Premier League clubs are putting plans in place for the summer transfer window which initially opens for a short window between June 1 and June 10 in the hopes of getting deals done ahead of the Club World Cup.
Liverpool are ready to go from strength to strength after winning the Premier League title. The Reds have made a bid of up to €130m for Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz and will sign Jeremie Frimpong on Sunday after they triggered his £29.5m release clause. It comes as Trent Alexander-Arnold will join Real Madrid before the Club World Cup, with a £10m fee agreed with Real Madrid .
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.
Arsenal, meanwhile, look to be close to their first addition with Martin Zubimendi set for a medical and Mikel Arteta has seemingly sanctioned talks with RB Leipzig over striker Benjamin Sesko.
You can sign up to DAZN to watch every Club World Cup game for free, while all the latest updates, rumours and done deals from what promises to be a chaotic transfer window will be covered in the blog below:
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- Liverpool submit new €130m bid for Florian Wirtz
- Jeremie Frimpong to join Liverpool as cut-price deal agreed
- Real Madrid transfer fee for Trent Alexander-Arnold confirmed
- Arsenal open Benjamin Sesko talks as Viktor Gyokeres decision revealed
- Man United in talks over Victor Osimhen and Rasmus Hojlund swap
- Liam Delap opts for Chelsea as Blues activate release clause
Jeremie Frimpong to join Liverpool as cut-price deal agreed
17:01
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Richard Jolly
Jeremie Frimpong is set to join Liverpool when the transfer window opens on Sunday after they triggered his £29.5m release clause with Bayer Leverkusen and agreed personal terms with the right-back.
The Netherlands international arrives as Trent Alexander-Arnold leaves for Real Madrid, with Liverpool banking €10m to allow their vice-captain to move early and line up in the Club World Cup.
But while Frimpong is likely to take the Merseysider’s place in the back four, Liverpool view the versatile 24-year-old as an option for any position on the right flank, rather than simply a like-for-like replacement.
Liverpool allow Trent Alexander-Arnold to join Real Madrid early for significant fee
16:45
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Mike Jones
Real Madrid will sign Trent Alexander-Arnold before the Club World Cup after Liverpool agreed to let him leave before the end of his contract for £10m.
It means the right-back no longer leaves Anfield on a free transfer, as was expected upon the announcement of his departure after 20 years at the club.
He will join Real Madrid on Sunday 1 June, 29 days before the expiry of his Liverpool contract.
Antony uncertain over future after Real Betis spell ends
16:30
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Mike Jones
Antony’s time at Real Betis came to an end 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.”
Steven Gerrard not in line for Rangers job
16:15
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Mike Jones
Steven Gerrard will not return as Rangers manager, according to Sky Sports.
The former Ibrox boss, who led them to an invincible title in 2021, did hold talks over a return to the club, three-and-a-half years after leaving Glasgow.
However, it is believed he was not a front-runner for the job, with ex-Real Madrid assistant Davide Ancelotti and Russell Martin leading the race to permanently replace Philippe Clement.
Gerrard may also have an eye on the Liverpool assistant role, with ex-Everton defender Johnny Heitinga in talks over leaving his position to become the new boss of Ajax.
Chelsea trigger Liam Delap release clause
16:00
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Mike Jones
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.
Man Utd and Napoli to swap Osimhen and Hojlund?
15:45
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Mike Jones
Reports are coming out that Manchester United and Napoli are considering a swap deal which would see Victor Osimhen move to Old Trafford and Rasmus Hojlund join up with the Serie A champions.
Man Utd’s recruitment planner Matt Hargreaves is in Napoli meeting with president Aurelio Di Laurentiis and sporting director Giovanni Manna.
According to the Daily Mail the deal would apparently send Osimhen to Manchester if United hand over Hojlund plus a further £33.5m.
Arsenal open up Sesko talks
15:30
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Mike Jones
Arsenal’s search for a prominent new striker will be one of the ongoing transfer stories of the summer.
