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Transfer latest: Francisco Trincao, Hugo Ekitike and Milos Kerkez have all been linked with massive summer moves

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Arsenal’s hunt for a striker continues to dominate the transfer headlines as they prepare to announce Andrea Berta as their new sporting director. The Gunners appear to be trying to steal a march on their rivals by getting some high-profile deals done ahead of the early summer window, with the likes of Nico Williams, Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres all still being heavily linked. New reports suggest that Arsenal may now have made Hugo Ekitike their main alternative to Alexander Isak.

There has been a new twist on the Francisco Trincao to Manchester United front, with Kobbie Mainoo’s Old Trafford future still potentially in real doubt as the club also apparently look at the likes of future superstars Tyler Dibling and Chris Rigg, among other targets. Liverpool are still reeling from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s agreement with Real Madrid and are said to be talking to Jeremie Frimpong about becoming his replacement, with positive news from Milos Kerkez amid a potential breakthrough over Mohamed Salah’s contract.

Chelsea may also move for either Sesko or Liam Delap, while Tottenham want Dibling and are dealing with strong Atletico Madrid interest in Cristian Romero. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

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18 hours ago

Liverpool willing to sell Harvey Elliott this summer

Liverpool appear willing to move on from Harvey Elliott this summer.

The 21-year-old has made almost 150 appearances across all competitions since moving to Anfield from Fulham in 2019 and remains a popular figure among fans, despite having not started a single Premier League game this season.

Elliott’s dramatic late winning goal against Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie and his assist off the bench for Federico Chiesa in the Carabao Cup final has only increased the clamour among supporters for him to be handed more opportunities under Arne Slot.

However, Sky Sports now claim that Liverpool would accept a “good offer” for the England Under-21 international this summer.

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18 hours ago

Man Utd hand four-year deal to Bendito Mantato

Manchester United are reportedly set to hand a new contract to Bendito Mantato.

The versatile England Under-17 forward is highly-rated at Old Trafford and has shone at youth level so far this season, last month scoring an extra-time winner in the FA Youth Cup quarter-final win at Arsenal.

Fabrizio Romano now reports that Mantato will sign his first professional deal at United, penning terms for four years following talks with technical director Jason Wilcox and manager Ruben Amorim, who is said to be a big fan of the player.

Mantato was among the youngsters that trained with United’s first team at Carrington on Friday, along with Jim Thwaites, Godwill Kukonki and Reece Munro.

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18 hours ago

Chelsea weigh up Liam Delap and Benjamin Sesko moves

Chelsea may move for either Liam Delap or Benjamin Sesko this summer, reports claim.

The Blues are among a number of top Premier League clubs set to be on the lookout for at least one new striker when the summer transfer market opens early in June.

According to David Ornstein of The Athletic, Ipswich frontman Delap and RB Leipzig’s Sesko - a long-term target for Arsenal - are both potential options.

However, he adds at this stage that it is currently unclear as to who they will opt to pursue.

A new winger may also reportedly be on the way to Stamford Bridge this summer, depending on what happens with Mykhailo Mudryk.

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18 hours ago

Man United to spend £70m on Francisco Trincao

Manchester United look set to lavish around £70m in their quest to sign Francisco Trincao this summer.

The Portuguese winger has emerged as a top target for Ruben Amorim, who is keen to reunite with a player whom he managed at both Sporting Lisbon and Braga.

Trincao has a £50m release clause in his current contract at the Estadio Jose Alvalade, but The Sun report that United may have to pay up to £70m due to Barcelona having had a huge 50 per cent sell-on clause inserted into the deal when they sold the former Wolves loanee to Sporting in 2023.

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1 day ago

Liverpool handed new Milos Kerkez boost

Liverpool appear to have been handed a new boost in their long-running pursuit of Milos Kerkez.

Finding a new right-back to succeed the Real Madrid-bound Trent Alexander-Arnold looks to be the top transfer priority at Anfield at the moment, with talks said to be ongoing over Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong.

But the left side of defence also needs attention, with Kerkez long mentioned as the potential replacement for Andy Robertson amid his fine form for high-flying Bournemouth.

And while the 21-year-old - a friend and international team-mate of Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai with Hungary - is still focused on the Cherries ahead of their huge FA Cup quarter-final tie with Manchester City on Sunday, he seems open to a potential high-profile switch in the summer.

“As a kid, you dream to play at the highest level, win the trophies, be on the best teams,” Kerkez told The Athletic.

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“These are the things that my agent is on. My dad is on. It is not something that they occupy me with because the season is still going, so there’s no point to talk about anything.

“There’s games left, the FA Cup is important for us — these are big things.

“And then, like I say, when someone comes (in for you) you never know what’s going to happen or where you’re going to end up. In the summer, we will see what happens.”

1 day ago

Arsenal target £60m Alexander Isak alternative

Arsenal are among the clubs to have made initial contact over Hugo Ekitike, reports claim.

The former Reims striker has been linked with a host of top European sides including from the Premier League after rebounding from a difficult spell at Paris Saint-Germain by thriving in the Bundesliga with Eintracht Frankfurt.

Ekitike, 22, now appears to be firmly on Arsenal’s radar, with The Sun reporting that they are targeting him as a potential transfer alternative to £150m-rated Newcastle star Alexander Isak.

The Gunners are said to be among the clubs to have asked to be kept informed of the France Under-21 international’s availability ahead of the summer.

Manchester United and Liverpool have also been linked with Ekitike, who is expected to be available for around £60m at the end of the season.

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3 days ago

Saudi Pro League’s six-man transfer wishlist revealed

Kevin De Bruyne and Vinicius Jr are among six marquee signings being plotted by the Saudi Pro League this summer.

According to talkSPORT, the aforementioned duo alongside Liverpool pair Mohamed Salah, Darwin Nunez, Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes, West Ham’s Mohamed Kudus are being lined up for moves.

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3 days ago

Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid latest

Real Madrid are closing in on a deal to sign Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer this summer, writes Simon Collings.

Alexander-Arnold is out of contract at Anfield at the end of this season and has not agreed terms on an extension.

The England star, as a result, would be able to leave for free in the summer and, according to multiple reports, Real Madrid are now closing in on signing him.

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4 days ago

Tottenham 'make £37m bid for Chris Rigg'

Tottenham are rumoured to have made an early move to sign Chris Rigg ahead of the summer.

Sunderland’s teenage midfield sensation is expected to have multiple suitors in the next transfer window after already playing more than 60 times for the Black Cats aged just 17.

West Ham are among the other clubs to have been linked with Rigg, though Spurs are reported to have swooped already.

According to Fichajes, they have launched an offer worth approximately £37m for the England Under-19 international and are now awaiting a response.

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4 days ago

Manchester United target move for Francisco Trincao

Manchester United are interested in a deal for Francisco Trincao, reports claim.

A summer of significant change lies ahead at Old Trafford with Ruben Amorim widely expected to overhaul his consistently underperforming squad.

However, he apparently needs to sell players before he can buy, with reports this week that at least 10 could be on the way out at the end of the current season.

Focus will then turn to new additions, with the Daily Mirror reporting that Amorim is keen to raid former club Sporting Lisbon for Portugal winger Trincao, who also played under his compatriot at Braga.

However, Arsenal and Newcastle have also been linked with the 25-year-old rated at around £30m, with Barcelona also inserting a buy-back clause in their deal to sell him to Sporting in 2023.

Trincao is no stranger to English football, having spent the 2021/22 season on loan at Wolves.

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