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·28 May 2024
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The summer transfer window does not open for a few more weeks yet but wheels are already in motion across many clubs. Chelsea are expected to confirm Enzo Maresca as their new manager within hours, and Crystal Palace's Michael Olise could be his first signing in a £60million deal. Alternatively, it could be Victor Osimhen from Napoli with Romelu Lukaku going the other way. Levi Colwill could leave, though, with Manchester United keen on his signature.
United could have a new manager of their own, with Roberto De Zerbi and Thomas Frank of interest, but Erik ten Hag could get keep his job. Tottenham are prioritising a striker and a cut-price £40m deal for Ivan Toney is an option, while there is also interest in Dani Olmo as Spurs re-sign Timo Werner on loan.
Arsenal were interested in Toney, but Nico Williams, Benjamin Sesko and Alexander Isak are further up their striker shortlist. Joshua Zirkzee has also been offered to the Gunners. In midfield, Bruno Guimaraes and Xavi Simons are targets. Reports also suggest Mikel Arteta has spoken to Marcus Rashford over a summer move. Liverpool are keen on Leny Yoro, who could join Kylian Mbappe at Real Madrid. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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20 minutes ago
Manchester United midfielder Sofyan Amrabat has opened the door to staying at Old Trafford.
Previous reports suggested the Moroccan will leave the club when his loan from Fiorentina expires next month.
However, the prospect of him staying in Manchester appears to be on the table, amid a £21.4m option to make his stay permanent.
He told Ziggo Sport: “We’re going to talk. Staying is certainly an option.
“Listen, I think it has been a very difficult season. For Manchester United it has to be much better, and also for me personally. We will talk.
“Manchester United are the biggest club in the world, so who wouldn’t want to play football here? But all parties have to be happy with each other, so we will now sit together and see what happens.”
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47 minutes ago
Clubs are lining up to snap up Armando Broja.
The Chelsea striker failed to make an impression on loan at Fulham in the back-end of the season and, as a result, his asking price has plummeted from £50m to £30m.
That’s according to the Express, who name West Ham, Wolves, Ipswich, Monaco and Borussia Dortmund as keen on a deal.
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1 hour ago
Saudi clubs are set to miss out on Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The former Arsenal and Chelsea striker, under contract at Marseille for another two years, is said by L’Equipe to have caught the eyes of Al Shabab, Al Hilal and Al Nassr.
However, Aubameyang is said to be ready to refuse a big-money move to the Middle East.
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1 hour ago
Atalanta are increasingly unlikely to cash in on Liverpool target Teun Koopmeiners.
The Dutch midfielder has been strongly linked with being Arne Slot’s first signing for a few weeks, and expressed his desire to leave Bergamo earlier this year.
However, TMW now say Atalanta want to keep hold of Koopmeiners.
They will demand a high price just as they did for Rasmus Hojlund a year ago, with an asking price of over £50m plus bonuses expected - and the Serie A club are hoping for a bidding war to up the price further.
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2 hours ago
Manchester United have named their price for Casemiro.
Saudi Arabian clubs Al Ahli, Al Nassr and Al Qasidiya are said by Goal’s Brazilian website to be keen on the midfielder.
The 32-year-old would cost £30m.
Antony is another United player being considered for the chop this summer.
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2 hours ago
Tottenham have re-signed Timo Werner on loan from RB Leipzig.
The German forward initially arrived in January and scored twice in 15 appearances, providing three assists, before his season ended prematurely due to a hamstring injury.
Spurs had been linked with a fresh move for Werner and held a £14.5million purchase option as part of his original loan stay.
However, they have instead signed the 28-year-old on fresh loan terms.
Werner will return to north London for next season on a 12-month deal which holds a new £8.5m option to make the transfer permanent.
3 hours ago
Liverpool lead the race for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo.
That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, who report on Premier League clubs lining up for the Brazilian in the hope he’s made surplus to requirements when Kylian Mbappe lands at the Bernabeu.
However, Madrid will demand a huge transfer fee with it claimed that a £100m-plus offer was already rebuffed earlier in the summer.
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3 hours ago
Chelsea and Napoli could be coming together for a swap deal of sorts.
Incoming Partenopei coach Antonio Conte has reportedly eyed Romelu Lukaku as his first signing.
And La Gazzetta dello Sport say he would be the replacement for Victor Osimhen.
Named as leading the race to sign Osimhen are… Chelsea.
The Nigerian forward has a £113m release clause in his contract and Lukaku would cost £34m, meaning it could effectively turn into a swap deal with Lukaku heading to Napoli along with £89m for Osimhen.
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4 hours ago
Arsenal target Justin Bijlow is open to leaving Feyenoord.
The Dutch goalkeeper is one of multiple targets the Gunners are lining up should a good offer for Aaron Ramsdale arrive this summer.
“You never know, do you? That's football,” Bijlow told Voetbalzone when asked about his future. “You never know that.
“I'm ambitious, I've always said that. If the opportunity presents itself and a good club comes from abroad, I am open to it. I've always said that.
“As long as I am under contract with Feyenoord, that is never a punishment and I will give everything as long as I play there.”
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4 hours ago
Some instant reaction to the news that Tottenham are on the verge of agreeing a new loan deal for Timo Werner.
James Maddison has been hosting the Maddison Invitational golf event today and spoke of Werner’s return to Sky Sports News.
“That sounds good to me,” he responded.
“Timo actually texted me this morning because he’s bang into his golf - he just couldn’t play because he’s getting married.
“He was supporting the day as well, so that’s good news.”