5 Jun 2026 22:04 BST | 6 min read
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Tom Weber
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Multilingual sports writer who specialises in European football and American soccer.
Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Chelsea made a successful bid for a highly rated talent.
Plus, a hugely surprising Liverpool update emerged, Arsenal received a come-and-get-me plea and Man Utd sent a clear message to Barcelona over Marcus Rashford. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.
Chelsea have Yohanna bid accepted
Zadok Yohanna
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Chelsea have had a bid for AIK wonderkid Zadok Yohanna accepted - but there's a twist.
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Ngumoha's Bayern agreement
Rio Ngumoha
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Bayern have explored a shock deal to sign Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha, even reaching an agreement with the teenage sensation.
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Leao wants out
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AC Milan winger Rafael Leao has issued another come-and-get-me plea after reportedly offering himself to Arsenal.
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Man Utd stand firm over Rashford
Marcus Rashford
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CEO Omar Berrada insists that Man Utd won't let themselves be bullied in the market amid the ongoing saga surrounding Marcus Rashford.
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Martinelli interest
Gabriel Martinelli
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Bayern Munich are interested in Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli - and it's because of Thomas Tuchel.
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O'Neill stays at Celtic
Martin O'Neill
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Martin O'Neill has agreed a deal with Celtic to become the club's permanent head coach.
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Bowen stance revealed
Jarrod Bowen
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West Ham have told Chelsea their stance on a Jarrod Bowen transfer.
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Perez to bid for Olise
Michael Olise
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The mystery player Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is plotting to bid €150m for next week is Bayern superstar Michael Olise.
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Barca to give up on Cucurella?
Marc Cucurella
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Barcelona could end their pursuit of Chelsea full-back Marc Cucurella and instead target an even stronger option.
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Newcastle's first signing
Ewen Jaouen
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Newcastle's first signing of the summer will be Stade Reims goalkeeper Ewen Jaouen.
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Iraola's Alisson problem
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Andoni Iraola's first major task at Liverpool will be to convince Alisson to stay.
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