Football transfer rumours: Man Utd forced to change Casemiro plans; Napoli want Osimhen-Lukaku swap deal

90min rounds up the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip circulating around the world...

Manchester United are struggling to find a suitor to take on Casemiro, who they have actively been trying to sell following a poor 2023/24 season, and are now preparing for the new campaign with him in mind. The Red Devils are also struggling to agree terms with PSG over Manuel Ugarte. (GiveMeSport)

Arsenal will push ahead with their move for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino once Emile Smith Rowe's move to Fulham is complete. (Football Transfers)

Real Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay has admitted the club will accept offers for Merino, who is also wanted by Barcelona, if he tells them he wants to leave. (MARCA - Spain)

Liverpool have submitted a £21m bid to Genoa for midfielder Morten Frendrup, but the Italian club are not interested in selling him. (TuttoMercatoWeb - Italy)

Another player Liverpool have been linked with is Galatasaray forward Baris Alper Yilmaz, who was one of Turkey's best players at Euro 2024. (Fotomac - Turkey)

After missing out on the signing of Leny Yoro to Man Utd, Real Madrid will only decide whether to sign another centre-back this window in the final weeks of August, when they have a clearer picture on when David Alaba will return from an ACL injury. (MARCA - Spain)

Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have not yet advanced any interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze, who has been tipped to leave Selhurt Park. (GiveMeSport)

Napoli have not yet agreed a fee with Chelsea over Romelu Lukaku, but are now open to sending Victor Osimhen to west London as part of any deal. (Guardian)

Chelsea have opened talks with the agent of want-away Juventus winger Federico Chiesa over a possible move to Stamford Bridge. The Italy international could be sold for as little as £20m. (TEAMtalk)

Tottenham are continuing to play down links to Chiesa as they also go in search for a new wide forward. (The Sun)

Atletico Madrid are now in direct talks with Chelsea over a move for Conor Gallagher, with the Blues ready to sanction a sale if they receive an offer in the region of £30m plus add-ons. (Fabrizio Romano)

Atletico also want Fiorentina forward Nicolas Gonzalez, who is being courted by Newcastle United. (La Nazione - Italy)

West Ham United want to sign Oumar Solet from Red Bull Salzburg, with Julen Lopetegui determined to find a long-term partner for new centre-back Max Kilman. (HITC)

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