Liverpool are reportedly looking to bolster their defensive options with a move for Napoli's Dutch centre-back, Sam Beukema. Reports suggest the Merseyside club has already submitted an offer for the 25-year-old, who joined Napoli from Bologna in the summer of 2023. Beukema made 26 appearances across all competitions for Napoli during the 2023-24 season, scoring two goals. Liverpool finished third in the Premier League table last season, accumulating 82 points, and are expected to be active in the transfer market as they prepare for the upcoming campaign under new head coach Arne Slot.
Meanwhile, AC Milan are understood to be actively offering their Portuguese forward, Rafael Leao, to several Premier League clubs. The 25-year-old, who signed a new long-term contract with Milan in June 2023, has been a key player for the Serie A side. Leao contributed nine goals and 10 assists in 34 Serie A appearances during the 2023-24 season, as Milan finished second in the league standings with 75 points. The reports do not specify which Premier League clubs have been approached.
Elsewhere, Manchester United are reportedly targeting a move for former Nottingham Forest midfielder Danilo. The Brazilian midfielder, 23, currently plays for Feyenoord in the Eredivisie. Danilo previously spent time at Nottingham Forest's academy before returning to Brazil. Manchester United finished eighth in the Premier League last season with 60 points, but secured European football by winning the FA Cup. Manager Erik ten Hag is expected to oversee further squad changes this summer.
Further transfer speculation circulating on Sunday includes various other Premier League clubs being linked with potential incomings and outgoings as the summer transfer window approaches. These reports often involve agents and intermediaries, and can change rapidly as clubs begin their official negotiations.