Transfer news LIVE: Lukaku ‘to take wage cut’ to seal Napoli move, Real Madrid ‘eye Alexander-Arnold’ – updates

  • Spurs and Villa close to swap deal

    Tottenham close to agreeing a move for Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa.

    Reports in Argentina say they are willing to offer £19million and Giovani Lo Celso to Unai Emery to help seal the deal.

    The pair worked together at Villarreal a few seasons ago.

  • Antony set for loan

    Antony could be set to depart Man Utd on a season-long loan.

    However, the club will only let him go to a side ready to pay his full £70,000-a-week salary.

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  • Gunners agree Calafiori fee

    Arsenal have made a huge step towards completing the signing of Bologna star Riccardo Calafiori.

    The deal reportedly hit the rocks this week - but there has now been a breakthrough and the Gunners are near to a "total agreement".

    Arsenal are confident they will get the move over the line.

  • Lukaku in limbo

    Romelu Lukaku faces a waiting game as he plans a move to Napoli.

    The Chelsea striker is keen on a reunion with Antonio Conte in Naples and is willing to reduce his salary to complete the deal.

    However, Napoli will only sign him should they sell Victor Osimhen to PSG.

    Until PSG find at least £100m to spend on him, Lukaku may have to be patient.

  • Rabiot's Premier League dream

    France star Adrien Rabiot has dreams of playing in the Premier League, according to reports.

    The midfielder is available on a free after his deal expired at Juventus.

    Rabiot, 29, has been linked with Man Utd several times over the years.

    Liverpool were said to be keen but these rumours have now been rubbished.

  • Leverkusen eye Matip deal

    Joel Matip is a free agent after leaving Liverpool following the expiry of his contract.

    And the centre-back is wanted by Bayer Leverkusen on a free transfer.

    Talks are underway and the Bundesliga champions' interest has been described as "concrete".

  • Xavi Simons latest

    Man Utd are looking to pull off a reported double transfer swoop – starting with Xavi Simons.

    The 21-year-old attacking midfielder is currently on holiday after impressing for the Netherlands at Euro 2024.

    Simons is contracted to Paris Saint-Germain but shone on loan at RB Leipzig last season in the Bundesliga.

    His performances have led to huge interest from across the continent, but it looked to be Bayern Munich that had won the race to sign him.

    He had already reportedly agreed terms with the Bundesliga giants.

    However, L’Equipe states that United are hopeful that they can hijack the move.

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  • Chelsea eye Pereira deal

    Chelsea are in talks to sign Fulham midfielder Andreas Pereira, according to reports.

    The Blues are ready to meet the Cottagers £35m asking as Enzo Maresca has approved the deal.

    Pereira has interest from Monaco - but he is settled and wants to stay in London.

  • Manuel Ugarte ‘agreement’

    Manchester United have reportedly agreed personal terms with Paris Saint-Germain ace Manuel Ugarte.

    That’s according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, who claims Ugarte is on the brink of joining United.

    Manchester United have agreed on personal terms with Manuel Ugarte.

    Contract terms discussed, player keen on moving to United even without Champions League football.

    Club-to-club talks continue with PSG, as more clubs also inquired. Same agent as Leny Yoro: Jorge Mendes.

    Fabrizio Romano
  • Neto wants Arsenal transfer

    Wolves star Pedro Neto wants to join Arsenal this summer.

    According to TeamTalk, Neto is keen to complete a move to the Emirates ahead of the coming season.

    The Gunners have already held preliminary talks with the winger’s agent regarding a potential move to north London.

    The same source adds that Arsenal are in “pole position” to sign the Portugal international, with Chelsea also keen.

  • Nani’s new gig

    Manchester United idol Nani plans to swap the boot room for the boardroom – after buying a fourth-division club near his home town.

    The Portugal winger is close to retirement, and left Turkish side Adana Demirspor in May.

    Nani, 37, has now bought a 95 per cent stake in SU Sintrense together with a group of investors.

    The club is based at Sintra, north-west of Lisbon and close to his birthplace Amadora.

    Sintrense, founded 112 years ago, play in the fourth-tier Campeonato de Portugal.

    However their ambitious new owners plan to invest heavily to get them into the Primeira Liga.

