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The first of two summer transfer windows is edging ever closer and it appears there has already been a change of heart at Arsenal. Mikel Arteta is desperate to sign a new forward, with Viktor Gyokeres thought to be his top target, but it is now Real Madrid's Rodrygo who the Gunners are being linked with amid claims the Sporting star his decided to stay up this summer.

Manchester United's Europa League final loss is set to hit their finances hard, but a £62.5million deal for Matheus Cunha is still on and there are also now links with Crystal Palace star Jean-Philippe Mateta. But Victor Osimhen is now considered unlikely, even if Bruno Fernandes is attracting interest from Saudi Arabia for big money. Tottenham, meanwhile, want to use their new windfall on a big signing, and could return for Marc Guehi.

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10 hours ago

Rodrygo's wages a stumbling block for Arsenal

Arsenal’s pursuit of Real Madrid winger Rodrygo has cooled as the Gunners are reportedly unwilling to match the Brazilian’s wages.

He is currently paid €10 million per year by Real, about £8.4m, a sum which Arsenal do not want to match. The player is still willing to move should a suitable offer come in.

Negotiations are ongoing.

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10 hours ago

Liverpool make Wirtz offer

There has been yet another twist in Liverpool’s pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz - the Premier League champions have made a formal offer for the player.

Wirtz, a Germany international, reportedly gave the Liverpool move the green light earlier today, informing Bayern Munich that he was no longer interested in a move to Bavaria.

Liverpool and Leverkusen are now negotiating the package, with a move expected to be worth €150m.

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14 hours ago

Ten clubs targetting Bruno

Bruno Fernandes is a man in demand this summer, and Man United may be forced to sell him as they look to balance the books after missing out on the windfall that comes with qualifying for the Champions League.

They also need to fund a comprehensive overhaul of Ruben Amorim’s ailing squad ahead of next season, and Fernandes is likely to land a bigger fee than much of the rest of the side.

Bayern Munich and PSG are reported by The Independent to be interested, alongside Al Hilal of the Saudi Pro League.

PSG tried for a move last summer before the player signed a contract extension with United.

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16 hours ago

Mitoma interested in Bayern switch

As Bayern Munich are set to miss out on Florian Wirtz, the Bavarian giants are turning their attention to Brighton’s Karou Mitoma.

According to Sky Germany, the Japan international has signalled he is open to the move, and Bayern have already met with his camp.

No official offer has been made as Bayern look to replace Kingsley Coman and Leroy Sane.

Mitoma joined Brighton in 2021, scoring 24 goals in 107 appearances.

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17 hours ago

Wirtz informs Bayern he will join Liverpool

Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz has reportedly confirmed to Bayern Munich that he will be joining Liverpool this summer, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri.

His transfer to Liverpool is described as being ‘one step away’ from completion.

The Reds will finalise the deal with Leverkusen, expected to be worth €150m.

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17 hours ago

Fernandes set for Saudi switch

Man United captain Bruno Fernandes is reportedly open to a move to the Saudi Pro League.

The Red Devils will listen to offers for any player as they plan a comprehensive overhaul of the team.

Saudi sides have long been keen on Fernandes, and he is now thought to be interested in joining Al-Hilal, who are preparing an £80m bid for his services.

The player, though, is awaiting an improved offer from the SPL runners-up. He could make the switch ahead of the Club World Cup, where Al Hilal have been drawn alongside Real Madrid, Pachuca, and RB Salzburg in the group stages.

Fernandes has been at United since 2020, often playing a starring role in a struggling side. He has racked up 36 goal involvements in all competitions this season, comfortably the most in the squad.

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17 hours ago

Walker set for City exit with ideal replacement confirmed

Pep Guardiola has confirmed that former Man City captain Kyle Walker is not in his plans for next season.

The 34-year-old full-back has been on loan at AC Milan since January, when he put in a shock transfer request. He has struggled for form in Italy, but was named in Thomas Tuchel’s summer England squad today.

Asked if Walker would join the City squad for this summer’s Club World Cup, Guardiola said: “Nope.”

A four-man shortlist has reportedly been established as they begin the search for a replacement, with Newcastle’s Tino Livramento said to be topping the list.

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18 hours ago

Ipswich allow Delap negotiations

Kieran McKenna said that Ipswich have given striker Liam Delap their blessing to enter into contract negotiations with clubs interested in signing him.

“Yes, he’s looking at his options for next year,” said McKenna. “We support him with that.”

Chelsea and Manchester United are both reported to have opened talks with the player, who has scored 12 goals and assisted two in 39 appearances in all competitions this season. Newcastle are also thought to be interested.

Ipswich’s relegation triggered a release clause in his contract, meaning he will be available at a cut-rate of £30million this summer.

The Tractor Boys will finish their Premier League campaign at home to West Ham on Sunday, likely set to be Delap’s swansong at Portman Road.

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18 hours ago

Caicedo set for contract extension

Chelsea are reportedly preparing to offer Moises Caicedo a contract extension.

The midfielder has been key to Chelsea’s 2024-25 campaign, starting all 37 of the club’s league matches, with only Marc Cucurella spending more time on pitch in all competitions.

Earlier this month, he was named both the men’s Player of the Season and the Players’ Player of the Season.

No formal offer has yet been made, but the club have made clear to the player’s camp that discussions will soon take place as they look to tie him down and ward off transfer interest. The 23-year-old’s current deal runs through 2031.

He signed from Brighton in August 2023 for a reported fee of £115million.

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18 hours ago

Chelsea open talks for Brighton's Joao Pedro

Chelsea have stepped up their hunt for a new striker, opening talks with Brighton forward Joao Pedro.

The 23-year-old Brazilian has played predominantly as a centre-forward this season, scoring 10 goals in 27 Premier League appearances. The former Watford and Flamengo man also has three caps for the Brazil national team and is expected to return to the fold under Carlo Ancelotti this summer.

The Blues are reportedly readying a £50million bid, and hope to bring the player on board before this summer’s Club World Cup, which kicks off in June.

Chelsea are keen to sign an elite striker, considered to be one of the final missing pieces in the side.