Liverpool after Kubo if Salah's contract negotiations fail
Liverpool are reportedly planning to target Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah this summer, according to TEAMtalk. The 23-year-old Japanese forward has impressed with seven goals and four assists this season, notably in Real Sociedad's 5-4 aggregate loss to Real Madrid in the Copa del Rey. Meanwhile, Salah, aged 32, has kept fans and analysts guessing about his next move, with the Telegraph suggesting he may head to the Saudi Pro League when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Manchester United are intensifying their efforts to sign Ipswich Town's 22-year-old striker Liam Delap, as per the Daily Mail. The club has reportedly held internal discussions about pursuing Delap, who has also attracted interest from Liverpool, Chelsea, and Newcastle United. With Ipswich currently struggling in the Premier League, a £40 million release clause in Delap's contract could be triggered if the team is relegated, making him an attractive prospect for top clubs looking to bolster their attacking options.
Arsenal have set their sights on Real Sociedad's Martín Zubimendi as their top transfer target, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The Gunners, who previously showed interest in the 26-year-old Spanish midfielder in January, are expected to pursue him again in the summer transfer window. Elsewhere, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have stepped back from chasing Lille's Jonathan David, leaving West Ham United, Juventus, and Internazionale as the frontrunners to sign the 25-year-old Canadian striker, who will be a free agent in the summer, per Sport.