Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal in Onana move; Man Utd make Branthwaite bid; Chelsea agree Olise deal; Eze latest

Evening Standard

·15 June 2024

Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal in Onana move; Man Utd make Branthwaite bid; Chelsea agree Olise deal; Eze latest

Follow the latest news, updates, deals and rumours as the transfer window opens

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Arsenal are still weighing up striker targets, with Viktor Gyokeres, Victor Osimhen, Santiago Gimenez, Joshua Zirkzee and Nico Williams all linked, but have seemingly decided on their preferred midfield signing after making their first move to snap up Amadou Onana. Everton want at least £50million to sell the Belgium, and have also rejected Manchester United's opening bid of £35m for Jarrad Branthwaite.

Chelsea have also been busy with the transfer window in its second day, with Tosin Adarabioyo signed, Estevao Willian imminent and Michael Olise firmly in their sights. They have also been granted permission to speak to £40m-rated Jhon Duran, but are now having second thoughts over the Aston Villa striker.

United, along with Branthwaite, also like Joao Neves, Matthijs de Ligt and Leny Yoro, the latter also being chased by Liverpool and Real Madrid. Tottenham are preparing a move for Eberechi Eze after learning more about the Crystal Palace star's release clause, and have been linked with Dominic Solanke and Ivan Toney. Follow all the latest transfer news with Standard Sport below!

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Chelsea to seal Estevao Willian signing in 'days'

It is now said to be ‘just a matter of days’ before Chelsea complete the signing of Estevao Willian.

Chelsea have been working for some time now to wrap up a deal with Palmeiras for the exciting young Brazilian winger who has been nicknamed ‘Messinho’ and registered two more classy assists against Vasco da Gama last night.

Fabrizio Romano reports that transfer remains on track and should be completed in the days ahead, giving it the patented ‘here we go’ treatment.

Chelsea and Palmeiras are said to be checking through the final documents on a deal worth an initial €40m plus a further €25m in fixed add-ons.

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27 minutes ago

Latest on Arsenal interest in Viktor Gyokeres

Arsenal have been told they must pay up to land Viktor Gyokeres this summer.

The Gunners are desperate to sign a new forward, be it one who can be the focal point of the attack or play wide, with alternatives now being sought after top target Benjamin Sesko opted to remain at RB Leipzig.

According to The Sun, prolific Sporting Lisbon forward Gyokeres is on the Emirates Stadium radar having been scouted plenty over the last few months.

However, the former Coventry star has an £85m release clause in his current contract in Portugal and Sporting do not want to sell him for much less.

It is said that Arsenal would prefer a deal around the £50-60m mark.

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Arsenal launch shock move for Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin

Arsenal are reportedly trying to sign Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin in a shock deal this summer.

The Gunners are expected to be on the lookout for a new stopper before next season to provide cover and competition for No1 David Raya, who is set to complete a permanent £27m transfer from London rivals Brentford after a successful season-long loan spell.

That is because England’s Aaron Ramsdale is widely expected to move on as he seeks to revitalise his stalled career having lost the starting job to Raya at the start of this season.

Arsenal are confident of agreeing a contract extension with third-choice option Karl Hein, but want him to go out on loan to an EFL club next season.

According to reports from Spain, a proposal has already been sent to Lunin, the Ukraine international who ended up being an important figure for Real Madrid in their Champions League and LaLiga-title winning season after injuries to both Thibaut Courtois and Kepa Arrizabalaga.

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Manchester United eye deal for Matthijs de Ligt

Manchester United are interested in a deal for Matthijs de Ligt.

The Dutch centre-back is expected to leave Bayern Munich this summer and previously worked with Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag at Ajax.

Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany reports that United are closely monitoring De Ligt, with Ten Hag remaining a big fan of the player.

Vincent Kompany’s Bayern will apparently sell the 24-year-old for a “suitable offer” as they prepare to sign Stuttgart’s Hiroki Ito and also chase a deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah.

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Liverpool and Man Utd battle Real Madrid for Leny Yoro

The race is on to sign Leny Yoro.

The 18-year-old Lille defender will not sign a new contract ahead of his existing deal expiring in 2025, sparking an auction for his talents this summer.

Lille are happy to cash in but The Athletic say Real Madrid are strongly expected to land him, either this summer or as a free agent next year.

A move now would cost around £42m.

Manchester United and Liverpool are both pushing hard to change that narrative, along with Paris Saint-Germain.

All three are said to have approached Yoro’s camp with a deal that would match or exceed Madrid’s offer.

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Brentford set Ivan Toney price

Ivan Toney can leave Brentford for £60m this summer.

However, talkSPORT claim there are few clubs keen on the 28-year-old at that price.

Arsenal and Manchester United are both said to be looking elsewhere at this time.

Tottenham have previously been linked with Toney, will they make a move? Football Insider reckon Spurs are planning to break their £63m club transfer record with a ‘marquee’ signing in the upcoming transfer window.

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2 hours ago

Tottenham prepare to make first Eberechi Eze move

Tottenham are preparing to make their first bid for Eberechi Eze.

The Crystal Palace star is one of Spurs’ main summer target, but he won’t come cheap.

It is expected to be a busy summer in north London, with Ange Postecoglou keen to overhaul his squad after a frustrating second half of the campaign.

Paul O’Keefe claims that Eze is top of Spurs’ wishlist but they are considering their next move, with Crystal Palace making it clear they want close to £60m up front.

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Chelsea agree personal terms with Michael Olise

Chelsea have another busy day yesterday as they also reached an agreement on personal terms with Michael Olise.

TeamTalk claim the Crystal Palace winger has given his verbal approval to a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are also said to be willing to pay “above the odds” for Olise amid confusion and questions over the structure of his rumoured £60m release clause at Selhurst Park.

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Chelsea have second thoughts over Jhon Duran

Chelsea are having second thoughts over a deal for Jhon Duran, despite being granted permission by Aston Villa to discuss a move for the striker.

The young Colombian has been a target for the Blues for some time, and is available for around £40millon, but concerns over the youngster’s attitude and wage demands are causing pause for thought.

That’s according to the Guardian, who add that background checks are being made before further progress is made.