Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea make huge Delap breakthrough, hijack Arsenal’s Gyokeres bid

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·29 de maio de 2025

Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea make huge Delap breakthrough, hijack Arsenal’s Gyokeres bid

Ruben Amorim's Manchester United: a crumbling campaign

The transfer window is almost open with the Club World Cup creating an emergency, short-term window — though clubs not involved in the new Fifa tournament are still pushing ahead with plans to strengthen this summer.

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Manchester United have an awful lot of work to do in the window after a disastrous season, and Matheus Cunha appears to be the first one through the door, with Wolves set to bank more than £60m for the Brazilian forward. There could also be exits from Old Trafford, though, with captain Bruno Fernandes among those being linked with moves away.

Liverpool are ready to go from strength to strength after winning the Premier League title, with a new striker perhaps on the wish list as right-back Jeremie Frimpong nears a switch to help fill the void left by Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure. A forward to monitor could be Hugo Ekitike, who is also a Chelsea target, with the Eintracht Frankfurt striker one of the hottest properties in European football.

Arsenal, meanwhile, look to be close to their first addition with Martin Zubimendi set for a medical.

Chelsea open talks to keep Sancho

Chelsea are reportedly keen to keep ahold of Jadon Sancho beyond this season.

Sky Sports claim talks have opened with the Manchester United loanee to see if they can agree on terms in which his contract fits the wage structure at the club.

Sancho joined Chelsea on loan from Manchester United last August and Chelsea now have a £25m obligation to buy. However, they can pay United a £5m penalty to get out of the obligation to buy.

Jadon Sancho could yet stay at Stamford Bridge (Getty Images)

Will Castle29 May 2025 19:29

Could Chelsea be about to hijack Arsenal's move for Gyokeres?

Arsenal fans won’t like this one.

Chelsea have enquired to Sporting CP over a possible move for Viktor Gyokeres, according to Record.

The Swede could follow Delap through the door as another attacking reinforcement at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are looking to hijack a move for Viktor Gyokeres (Getty Images)

Will Castle29 May 2025 17:30

Chelsea trigger Liam Delap release clause

Chelsea have triggered Liam Delap’s £30m release clause and is now on the verge of completing the move, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Manchester City will not utilise their buy-back clause, with Delap having already accepted the Chelsea project.

This one has been Here We Go’d!

Liam Delap is on the verge of joining Chelsea (Getty)

Will Castle29 May 2025 17:20

Matheus Cunha is the enigma that could finally solve Man United’s mess

A route back into the Manchester United first team looks unlikely for Antony given the impending arrival of Matheus Cunha to bolster the options in forward areas for Ruben Amorim. Richard Jolly explains why the Wolves man could be an ideal signing.

Matheus Cunha is the enigma that could finally solve Man United’s mess

The Brazilian forward has blossomed into a prolific forward for Wolves after an ordinary career in Europe before, with Manchester United triggering his £62.5m release clause to boost Ruben Amorim’s side

Harry Latham-Coyle29 May 2025 16:30

Antony’s Real Betis form sparks bidding war as Spanish giants enter race

Miguel Delaney, The Independent’s chief football writer, reported last week that Antony’s impressive performances for Betis are set to spark a summer bidding frenzy.

Antony’s Real Betis form sparks bidding war as Spanish giants enter race

Manchester United could command a transfer fee with Atletico Madrid interested in the Brazilian

Harry Latham-Coyle29 May 2025 16:20

Antony uncertain over future after Real Betis spell ends

Antony’s time at Real Betis came to an end last night as the Spanish club were beaten by Chelsea in the Conference League final. The Brazilian has rebuilt his reputation since a January loan to Seville, but will now return to Manchester United facing something of an uncertain future.

“My work is playing and I'm doing that well,” Antony told CBS Sports after the final in Wroclaw. “I have a lot of affection for Betis, for everyone but I have a contract with Man United and I don't know what's going to happen.

“Now I will go to the national team and then on holiday then we will see what happens in the future. I'm very happy here, everyone knows that but I have a contract.”

Where will Antony end up next season? (AP)

Harry Latham-Coyle29 May 2025 16:10

Real Madrid join chase for Florian Wirtz

The battle for Florian Wirtz could be one that runs and runs all summer - though a pretty persuasive suitor appears to have joined the list of interested parties. AS in Spain suggest that Real Madrid are hoping that the Bayer Leverkusen creator will follow Xabi Alonso to the Spanish capital.

Could Florian Wirtz be bound for the Bernabeu? (Getty Images)

Harry Latham-Coyle29 May 2025 15:58

Arsenal set high price for Viktor Gyokeres

The Guardian report that interested clubs have been set a fee of €80m (£67m) for Viktor Gyokeres, with Arsenal among those expected to enter the market for the Sporting striker.

The club’s vice-president, Francisco Zenha, recently told the Portuguese media that he is yet to receive an offer for Gyokeres, who is heavily coveted.

The Athletic add that Gyokeres is preferred by Arsenal over Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig, who is reportedly valued at £93m by the German club.

(Getty Images)

Harry Latham-Coyle29 May 2025 15:47

The hard decisions Aston Villa now face after transfer gamble backfires

It appears Marcus Rashford will not be staying at Aston Villa, then - and Unai Emery’s side look to have a bit of a quandary after missing out on Champions League football, as Richard Jolly explores.