{"id":1302,"date":"2026-04-27T11:34:28","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:34:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=1302"},"modified":"2026-04-27T11:34:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T11:34:28","slug":"transfer-rumours-man-utd-will-make-rafael-leao-summer-move-after-new-personal-scouting-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/?p=1302","title":{"rendered":"Transfer Rumours: Man Utd &#8216;will make&#8217; Rafael Leao summer move after new personal scouting mission"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p>                                            27 Apr 2026 06:33 BST                                                                                            <span class=\"article-publish-date__separator\">|<\/span><br \/>\n                                                5 min read                                                                                    <\/p>\n<figure class=\"large-img\">\n                                                <picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b1947e2d-64dc-40c9-e0c3-aa054d200d00\/w=1200,h=675,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b1947e2d-64dc-40c9-e0c3-aa054d200d00\/w=640,h=360,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" alt=\"Rafael Leao, Transfer Rumorsx\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/b1947e2d-64dc-40c9-e0c3-aa054d200d00\/w=1200,h=675,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\" fetchpriority=\"high\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO <\/figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"author\">\n<figure class=\"author-thumb\">\n                                                        <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"not_specified\" class=\"\" width=\"112\" height=\"112\" alt=\"Suraj Radio\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/footballcritic\/u4cm0sc1fe6j94emzaoi\/w=112,h=112,quality=75,fit=cover,format=auto\"\/>                                                    <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours from 27 April, including the latest updates on Rafael Leao, Ederson and Mika Godts.<\/p>\n<p><center class=\"p-1 light-grey-bg\">Article continues under the video<\/center> <\/p>\n<h2>Man Utd send scouts to watch Leao<\/h2>\n<p>Manchester United are understood to have sent scouts to watch Rafael Leao during Milan\u2019s match against Juventus this weekend in anticipation of a summer move.<\/p>\n<p>Milan have opened the door for Leao\u2019s departure this summer and could be willing to cash in on the forward for \u20ac50-60 million, according to <b>CalcioMercato<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>It is claimed that United \u2018are making a move\u2019 for Leao and sent an emissary to \u2018closely monitor\u2019 Leao\u2019s performance, with Barcelona also said to be interested.<\/p>\n<p>United are keen to sign a left-winger this summer and could turn to Leao as an option if they miss out on RB Leipzig wonderkid Yan Diomande.<\/p>\n<h2>Chelsea and Arsenal eye new Eden Hazard<\/h2>\n<p><b>Arsenal and Chelsea are said to have been left in awe after watching a player dubbed the \u2018new Eden Hazard\u2019 who is set to make a big money transfer this summer.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/fe363b65-a105-47ed-b5e0-9a6e61ce7100\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/fe363b65-a105-47ed-b5e0-9a6e61ce7100\/w=640,h=359,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Mika Godts\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/fe363b65-a105-47ed-b5e0-9a6e61ce7100\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Mika Godts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Scouts from a number of Premier League sides were understood to have been at Ajax\u2019s 2-0 win over NAC Breda this weekend in which winger Mika Godts scored a contender for goal of the season with an individual piece of brilliance.<\/p>\n<p>Godts has been a standout performer for Ajax this season and the Dutch side are believed to have already started exploring their options over a replacement amid strong interest from Europe\u2019s top sides.<\/p>\n<p>According to TEAMtalk, Arsenal scouts were present at the match, having tracked the Belgian closely in recent months, with Godts emerging as a \u2018serious candidate\u2019 to be targeted in the summer after &#8216;stunning&#8217; club representatives, with Chelsea also impressed.<\/p>\n<h2>Trabzonspor to negotiate over permanent Onana transfer<\/h2>\n<p><b>Trabzonspor president Ertugrul Dogan has confirmed that he would like to sign Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana on a permanent deal during the upcoming summer transfer window.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/dcd18721-0387-4d28-bc89-3c7c8a417400\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/dcd18721-0387-4d28-bc89-3c7c8a417400\/w=640,h=359,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Andrew Onan\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/dcd18721-0387-4d28-bc89-3c7c8a417400\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Andre Onana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Man Utd had initially been expected to struggle in their bid to offload Onana this summer, but Trabzonspor have been suitably impressed by his form since joining them on loan last year and they are keen to finalise a permanent transfer during the window.<\/p>\n<p>That is according to club president Dogan, who spoke to local outlet NTV Spor after Onana saved three penalties during a shootout win over Samsunspor in the Turkish Cup quarter-finals.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOnana&#8217;s career is already established,\u201d he said (via The Mirror). \u201cWe like him. I&#8217;ve said this before. He has a certain plan for his career. If the conditions are right, we want him to stay. The final decision will be Onana&#8217;s.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Man Utd in Ederson talks<\/h2>\n<p><b>Manchester United are reportedly in talks with the representatives of Atalanta midfielder Ederson ahead of a possible summer swoop.<\/b><\/p>\n<div class=\"col-md-12 p-0 d-flex image-container\">\n<figure class=\"article-image\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/a7e019fe-91fc-424c-d739-97291803f800\/w=1200,h=674,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 960px)\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/a7e019fe-91fc-424c-d739-97291803f800\/w=640,h=359,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto\" media=\"(min-width: 480px)\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-image-size=\"retina\" class=\"lazyload\" width=\"750\" height=\"422\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Ederson\" src=\"https:\/\/static.footballtransfers.com\/images\/cf\/image\/upload\/a7e019fe-91fc-424c-d739-97291803f800\/w=750,h=422,quality=95,fit=cover,format=auto,q=95\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption>\u00a9 IMAGO &#8211; Ederson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Brazil international has been on Man Utd\u2019s radar for several years and they are reportedly ready to bring him to Old Trafford ahead of the 2026-27 season as they look to add several reinforcements to their first-team squad.<\/p>\n<p>That is according to transfer reporter Ben Jacobs, who posted on X: \u201cAtalanta\u2019s Ederson is a name on Manchester United\u2019s midfield shortlist, as revealed earlier this month. Arsenal are also keeping tabs.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAtalanta value Ederson around \u20ac50m and MUFC have made contact with the player side. Manchester United are looking to sign two midfielders this summer with Casemiro leaving and Manuel Ugarte potentially to be sold.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>More rumours<\/h2>\n<p>Julian Ryerson is \u2018on the verge\u2019 of leaving Dortmund, with Manchester United and Newcastle said to be \u2018intensifying\u2019 their pursuit of the defender. <b>(football data)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Bayern Munich are \u2018at the window\u2019 to sign Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic on a free transfer this summer. (Nicolo Schira)<\/p>\n<p>Bernardo Silva is not looking to stay in the Premier League when he leaves Manchester City on a free transfer this summer, with the midfielder hoping for a move to a major European side. <b>(Football Insider)<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Lucas Bergvall has \u2018no plans\u2019 to leave Tottenham this summer even if they get relegated despite interest from the likes of Chelsea and Aston Villa. <b>(Football Insider)<\/b><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>27 Apr 2026 06:33 BST | 5 min read \u00a9 IMAGO FootballTransfers runs through the&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1303,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"pagelayer_contact_templates":[],"_pagelayer_content":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1302","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chelsea"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1302","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1302"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1302\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1303"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1302"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=1302"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/playball.com.ng\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=1302"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}