Aston Villa have regularly looked at the La Liga market since Unai Emery’s arrival, and they will do so again this summer in their efforts to improve their defensive options ahead of the 2025-26

According to Sky Sports, Manchester City are holding out for “in excess of £25m plus add-ons,” though some feel the true valuation “may be much higher.” McAtee’s stock is rising and comparisons with former academy teammate Cole Palmer are unavoidable. Palmer left City for Chelsea at £40 million, setting a precedent that City may lean on.

As well as Wirtz’s expected departure, Leverkusen lost head coach Xabi Alonso to Real Madrid and wing-back Jeremie Frimpong to Liverpool. Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has replaced Alonso, with Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken already joining ahead of next season.

Atalanta have reportedly agreed a €20m fee to buy Odilon Kossounou outright from Bayer Leverkusen, at a slight discount, while Torino bought Cristiano Biraghi from Fiorentina.This is the time of

Bayern Munich has reportedly agreed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen to take Germany defender Jonathan Tah to the Club World Cup.