🚨 £80m star to Man United, Arsenal midfielder to Barcelona, Chelsea targeting PL goalkeeper, Liverpool plan double midfield deal, Man City star's summer exit & more.
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Arsenal
Arsenal man could now actively pursue a move away from the Emirates. More details!
Arsenal is among the clubs monitoring Palmeiras defender Luis Benedetti, who is widely regarded as one of the most promising young talents in world football. The Gunners made a move for him but their offer has been rejected. (Sport Witness)
Patrice Evra on Arsenal’s chances of winning the league: “I want Arsenal to win the league, I just hope they don’t bottle it again. People like the joke I made about calling them Netflix, we always have to wait for next season. Come on Arsenal, you can do it this year, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they bottle it again.”
Barcelona
Agent refuses to deny Barcelona interest in Tottenham Hotspur star. More details!
Former Barcelona manager Xavi: “The president (Laporta) isn’t telling the truth there either. Leo (Messi) was already signed. In January 2023, after winning the World Cup, we got in touch, and he told me he was keen to come back, and I saw it. We talked until March, and I told him, ‘Okay, when you give me the OK, I’ll tell the president because I see it as a good fit for him as a footballer’.”
Barcelona midfielder Marc Bernal is doubtful to face Newcastle United in the Champions League this week. (Sport)
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are monitoring Arsenal attacking midfielder Martin Odegaard. (Caught Offside)
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Chelsea
Chelsea plot move to sign 21-year-old wide man from London rivals. More details!
Liam Rosenior’s Chelsea have stepped up their efforts to sign Sunderland shot-stopper Robin Roefs. (Football Insider)
Random reports says Todd Boehly is trying to sign 3 Barcelona stars this summer. More details!
Liverpool
Liverpool have identified Inter Milan’s Nicolò Barella and Nottingham Forest playmaker Morgan Gibbs-White as two of the primary targets for a summer rebuild in the centre of the pitch. (Indy Kaila)
Andy Robertson has made his wishes clear as Liverpool contract ticks rapidly towards expiry. Full Story here!
Alexis Mac Allister’s father clarifies Liverpool contract situation. More details!
Manchester City
Bernardo Silva is expected to leave the club on a free transfer this summer, bringing an end to a remarkable nine-year spell at the Etihad Stadium. (Matteo Moretto)
Manchester United
Manchester United have added Bournemouth midfielder Marcus Tavernier to their list of potential transfer targets as they prepare for the upcoming summer window. (Mail)
Manchester United make informal contact with Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes as they look for a long term Casemiro replacement. (Caught Offside)
Euro club chief confirms Man Utd have informed them they can sign 29-year-old Red for £40m this summer. More details!
Mason Mount and Amad Diallo are not looking to leave the Premier League giants. (Football Insider)
Newcastle United
Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United are plotting a summer raid on Tottenham Hotspur to sign Dominic Solanke. (Mail)
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Real Madrid
Real Madrid end interest in Manchester City superstar. Full Story here!
Real Madrid target Alexis Mac Allister’s father: “There are no negotiations with Liverpool to renew the contract.”
Tottenham
Tottenham are looking to bring in a new manager and Thiago Motta is on their radar. (Fichajes)
Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Villarreal striker Karl Etta Eyong. (Fichajes)
Tottenham want €40m star to play for them next season, but agent has offered him to Barcelona. Full Story here!