Viktor Gyokeres has been mentioned as a target but the latest mumurings are that the Gunners have opened talks with RB Leipzig over Benjamin Sesko.
Sesko has long been linked with a move to the Emirates and transfer guru Fabrizio Romano says that the two clubs have ‘started initial talks’ over a move.
The Slovenian forward is expected to leave Leipzig this summer and Arsenal came close to signing him in May 2024 so they will want to get this deal over the line as soon as possible.
Man City in negotiations for Reijnders
15:15
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Mike Jones
Manchester City are in negotiations with AC Milan over a deal for Tijjani Reijnders.
Milan are understood to want more that £50m and close to £59m for the midfieler.
City are looking to build on January's work by adding Reijnders - a No.8-type midfielder - before the Club World Cup and also want at least one new No.10.
Reijnders is a Netherlands international who had the most goals and assists of any midfielder in Serie A last season.
Pep Guardiola to lose three key Man City coaches in major revamp
15:00
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Mike Jones
Pep Guardiola is losing three key members of his Manchester City backroom staff, including assistant manager Juanma Lillo, to leave the Spaniard in pursuit of a coaching team.
Lillo, Inigo Dominguez and Carlos Vicens are all leaving City and will not go to the Club World Cup, with Guardiola yet to confirm who will join him in the dugout in the United States.
Vicens, who has been at City for seven years, is going to take up his first managerial job at Portuguese club Braga, where he will replace the former Sheffield Wednesday head coach Carlos Carvalhal.
West Brom in talks with Ryan Mason over managerial vacancy
14:45
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Mike Jones
West Brom are in talks with Ryan Mason over making the Tottenham assistant coach their new manager.
Mason, who is one of Ange Postecoglou’s assistants at Spurs, has been courted by clubs before trying to tempt him into his first managerial job.
BBC Sport say that it is now expected that Mason will make his first move into management.
Sesko agrees terms with Arsenal?
14:38
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Mike Jones
Arsenal have now reportedly agreed personal terms with Benjamin Sesko.
The Evening Standard say the Gunners have reached an agreement with the striker amid ongoing talks over a transfer fee with RB Leipzig.
The rumoured fee for Sesko has ranged between £67m-£93m with the actual number expected to be at the lower end of that scale.
Henderson returing to Sunderland?
14:29
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Mike Jones
Jordan Henderson could be set for a return to his boyhood club this summer.
The England international is out of contract with Ajax at the end of the season.
Fabrizio Romano reports he could be set to sign for newly promoted Sunderland on a free transfe having spent 13 years at the club between 1998 and 2011.
The Black Cats will look to add some experience to the squad as they aim to survive the dreaded first season in the Premier League.
Schalke close to agreement with Plymouth coach Muslic
14:20
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Mike Jones
Schalke are on the verge of appointing Plymouth boss Miron Muslic after activating a clause to appoint the head coach.
Sky Germany are reporting that the 42-year-old has been offered a two-year deal with the 2. Bundesliga club, which includes an exit clause.
It comes after Muslic seemingly made it clear that he wanted to stay in Plymouth, with the club having since hit out at his change of heart.
In statement, Argyle said: “We have reluctantly allowed Miron Muslic to open talks with a 2. Bundesliga side, after he expressed his desire to speak with them.
“We are frustrated by this decision, having implemented clear structures, processes and personnel to aid Miron and his staff.”
Ruben Amorim claims Man Utd players need to be booed after dreadful friendly defeat
14:11
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Mike Jones
Manchester United were booed after starting their post-season tour to Asia with a meek defeat in Malaysia – a reaction head coach Ruben Amorim welcomed and feels his players may even “need”.
A week on from losing the make-or-break Europa League final to fellow Premier League strugglers Tottenham in Bilbao, the Red Devils kicked off a money-spinning £8million trip in Kuala Lumpur.
