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All the latest summer window news, rumours and gossip

The summer window is yet to open but the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool are already working on new signings. Premier League champions Arsenal are set for another huge summer, with Morgan Rogers a key target as Mikel Arteta demands four new players. A left-sided attacker is the dream, along with a new striker, midfielder and right-back, and Bournemouth’s Eli Junior Kroupi is also of interest.

Manchester United are set to make Ederson their first summer signing, and also want another midfielder, a new left winger and left-back. Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali has been linked. Tottenham will soon announce the free signings of Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson to kick off a bumper summer of spending, and Liverpool are closing in on the appointment of Andoni Iraola as their new manager, after Arne Slot was sacked. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

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10 minutes ago

Slot writes open letter to Liverpool fans

Arne Slot has said the connection he shares with Liverpool and its fans “goes beyond football” after leaving the club.

The Dutchman was sacked as head coach at Anfield on Saturday, 12 months on from winning only the club’s second title in 35 years after a pitiful defence ended with them stumbling to a fifth-placed finish.

In an open letter to fans in the Liverpool Echo, he said winning the Premier League title was “beyond special”.

He wrote: “The connection we share goes beyond football, beyond European nights under the Anfield lights or the sound of You’ll Never Walk Alone being sung from The Kop.

Slot said winning the title was “even more meaningful” because fans were able to share in the celebrations after the 2020 title success during the pandemic.

26 minutes ago

Bayern turn to Rashford

Bayern could use the money made from selling Joao Palhinha to fund a move for Marcus Rashford.

After Barcelona opted against keeping the Manchester United forward, instead signing Anthony Gordon, Rashford will look elsewhere for pastures new.

According to reports, Bayern - who missed out on Gordon - may turn attentions to Rashford, who has no future at United.

As with many clubs, Rashford wages could prove a huge problem. He is reportedly on £325k-per-week, which would be close to Harry Kane’s wage.

41 minutes ago

Tottenham's Palhinha clause expires today

Tottenham’s option to sign Joao Palhinha for £26million expires deal.

According to Portuguese outlet A Bola, Spurs are not expected to sign the midfielder permanently - despite manager Roberto De Zerbi publicly confirming his desire to keep the play.

Instead, Palhinha could be heading back to Portugal with Sporting.

The Portuguese giants are advancing in talks with Bayern Munich, and the expectation is that the deal gets done.

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56 minutes ago

Leao interested in Premier League move

AC Milan star Rafael Leao is open to a move to the Premier League.

The Portugal star has confirmed he will leave AC Milan this summer, and has been linked with several top English clubs, including Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and Arsenal.

Leao has previously spoken of his admiration for Cristiano Ronaldo, so a move to Old Trafford may appeal more than other destinations.

1 hour ago

Liverpool confirm Konate exit

Talking of Liverpool, the club have confirmed that Ibrahima Konate will leave this summer after failing to agree a contract extension with the club.

It emerged in April that the defender was closing in on an agreement with the club over a new deal, and Arne Slot himself said there was little more to do than “iron out” minor details.

However, new reports emerged last week suggesting negotiations had ground to a half, though, and Liverpool on Sunday confirmed Konate will move on when his deal expires on June 30.

Konate added in a statement of his own: “Representing this club has been an honour. We have shared incredible moments together… with highs and lows, trophies, challenges, lifelong friendships, and heartbreaking moments that will stay with us forever, none more painful than losing our brother Diogo.

“I am deeply saddened now that I didn’t get the chance to say goodbye to all of you at the last game. At that moment, I didn’t know it would be my final time wearing this shirt in front of you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for everything.

“I love you all and will carry Liverpool with me wherever I go.”

1 hour ago

Liverpool to begin formal talks to appoint Iraola

Liverpool will open formal talks with Andoni Iraola this week as they seek to make a swift appointment to replace Arne Slot.

The Dutchman was sacked on Saturday just 12 months on from winning only the club’s second Premier League title in 30 years after a pitiful defence ended with them stumbling to a fifth-placed finish.