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  • Arsenal linked with Zabarnyi

    Arsenal have been linked with Bournemouth star Ilya Zabarnyi.

    According to CaughtOffside, the Gunners are monitoring Zabarnyi durijng the summer transfer window after an impressive Premier League campaign.

    The Cherries don’t want to lose the centre-back but they could be tempted to do business for a fee in the region of £40million and £45m. 

    The same report claims the North Londoners sent scouts to watch the Ukraine international at Euro 2024.

  • Cesc Fabregas’ new job

    Arsenal legend Cesc Fabregas has landed his first managerial job.

    Fabregas has been named the new manager of Italian outfit Como.

    This comes after the Spain hero's stint as the Serie A club’s caretaker.

    The former midfielder also impressed during his recent punditry gig at Euro 2024.

  • New Denmark boss

    Forgotten Premier League coach Morten Wieghorst has been appointed Denmark's national boss.

    The former midfielder had a year as Swansea's assistant manager under compatriot Michael Laudrup.

    The Welsh club fired the Danish duo in February 2014.

    Ex-Celtic and Dundee star Wieghorst had been assistant to Danish boss Kasper Hjulmand since 2020.

    But Wieghorst, 53, has now landed the top job after Hjulmand made way following Denmark's Euro 2024 flop.

  • Failed Onana hijack

    Manchester United attempted a last-minute "hijack" of Aston Villa's deal for Everton star Amadou Onana.

    But Onana is still expected to complete his switch to Villa and will undergo his medical this weekend.

    The Villans stole a march on Bayern Munich, Arsenal and Barcelona to acquire the 22-year-old's services.

    But Unai Emery's side had to fend off late interest from long-term admirers United to land the midfielder.

    The Red Devils were willing to match Villa's £50m offer with higher financial terms.

    But Onana had given his word to Emery and the deal is "as good as complete", claims Het Nieuwsblad.

  • More on Everton

    The latest failed Everton takeover will not affect their summer transfer plans despite the club's two-and-a-half search for a new owner showing no sign of ending.

    Everton remain adamant that Jarrad Branthwaite will not be sold unless rivals meet their £80million valuation, which is almost double the highest of two bids made by Man Utd, while the club will not have to cash in on other players after agreeing a £50m fee with Aston Villa for defensive midfield player Amadou Onana.

    Everton's summer transfer budget was agreed in talks involving Sean Dyche, director of football Kevin Thelwell and chief executive Colin Chang at the end of last season on the basis that long-awaited takeover from 777Partners would not be completed in time for the summer window.

    The collapse of that deal after nine months' of negotiations in June caused little surprise at Goodison Park, but Everton were left stunned when another US firm, the Friedkin Group, withdrew from a proposed £600million takeover on Thursday evening.

    Everton's financial position is secure in the short term, as in addition to the Onana fee they banked £20m last month from the sales of Lewis Dobbin and Ben Godfrey to Villa and Atalanta respectively.

    In addition the club also received the first of three central payments from the Premier League for next season's TV appearances last month, with the initial fees worth around £70m, which will enable to pay the players' wages and meet their running costs for the next few months.

  • Howe on England job

    Eddie Howe insists that right now it's all about Newcastle- not England.

    For me, being very proud to be Newcastle manager, this is all about Newcastle. It's not about England so as long as I'm happy, feel supported, feel free to work in a way that I want to work, I've not thought of anything else other than Newcastle.

    I absolutely love the club. I love the supporters. I love where I am at in my career. There's no better place for me to be. That's how I feel. I hope that from the answer that I've just given that there's everything you need to know in there.

    For me, it's not about England. England is absolutely someone else's conversation. It's not mine. Mine is Newcastle.

    To speak about something else while manager of Newcastle is wrong. I don’t think I have to say the answer again. The answer is clear.

    Eddie Howe
  • Howe 'committed' to Newcastle

    Eddie Howe is happy to snub England and stay “committed” to Newcastle - as long as he continues to be supported.

    The Football Association are now officially advertising for Gareth Southgate’s replacement and the Newcastle boss ticks a lot of the boxes in the criteria.

    Southgate’s resignation on Tuesday instantly led to Howe and unemployed Graham Potter being installed as bookies favourites for the job.

