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Today's transfer headlines, featuring Liverpool, Man Utd, Arsenal, and more!
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Arsenal
Arsenal are among the clubs eyeing up highly-rated 20-year-old Porto winger William Gomes, who has an €80m release clause. (CaughtOffside)
Arsenal are set to open talks with Atletico Madrid over the potential signing of Julian Alvarez, while Barcelona have been blocked from pursuing the deal. (AS)
Morgan Rogers is open to joining Arsenal, but Manchester United are also one of the clubs keeping an eye on the Aston Villa star’s situation. (BBC Sport)
Mateus Fernandes is a target for Manchester United and it may be that Arsenal’s interest in the West Ham star has now cooled due to Myles Lewis-Skelly’s impressive development in midfield. (BBC Sport)
However, West Ham could ask for as much as £80m for Fernandes, despite their relegation from the Premier League. (Ben Jacobs)
Arsenal have “called” to ask about the situation of Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, while other top clubs are also interested in the £80m-rated Frenchman. (Fabrizio Romano)
Arsenal are determined to sign Real Madrid’s highly-rated young defender Victor Valdepenas and are already laying the groundwork for a transfer. (TEAMtalk)
Arsenal’s interest in Eintracht Frankfurt left-back Nathaniel Brown has been confirmed, with the Germany international long being on their radar. (Athletic)
William Saliba could miss the 2026 World Cup through injury, with surgery required for the Arsenal defender that could also keep him out of the start of next season. (L’Equipe)
Arsenal could be ready to offload THESE eight players this summer - full story here!
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Barcelona
Barcelona look ready to go head-to-head with rivals Real Madrid for the signing of Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella. (Athletic)
Marcus Rashford has key figures at Barcelona pushing to keep him permanently, but there are some concerns over both his age and salary demands. (iNews)
Arsenal are set to open talks with Atletico Madrid over the potential signing of Julian Alvarez, while Barcelona have been blocked from pursuing the deal. (AS)
Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich have identified PSV Eindhoven attacker Ismael Saibari as a summer transfer window target after missing out on Anthony Gordon. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea
Chelsea are among the clubs eyeing up highly-rated 20-year-old Porto winger William Gomes, who has an €80m release clause. (CaughtOffside)
Chelsea have made a ‘gentle’ enquiry into the situation of Ibrahima Konate after he decided to leave Liverpool at the end of his contract. (Athletic)
Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto is being eyed by his former manager Enzo Maresca as he prepares for the Manchester City job. (TEAMtalk)
Chelsea won’t block this big-name player’s departure this summer as multiple clubs make contact - full story here!
Leeds United
Leeds United are one of the clubs showing an interest in Tammy Abraham this summer, with the Aston Villa striker considering his options after a lack of playing time at Villa Park. (TEAMtalk)
Nathan Ake could leave Manchester City this summer, with Leeds United listed as being among his suitors. (TEAMtalk)
Leeds United are being tipped to complete the signing of this exciting young Serie A talent - full story here!
Liverpool
Andoni Iraola to Liverpool is getting closer, with the Spanish tactician now discussing the final details of his contract with the Reds. (Fabrizio Romano)
Iraola looks set to sign a two-year contract with Liverpool, with the 43-year-old insisting on a relatively short-term deal as that’s how he operates with all his clubs. (Ben Jacobs)
Iraola wants former Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen from Real Madrid if he becomes Liverpool manager, but the signing could cost as much as €70m. (Fichajes)
Liverpool have a long-standing interest in Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries, though Real Madrid are currently stepping up their efforts to win the race for his signature. (Fabrizio Romano)
Joel Ordonez is another defensive target for Liverpool this summer as they explore options to replace the departing Ibrahima Konate. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester City
Chelsea right-back Malo Gusto is being eyed by his former manager Enzo Maresca as he prepares for the Manchester City job. (TEAMtalk)
Nathan Ake could leave Manchester City this summer, with Leeds United listed as being among his suitors. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester United
Manchester United are among the clubs eyeing up highly-rated 20-year-old Porto winger William Gomes, who has an €80m release clause. (CaughtOffside)
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Ederson from Atalanta, and he will likely only be their first midfield signing of the summer as Manuel Ugarte is expected to follow Casemiro out of the exit door. (Fabrizio Romano)
Mateus Fernandes is a target for Manchester United and it may be that Arsenal’s interest in the West Ham star has now cooled due to Myles Lewis-Skelly’s impressive development in midfield. (BBC Sport)
Morgan Rogers is open to joining Arsenal, but Manchester United are also one of the clubs keeping an eye on the Aston Villa star’s situation. (BBC Sport)
Manchester United are set to make a move for this 21-year-old Premier League star - full story here!
Andre Onana could be heading back to Manchester United for pre-season, though his loan club Trabzonspor remain keen on signing him. (Ben Jacobs)
Napoli
Massimiliano Allegri is expected to finalise his exit from AC Milan this week in order to take over as the new Napoli manager. (Sky Sport Italia)
Newcastle United
Newcastle United are interested in signing Marcus Rashford as a potential replacement for Anthony Gordon this summer. (iNews)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid could already be preparing to replace Alvaro Carreras as they eye Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella. (Athletic)
Real Madrid are also working on signing a new right-back in the form of Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries. (Fabrizio Romano)
Tottenham
Tottenham are monitoring this £26m star’s situation - full story here!
Xavi Simons seems to have dropped a major Tottenham transfer hint on his Instagram page - find out more here!
West Ham United
Mateus Fernandes is a target for Manchester United and it may be that Arsenal’s interest in the West Ham star has now cooled due to Myles Lewis-Skelly’s impressive development in midfield. (BBC Sport)
However, West Ham could ask for as much as £80m for Fernandes, despite their relegation from the Premier League. (Ben Jacobs)