Monday 13th July, Transfer Rumours And Gossip

Volablog · Jul 13, 2026 · 2 min read · 👁 7
Monday 13th July, Transfer Rumours And Gossip
Arsenal are reportedly pushing to complete the signing of Argentina striker Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid before the start of pre-season, according to Monday's transfer gossip.

The Gunners are said to have intensified efforts to land the 26-year-old forward as manager Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his attacking options ahead of the new campaign.

Elsewhere, Aston Villa are close to beating Newcastle United to the signing of Johan Manzambi, the highly rated 20-year-old Swiss midfielder from Freiburg. Villa are understood to be finalising a deal after Newcastle had previously been favourites to secure his signature.

Former Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has emerged as one of the candidates for the vacant Italy national team coaching role following Paolo Maldini's appointment as the Italian Football Federation's technical director.

Bayern Munich remain optimistic that England captain Harry Kane will commit his future to the Bundesliga champions despite reported interest from several European giants, including Real Madrid.

Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic of Sassuolo continues to attract attention from the Premier League, with Newcastle United, Sunderland, Leeds United and Bournemouth all monitoring the 23-year-old.

Chelsea have reportedly revived their interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton after Liverpool and Manchester United cooled their pursuit of the England international.

Roma are also weighing up moves for Chelsea duo Alejandro Garnacho and Diego Moreira as the Serie A club seeks to bolster its attacking options.

Manchester United goalkeeper Radek Vitek has emerged as a target for Celtic following an impressive loan spell at Bristol City last season.

Atalanta have opened contract extension talks with Brazilian midfielder Ederson after a proposed move to Manchester United collapsed, although Newcastle remain interested in signing the 27-year-old.

Newly promoted Sunderland are eyeing Roma winger Matias Soule as a marquee summer signing, with the Argentine reportedly valued at around €35 million.

Newcastle have also held discussions over a move for Parma and Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, while both Newcastle and Tottenham Hotspur are monitoring Manchester City's Egypt international Omar Marmoush as they explore midfield reinforcements.
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