🚨 Jamie Vardy leaving Leicester, Liverpool eyeing SHOCK Chelsea raid, Man Utd want early double signing, & more
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Today’s top stories:
New updates on Man United’s top striker targets
Could Cole Palmer be on his way out of Chelsea?
Plus more from Arsenal, Liverpool and Spurs
Arsenal
Mikel Arteta: “I wanna tell our fans that against PSG they have to play every ball with us. Bring your boots, your shinpads, your shorts, your T-shirts! Let’s play on Tuesday night all together here to have one of the most amazing nights at the Emirates.”
David Ornstein has delivered a huge update on Arsenal’s “talks” for one of the most important deals they could do this summer - full story here!
Viktor Gyokeres has been linked with Arsenal but there’s a surprise new development emerging…
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen have agreed a deal in principle to sign Ibrahim Maza from Hertha Berlin this summer. Maza will sign soon for a transfer fee of around €10m.
Bournemouth
Fabrizio Romano: “Dean Huijsen has not decided his next club yet as £50m release clause will surely be triggered. Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal still ALL in the race talking to his camp. Bayern keen since January but depends on sales; Real Madrid haven’t decided whether they want new CB or not.”
There’s more on the Huijsen transfer situation and his release clause, with clubs informed that they can pay the £50m fee in instalments.
Chelsea
Cole Palmer to Liverpool? Surprise reports claim the Reds have been ‘sniffing’ around for the potential signing of Chelsea’s star player!
Estevao Willian: “People don not understand how much Chelsea wanted me, how much belief they have in my potential. People don’t know about the project they presented to us. These things matter a lot, I know we’ve made the right decision.”
Juventus
Juventus will sign a new left-back in the summer and they have now added Maxim De Cuyper to their list of targets in that position.
Leicester City
Jamie Vardy has officially announced that he’ll be leaving Leicester City at the end of the season. The 38-year-old striker says he has no plans to retire from playing yet.
Vardy: “I feel gutted this day is coming, but I knew it would come eventually. I have had 13 unbelievable years at this club, with lots of success, and some downs, but the majority all highs. Leicester will always have a place in my heart.”
Liverpool
Trent Alexander-Arnold is still fully expected to complete his transfer to Real Madrid. There have been no changes despite some of the ‘noise’ on social media.
Cole Palmer to Liverpool? Surprise reports claim the Reds have been ‘sniffing’ around for the potential signing of Chelsea’s star player!
Manchester United
Exciting news as Amad Diallo is set to return to training with the Manchester United squad already next week. Despite initial expectations that his season was over, he’s recovered from his injury in record-time. Amad will now be available from next week.
EXCLUSIVE - Victor Lindelof has received offers from EIGHT clubs ahead of a free transfer this summer!
Fabrizio Romano: “Manchester United have made contact to sign Enzo Kana Biyik as talent for the future from Le Havre. Discussions ongoing for 18 year old striker to join INEOS owned side Lausanne, not sealed yet but in talks.”
Kobbie Mainoo transfer latest sees the Manchester United contract rebel linked with another top Premier League club…
Matheus Cunha Man Utd talk won’t go away as the Wolves star is now widely expected to be close to an agreement on a move to Old Trafford, with just details remaining.
Newcastle United
Kim Min-jae to Newcastle looks like one to watch for this summer, according to one insider!
Meanwhile, the Magpies are also chasing this £30m striker - full story here!
Real Madrid
Trent Alexander-Arnold is still fully expected to complete his transfer to Real Madrid. There have been no changes despite some of the ‘noise’ on social media.
Injury blow for Real Madrid as the season is over for Eduardo Camavinga - he has suffered the complete tear of his left adductor tendon. Camavinga is now also expected to miss the Club World Cup.
Roma
Despite reports, there are not currently any conversations ongoing between Paris Saint-Germain and AS Roma for Manu Kone. He’s considered a key player for Roma. They don’t want to sell, and also PSG are not in talks to sign the midfielder.
Tottenham
Reports claim this surprise Tottenham star could be sold if the right offer comes in this summer - full story here!
West Ham United
Mohammed Kudus to Saudi Arabia this summer? He has a specific £120m release clause for clubs in the Saudi Pro League.