Latest transfer news today: Man Utd explore £40m swap deal as Everton submit bid for 21-y/o striker

As the summer transfer window edges ever closer, the rumour mill continues to gather pace once again.

Big Premier League clubs are weighing up bold decisions, and a few unexpected storylines are now emerging.

Football Whispers takes a look at some of the day's biggest developments:

Barcelona eye Chelsea striker Joao Pedro

It remains to be seen who will be in the Chelsea dugout as manager next season, but that hasn't stopped several players from being linked with moves away from Stamford Bridge.

The latest of which is forward Joao Pedro, who appears to be on the shortlist of LaLiga giants Barcelona, according to reports.

It's thought that the Blues could face trouble with Financial Fair Play regulations and may need to sell some players to generate funds.

The 24-year-old is viewed as an ideal fit for Hansi Flick's system, though Pedro is unlikely to come cheap, given his current valuation of £64 million.

Man Utd could explore Rafael Leao swap deal

Manchester United and their interest in Rafael Leao has been well documented in recent weeks, but now they could explore a swap deal involving him.

According to reports in Italy, AC Milan could consider a move that involves Marcus Rashford, Manuel Ugarte or Joshua Zirkzee this summer.

The 26-year-old has a £120 million release clause at the San Siro, but it's believed that the Serie A giants would accept around a third of that alongside one of the aforementioned Red Devils stars.

Ugarte and Rashford, in particular, appear to have little to no chance of a future in Manchester, so they seem the likely candidates to push this move forward.

Everton submit Esmir Bajraktarevic bid

Everton have very little to play for in their remaining four matches of the 2025/26 campaign, so it's no surprise to see their sights already set on the summer transfer window.

Reports now suggest that the Toffees have submitted a bid for PSV forward Esmir Bajraktarevic, with the club keen to bring the US-born talisman to the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

It is believed that scouts from Merseyside have been left impressed by the 21-year-old this season, where he has scored seven goals and broken into the Bosnia national side.

Bajraktarevic isn't expected to break the bank, considering he is only valued at around £4 million, making him a potential bargain for Everton.