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Today's transfer headlines as Arsenal eye a new winger and Chelsea close in on another exciting wonderkid
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Today’s top stories:
Valentin Barco to Chelsea is close, plus much more!
FA Cup round-up
Leeds survive late West Ham fight-back
Leeds United are through to the FA Cup semi-finals after a penalty shoot-out win over West Ham.
Daniel Farke’s side went 2-0 up at the London Stadium, only for the Hammers to score twice in stoppage time to claw the tie back.
Still, Leeds eventually won on penalties to set up their first FA Cup semi-final since 1987.
FT West Ham 2-2 Leeds (2-4 on penalties) [Pictures from TNT Sports]
FA Cup semi-final draw
Chelsea vs Leeds
Manchester City vs Southampton
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Arsenal
Vinicius Junior has been offered to Arsenal by intermediaries as he’s yet to agree a new contract with Real Madrid. (TEAMtalk)
Anthony Gordon is a top target for Arsenal in attack this summer as they prepare to try a move for the Newcastle winger. (Football Transfers)
Arsenal are competing with Borussia Dortmund for the potential transfer of Brazilian wonderkid Lucca Marques. (Sport Witness)
Arsenal may have been dealt another majorly worrying injury blow - full story here!
Aston Villa
Aston Villa have moved into pole position to sign this exciting new goalkeeper this summer - full story here!
Barcelona
Dani Olmo was a transfer target for Saudi club Al Qadsiah in January, but the Spain international turned down a lucrative contract in order to stay at the Nou Camp. (Sport)
Julian Alvarez remains a top target for Barcelona, but he’d cost at least €100m, so they’re also exploring Victor Osimhen as an option up front. (Sport)
Chelsea
Valentin Barco is now reportedly ‘one step away’ from completing a transfer to Chelsea for next season. (TYC Sports)
Inter Milan
Stop what you’re doing and watch this Hakan Calhanoglu strike for Inter against Roma last night - surely one of the goals of the season! FT
Liverpool
Vinicius Junior has been offered to Liverpool by intermediaries as he’s yet to agree a new contract with Real Madrid. (TEAMtalk)
Liverpool are considering an ambitious summer transfer window move for Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella. (Inter Live)
Marcos Leonardo is an option for Liverpool as they look to replace Mohamed Salah in attack this summer. (Give Me Sport)
Manchester City
Pep Guardiola has made it clear that this Manchester City star should leave if he’s not happy - full story here!
Manchester United
Manuel Ugarte can leave Manchester United this summer, with clubs in the Premier League and beyond eyeing up a move for the Uruguay international. (CaughtOffside)
Manchester United could succeed with a “huge” bid to Aston Villa for Belgian midfielder Amadou Onana after previously considering him as one of their targets this summer. (Football Insider)
Manchester United have a confirmed interest in Borussia Dortmund contract rebel Nico Schlotterbeck as his future is in doubt ahead of this summer. (Florian Plettenberg)
Newcastle United
Newcastle are among the clubs eyeing up Manchester United midfielder Manuel Ugarte as he’s made available this summer. (CaughtOffside)
This Newcastle star says he’s “done” with the club and preparing to leave - full story here!
RB Leipzig
Yan Diomande is in discussions with RB Leipzig over a new contract with a significant wage increase and a potential release clause. (Fabrizio Romano)
Real Madrid
Vinicius Junior has been offered to top Premier League clubs by intermediaries as he’s yet to agree a new contract with Real Madrid. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham
There has been an immediate lift in the mood at Tottenham, with the club’s players buying into Roberto De Zerbi’s training methods. (Football London)
Inter Milan are set to accelerate their transfer pursuit of Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario in a deal worth around £17m. (Calciomercato)