Amorim heavily rotated throughout a friendly that ended in a shock 1-0 defeat to the ASEAN All-Stars as Maung Maung Lwin’s second-half effort proved the difference in Wednesday’s Maybank Challenge Cup.
Bayern Munich land Tah from Leverkusen
14:04
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Mike Jones
Jonathan Tah has joined Bayern Munich on a free transfer from Bayer Leverkusen after his contract expired.
The club's statement read: “ FC Bayern has completed the signing of Jonathan Tah . The 29-year-old German international moves to Munich on a free transfer from Bayer Leverkusen and has been granted a contract until June 30, 2029. The central defender will wear the number 4 shirt for the German champions.”
Tah added: “I am very happy to be at Bayern. I want to take on responsibility and work hard every day to be successful as a team and win many trophies together.”
Why Liverpool might be better without Trent Alexander-Arnold
13:55
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Mike Jones
Trent Alexander-Arnold is leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid... everyone seems to think.
The right-back's contract expires in the summer and, after months of speculation, it looks like he's trading in nearly a decade on Merseyside for the Santiago Bernabéu.
But in amongst all the outrage, nobody seems to have asked... what does this mean for Liverpool on the field?
Adam Clery looks at exactly what it is Alexander-Arnold does, and how Liverpool can cope without it.
Liverpool submit €130m bid for Florian Wirtz
13:51
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Mike Jones
Liverpool have made a bid of up to €130m for Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz.
The offer, which would smash Liverpool’s transfer record, includes add-ons on top of a fixed sum. It could set up two deals with Leverkusen with Liverpool set to pay £30m to bring in right-back Jeremie Frimpong.
The hard decisions Aston Villa now face after transfer gamble backfires
13:46
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Richard Jolly
Sixty-seven points, Unai Emery said, was “very fantastic”. He soon corrected himself. Aston Villa only had 66. He downgraded the description to “fantastic”. One extra word, one extra point, but one very different scenario.
A 67th would have secured them Champions League football. A year made a difference: 68 points brought fourth in 2024, 66 sixth 12 months on.
The simplistic explanation was that referee Thomas Bramall proved “a significant contributing factor to the club not qualifying for the Champions League”, as Villa claimed in their complaint to PGMOL, by wrongly disallowing a Morgan Rogers goal in the 2-0 defeat to Manchester United.
Tottenham interested in Sane
13:37
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Mike Jones
Spurs are hoping to sign Leroy Sane on a free transfer.
Sane’s current team, Bayern Munich, remain in talks over a contract extension but there still has been no progress on that front.
Sane’s agent, Pini Zahavi, has a close relationship with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy and a move back to the Premier League appeals to the player.
Tottenham’s Europa League victory also makes it a positive time to join the north London club who hope to add to their trophy tally next season.
Mbeumo ‘likely’ to leave Brentford admits Norgaard
13:27
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Mike Jones
Brentford captain Christian Norgaard has admitted it is “likely” that forward Bryan Mbeumo leaves the club this summer.
“Brentford have been really good at keeping them [Mbeumo and Wissa] for more than one season. That’s important as well, it’s not just in and out,” Norgaard told Sky Sports.
“You come here, you get integrated into the team, you become a big part of what we are doing, and then you get your fully deserved move, but not straight away - you get it two, three, four years down the line.
“Whatever will happen.... I think Bryan is likely to go. I don’t know about Wissa yet. Everyone still hopes that he might stay. Either way, I’m happy with the season they’ve had because they deserve it so much.”
Manchester United hold talks with Bryan Mbeumo
13:19
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Mike Jones
Manchester United have reportedly held talks with Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo over a £50m summer move.
That’s according to talkSPORT, who suggest he is also attracting interest from Newcastle.
This comes after Ruben Amorim revealed that his side can’t be too active in the transfer market due to Financial Fair Play.
