Transfer Ticker: Jones Eyes Italy, Rashford's Barca Gamble, and a Manc Battle for Anderson

Fancy a chinwag on the latest transfer tittle-tattle? The rumour mill's spinning faster than a Pep Guardiola tiki-taka session, with Liverpool lads heading to Italy, Mancs duking it out, and Barcelona dreaming big. Pull up a stool – we've got the juicy bits from across Europe.

Premier League Plot Twists: Anderson, Trafford, and More

First off, Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson is the talk of the town. The 23-year-old England midfielder has been bossing it for the Tricky Trees and his country, and now Manchester City and Manchester United are locked in a summer scrap for his signature, per the Daily Mirror. Valued at a hefty £75 million, that fee could balloon if bids fly. If Forest go down, they'll have to cash in – tough luck for them, payday for someone else.

Over at the Etihad, James Trafford is itching for more game time. The 23-year-old keeper's been warming the bench behind Gianluigi Donnarumma (wait, is that right? City fans, blink twice), making just 11 appearances. Aston Villa are sniffing around, with Newcastle still in the mix after a January bid, says TEAMtalk. Villa could do with some stopper stability.

Newcastle's Tino Livramento might not stick around either. The Daily Telegraph reckons the right-back, out of contract in 2028, fancies a top-club move – City included. Even a new deal would likely have a release clause. And Emil Krafth? He's offski as a free agent, according to Nicolo Schira.

Chelsea aren't letting Cole Palmer go anywhere, despite funds needed – good call, he's their golden boy. Meanwhile, Jesse Lingard's move to Corinthians is nearly wrapped, paperwork done per Ekrem Konur.

Italian and Spanish Shenanigans

Liverpool's Curtis Jones, 25 and in his contract's last year, is back on Inter Milan's wishlist, reports Corriere dello Sport. The Serie A leaders (and rivals AC Milan) fancied him in January, but now a bargain fee beckons. They're also eyeing a loan for Giovanni Leoni. Juventus dream of Alisson Becker, but only if they snag Champions League footy, says Football Insider – finances are tight.

Switch to Spain: Barcelona are chuffed about making Marcus Rashford's loan from Man United permanent. Fabrizio Romano notes personal terms are "almost done," but Utd want the full €30 million. The 28-year-old has 4 goals and 7 assists in 21 La Liga games – not bad for a lad on the rebound.

Omar Marmoush, listed as a City forward (bit of a head-scratcher there), fancies a Barca switch down the line, via Ekrem Konur. And Arsenal got a leg-up in the Julián Alvarez chase – Barca's Deco confirms no chats, cheers Daily Mirror.

Lower League Gems and Youth Buzz

Norwich's Kellen Fisher is turning heads in the Championship. Everton, Arsenal, United, and Newcastle have scouts drooling, per TEAMtalk. Arsenal eyes are also on Cagliari's Marco Palestra, says Nicolo Schira.

Bayern Munich love Tottenham youngster Luka Vuskovic, thriving on loan at Hamburg, according to Christian Falk. Plenty of potential there.

Oh, and a quick nod to Guardiola swatting away advice for Arteta – "no tips for rivals," he quips. Plus, Gab Marcotti calls the wait on City's 115 charges "absurd" – still no verdict, lads.

There you have it – the summer window's already bubbling. Who's your pick to make the splashiest move? Drop your thoughts below.