Transfer rumours: Real Madrid close to Bernardo Silva; Bayern are eyeing Rashford

The European transfer mill is running at full speed. According to international reports, several top clubs are working on major deals, with Real Madrid and Bayern Munich in the leading role.


- Real Madrid expects to complete the signing of Bernardo Silva (31) once his contract with Manchester City expires later this month. The move would reportedly herald Jose Mourinho's second spell in Madrid. - Bayern Munich believes, after positive discussions with the entourage of Marcus Rashford (28), that an agreement is possible for the English attacker. - Manchester United is increasingly confident of the arrival of Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes (21), despite competition from Arsenal. - Newcastle United have revived interest in James Trafford (23, Manchester City and England) to strengthen their goalkeeping position. - Arsenal is considering a bid for Ander Barrenetxea (Real Sociedad), who is also being followed by Tottenham Hotspur. - Leeds United and Liverpool are keeping a close eye on South Korean centre-back Lee Han-beom (23, Midtjylland); Napoli, Monaco and Lyon are also monitoring his situation. - Brighton & Hove Albion has made an offer of approximately £30 million to Tottenham Hotspur for Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic (19). - Besiktas is in advanced talks with Arsenal striker Leandro Trossard (31) about a transfer worth around £20 million. - Galatasaray shows interest in Emiliano Buendia (29, Aston Villa). Villa could potentially replace him with Crysencio Summerville (24). - Barcelona would be willing to sell goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen (34), with Ajax as a possible destination.

Please note: this concerns rumors and ongoing negotiations; official confirmations and contract details are not yet available.