Transfer rumors, news: Guéhi could hold out for free move to Barcelona, Real Madrid

ESPNMay 17, 2025, 06:00 AM ETMarc Guéhi could run down his contract at Crystal Palace and move to Barcelona or Real Madrid on a free transfer in the summer of 2026, while Napoli are considering a move to sign Liverpool forward Darwin Núñez. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.Transfers homepage | Done deals | Men’s January grades | Women’s January gradesTOP STORIES- Sources: Chelsea keen on USWNT teen Yohannes- LA Galaxy extend coach despite record winless start- Slot coy on Frimpong: Many solutions to TAA exitTRENDING RUMORS- Crystal Palace defender Marc Guéhi is prepared to see out his contract and join either Barcelona or Real Madrid for free in a year’s time, according to The Sun. The 24-year-old is wanted by a host of Premier League clubs, including Chelsea, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur. However, he may be willing to reject a transfer to all three in the hope of landing a “dream” LaLiga move. Both Real and Barcelona are keeping tabs on his progress, as the Spanish giants eye long-term defensive reinforcements. Guéhi has been a regular in the Palace defence since he joined the club in 2021 from Chelsea in an £18 million deal, and he has won 23 senior England caps..- Liverpool have received an inquiry from Napoli regarding a move for striker Darwin Núñez, according to Fabrizio Romano on the “Here We Go” podcast. The 25-year-old Uruguay international is likely to leave Anfield this summer after interest in his signature surfaced in January, with clubs from the Saudi Pro League also expected to join the race. Núñez has scored five goals in 28 Premier League matches this season.- Multiple clubs in Europe could challenge Internazionale for the signature of Lille forward Jonathan David, reports Gazzetta dello Sport. Set to become a free agent next month, the 25-year-old Canada international is said to have already received a pre-contract agreement offer from the Nerazzurri worth “slightly lower” than his request for €5 million per season, but he is yet to accept their proposal. Barcelona, Real Madrid, Liverpool and Chelsea are reportedly among the sides keeping close tabs on his situation. Canadian outlet TSN reports that the player will make a decision within the next three weeks.- Newcastle are exploring a move for Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sané, reports Bild’s Christian Falk. The 29-year-old is said to have completed a contract U-turn by allowing the Bundesliga champions’ deadline to pass regarding a decision on a new deal. He is reportedly eyeing a return to the Premier League after he wasn’t offered the improved terms he was looking for. Sané has played an important role in Bayern’s title-winning campaign this season, with 11 goals and five assists in 29 league appearances.- A move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic is under consideration by Atlético Madrid, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The LaLiga club are one of the clubs at the front of the queue for the 25-year-old Serbia international, who is expected to be moved on from the Bianconeri in the summer. On-loan Galatasaray striker Victor Osimhen has reportedly been placed at the top of their shortlist as a replacement, with a move being prepared for when he returns to Napoli.COMPLETED DEAL- Real Madrid have completed the signing of Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen, the LaLiga club have confirmed.EXPERT TAKEplay0:51Marcotti: Huijsen’s £50m transfer clause ‘like a free transfer’Gab Marcotti talks about Dean Huijsen’s reported transfer to Real Madrid from Bournemouth.OTHER RUMORS- Real Madrid will have a “new defence” for the Club World Cup. New signings Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Álvaro Carreras are all expected to be in place for the tournament, and could go straight into the starting XI under new coach Xabi Alonso. (Diario AS)- There are doubts over the long-term futures of Éder Militão, Antonio Rüdiger and David Alaba at Real Madrid. Militao is coming back from a second ACL tear, Rudiger has played through pain all season, and Alaba — who has a year left on his contract — has also been slow to return from his own ACL injury. (Marca)- Xabi Alonso’s shopping list for the Club World Cup also includes a central midfielder, although Real Madrid are unwilling to spend anything close to €100m. River Plate’s Franco Mastantuono, Bayer Leverkusen’s Exequiel Palacios, AC Milan’s Tijjani Reijnders and Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller are named. (Marca)- Como are planning to trigger the release clause of Deportivo La Coruna winger Yeremay Hernandez, who has been the subject of bids from Chelsea. (Fabrizio Romano)- Chelsea’s centre-back shortlist includes Ajax’s Jorrel Hato and Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite. Contrary to reports, the Blues aren’t considering a move for Leicester City defender Ben Nelson, who has spent the season on loan at Oxford United. With the futures of Wesley Fofana and Trevoh Chalobah in doubt, Chelsea are on the lookout for defensive reinforcements . (Sky Sports)- Barcelona will not entertain any offers for Dani Olmo, who has been linked with Manchester City (Diario Sport)- Paris Saint-Germain have no plans to make a move for Borussia Dortmund striker Serhou Guirassy this summer. (Josué Cassé)- Juventus and Nottingham Forest could both make moves for Luis Henrique if his proposed move to Internazionale continues to drag on. As things stand, there is still no agreement in place between Marseille and the Serie A giants. (Footmercato)- Negotiations between Bayer Leverkusen and VfL Bochum over defender Tim Oermann will enter a “crucial phase” next week. A verbal agreement is already in place between the two clubs. (Sky Sport Deutschland)- Emiliano Martínez is expected to leave Aston Villa this summer amid interest from several Saudi Pro League clubs. (Fabrizio Romano)- Aston Villa are considering a move for Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, with Barcelona looking for a transfer fee of €50m. (Birmingham Mail)- Bayer Leverkusen are discussing the possibility of signing Nordi Mukiele permanently from Paris Saint-Germain, following a successful loan spell in Germany. (Sky Sport Deutschland)- Crystal Palace have sent scouts to watch 18-year-old Barnet sensation Bright Siaw ahead of a potential summer swoop. (The Sun)- Brighton are pursuing a deal to sign Olympiacos striker Charalamos Kostoulas, and have already submitted a £30 million bid for the 17-year-old. (The Athletic)- FC Porto winger Francisco Conceição (currently on loan at Juventus) has been offered to AC Milan for next season. (Nicolo Schira)- Wolves are set to step up their interest in Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott, with the Premier League champions expected to demand a transfer fee of £50 million. (GIVEMESPORT)- Wrexham are taking a look at Nottingham Forest’s Lewis O’Brien as they plan for life in the Championship next season. (Football League World)