Man Utd mega swap deal, £13m Arsenal agreement, Enzo Maresca's first Chelsea buy (2024)

18 mins ago21:12 Charlie Parker-Turner

Chelsea are not set to target Victor Osimhen this summer, reports Fabrizio Romano.

The Nigerian international has been largely cited as the Blues’ top target this year, but the finances involved in luring the ex-Lille star to Stamford Bridge do not appear plausible.

Chelsea still intend on signing a striker this summer though, with the sales of Romelu Lukaku and Armando Broja likely to fund their transfer business.

Victor Osimhen has been heavily linked with Chelsea in recent months (Image: Getty)

1 hour ago20:05 Charlie Parker-Turner

Chelsea have slashed their asking price for Armando Broja to £25million, reports BBC Sport.

The forward struggled on loan at Fulham following his January move, and his lack of minutes at Craven Cottage has prompted the Blues to adjust their valuation of the academy product.

Monaco and AC Milan are both firmly in the race to secure the signature of the Albanian forward, with Wolves also monitoring his situation from afar.

2 hours ago19:26 Charlie Parker-Turner

Liverpool duo Joe Gomez and Luis Diaz are reportedly attracting interest from Saudi Pro League sides.

According to the Daily Mail, the Middle Eastern outfits are hopeful of signing several top talents this summer, with Gomez and Diaz both shortlisted as potential options.

The latter is attracting plenty of interest already, with Paris Saint-German and Barcelona among his suitors.

2 hours ago19:19 Charlie Parker-Turner

Crystal Palace are in talks with Sunderland as they look to sign Jobe Bellingham, reports Fabrizio Romano.

The teen is attracting plenty of interest already this summer but the Eagles are hopeful that they can strike a quick-fire deal with the Black Cats for the versatile midfielder.

Oliver Glasner and Dougie Freedman are both keen to persuade Bellingham to commit his future to Palace, with Brentford and other top teams also in the race to secure his signature.

4 hours ago17:53 Charlie Parker-Turner

West Ham are locked in negotiations with Palmeiras to sign Luis Guilherme, reports Fabrizio Romano.

The Brazilian winger has been linked with several Premier League outfits previously, but the Hammers are hoping to lure the forward to the London Stadium in a deal worth £30million.

Liverpool and Chelsea have been linked with Guilherme previously, as well as Brentford.

5 hours ago16:33 Charlie Parker-Turner

Ipswich Town have announced that Kieran McKenna has signed a bumper four-year deal with the club.

McKenna was heavily linked with Chelsea, Manchester United and Brighton after the Premier League season concluded, but he is keen to guide his side into next season after leading them to back-to-back promotions.

6 hours ago15:41 Charlie Parker-Turner

Kalvin Phillips has reportedly offered himself to Barcelona this summer as he seeks a move away from Manchester City.

The midfielder has struggled since leaving Leeds United in 2022, and a permanent exit from the Etihad Stadium is widely expected this summer.

According to SPORT, Phillips is keen to join Barca and feels that he ‘fits them like a glove’, though it remains to be seen whether the Catalan giants act upon the encouragement of the player.

Kalvin Phillips is expected to leave City this summer (Image: Getty)

7 hours ago14:47 Alex Turk

Arsenal are among the clubs eyeing a move for Feyenoord left-back Quilindschy Hartman once he returns from injury next season, according to The Telegraph.

The 22-year-old has previously revealed that Chelsea have shown interest, and he is reportedly viewed as a player capable of making the step up to the Premier League.

Arsenal scouts have liked what they've seen, but he has been out of action since suffering a serious knee injury in March.

Hartman is unlikely to move in the summer, with his rehabilitation expected to roll into the Eredivisie season, but is on Mikel Arteta's radar.

7 hours ago14:04 Alex Turk

Manchester United are considering a surprise swoop for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, according to the Independent.

Chelsea are reportedly ready to sell Chalobah before the end of June to stay in line with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules.

And the Blues will demand £25m to part ways with the 24-year-old, who could be a part of United's centre-back overhaul this summer.

8 hours ago13:20 Alex Turk

Tottenham Hotspur will listen to offers for several players this summer as Ange Postecoglou plans a clearout, according to the Evening Standard.

Richarlison, Emerson Royal, Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, Giovani Lo Celso and Bryan Gil are said to be in the shop window.