    Newcastle issued a hands-off warning to the FA by revealing that their manager had signed a multi-year contract extension with them last summer that does not have a set figure release clause.

    Magpies CEO Darren Eales also vowed to fight to hang on to the ex-Bournemouth man and said that he still believes the 46-year-old is the “right man for the project”.

    Howe has now finally broken his silence and addressed his future as he spoke to reporters at the Toon’s pre-season training camp in Germany on Friday.

    And he was adamant that he needs to continue feeling backed by Newcastle’s Saudi owners and chiefs.

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  • Everton investors Exclusive

    A British investment firm are ready to rescue Everton from the threat of administration after a second American takeover at Goodison Park collapsed.

    The Friedkin Group, who also own Italian club Roma, stunned Everton by withdrawing from a proposed £600million deal just four weeks after entering exclusive negotiations on Thursday evening.

    Everton owner Farhad Moshiri is understood to have agreed to sell to three different groups last month after previous bidders 777Partners missed the final deadline to complete their purchase following a tortuous nine-month process. An earlier takeover bid from one of Everton's lenders, MSP Capital, had previously collapsed last summer.

    SunSport has learned that London-based investment firm Vici Private Finance are preparing to revive their bid and are confident of completing a takeover in a matter of weeks, while local businessman and Everton fans Andy Bell and George Downing could also return to the negotiating table.

    Crystal Palace part-owner John Textor is unlikely to make another bid however, as the American has yet sell his 46 per cent stake at Selhurst Park despite considerable interest in his shares.

    Vici Private Finance are being advised by former Everton director Keith Harris, who was appointed to the Board by Moshiri after he bought the club in 2016 before leaving three years later.

  • Burnley complete signing

    Burnley have signed Vaclav Hladky from Ipswich Town.

    Hladky has penned a two-year deal with the Clarets, who will be playing in the Championship this coming season.

    The goalkeeper is a two-time promotion winner with Ipswich and his experience will be needed to help Scott Parker in their bid for an immediate return to the Premier League.

    The 33-year-old will move to Tuf Moor on a free transfer after his contract with the Tractor Boys ran out.

  • Ivan Toney price cut

    Brentford are set to slash their asking price for Ivan Toney to less than £50million due to a lack of transfer interest.

    Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United have all made it clear to the Bees that they have no plans to meet Toney's asking price.

    That leaves Tottenham and West Ham as the centre-forward's most likely suitors.

    Brentford had hoped to create an auction for the England international after he returned from an eight-month gambling ban in January and initially invited offers in excess of £80m.

    But there were no offers for the 28-year-old during the January transfer window and the club have been surprised at the lack of interest this summer.

    The Gunners are not prioritising signing a striker this summer, the Blues think Toney is too old and United have splashed £36.5m for Joshua Zirkzee.

  • Newcastle to spend 'fortune' on Barcelona star

    Newcastle are reportedly planning to break the bank to sign Raphinha from Barcelona.

    The Magpies are said to be long-term admirers of the winger.

    And reports claim Toon boss Eddie Howe plans to "‘pay a fortune for a player who is completely dispensable' to the Catalans.

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  • Chelsea eye Gallagher replacement

    Chelsea are reportedly eyeing up Andreas Pereira as a replacement for Conor Gallagher.

    The Blues are understood to be keen on cashing in on the England international to help balance their books.

    And according to Globo, the west Londoners will look replae him with Fulham star Pereira - who is reportedly hellbent on leaving Crvaven Cottage this summer.

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  • Antony to leave Manchester United?

    Manchester United are willing to let Antony leave Old Trafford this summer, it's been claimed.

    The winger has failed to live up to his shocking £86million price tag since joining the Red Devils from Ajax two years ago.

    Despite his lack of goals and assists, manager Erik ten Hag has publicly backed the Brazilian.

    But ESPN claim he's seemingly had a change of heart and is willing to let the 24-year-old leave on loan this summer.

    Potential suitors, however, will have pay the entirety of his £70,000-a-week wage.

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  • Morata seals Milan move

    Former Chelsea hitman Alvaro Morata has sealed a move to AC Milan just days after lifting the Euro 2024 trophy with Spain.

    The 31-year-old joins the Rossoneri on a four-year deal with the optional of a fifth.