After a review of the campaign, beset first by the tragedy of the death of Diogo Jota in a car crash last July and then a serious of injuries which hampered the team’s performance to the extent they lost 19 matches and took two points from their last four league matches, owners Fenway Sports Group decided a change of direction was needed.

Iraola, who is leaving Bournemouth after guiding them to their highest league finish of sixth, securing a maiden European campaign, was identified as a front-runner and the Press Association understands an official approach will be made next week.

Liverpool’s sporting director Richard Hughes already has a relationship with the Spaniard, having appointed him at Bournemouth when he was in a similar role there.

It is understood Iraola, who is said to be keen on taking the job, has already spoken to Crystal Palace, Bayer Leverkusen and AC Milan.

Sought after: Andoni Iraola

1 hour ago

Tottenham agree TWO early summer signings

Tottenham have wasted no time bolstering their squad after surviving relegation from the Premier League.

According to widespread reporters, defensive pair Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson are both set to sign on free transfers from July 1.

Bournemouth centre-back Senesi, 29, is said to have agreed a four‑year contract, while Robertson, 32, could be handed a shorter contract.

The pair will provide much-needed experience to Spurs’ ranks. Senesi could be a replacement for fellow Argentine Cristian Romero, who wants to leave.

Robertson is set to compete with Destiny Udogie at left‑back,

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1 hour ago

Who will midfield signing no2 be for Man Utd?

Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali, Brighton's Carlos Baleba and West Ham's Mateus Fernandes have all been mooted as options for Manchester United’s second midfield signing.

Tonali is said to have a gentleman’s agreement with Newcastle to leave following the club’s failure to qualify for the Champions League.

According to Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Newcastle want around £86m to sell Tonali but United would only be willing to fork out £70m.

There is reportedly confidence a compromise will be reached, especially with Chelsea now not expected to pursue interest in the Italian.

Baleba was pursued last summer, only for Brighton to stand firm on their £105m-plus asking price.

United are not expected to go anywhere near that figure this summer, and it remains to be seen if Brighton would lower their demands after underwhelming season for the player.

Fernandes will certainly be leaving West Ham this summer following West Ham’s relegation from the Premier League.

The Hammers must raise funds and Fernandes is one of very few players in the squad who will attract potential suitors.

Fernandes was expected to attract a similar fee to what Newcastle want for Tonali, but the West Ham’s hands has been significantly weakened.

1 hour ago

Man Utd to confirm first summer signing

Manchester United are confident of announcing their first summer signing this week.

With Michael Carrick now confirmed as the club’s permanent manager on a two-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months, work is already underway on improving his first-team squad.

Carrick’s priority is to replace Casemiro, who will leave at the end of the season after a rollercoaster four years at the club.

With the Brazilian’s eye-watering £350,000-a-week salary set to come off the wage bill, Carrick is expected to use the freed-up funds to sign two new midfielders.

The first is likely to be Atalanta midfielder Ederson.

According to widespread reports, a deal has been agreed with the former Chelsea target and a transfer to Old Trafford is now expected.

Sky Sports report that talks between the two clubs are now in the final stages, with United set to pay a guaranteed £35million, with a further £3m in add-ons. An complete agreement is expected to be reached by the end of the current week.

1 hour ago

Chelsea interest in Wharton increasing

Chelsea are closely monitoring Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton this summer.

That’s according to journalist Dean Jones, who reports that Chelsea have scouted Wharton extensively and view him as a strong candidate to strengthen their midfield this summer.

Jones claims that interest in Wharton is not linked to Enzo Fernandez’s future - with the vice-captain keen to leave this summer - but rather an update on the likes of Romeo Lavia and Andrey Santos.

Chelsea are keen to provide Xabi Alonso with more Premier League-proven performers rather than focus their transfer efforts on promising youngsters.

Wharton would command a huge fee, but a deal is not considered impossible.

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