The summer transfer window will soon be open, with several Premier League sides keen to reshape their squads ahead of the new season, including Manchester United and Arsenal
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Bruno Fernandes has been offered a move away from Manchester United
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The summer transfer window is almost open, with Premier League teams desperate to boost their squads for next season. Manchester United's failure to win the Europa League may have a catastrophic impact on their chances of doing major business.
The Red Devils have responded by putting every single one of their players up for sale. Captain Bruno Fernandes is one of the few members of the United team who could fetch a big-money fee this summer.
The midfielder has now been linked with an exit from Old Trafford as the club desperately try to raise funds. Elsewhere, Arsenal are also expected to be big players this summer as they seek to finally end their trophy drought.
And Mikel Arteta has now dropped a major hint that they could mount a move for Real Madrid star Rodrygo. Los Blancos are also set to be much-changed when the new season kicks off.
They have already made a change in the dugout, with Xabi Alonso replacing Carlo Ancelotti. Here, Mirror Footballrounds up the biggest transfer news stories of the day.
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Fernandes offered exit
Bruno Fernandes has been offered an escape route out of Manchester United following their dismal defeat in the Europa League final. United will not play in Europe next season, having failed to win a trophy and with the Red Devils 16th in the Premier League table.
According to Sky Sports News, Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal are interested in the midfielder. Hilal will feature in this summer's Club World Cup and are keen to boost their squad ahead of the tournament.
Fernandes is said to be on a list of players Hilal are targeting in the first window of the summer. While his current contract runs until 2027, Hilal are one of the teams who have shown they can call upon major spending power.
Modric announces Madrid exit
MADRID, SPAIN - MARCH 29: Luka Modric of Real Madrid looks on during the LaLiga match between Real Madrid CF and CD Leganes at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on March 29, 2025 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Diego Souto/Getty Images)
Luka Modric has announced he will be leaving Real Madrid this summer
Luka Modric has announced his Real Madrid career will end this summer, 13 years after his arrival. Modric has won a plethora of trophies with Los Blancos, but the Club World Cup will see his final performances for Madrid.
"The time has come. The moment I never wanted to come, but that's football, and in life everything has a beginning and an end... On Saturday I will play my last match at the Santiago Bernabéu," he said.
"Playing for Real Madrid changed my life as a football player and as a person. I am proud to have been part of one of the most successful eras of the best club in history. We'll see each other again. Real Madrid will always be my home For a lifetime."
Arteta hints at Rodrygo move
Mikel Arteta has hinted that Arsenal will mount a move for Real Madrid star Rodrygo this summer. Rodrygo has been a key part of Madrid's success in recent years and Arteta is clearly a fan.
"If you want to win major trophies, you have to be the best in the market. The teams that win have the best players, always, at this level. I wouldn’t like to name a player, but the biggest thing is that, and using the word pride, we have brought the club into a position, into a place that next season you have to win a major trophy," he said.
"That means that everybody believes that we have the level, that we have shown the consistency and we are an elite team in this country and in Europe and if you don't do that, then what is going to happen? For me that is the biggest statement, that Arsenal is there."
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