The global football transfer market is buzzing with activity as several high-profile players and promising talents are linked with moves to top clubs. Among the most prominent rumors, Manchester United midfielder Casemiro is reportedly set to leave Old Trafford this summer, while a fierce battle is brewing between Real Madrid and Barcelona for Borussia Dortmund center-back Nico Schlotterbeck.

Brazilian international Casemiro, who joined Manchester United in August 2022 from Real Madrid for €60 million, is attracting significant interest as he prepares for a free transfer at the end of the season. Lionel Messi's Inter Miami and Cristiano Ronaldo's Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia are among the clubs keen on signing the 33-year-old. His childhood club, Sao Paulo, and FC Porto are also reportedly admirers, though Casemiro has yet to make a decision on his long-term future.

In Spain, Real Madrid is making a strong push to secure the services of Borussia Dortmund's 26-year-old Germany international, Nico Schlotterbeck. Valued at €50 million and under contract until June 2027, Schlotterbeck is reportedly seeking a new challenge, and Real Madrid aims to beat rivals Barcelona to reinforce their defense this summer. Another defender, Marcos Senesi of Bournemouth, is also on the move, having rejected multiple contract offers. His agents have met with Roma and Borussia Dortmund this week, with Juventus also expressing interest in signing him on a free transfer.

Upfront, Everton has identified Chelsea striker Liam Delap as their primary summer target. Delap, 23, who joined Chelsea from Ipswich Town for £30 million last year, has struggled for regular game time and has scored just one Premier League goal in 17 appearances this season. Everton boss David Moyes is reportedly keen to bring in a new forward to compete with Thierno Barry. Meanwhile, Barcelona has successfully secured a deal for Norwich City's 16-year-old English youth international winger, Ajay Tavares, who rejected German Bundesliga clubs for a move to Camp Nou. On the other hand, Bayern Munich has no interest in signing Manchester United forward Bruno Fernandes, contrary to recent reports. Liverpool, Manchester United, and Arsenal are vying for Wolves' 18-year-old forward Mateus Mané, whom Wolves are resigned to losing. However, Arsenal and Liverpool have been dealt a blow as teenage forward Lennart Karl is expected to sign a long-term deal at Bayern Munich.

In other notable transfers and developments, Nottingham Forest is exploring a loan move for Arsenal goalkeeper Tommy Setford. Promising young defender Honest Ahanor, 17, from Atalanta, is drawing attention from Premier League scouts representing Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur, as well as Napoli. Sparta Prague has finalized a €2 million deal to sign center-back Viktor Vitályos from MTK Budapest. Mexican midfielder Obed Vargas has made a significant move from MLS side Seattle Sounders to Atletico Madrid. Sacramento Republic has also signed MLS veteran midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye. Furthermore, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are monitoring Real Betis defender Nobel Mendy, currently on loan at Rayo Vallecano, and Aston Villa's option to permanently transfer Harvey Elliott from Liverpool for £35 million is contingent on Premier League appearances.

Managerial rumors are also circulating, with former Tottenham striker Robbie Keane, currently managing Ferencváros, reportedly a contender to replace Oliver Glasner at Crystal Palace when the Austrian departs in the summer.