Atletico target Tottenham’s Romero – Wednesday’s gossip

Real Madrid could pursue a summer move for Cristian Romero, Everton will attempt to agree a new deal for Jarrad Branthwaite, and Manchester United will only pursue the defender if Harry Maguire leaves.

Cristian Romero, a 26-year-old central defender from Argentina, is wanted by Atletico Madrid. (Sky Sports)

Jarrad Branthwaite, 22, and Everton are set to start discussions over a new deal to fend off interest from other teams. (I Sport)

If England defender Harry Maguire, 32, leaves Old Trafford, Manchester United will only pursue a summer deal with Branthwaite. (Yahoo)

To stifle interest in the Brazil center-back from Saudi Arabia, Arsenal are expected to offer Gabriel, 27, a new deal. Football Insider

Real Madrid is interested in 24-year-old France defender William Saliba, who plays at Arsenal‘s centre-back position. (Mirror)

Meanwhile, Liverpool are competing with the Gunners to sign 19-year-old Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax. (Talk in a team)

In response to interest from Newcastle United and Manchester United, Atalanta have asked for forward Ademola Lookman, 27, for a asking price of £50 million. (Tuttomercato, Italian)

Boubacar Kamara, 25, and Aston Villa have started discussions over a new contract. (Telegraph)

Francisco Trincao, a 25-year-old Portugal winger linked with Manchester United, Arsenal, and Newcastle, had a buy-back agreement with Sporting Lisbon that Barcelona had in June 2024. (Record in Portuguese)