Transfer news LIVE: Real Madrid ‘join Florian Wirtz race’, Chelsea ‘close in on Liam Delap’, Cristiano Ronaldo LATEST
Manchester City announced three of manager Pep Guardiola’s assistants will leave this summer.
Assistant coaches Juanma Lillo and Inigo Dominguez will depart after the expiry of their contracts in June.
Carlos Vicens, on the other hand, has agreed to take over as head coach of Braga.
Several players are set to exit Tottenham during the summer transfer window.
According to PA, Fraser Forster, Alfie Whiteman and Sergio Reguilon will be leaving Spurs.
Ben Davies is out of contract in June but the North Londoners hold the option of extending his deal by a further 12 months with a decision expected by next week.
Meanwhile, Tottenham will not trigger Timo Werner’s buyout clause whereas a call is also required on the option to turn Mathys Tel’s loan from Bayern Munich into a permanent deal.
No decision is expected regarding Tel’s future before the summer transfer window officially opens.
Arsenal may have received a major boost in their bid to sign RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko.
According to Bild, Sesko will be left out of Leipzig’s upcoming pre-season tour.
The same report claims the Bundesliga giants would start talks at £59million for the striker.
However, the Gunners may have to splash up to £84m for the Slovenia international.
Ajax star Jordan Henderson could make a big return to the Premier League this summer.
According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Henderson will decide his future this month with his current contract running out next year.
The midfielder has the option to trigger an additional year in Amsterdam but has received interest from the Premier League and Serie A.
And that could lead the England international to an emotional return to former club Sunderland.
According to The Guardian, the newly-promoted Black Cats are believed to be still considering whether to try and re-sign the 34-year-old this summer.
Manchester United have finally agreed terms for the transfer of Wolves star Matheus Cunha.
United have met Cunha's £62.5million release clause before the summer transfer window officially opens.
According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, the forward's asking price will be paid in instalments across two years.
A verbal agreement was reached between Man Utd and the Brazil international on Sunday.
And the 26-year-old arrived for a medical on Tuesday.
Manchester United have agreed terms with Ipswich Town over a deal to sign Liam Delap.
According to ESPN, United have agreed a deal with Ipswich for Delap, who looks destined to leave the club following their relegation back to the Championship.
It's claimed that Man Utd chiefs have agreed the "framework" of a deal that would see them trigger the striker's reduced £30million release clause.
While the Red Devils are also thought to have come to an agreement with the England Under-21 international over personal terms too.
However, an agreement isn't over the line yet with the 22-year-old still considering whether he would like to join the Manchester giants or head elsewhere, such as Chelsea.
Sky Sports transfer insider Kaveh Solhekol is adamant Arsenal will sign a striker after completing a deal for Martin Zubimendi.
We have heard Mikel Arteta that when Arsenal come calling, players most often say yes. They find it difficult to turn them down. I'm sure he [Martin Zubimendi] has been very impressed by what Mikel Arteta is doing at Arsenal.
Arsenal are pressing ahead with completing a deal. He will become Arsenal's first signing of the summer.
Not the last. Arsenal will sign a striker this summer. I think they will sign a world-class striker, like Victor Gyokeres from Sporting [Lisbon] or Benajmin Sesko from RB Leipzig.
It will be Zubimendi and a striker, as well as other players. Next season, he [Arteta] wants to win the the title. He has been putting pressure on the board. They will be active in the window.
Kaveh SolhekolBarcelona sporting director Deco met with Manchester United star Marcus Rashford's agent on Wednesday.
According tο Sport, the Barca chief and Rashford's rep discussed a potential transfer to the Nou Camp.
The same report adds that Liverpool star Luis Diaz is the Blaugrana's preferred option but the difficulty of that deal could force them to consider cheaper options.
The Catalan giants view the England international as a more realistic target and could look to loan him with an option to buy next year.
Brentford have approached Liverpool over signing Caoimhin Kelleher as Mark Flekken's replacement.
This comes amid Bayer Leverkusen's bid to sign Flekken during the summer transfer window, with the Bees open for a deal.
The Reds are also willing to discuss a deal with Thomas Frank's side with Giorgi Mamardashvili set to move to Anfield this summer after spending the season on loan at Valencia.
And Kelleher wants to be the starting goalkeeper wherever he plays next season.
Other clubs are interested in the 26-year-old but Brentford are believed to be in pole position and have a strong relationship with the Merseysiders after signing Sepp van den Berg from Anfield last year.
Manchester City announced three of manager Pep Guardiola's assistants will leave this summer.
Assistant coaches Juanma Lillo and Inigo Dominguez will depart after the expiry of their contracts in June.
Carlos Vicens, on the other hand, has agreed to take over as head coach of Braga.
Several players are set to exit Tottenham during the summer transfer window.
According to PA, Fraser Forster, Alfie Whiteman and Sergio Reguilon will be leaving Spurs.
