1 Jun 2026 22:05 BST | 6 min read
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Monday delivered some huge transfer news as Man Utd "closed in" on their first signing of the summer.
Plus, Barcelona made a major bid for a key Arsenal target and Chelsea welcomed an unexpected name to Cobham. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.
Man Utd to sign Ederson
Ederson
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Man Utd are "closing in" on the signing of Atalanta midfielder Ederson.
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Barcelona confirm Alvarez bid
Julian Alvarez
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Barcelona have confirmed that they have made a €100 million bid for Julian Alvarez, leaving Atletico Madrid fuming.
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Jauoen visits Cobham
Ewen Jaouen
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Stade Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen has toured Chelsea's Cobham facilities ahead of a potential €25m move.
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Arsenal deal confirmed
Josh Nichols
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Arsenal youngster Josh Nichols has completed a surprise move to Croatia's second tier. Here's why this bizarre deal makes perfect sense.
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Milner retires
James Milner
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Premier League legend James Milner has announced his retirement from professional football.
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Engels to leave Celtic?
Arne Engels
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Arne Engels has decided to leave Celtic and take the next step in his career this summer.
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Maresca's first signing
Enzo Maresca
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One of Enzo Maresca's former Chelsea stars could be his first signing for Man City.
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Fati to join Monaco
Ansu Fati
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AS Monaco will make Ansu Fati's loan move from Barcelona permanent.
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Cucurella wants out
Marc Cucurella
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Marc Cucurella wants to leave Chelsea despite holding talks with Xabi Alonso over his future.
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Damning Arteta stat
Mikel Arteta
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Arsenal may have enjoyed a very successful season, but there is one Mikel Arteta statistic that makes for grim reading.
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Iraola's big call
Andoni Iraola
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Andoni Iraola faces a major decision on the future of one of Liverpool's biggest stars when he takes the Anfield hotseat.
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Why Carrick wants Hackney
Hayden Hackney
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Man Utd are once again being linked with Hayden Hackney - but why does Michael Carrick want his former Middlesbrough ace?
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