Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd submit huge offer, Arsenal move 'close', Chelsea agree terms – Express
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Manchester United and Chelsea have both disappointed on the whole, while Liverpool will be keen to bring in reinforcements for their incoming manager, Arne Slot. Newly-promoted sides can also bolster their ranks by dipping into the market, with Ipswich Town and Leicester City preparing for life back in the top flight.
Following a quiet January transfer window, significantly more movement is expected in the summer as teams scramble to find good value both at home and abroad.
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Barcelona are keen to strike a player swap deal for Mason Greenwood this summer, reports HITC.
The England internatinoal has impressed on loan at Getafe this season, and his likely exit from Manchester United has seen him linked with numerous outfits.
Barca are said to be among Greenwood’s admirers, and the Catalan giants are willing to offer the Red Devils several stars, including Vitor Roque, in the hope of striking a deal.
United would favour a straight sale at this stage though.
Julen Lopetegui has reportedly drawn up a list of several targets upon his appointment as West Ham manager.
According to The Sun, the ex-Wolves boss is considering raiding his former club Sevilla, with Marcos Acuna and Youssef En-Nesyri both admired.
The duo are viewed as low-cost acquisitions that would inject some quality into the Hammers’ ranks.
Newcastle are reportedly interested in signing Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke and conversations have already taken place between the two sides.
That’s according to GiveMeSport, the Magpies hold a ‘legitimate interest’ in signing the Cherries star this summer and view him as the ideal replacement for Callum Wilson.
Newcastle have made contact with Solanke and Bournemouth to gain an understanding over whether a deal could be reached and whether the player would be willing to head to St James’ Park.
Manchester City star Yan Couto is attracting interest from around Europe following a sensational loan spell at Girona, reports talkSPORT.
Several Premier League sides are said to be interested in acquiring the services of interest, with Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus also in the race to secure his signature.
City already feel that they have sufficient depth across the backline and therefore are thought to be willing to part ways with the 21-year-old if a sufficient offer arrives.
Arsenal are reportedly willing to sell Eddie Nketiah this summer for a fee in the region of £30million.
That is according to 90min, who claim that the Gunners are open to parting ways with the forward as long as they can replace him.
Crystal Palace, Wolves and Ipswich Town are understood to be among Nketiah’s admirers at present, though his availability is likely to catch the eye of top clubs around Europe.
According to CaughtOffside, Al Nassr have already held discussions with the Brazil international’s representatives about a summer transfer, which would see him link up with ex-teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Red Devils No. 18 is said to be open to pursuing a new challenge if the price is right, and Al Nassr are ready to table a three-year contract to acquire his services. The Saudi Pro League outfit are said to be preparing to send United an initial offer worth in the region of £34m.
Jadon Sancho has been backed to stay at Borussia Dortmund by the club’s former player Paul Lambert.
Sancho joined Dortmund on loan from Manchester United, where he had been banished by Erik ten Hag.
“At Dortmund, Sancho has gone into a really good dressing room, a good culture with good guys and he gets respect,” Lambert told Betway. “At United it could have been an absolute nightmare for him.
“He may have not liked the way it was or it might not have been what he thought it would be. Being back at Dortmund, with some of the players that were there when he left. He’s playing with one of the biggest clubs in European football without a shadow of doubt.
“Why would he want to go back to United? He’s in the Champions League [final], he could be a Champions League winner.”
Arsenal are currently in talks with Chido Obi-Martin’s representatives over contract terms for the 16-year-old wonderkid, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Obi-Martin has scored 29 goals in 17 games for Arsenal‘s Under-18s this term, smashing the previous benchmark set by Folarin Balogun.
The Gunners are now ‘pushing’ to make progress before other clubs have a chance to swoop for the teenager, who may soon be fast-tracked to Mikel Arteta‘s senior side.
Jorginho has signed a new short-term contract to remain at Arsenal until at least the end of next season, the club have confirmed.
The 32-year-old has played an important role in Arsenal‘s title challenge this campaign, appearing in 23 Premier League games.
He said: “I’m really happy to stay, because it’s a privilege to be a part of this family. My family is happy, we’re really well settled and I feel that I have more to do.”
Barcelona wonderkid Pau Cubarsi has signed a new deal tying him to the La Liga giants until 2027.
The 17-year-old has enjoyed a breakout season at centre-back both at club and international level.
And Barca have rewarded his rapid progress with improved terms and a release clause which has shot up to £430million.
The 26-year-old has scored 18 goals in the Premier League this term – his best-ever individual campaign.
And Newcastle United are among those rumoured to be weighing up a summer swoop.
“I hope he stays with us and plays a lot more games with us,” said Iraola. “But I don’t know what’s going to happen, not with Dom, nor with the other players.
“I hope they continue with us, especially the ones that have been more involved, have been more important, or they feel more important. But as a manager, I don’t know what’s going to happen.”
Chelsea are ‘trending towards’ a full agreement for Palmeiras starlet Estevao Willian, according to the Evening Standard.
The same report has laid out the financial aspects of the deal.
Palmeiras are set to receive a £30million initial fee with £22m more in performance-related add-ons for the 17-year-old.
The two clubs are now trying to agree on how those add-ons are paid.
With Chelsea advancing; Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona face the prospect of missing out.
Arsenal have scouted Diant Ramaj as part of their search for a new back-up goalkeeper, according to the Evening Standard.
The Gunners are expected to sell Aaron Ramsdale this summer due to the England international stopper falling behind David Raya in the pecking order.
And Ajax goalkeeper Ramaj, 22, is a highly-rated young option.
There has also been talk of Juventus man Wojciech Szczesny returning to north London to become a homegrown squad option.
La Gazzetta dello Sport claim that the Azzurri are ramping up transfer talks with the Georgian winger.
And while the report adds that City and Barcelona are waiting to pounce in case negotiations fall flat, all signs point towards Napoli putting up an almighty fight to keep hold of the 23-year-old.
West Ham are in the race for Union Saint-Gilloise striker Mohamed Amoura, according to L’Equipe.
Wolves, Newcastle United and Marseille are also keen on the 23-year-old, who has been amongst the goals in Belgium this season.
Reports elsewhere in France suggest that the Hammers have already put £13million on the table for Amoura as they look to bring in a dependable goal-scorer for incoming manager Julen Lopetegui.
Chelsea are edging towards a statement transfer after reaching an agreement on personal terms with Palmeiras wonderkid Estevao Willian, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The 17-year-old is one of the most exciting attacking talents in Brazilian football.
And Chelsea are looking to edge out Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid by securing the teenager’s services long before he is permitted to play abroad – when he turns 18 next April.
The Blues are set to commence formal talks with Palmeiras in due course ahead of an initial £27.5million bid being submitted.
Barcelona are the Gunners’ main competition, but their financial troubles have encouraged Arsenal sporting director Edu to take an ‘aggressive’ approach.
The north Londoners are already believed to have made contact with Zubimendi’s entourage.
The Real Sociedad midfielder’s contract reportedly includes a £51.6million release clause.
Manchester United have submitted an £8.6million-a-year salary offer to Juventus defender Gleison Bremer, according to Calciomercato.
The proposal, which works out at around £165,000 a week, comes after another fine individual season for the Brazilian centre-back.
Atletico Madrid are also interested in Bremer, who is rated at more than £60m by the Bianconeri.
United defenders Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans will be out of contract at the end of June.
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