Today’s Best Transfer Gossip & Rumours with Whispers Five: Napoli plotting move for Premier League forward

Today’s Best Transfer Gossip & Rumours with Whispers Five: Napoli plotting move for Premier League forward
Where will Sancho play next season? - Photo by IMAGO

The Partenopei attempt to sign Manchester United's out-of-favour star, while the Bavarians could make a move for one of Premier League's best left-wingers. Join us for the round-up of some of the juiciest transfer gossip this Wednesday.

Napoli interested in Sancho

Jadon Sancho's career has suffered yet another setback after Chelsea decided against signing him permanently. With Manchester United also not keen on reintegrating him into their plans, the England winger finds himself searching for a new club.

According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Napoli could hand him a career lifeline, as the Serie A giants are attempting to sign the 25-year-old. Having already signed Kevin De Bruyne, the Naples outfit are looking to make another high-profile addition to their ranks to keep their manager, Antonio Conte, calm. Whispers Rating: 3/5

Find more Napoli transfer gossip right here.

Bayern poised to pursue Mitoma

Bayern Munich have also been scouring the market for a new left-winger, having shown concrete interest in Nico Williams. However, with the Athletic Club winger giving priority to Barcelona, the Bavarians could swiftly switch their targets.

Sky Germany reports that the Bundesliga giants will target Brighton & Hove Albion star Kaoru Mitoma if they miss out on Williams. Over the last 24 months, the Japanese winger has proven to be a nightmare for Premier League fullbacks and even attracted a massive bid from Saudi Arabia in January. Whispers Rating: 3/5

Find more Bayern Munich transfer gossip right here.

Kaoru Mitoma transfer
– Photo by IMAGO

Son on Saudi radar

The Saudi Pro League continues to monitor the Premier League to strengthen their league and their latest target is Tottenham Hotspur skipper Son Heung-min, claims Talksport.

It is understood Al-Ahli, Al-Nassr, and Al-Qadsiahhave expressed interest in the South Korean, with the trio prepared to spend £34million to sign the Europa League champion. It remains unclear how Thomas Frank intends to use Son in his new project in north London. Whispers Rating: 3.5/5

Get the lowdown on every Tottenham Transfer Target on Football Whispers.

Wolves find Cunha's replacement

Wolverhampton Wanderers lost their talisman Matheus Cunha to Manchester United early in the summer, leading to the Midlands club exploring the market for a new right-sided attacker. They've now struck a deal for one.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims Wolves have agreed a deal worth around £21million with Celta Vigo to sign their 21-year-old talent Fer Lopez. The Spanish right-winger was involved in eight goals and three assists in all competitions during the 2024/25 campaign. An agreement over personal terms has also been reached. Whispers Rating: 5/5

Get the lowdown on every Wolves Transfer Target on Football Whispers.

Matheus Cunha transfer
– Photo by IMAGO

Milan approach Xhaka's representatives

AC Milan are in the process of rebuilding their midfield after losing their star player Tijjani Reijnders to Manchester City. One of their priority targets is Granit Xhaka.

As per Football Italia, the Rossoneri recently met with the representatives of the 32-year-old midfielder to explore the conditions of a possible deal, as the player is highly admired by sporting director Igli Tare and new head coach Massimiliano Allegri. Bayer Leverkusen, who have already agreed to sell Florian Wirtz to Liverpool, are not too keen on selling Xhaka. The ex-Arsenal man is tied to the club for another three years, until the summer of 2028. Whispers Rating: 3/5

Find more AC Milan transfer gossip right here.


Vishal is a writer and editor with over five years of experience in the football space. A graduate in English Literature from Delhi University, he is a Manchester United supporter and a big admirer of ball-playing centre-backs.