15 May 2026 06:32 BST |<\/span> FootballTransfers runs through the biggest rumours and gossip from 15 May, including the latest updates on Julian Alvarez, Alex Scott and Ander Barrenetxea.<\/p>\n Manchester United are one of four Premier League clubs who have made a \u201cdiscreet enquiry\u201d to understand the possibility of signing Neco Williams this summer.<\/b><\/p>\n The Nottingham Forest full-back has been one of the club\u2019s standout performers so far this season and his form has attracted interest from several English top flight rivals, as per a report from BBC Sport reporter Sami Mokbel.<\/p>\n It\u2019s claimed that Aston Villa, Everton, Man Utd and Newcastle United have all made \u201cdiscreet enquiries\u201d about the 25-year-old as they look to pursue a deal during the upcoming summer transfer window.<\/p>\n Williams still has three years remaining on his current deal at the City Ground but Vitor Pereira\u2019s side have reportedly opened talks with the Wales international over a contract extension ahead of this summer as they have no plans to cash in on the defender.<\/p>\n Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly entered talks to sign Julian Alvarez this summer from under the noses of Arsenal.<\/p>\n Alvarez is believed to be among Arsenal\u2019s top transfer targets this summer, with Atletico Madrid likely to hold out for around \u20ac100 million for their talismanic striker.<\/p>\n However, AS<\/b> in Spain report that PSG have set \u2018wheels in motion\u2019 to sign Alvarez, with Luis Enrique \u2018desperate\u2019 to have the Argentine star in his team.<\/p>\n While Arsenal are still pursuing Alvarez, PSG believe they can financially outmuscle the Gunners with an offer around \u20ac140-150m, making them the frontrunners for his signature in such a case.<\/p>\n Chelsea are stepping up their chase for Alex Scott this summer, with the Bournemouth midfielder becoming a ‘serious option’ to be signed this summer, according to TEAMtalk.<\/b><\/p>\n Scott is also wanted by Manchester United, with Michael Carrick said to have a ‘deep affection’ for a player that is in with a real chance of being named in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n But Chelsea are ‘increasingly active’ in the race and talks over a potential summer deal are ‘ramping up’ after internal discussions and a series of scouting missions over Scott in recent weeks.<\/p>\n Scott is viewed internally as a player who ‘ticks a lot of boxes’ in terms of age profile, Premier League experience, technical quality and long-term potential, with discussions underway to try and beat the likes of Man Utd, Liverpool and Newcastle to his signature.<\/p>\n Manchester United and Chelsea are said to be closely monitoring the situation of Real Sociedad winger Ander Barrenetxea ahead of a potential summer move.<\/p>\n The 24-year-old has been a star player on the wing for La Real and made his debut for Spain earlier this year as well as being included in the provisional squad for the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n Barrenetxea\u2019s progress has prompted interest from a number of sides including United and Chelsea, with MARK<\/b> claiming that the Spaniard is on the shortlist of both clubs.<\/p>\n With four years remaining on his contract, Barrenetxea is unlikely to come cheap , having scored three goals and provided three assists in La Liga this season.<\/p>\n Nick Woltemade is unhappy at Newcastle and Atletico Madrid are among the clubs monitoring the striker\u2019s situation. (BILD)<\/b><\/p>\n Max Allegri is considering leaving Milan at the end of the season after falling out with club advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic. (Courier)<\/b><\/p>\n Aston Villa want to sign Matias Soule from Roma after seeing Donyell Malen\u2019s loan move to the Italian side become permanent. (Gazette)<\/b><\/p>\n Federico Valverde wants to stay at Real Madrid but Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain are ready to make a move if an exit is possible this summer. (AS)<\/b><\/p>\n Bayer Leverkusen are ready to sack manager Kasper Hjulmand after just eight months in charge following an unconvincing season. 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Man Utd make \u2018discreet enquiry\u2019 made over Williams<\/h2>\n
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PSG enter Alvarez talks<\/h2>\n
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Chelsea\u2019s Scott transfer discussions ‘ramping up’<\/h2>\n
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