Real Madrid Targets Olise for £130m; Slot Rejects Fulham; Newcastle's Summer Signing
Real Madrid is preparing a £130m bid for Michael Olise, the Bayern Munich winger, contingent on Florentino Perez being re-elected as president. This move highlights the club's ambition to bolster their squad with top talent. (Telegraph - subscription required) In managerial news, former Liverpool boss Arne Slot has turned down the opportunity to take over at Fulham, following Marco Silva's departure from the London club. Slot's decision comes just days after his dismissal from Liverpool. (Talksport) Meanwhile, Barcelona's pursuit of Julian Alvarez has hit a snag, with Atletico Madrid eyeing the Argentina striker as they prepare for the upcoming season. Although Arsenal expresses interest, Alvarez is reportedly not inclined to move to London. (Cadena Ser - in Spanish) Liam Delap, the Chelsea striker, might reunite with former manager Kieran McKenna at Fulham, should McKenna succeed Silva. (Talksport) In the race for managerial positions, Oliver Glasner appears favored over Mauricio Pochettino to lead AC Milan following the exit of their previous coach. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian) Rafael Leao, the AC Milan forward, has expressed a desire for a new challenge, indicating that a move to either the Premier League or La Liga would be appealing. (Sport TV, via Football Italia) RB Leipzig remains optimistic about retaining Yan Diomande, despite Liverpool's increasing interest in the 19-year-old forward. (Teamtalk) Additionally, Newcastle United is on the verge of finalizing their first summer signing, having agreed on a £24m deal for Ewen Jaouen, a 20-year-old goalkeeper from Reims. (Northern Echo) On the transfer front, Tottenham's Roberto de Zerbi is keen for Luka Vuskovic, a 19-year-old defender, to exit the club this summer. (Football Insider) Finally, Hull City is exploring a potential deal for Luis Fernando Carrero, a 19-year-old winger from Deportivo Tachira, with plans to loan him to NK Maribor. (Sky Sports) Everton has also shown interest in Hayden Hackney, a 23-year-old midfielder from Middlesbrough, but they are currently far from meeting Boro's valuation. (Teesside Live)
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-06-05