Bayern have Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba (21) on their shortlist as Leon Goretzka's future beyond this season remains uncertain. The Premier League side could be open to offers of around 85m in 2026.
For me, it's always important that I'm very transparent with the players. I have a very good relationship with Carlos, Hurzeler told Sky Sports. We speak regularly, we are in touch. I always share my thoughts about his development and my thoughts about his performance. It's important to be very clear about what you expect from players on the pitch, off the pitch. And it's important to build relationships where you can criticise or give personal feedback they might not be happy about, but they understand the intention behind it.
Despite the United captain having already turned down approaches from Al Hilal, Al Nassr and Al Ittihad, SPL clubs are intent on signing the 30-year-old in the summer of 2026. Al Hilal had been willing to offer £80 million, but Fernandes decided that it was best to stay at Old Trafford in the lead-up to next year's FIFA World Cup.
Barcelona are ready to enter the race to sign Crystal Palace and England defender Marc Guehi on a free transfer next summer with Liverpool and Real Madrid already interested in the 25-year-old. (Sport - in Spanish), external Liverpool defender Joe Gomez, 28, attracted interest from both Crystal Palace and Brighton on transfer deadline day but the England international stayed at Anfield as the Premier League champions failed in their bid to sign Guehi. (Football Insider, external)
