8 May 2026 22:02 BST | 4 min read
Joao Pedro, Chelsea
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Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith | Digital Content Producer
Accredited sports journalist covering football since 2020
FootballTransfers runs through the biggest news stories from 8 May, including updates on Joao Pedro and Alexis Mac Allister.
Joao Pedro receives Barcelona green light
Joao Pedro
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Joao Pedro has received the green light to join Barcelona from former Chelsea winger Shaun Wright-Phillips.
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Alexis Mac Allister future
Alexis Mac Allister
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Alexis Mac Allister's agent has provided an update on his future amid rumoured interest from Real Madrid.
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Man Utd make final Cole Palmer decision
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Man Utd have made a final decision on whether or not to pursue a deal for Chelsea's Cole Palmer this summer.
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Bradley Barcola to Arsenal?
Bradley Barcola
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Arsenal are seriously interested in PSG winger Bradley Barcola amid their pursuit of forward reinforcements this summer.
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Anthony Gordon update
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has provided an update on Anthony Gordon's future, with Bayern Munich stepping up talks to sign him.
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Man Utd want €45m star
Ederson
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Man Utd are 'pushing' to finalise a deal for Atalanta midfielder Ederson.
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Liverpool line up Alisson replacements
Alisson
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Liverpool have identified five possible replacements for Alisson, who is set to join Alisson this summer.
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Tottenham's Luka Vuskovic plan
Luka Vuskovic
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Tottenham have no intention of selling Luka Vuskovic this summer, despite rumoured interest from Barcelona.
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