Manchester United have held fresh talks over a move to sign Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, while Liverpool and Bayern Munich are the two clubs left battling it out to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

– Negotiations are underway between Manchester United and Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, reports The Athletic. The club have reportedly held a “face-to-face” meeting with the 22-year-old, who was permitted by his current club to travel to Manchester for talks as the Red Devils look to reinforce their attack. Delap is expected to take time before making his final decision, with Chelsea also among the clubs interested in securing what would be a £30 million deal due to the relegation clause in his current deal at Portman Road.

– Liverpool and Bayern Munich are the two clubs left battling it out to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, says The Telegraph. Sources told ESPN that Manchester City have backed out of the race, despite earmarking the Germany international as a possible replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, who will leave the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season. Wirtz has 16 goals and 15 assists in 41 games across all competitions and The Times claims that Leverkusen would want at least €140m from his transfer.

– A move for Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White is being strongly considered by Manchester City, reports Sky Sports Deutschland’s Florian Plettenberg. The 25-year-old is reported to be one of their priority options after they withdrew their interest in Wirtz, while Forest are believed to be aware of City’s interest. Gibbs-White arrived at the City Ground from Wolverhampton Wanderers in a deal worth £42.5m in 2022, and remains contracted there until the summer of 2027.

– Real Madrid are positioning themselves to activate their clause to sign Como midfielder Nico Paz, reports Nicolo Schira. Los Blancos reportedly have the option to sign the 20-year-old for €8m if they approach before July 15, after including the clause in the deal when offloading him to the Serie A club last August. Paz has enjoyed a bright campaign this season, having scored six goals and provided eight assists in 34 league matches.

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OTHER RUMORS

– Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, 26, could move to Aston Villa for more regular first-team football, as Emiliano Martinez looks set to leave in the summer. (The Sun)

– Newcastle United and Bayer Leverkusen have joined the clubs watching the situation of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan García, who will be available for just €15m if Los Periquitos, who are currently two points above the drop zone, are relegated from LaLiga on Saturday. (Mundo Deportivo)

– Tottenham are one of the teams at the front of the line for Lyon attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki, 21, who could be signed by activating the €20m release clause in his contract. (TEAMtalk)

– Arsenal midfielder Jorginho is set to join Flamengo on a free transfer ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup. (Fabrizio Romano)

– Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic is no longer part of the club’s long-term plans and will move on in the summer. (Nicolo Schira)

– Cremonese striker Giacomo Gabbiani, 18, has caught the eyes of Inter Milan and Juventus after impressing in the Primavera league this season. (Nicolo Schira)

– Bayer Leverkusen U19 winger Kerim Alajbegovic, 17, has caught the eye of several top European clubs. (Fabrizio Romano)

– Marseille could be forced into accepting an offer to sign former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, 23, by “economic reality.” (RMC)