Harry Kane in Talks with Al Hilal as Napoli Pursues Zirkzee and Jackson
Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal has reportedly engaged in discussions with the representatives of Harry Kane, the Bayern Munich striker. According to TalkSPORT, Kane is a prominent target on Al Hilal’s striker shortlist, which also includes Galatasaray’s Victor Osimhen and Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins. While Kane, 33, appears poised to sign a new contract with Bayern Munich, he has not dismissed the possibility of a move to Saudi Arabia, with the club eager to remain informed about his long-term intentions. The England captain has scored 98 goals in 94 Bundesliga appearances since joining Bayern in 2023.
In other transfer news, Serie A side Napoli has made inquiries regarding Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee and Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, reported Sky Sports News. Both players could be on the move this summer, though Jackson’s valuation of £65 million may deter potential suitors. Meanwhile, Zirkzee is also drawing interest from Juventus, who are looking for a replacement following Dušan Vlahović’s departure to Besiktas on a free transfer. Additionally, Napoli is considering Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus, who is available for around £30 million.
Newcastle United is reportedly competing with Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig to secure a deal for AC Milan forward Christopher Nkunku. While Nkunku has not ruled out a move abroad, he scored seven goals in 32 Serie A appearances last season.
Tottenham Hotspur is contemplating a transfer for Paris Saint-Germain defender Illia Zabarnyi after club captain Cristian Romero’s exit. Zabarnyi enjoyed a successful season with PSG, helping the team win Ligue 1 and the Champions League.
Aston Villa has reached an agreement to acquire West Ham United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka on an initial loan deal. The transfer includes an obligation to make the move permanent at the end of the season, with West Ham seeking a £25 million fee for the player.
Confirmed Transfers
Crystal Palace has signed Zavier Gozo from Real Salt Lake for an anticipated fee of $15 million. Additionally, the Philadelphia Union is in the process of finalizing the transfer of defender Mark McKenzie from Toulouse. The 27-year-old will be a Designated Player and is expected to arrive in January 2027, with a transfer fee around $2.5 million.
Newcastle United has made contact with Manchester City regarding midfielder Nico González, although the player has previously indicated his desire to remain at the Etihad Stadium. Newcastle aims to bolster their midfield following Bruno Guimarães’ £75 million transfer to Arsenal.
Additional Rumors
Manchester City has opened talks with Bournemouth over a potential transfer for Alex Scott, while Manchester United is confident that young talent JJ Gabriel will sign a long-term contract, despite Chelsea’s interest. Everton is monitoring Burnley striker Zian Flemming, although the Championship team is reluctant to part with their star player. Premier League newcomers Coventry City have had an £8.5 million bid for Ruben Loftus-Cheek rejected by AC Milan.
Real Betis is nearing a deal for forward Troy Parrott for around £17 million. Chelsea’s sister club, Strasbourg, has reached an agreement to sign Karim Coulibaly from Werder Bremen for an initial €20 million, which includes a future transfer clause. Galatasaray has finalized a €25 million agreement with Lokomotiv Moscow for Aleksey Batrakov, and Borussia Mönchengladbach is set to re-sign center back Kō Itakura from Ajax.
Former Liverpool forward Darwin Núñez is reportedly close to joining Al Diriyah in Saudi Arabia, while Wolverhampton Wanderers are pursuing Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry. Paderborn has submitted a €9 million bid for Young Boys winger Alan Virginius, and Hull City is discussing a loan move for winger Dilane Bakwa with Nottingham Forest.
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