Spurs will also reportedly look to move on returning loanees Joe Rodon, Djed Spence, Sergio Reguilon, Tanguy Ndombele and Japhet Tanganga.

Manor Solomon could also leave if a suitable offer arrives, while Ryan Sessegnon is set to become a free agent.

9 hours ago12:38 Alex Turk

Everton midfielder Amadou Onana has admitted he hopes to play his way into a transfer to a 'top club' this summer at Euro 2024.

The Belgium midfielder is expected to leave Goodison Park just two years after his £33m arrival from Lille amid links to Arsenal and Manchester United.

He told Het Laatse Nieuws: “In previous tournaments you have seen that the players who did well take the step higher to the top clubs.

"That's something I'm striving for. I feel like showing myself at the European summit. This European Championship is the stage."

10 hours ago11:49 Alex Turk

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been offered a new contract as Everton move to fend off interest in his signature, according to the Liverpool ECHO.

It's claimed that talks over a fresh deal are ongoing between the 27-year-old striker's representatives and Everton.

He is said to be the subject of interest from Newcastle United, and his current contract is set to expire in June 2025.

Everton are in Dominic Calvert-Lewin contract talks. (Image: GETTY)

10 hours ago11:07 Alex Turk

Caoimhin Kelleher has hinted that he may leave Liverpool this summer if he isn't given the No. 1 shirt.

"I've had such an amazing time at Liverpool. It's been a crazy journey for me and one that I've absolutely loved," Kelleher told The Athletic.

"I love the club, I love the fans and I have a great relationship with the players and the staff. Whether it's here at Liverpool or somewhere else, I do feel the next step for me is to be a No 1.

"I wouldn't say I was pushing [to leave] last summer but saying, 'Look, I need to kick on for my career'. Jurgen said, 'If anything happens to Ali, we really need you to be there'. It worked out for the best this season because I played 26 games.

"There will be some discussions over the coming weeks. The club was busy with the manager leaving and appointing a new one. With all the new staff arriving, those talks will happen."

11 hours ago10:18 Alex Turk

Aston Villa face a battle to keep Ollie Watkins ahead of a potential Liverpool swoop this summer, according to The Sun.

New Liverpool boss Arne Slot reportedly admires Watkins, who scored 19 Premier League goals last season.

Slot is said to harbour doubts over Darwin Nunez and views the 28-year-old as a replacement.

12 hours ago09:34 Alex Turk

West Ham United are in talks to sign Sheffield United goalkeeper Wes Foderingham on a free transfer, according to the Evening Standard.

The 33-year-old is out of contract this summer after playing 29 Premier League games last season.

West Ham want cover for Alphonse Areola and Lukasz Fabianski, with current No. 3 Joseph Anang due to be released.

13 hours ago08:44 Alex Turk

Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo has remained coy about a potential summer switch to Manchester United.

The 24-year-old has been strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford to replace Raphael Varane.

And he refused the rule out the possibility when asked whether a United transfer would appeal to him this summer.

"I'm going to keep that for me! Nice try," Todibo told the Daily Mail.

Jean-Clair Todibo is linked with Man Utd. (Image: GETTY)

14 hours ago07:59 Alex Turk

Chelsea are eyeing a new goalkeeper at the start of Enzo Maresca's reign as head coach, and contact has already been made with a target, according to BBC Sport.

It's claimed the Blues have contacted the camp of Villarreal's Filip Jorgensen about a possible summer switch.

Maresca views a goalkeeper who is comfortable with the ball at his feet as crucial for his possession-based style of play.

14 hours ago07:50 Alex Turk

Arsenal are reportedly circling Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee as Mikel Arteta eyes upgrades to his attacking firepower this summer.

Corriere dello Sport report the Gunners are the frontrunners for Zirkzee, who has a release clause of £34m.

But the total package could be worth £47m, including a hefty fee that could be between £9m and £13m.

And Arsenal are claimed to have agreed that is worth paying to lure Zirkzee to the Emirates Stadium.

14 hours ago07:47 Alex Turk

Manchester United are considering a swap deal involving Mason Greenwood and Atletico Madrid striker Joao Felix, according to reports.

The Daily Star claim Atletico are willing to offer Felix, who is keen to leave permanently this summer after loan stints at Chelsea and Barcelona.

However, the 24-year-old would reportedly prefer a club that can offer Champions League football.

14 hours ago07:42 Alex Turk

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