Manchester United Eye Bournemouth Defender Adrien Truffert

Red Devils Target Bournemouth Defender

Manchester United are planning for the future at left back. The club is keeping a close eye on Bournemouth defender Adrien Truffert. United see the player as a potential long term successor to Luke Shaw.

Securing his signature will not be cheap. Bournemouth are demanding a £60 million transfer fee to let Truffert leave. The club is also holding out for £100 million fees to let midfielder Alex Scott, striker Junior Kroupi, or forward Rayan leave.

United have also been linked with Stuttgart defender Finn Jeltsch. However, the German club is not willing to consider anything less than a very substantial offer for the 20 year old.

Liverpool Eye Inter Midfielder

Liverpool remain keen on Internazionale midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic. The Reds checked on the 21 year old's availability while they were negotiating Curtis Jones' €35 million move to San Siro.

Inter had already exercised their €23 million option to re-sign Stankovic from Club Brugge earlier in the summer. Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur also showed interest in the Serbia international.

Liverpool are also pleased with Ronald Araujo. The 27 year old defender is on loan at Anfield from Barcelona. Liverpool have an option to sign him permanently for €55 million, but they are in no rush to decide.

Real Madrid Striker Faces Uncertain Future

Real Madrid striker Endrick is facing an uncertain future despite being ready to return from injury. The 20 year old has struggled to assert himself in the Madrid starting lineup since his €72 million move from Palmeiras in 2024. He also spent time on loan at Lyon last season.

With Carlos Espi signed as manager Jose Mourinho's second choice striker behind Kylian Mbappe, Endrick's future is up for debate. He will need to prove himself in the coming months if he wants to stay with the Spanish giants.

Meanwhile, Tottenham forward Richarlison has rejected a move to Brazilian club Vasco da Gama. Vasco wanted a permanent deal, but the 29 year old wanted a short term loan. Other clubs are now showing interest in him.

What it means for the next game

AFC Bournemouth vs Brentford (Premier League, Sat, 12 Sep): AFC Bournemouth win 41%, draw 26%, Brentford win 33%; expected goals 1.55 to 1.35. Our safest pick: Over 1.5 goals.

Manchester United vs Manchester City (Premier League, Sun, 13 Sep): Manchester United win 32%, draw 25%, Manchester City win 43%; expected goals 1.45 to 1.71. Our safest pick: Over 1.5 goals.