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Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz is wanted by Manchester City, Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta is the subject of a transfer battle, while Aston Villa get a boost in their pursuit of Chelsea's Noni Madueke Manchester City have identified Bayer Leverkusen and Germany attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, 21, as the ideal replacement for departing 33-year-old Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne. (Fabrizio Romano), external Manchester City are willing to spend £100m to sign Wirtz, but face competition from Bayern Munich for his signature. (Sunday Mirror), external Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, Juventus, and Bayern Munich are all keen on signing 27-year-old French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta from Crystal Palace this summer. (Teamtalk), external Aston Villa have been given encouragement by Chelsea over a deal to sign 23-year-old England winger Noni Madueke, with the player unhappy about his lack of game time at Stamford Bridge. (Football Insider), external The agent of Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres will be at Arsenal's Champions League tie with Real Madrid, fuelling rumours the 26-year-old Sweden forward is poised to join the Gunners. (Football Transfers), external Liverpool and Manchester City are monitoring the contract situation of Barcelona forward Lamine Yamal but the 17-year-old Spain international looks set to remain with the Catalan club. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external Barcelona would consider a swap deal involving Uruguay centre-back Ronald Araujo, 26, and Liverpool's 28-year-old Colombia winger Luis Diaz. (Relevo - in Spanish), external Arsenal have been tipped to make five big signings this summer now new director of football Andrea Berta is at the helm. (Guillem Balague via TNT Sports), external Manchester City hope to sign Aston Villa winger Morgan Rogers, 22, with Pep Guardiola a huge admirer of the England international, who was previously in City's academy. (Teamtalk), external Aston Villa are considering selling their Women's Super League (WSL) side because of concerns they might breach the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules (PSR). (Times - subscription required), external Alejandro Garnacho's decision to put his house up for sale is not because the 20-year-old Argentina winger plans to leave Manchester United. (Mirror), external Wolves want Sancho - Saturday's gossip Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Get the latest from your club Tearful Mullins savours career peak after National success with son An obsessive who has lived through tragedy: The man behind PSG's title Why Aston Villa are a club transformed - and how good could it get? Mary Beard’s quest to uncover the real Julius Caesar The acclaimed Australian drama returns with a new twist A notorious and much-feared Irish crime organisation James Acaster and Josh Widdicombe grapple with dilemmas Tearful Mullins savours career peak after National success with son Why Aston Villa are a club transformed - and how good could it get? An obsessive who has lived through tragedy: The man behind PSG's title Muller & De Bruyne: Leaving legends' legacies. Audio Muller & De Bruyne: Leaving legends' legacies Masters - dates, tee times, favourites & how to follow on the BBC The questions around De Bruyne's Man City departure The Commentators’ View: Stonewall penalties & Premier League play-offs. Audio The Commentators’ View: Stonewall penalties & Premier League play-offs Sutton's predictions v singer-songwriter Mychelle The Cowdrey Lecture: What is the Spirit of Cricket? Audio The Cowdrey Lecture: What is the Spirit of Cricket? Should female footballers play on different pitches? Fan jeers and a cupped ear - is Postecoglou feeling the friction? 'We are Chelsea B team' - Why Strasbourg fans are in civil war Who has made Troy's Premier League team of the week? Shirts, sponsors and bad blood: how Trump's tariffs might affect sport Grand Slam Track - what is it and what does it mean for athletics? Football's new phrasebook - modern language or just jargon? When Liverpool nearly missed out on Salah 2025 County Championship - club-by-club guide 'The Goose' chases golds before return to dental school Was this the best free-kick in Premier League history? Video Was this the best free-kick in Premier League history? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.