Liverpool allow Trent Alexander-Arnold to join Real Madrid early for significant fee
13:10
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Will Castle
Real Madrid will sign Trent Alexander-Arnold before the Club World Cup after Liverpool agreed to let him leave before the end of his contract for £10m.
It means the right-back no longer leaves Anfield on a free transfer, as was expected upon the announcement of his departure after 20 years at the club.
He will join Real Madrid on Sunday 1 June, 29 days before the expiry of his Liverpool contract.
Atletico Madrid target big-money deal for Spurs defender?
13:00
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Mike Jones
Atletico Madrid are poised to open talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a move for Cristian Romero.
Sky Sports reports that the Spaniards would like the Argentine defender, but Spurs, now with Champions League football next season after winning the Europa League, will quote €70m (£58.7m) for the World Cup winner.
Villarreal's Alex Baena is another target for Atleti, who are only willing to part with €45m (£37.7m) for Romero.
Inter Milan line up Marseille star to bolster wide options
12:53
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Mike Jones
Champions League finalists Inter Milan look poised for a busy summer once again with the Italians ready to sign Luis Henrique from Marseille, reports Sky Sport Italia.
The fee will be €23m (£19.3m) plus up to €2m (£1.7m) in bonuses depending on the team’s success in the Champions League over the next few seasons.
Personal terms are not thought to be a problem, with a five-year deal ready for the Brazilian winger, who has seven goals in 33 Ligue 1 games this season.
Jeffrey Schlupp to leave Crystal Palace
12:45
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Mike Jones
Jeffrey Schlupp will leave Crystal Palace this summer, after almost nine years at Selhurst Park.
The 32-year-old has made 247 appearances for the club since joining from Leicester City in January 2017, scoring 19 times, although he spent the second half of this season on loan at Celtic, winning the Scottish Premiership title.
Schlupp said: "It's been an incredible eight years playing for this club. I've met some great people – the chairman, the gaffer, and all the staff I've met over the years – and it's meant a lot to have played for Crystal Palace. A big 'thank you' to this group, who have achieved something so special.”
Chelsea in 'concrete talks' for Hugo Ekitike
12:37
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Mike Jones
Chelsea are said to be in “concrete talks” over a deal for Hugo Ekitike.
Sky Sport Germany reports that Chelsea would like to complete the deal quickly to fend of interest from Liverpool in the Eintracht Frankfurt forward.
The 22-year-old has 15 goals in 30 games since joining from PSG on a permanent basis, having impressed enough in a shorter spell with four goals in 14 Bundesliga games.
Marcus Rashford to Barcelona?
12:30
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Mike Jones
Marcus Rashford could move to Barcelona this summer with Aston Villa failing to meet the clause to make his loan from Manchester United permanent.
Rashford’s agent has begun talks with Barcelona director Deco in Spain, reports the Mail.
Rashford has three years remaining on his contract and is unlikely to play for United again after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim. Rashford, 27, has wages worth £315,000 per week and United are likely to accept a fee of around £40m.
Manchester City targeting Cherki or Gibbs-White for No 10 role
12:18
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Mike Jones
Telegraph Sport report that Manchester City are eyeing Lyon’s Rayan Cherki, who has confirmed he will leave the club this summer.
The 21-year-old is believed to have a release clause of around £20-25 million, and signing him would provide City with a cheaper but similar talent to Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, whose hefty fee has reportedly dampened enthusiasm for him at the Etihad.
But Cherki isn’t the only No 10 that Man City are considering, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the club are also interested in Morgan Gibbs-White.
The 25-year-old has starred in Nottingham Forest’s remarkable season that culminated in a Conference League spot and an FA Cup semi-final. He could end up being a replacement for Kevin de Bruyne.
Chelsea identify top striker target after Champions League boost
12:10
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Miguel Delaney
Chelsea have discussed a move for Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike, as they hone transfer plans now that they have qualified for the 2025/26 Champions League.
