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·11 June 2024
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·11 June 2024
All the latest news, deals, rumours and gossip during the summer transfer window
Transfer news LIVE!
The summer window opens this week and a number of deals are accelerating to be completed ahead of Euro 2024. The biggest was set to be Arsenal's pursuit of Benjamin Sesko, who emerged as Mikel Arteta's first-choice target but has now decided to reject interest across Europe to sign a new contract at RB Leipzig. Douglas Luiz is another of interest, but Manchester City are now sniffing around the Aston Villa captain, while wonderkid Chido Odi-Martin coudl join Bayern.
Chelsea were also keen on Sesko but can dry their tears with the capture of Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise, with the Blues having agreed personal terms with the player ahead of a £60million summer move. Tottenham are pondering bringing Marcus Edwards back to the club and want to open talks over a cut-price deal for Ivan Toney. Manchester United also want Olise, and have shown interest in Fulham's Joao Palhinha and Sevilla’s Youssef En-Nesyri amid ongoing uncertainty over manager Erik ten Hag's future. Thomas Tuchel and Mauricio Pochettino have been ruled out. West Ham are closing in on Brazilian teenager Luis Guilherme. Follow all the latest with Standard Sport’s LIVE dedicated transfer centre!