Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal told Leao fee, shock Martinez move; Liverpool make Wirtz bid; Gyokeres to Chelsea

 

Premier League season wrapped up and focus now turns to the transfer window

 

 

In demand: Viktor Gyokeres, Rafael Leao and Florian Wirtz could all be on the move this

 

We are quickly closing in on the opening of the first of two summer transfer windows as Arsenal appear to be turning their attentions towards some new targets. With seemingly no progress made yet over the likes of Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko, and wages proving a stumbling block for Real Madrid’s Rodrygo, the Gunners are now said to be looking at AC Milan forward Rafael Leao, as well as Brighton star Kaoru Mitoma and Ademola Lookman.

 

Arsenal are also being linked with a shock move to secure the return of former goalkeeper Emi Martinez, while Manchester United are keen on Mike Maignan, along with Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta and Joao Pedro. Liverpool are believed to have made a huge contract offer to Florian Wirtz and are also interested in Pedro as they begin talks with Bournemouth over Milos Kerkez.

 

Chelsea have Liam Delap in their sights still and could rival Arsenal for Gyokeres, while Kevin De Bruyne will travel for talks with Napoli as Barcelona look at Marcus Rashford and Luis Diaz and speculation continues over a possible move for Cristiano Ronaldo in time for the Club World Cup. Xabi Alonso’s appointment as the new Real Madrid boss has also now been confirmed. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

 

Latest transfer news and updates

 

Arsenal told Rafael Leao asking price

 

Liverpool submit first Florian Wirtz bid

 

Man United keen on Mike Maignan

 

Chelsea to step up Guehi bid with Champions League return secured

 

Arsenal consider shock Emi Martinez move

 

Live updates

 

16 minutes ago

 

Gyokeres speaks out on Arsenal links

 

Viktor Gyokeres has fuelled speculation that he could swap Portugal for north London this summer with new comments about his rumoured move to Arsenal.

 

Fresh from scoring a crucial stoppage time spot-kick to spark Sporting Lisbon’s comeback victory over rivals Benfica in the Taça de Portugal final on Sunday, the in-demand striker was pressed by reporters for hints on where his next club might be.

 

Mikel Arteta’s side are understood to have been admirers of the 26-year-old Swede since his days at Coventry City, and are believed to be among the frontrunners in the race for his signature in the summer transfer window.

 

Addressing the questions surrounding his future, the £60m-valued striker said on Sunday: “Let us see. It’s hard for me to say, because it is football and you never know what’s going to happen in the summer.

 

“So, for me to say anything else [other] than that is impossible.”

 

When quizzed on suggestions that he could be bound for the Emirates, Gyokeres continued: “I don’t know, I just focus on this.

 

“I’ve tried to focus on the last games because it’s so important and I don’t want to think about anything else. So yeah, if anything is true, let’s see in the summer.”

 

43 minutes ago

 

Ten Hag takes charge at Bayer Leverkusen

 

Bayer Leverkusen have confirmed Erik ten Hag as their new head coach, replacing Xabi Alonso.

 

Ten Hag has been out of work since he was sacked by Manchester United in October last year, but has landed a top job and will lead Leverkusen in the Champions League next season.

 

The Dutchman has signed a contract through to 2027, ending Leverkusen’s search for a new manager after Alonso left to club to take charge at Real Madrid.

 

Ten Hag’s job will be made more difficult, though, by the expected summer departure of two key players.

 

Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, crucial to Leverkusen’s success over the last two seasons, are both set to complete moves to Liverpool.

 

1 hour ago

 

Man City open Ait-Nouri discussions

 

Man City have made contact with Wolves as they plot a potential move for Rayan Ait-Nouri.

 

The club are keen to strengthen at left-back this summer and Ait-Nouri is one of those viewed as an option.

 

Fabrizio Romano reports that City have reached out to ask Wolves about their demands, with talks expected to continue this week.

 

Man United interested in Maignan

 

Mike Maignan is one of the names being considered as Manchester United plan a busy summer.

 

After missing out on European football completely, reports suggest near enough every United player is up for sale.

 

Andre Onana is one of those and if he’s sold, AC Milan star Maignan is high on United’s wishlist.

 

That’s according to football journalist Nicolo Schira, with Milan potentially having to consider a sale as Maignan enters the final 12 months of his contract.

 



 

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2 hours ago

 

Liverpool submit first Wirtz bid

 

Liverpool are pushing to complete a deal for Florian Wirtz.

 

The Reds have moved ahead of Bayern Munich in the race to sign the Bayer Leverkusen star and are expected to secure the German’s signature.

 

Fabrizio Romano reports that a first bid in excess of £84m has been submitted, with talks between the clubs restarting today.

 

Wirtz has told Leverkusen that Liverpool are the club he wants to join.

 



 

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2 hours ago

 

Gunners consider shock Martinez return

 

Arsenal are open to a shock move for Emi Martinez.

 

That’s according to The Sun, with it reported that the Gunners could be willing to sell David Raya amid interest from Real Madrid, who are looking for a new long-term goalkeeper.

 

If Raya was to leave, it’s said that Martinez would be among the favourites to return to his former club and replace him.

 



 

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2 hours ago

 

Arsenal told Leao fee

 

Arsenal have held talks with Rafael Leao over a possible summer transfer.

 

The Gunners are keen to strengthen in attack and are expected to try and sign both a striker and a winger.

 

Foot Mercato report that sporting director Andrea Berta has already made contact with AC Milan star Leao, with the 25-year-old firmly on Arsenal’s radar.

 

It’s claimed that Milan have dropped their asking price to around £67m.

 



 

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13 hours ago

 

Gyokeres’s golden Sporting send-off

 

Has Viktor Gyokeres signed off from his Sporting spell with a cup victory?

 

The striker scored a penalty in the 11th minute of added time against Benfica in the Taca de Portugal final to force extra time, and from there Sporting won 3-1 to clinch the trophy.

 

It was his 54th goal in 52 appearances for Sporting this season, and he is expected to leave this summer for around £55-60million.

 

Arsenal and Manchester United have been heavily linked.

 



 

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13 hours ago

 

Man City propose Rodri-Bellingham swap deal

 

Manchester City have offered Real Madrid a sensational swap deal involving Rodri and Jude Bellingham.

 

Remarkable reports out of Spain claim Madrid have been pondering a move for the Ballon d’Or winner as they look for a replacement for Luka Modric.

 

DefensaCentral claim City have responded to Madrid, saying they will entertain an exit for Rodri – but only if Bellingham is involved in any deal.

 

As you would imagine, Madrid shut it down straight away.

 



 

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14 hours ago

 

Cunha agrees five-year Man Utd contract and picks shirt number

 

Matheus Cunha has agreed a five-year contract with Manchester United.

 

According to talkSPORT, the forward has agreed personal terms with the club, who are expected to formally approach Wolves next week as they prepare to trigger the player’s £62.5million release clause.

 

The same report claims that Cunha will be given the No10 shirt, which was most recently worn by Marcus Rashford.