Victory at Nottingham Forest on Sunday, to round out the Premier League 2024/25 campaign, thanks to Levi Colwill’s goal, has handed Enzo Maresca’s side a boost.
With Nicolas Jackson suspended for the final two games and Marc Guiu just 18 years of age, Chelsea had been left short in attack.
Arne Slot makes promise to Florian Wirtz
12:04
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Mike Jones
Arne Slot has revealed a clear plan to Florian Wirtz who was seeking assurances on how he will fit into Liverpool’s sqaud were he to join the club this summer.
The 22-year-old is reportedly on his why to join Liverpool alongside Bayer Leverkusen teammate Jeremie Frimpong.
According to Munich-based outlet Suddeutsche Zeitung (SZ) Slot demonstrated a ‘clear model of a team in which the game would be rebuilt around Wirtz.’
That is one of the reasons the forward has chosen Liverpool over a potential move to Bayern Munich.
Negotiations between the clubs over a transfer fee continue.
Caoimhin Kelleher: Where does he go next?
11:53
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Mike Jones
Liverpool want at least £20m for Caoimhin Kelleher, with the Irishman expected to leave Merseyside in search of regular first-team football.
Brentford are keen bring him in as a potential successor to Mark Flekken, who is nearing a move to Bayer Leverkusen.
However, the likes of Leeds United and West Ham have also been touted with a move for the Reds stopper, who is very much Premier League-proven after starring as Alisson’s deputy.
Could this prove one of the sagas of the summer?
Tijjani Reijnders a top Manchester City target
11:45
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Mike Jones
Manchester City appear to be nearing a deal for Tijjani Reijnders, the Dutch international who has impressed over the last two seasons for AC Milan.
The Times suggest that the 26-year-old could be the first signing of what could be a busy summer, judging by the comments of the club chairman.
Amad Diallo says ‘no regrets’ as he explains reason for showing middle finger to fans
11:38
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Mike Jones
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo says he has no regrets after appearing to make an obscene gesture towards supporters in Malaysia earlier this week, alleging it was in response to insults about his mother.
Footage shared on social media appeared to show Amad raising his middle finger outside the team’s hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
Real Madrid to rival Liverpool for German star?
11:30
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Mike Jones
Real Madrid could join the chase to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Florian Wirtz.
With former boss Xabi Alonso now at the Bernabeu, Wirtz could be tempted to follow the Spanish tactician to Madrid.
The 22-year-old has been strongly tipped to join Liverpool, reports AS, with Man City dropping their interest in recent days.
Joe Cole makes bold statement over Chelsea's hopes to sign Liam Delap
11:21
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Mike Jones
Joe Cole admits he would be “stunned” if Chelsea do not end up signing Ipswich striker Liam Delap.
The former Chelsea winger spoke glowingly about Delap alongside fellow TNT pundits Michail Antonio and Steve Sidwell after the Blues’ Conference League victory over Real Betis.
“He’s strong, he knows where the goal is. He’s an old-school number nine,” said Antonio.
“The amount of goals he got at Ipswich… if he was at a bigger club, he would probably be getting double that.”
Sidwell added: “He fits the bill. He’s young and hungry, he’s someone that the coach here can develop. He kind of reminds me of a young Alan Shearer when he was at Southampton then went to Blackburn. He’s robust, he’s an out-and-out number nine, he knows where the goal is, he can score a goal. I think that’s a good shout.”
And Cole concluded: “I’d actually be stunned if he isn’t at Chelsea.”
Everton to rival Man City for Lyon sensation?
11:12
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Mike Jones
Everton could rival Man City for Lyon star Ryan Cherki, according to Caught Offside, with the report detailing how Jack Grealish could also emerge as a target.
David Moyes will be keen to bolster his squad ahead of the move into the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
The Toffees could offer the 21-year-old Lyon star more gametime with Cherki potentially holding reservations over a move to the Etihad Stadium, with Pep Guardiola’s squad fiercely competitive.
