– Everton plan to keep Jack Grealish once the winger’s loan from Manchester City has come to an end. (TEAMtalk)

– Manchester United will have to pay over £40 million to sign Monaco attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche in the summer. (Football Insider)

– Aston Villa are planning to reignite their interest in Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. (Football Insider)

– Real Madrid are planning for striker Gonzalo Garcia to leave the club during the summer transfer window. (Athletic)

– Brighton & Hove Albion are considering various goalkeeper options as Bart Verbruggen has interesting enquiries and could leave the club. (Florian Plettenberg)

– Roma will trigger their €25 million option to permanently sign Donyell Malen from Aston Villa if the conditions for the obligation aren’t met. (Nicolo Schira)

– Juventus’ obligation to permanently sign Lois Openda from RB Leipzig has been triggered with the total package coming to €46 million plus his wages, but they will still try to offload the striker this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

– Swansea City are demanding £15m from clubs looking to sign striker Zan Vipotnik amid growing interest from Brighton & Hove Albion and other Premier League clubs. (Football Insider)

– Hoffenheim center back Ozan Kabak‘s new contract includes a clause that would allow him to leave for €25 million in the summer of 2027, and he is aiming for a Premier League move. (Florian Plettenberg)

– AC Milan aren’t satisfied with Pervis Estupinan‘s performances and are happy to let the left back leave in the summer. (Nicolo Schira)

– Wolfsburg are working intensively to sign Augsburg midfielder Elvis Rexhbecaj with Union Berlin also interested. (Florian Plettenberg)

MIAMI — Javier Mascherano has quit as Inter Miami CF head coach, just four months after guiding the club to its first MLS Cup title.

Miami said in a statement Tuesday that the Argentine coach had stepped down for “personal reasons.”

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Mascherano officially communicated his decision to the club following Saturday’s 2-2 home draw against the New York Red Bulls, a source confirmed to ESPN.

The club said that Guillermo Hoyos will take over as head coach of the first team for “the upcoming matches,” moving over from his current role of sporting director.

“I want to let everyone know that, for personal reasons, I have decided to end my tenure as head coach of Inter Miami CF,” Mascherano said in a statement.

“First and foremost, I would like to thank the Club for the trust they placed in me, every employee who is part of the organization for the collective effort, but especially the players, who made it possible for us to experience unforgettable moments.”

Mascherano, a former teammate of Miami star Lionel Messi with Argentina and Barcelona, spent almost a year and a half at the helm after replacing Gerardo “Tata” Martino in November 2024.

The former Argentina under-20 coach led Inter Miami to the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinal and the Leagues Cup final, and he made history when lifting the MLS Cup during his first year with the club in 2025.

Miami is third in the Eastern Conference through seven games of the 2026 season but exited the Concacaf Champions Cup via a loss to Nashville SC.

The move comes not even two weeks after Inter Miami opened its new stadium near Miami International Airport. The club has tied its first two matches in the new facility.

“Javier will forever be part of this Club’s history and will always hold a special place in the Inter Miami CF family,” Inter Miami owner Jorge Mas said. “Not only for being a key part of unforgettable achievements, such as winning the MLS Cup and the team’s historic performance at the Club World Cup, but also for the example he set through his dedication and daily work leading the team.

“We respect his decision and are deeply grateful for everything he contributed, wishing him nothing but the very best in his professional and personal future.”

Hoyos comes into the role after working as a coach and sporting director in leagues across the world including Liga MX and serving as Bolivia national team head coach. Chief soccer officer Alberto Marrero will assume Hoyos’ previous responsibilities as sporting director of the club.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.