Ben Davies is out of contract in June but the North Londoners hold the option of extending his deal by a further 12 months with a decision expected by next week.
Meanwhile, Tottenham will not trigger Timo Werner's buyout clause whereas a call is also required on the option to turn Mathys Tel’s loan from Bayern Munich into a permanent deal.
No decision is expected regarding Tel's future before the summer transfer window officially opens.
Bayern Munich star Leroy Sane's agent Pini Zahavi is in Germany for showdown talks with club officials regarding his client's future.
According to Sky Sports, Zahavi spoke with Bayern sporting director Max Eberl while his other client Jonathan Tah underwent a medical with the German champions..
The Bavarians remain open to extending Sane’s contract until 2028 - with his current deal running out in June.
The winger had turned down an initial offer of £250,000 per week by Bayern and Tottenham had been offered the chance to bring him back to the Premier League.
The Germany international has yet to make a decision regarding his future.
Bayer Leverkusen star Jonathan Tah is undergoing a medical at Bayern Munich.
Tah is set to join Bayern before his Leverkusen contract runs out in June.
The 29-year-old will put pen to paper on a four-year contract with the Bundesliga champions.
The centre-back was previously linked with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Newcastle.
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to leave Al-Nassr when his contract runs out in June.
And Ronaldo could end up joining a new team in time for this summer's Club World Cup.
This comes after Fifa president Gianni Infantino let slip to YouTuber IShowSpeed that plans are underway for the five-time Ballon d'Or winner to take part at the controversial competition.
Here's seven teams CR7 could sign for:
- Chelsea
- Al-Hilal
- Palmeiras
- Monterrey
- Wydad Casablanca
- Real Madrid
- Inter Miami
Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz is reportedly nearing a record move to Liverpool.
The Reds are already wrapping up a £35million move for Wirtz's Leverkusen team-mate Jeremie Frimpong.
But reports claim the Merseysiders are now progressing in talks with the Germany international on a lucrative five-year deal.
Liverpool are ready to pay a British transfer record fee of over £120m, with the playmaker favouring them over fellow suitors Bayern Munich.
Marcus Rashford’s camp has met with Barcelona over a permanent transfer this summer, according to reports.
According to Fabrizio Romano, a new set of talks have now taken place today over a permanent move after initial contact was made in January.
It’s claimed that Rashford is one of four options on the Catalan club’s shortlist for a summer arrival in attack.
Spanish outlet Sport report that Barcelona’s number one target is Liverpool winger Luis Diaz.
Crystal Palace are in talks to sign defender Reinildo Mandava.
The left-back is out of contract at Atletico Madrid this summer and has attracted plenty of Premier League interest.
Palace are keen to snap up the Mozambique international, 31, as competition for Tyrick Mitchell next season.
Ben Chilwell joined on loan from Chelsea in January but is not expected to stay at Selhurst Park beyond this season.
Man Utd could make it a hat-trick of attacking signings as they eye Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.
The Frenchman hit 20 league goals this season and is available for £50million.
United are already set to sign Matheus Cunha, with Liam Delap also reportedly on his way.
And Mbeumo could complete a new-look front three as doubts linger over the futures of Rasmus Hojlund, Joshua Zirkzee and Alejandro Garnacho.
Colin Kazim-Richards has urged Arsenal to sign Joao Pedro from Brighton.
He told betideas.com: “Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal have been linked with Pedro. I think he’s an outstanding prospect.
“I’ve watched him a few times live, once this season at Arsenal. He stood out for me.
“He’s the type of player that I think would fit into Arsenal really well and I think he would give them something different to what they already have. He’s good. He’s top shelf.”
Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is set to have a medical ahead of a £51million move to the Gunners.
According to the BBC, all the relevant documents have been signed and the deal is entering its closing stages.
The deal is subject to a successful medical that Arsenal are said to be in the process of organising.
Once the medical is complete, the Gunners will be in a position to officially announce the signing of the Spanish international.
Arsenal reportedly beat Spanish giants Real Madrid to Zubimendi’s signature.
Cristiano Ronaldo looks set to depart Al-Nassr when his contract runs out.
And he could end up joining a new team in time for the Club World Cup.
Ronnie is known to be a target for sides in Brazil and Morocco.
But could he end up joining Chelsea in a stunning free transfer?
Florian Wirtz is reportedly nearing a record move to Liverpool.
The Reds are already wrapping up a £35million move for Bayer Leverkusen teammate Jeremie Frimpong.
But reports claim they are now progressing in talks with Wirtz on a lucrative five-year deal.
Liverpool are ready to pay a British transfer record fee of over £120m, with Wirtz favouring them over fellow suitors Bayern Munich.
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With the Premier League season over, clubs are now focusing on incomings and outgoings for the summer window.
We’ve already seen Manchester United move quickly, with Matheus Cunha set to join in a £62.5million move from Wolves.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Man City are also looking to wrap up some instant deals.
So stick with us for all your transfer needs from now until deadline day!
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