Cherki scored 12 goals and made 19 more across 42 appearances in Ligue 1 and the Europa League last term.
Liverpool statement on Alexander-Arnold
11:09
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Mike Jones
“Liverpool FC can confirm an offer has been accepted for Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid for his transfer upon the opening of the June transfer window.
“The full-back is now set to join the La Liga club ahead of the expiry of his Reds contract this summer.
“Liverpool will receive a fee for his services, with the deal to be concluded once the window opens on June 1.
“Alexander-Arnold joined the club’s Academy at the age of six and progressed through the ranks to make his senior competitive debut in October 2016.
“He now departs Anfield after 354 appearances and 23 goals for the club, as well as lifting eight major honours alongside his teammates, which consist of two Premier League titles, the Champions League, FIFA Club World Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup and two League Cups.
“Alexander-Arnold leaves Liverpool FC with the club appreciative and grateful for his contribution to those successes.”
We can confirm an offer has been accepted for Trent Alexander-Arnold from Real Madrid for his transfer upon the opening of the June transfer window.
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 30, 2025
Sesko to Arsenal developing quickly
11:03
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Mike Jones
Arsenal's move for RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko is moving in a positive direction.
The clubs held talks earlier in May and Mikel Arteta is said to be keen on bringing in the striker.
Sesko scored 21 goals and has six assists in all competitions this season, including four in the Champions League.
He is also said to be interested in the move hoping to challenge for league and European titles.
Real Madrid to pay £10m for Alexander-Arnold
11:02
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Mike Jones
Real Madrid will pay Liverpool around £10m to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold before his contract expires on June 30.
The Spanish club wanted to sign the Liverpool right-back on a free transfer and have him in place before the Club World Cup begins on June 15 but needed Liverpool to release him from his contract early.
The Premier League champions were not willing to do so and have negotiated a transfer instead.
Real initially offered £850,000 to ensure an early release for Alexander-Arnold but Liverpool insisted they pay a transfer fee instead.
An offer of £20m came in December last year but Liverpool were determined to keep Alexander-Arnold as they prioritised winning the title.
The transfer will take effect on June 1 when the transfer window opens and Real will take on Alexander-Arnold’s salary from that date too.
Fernandes to Al-Hilal 'a possibility'
10:56
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Mike Jones
Though it may sound ridiculous Bruno Fernandes’ potential move to Saudi Arabia is closer to happening than previously thought.
Fernandes is said to be ‘seriously considering’ a move to Al-Hilal which would be a huge fiancial boon for the Manchester United captain.
Al-Hilal were adamant that Fernandes had not turned down their offer and they remain interested in pursuing a move for the Portuguese playmaker.
What Ruben Amorim must do at Man United to bring ‘the good days’ back
10:49
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Richard Jolly
Somewhere along the line, the lap of honour became a lap of appreciation. Yet Manchester United still felt like pioneers on Sunday, ending their season with a lap of apology. Ruben Amorim addressed the crowd in contrition following a calamity of a campaign.
After spending much of his first few months at Old Trafford delivering doom-laden predictions and talking his team down, he at least provided a shift in tone. “Today, after this disaster season, I want to tell you the good days are coming,” he said.
It prompts a host of questions. When? How? Why? Really? And if none appear to have an easy answer, there is also a question of how Amorim would define “the good days”.
Gabriel set for new Arsenal deal
10:40
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Mike Jones
BBC Sport say that Arsenal are in advanced negotiations with Gabriel over a new contract.
His current deal at the club is set to expire in 2027 but talks are progressing.
Gabriel featured in 42 games for Mikel Arteta's side but missed the final 12 games of the season due to a hamstring injury.
He is expected to be fit for the start of the 2025/26 campaign and is a crucial leader in the backline having crafted a fine partnership with William Saliba.
