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Ruben Amorim's Manchester United: a crumbling campaign

The transfer window is almost open with the Club World Cup creating an emergency, short-term window — though clubs not involved in the new Fifa tournament are still pushing ahead with plans to strengthen this summer.

Manchester United have an awful lot of work to do in the window after a disastrous season, and Matheus Cunha appears to be the first one through the door, with Wolves set to bank more than £60m for the Brazilian forward. There could also be exits from Old Trafford, though, with captain Bruno Fernandes among those being linked with moves away.

Liverpool are ready to go from strength to strength after winning the Premier League title, with a new striker perhaps on the wish list as right-back Jeremie Frimpong nears a switch to help fill the void left by Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure. A forward to monitor could be Hugo Ekitike, who is also a Chelsea target, with the Eintracht Frankfurt striker one of the hottest properties in European football.

Arsenal, meanwhile, look to be close to their first addition with Martin Zubimendi set for a medical.

You can sign up to DAZN to watch everyClub World Cup game for free, while all the latest updates, rumours and done deals from what promises to be a chaotic transfer window will be covered in the blog below:

Latest transfer news live

Martin Zubimendi set for Arsenal switch

Matheus Cunha closing in on Manchester United move

Arsenal make Viktor Gyokeres decision in striker chase

Jeremie Frimpong lands in Liverpool to finalise Anfield switch

Chelsea eye Hugo Ekitike and also hold interest in Liam Delap with Man Utd keen on Ipswich star

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Real Madrid join chase for Florian Wirtz

The battle for Florian Wirtz could be one that runs and runs all summer - though a pretty persuasive suitor appears to have joined the list of interested parties. AS in Spain suggest that Real Madrid are hoping that the Bayer Leverkusen creator will follow Xabi Alonso to the Spanish capital.

Could Florian Wirtz be bound for the Bernabeu?

Could Florian Wirtz be bound for the Bernabeu? (Getty Images)

Harry Latham-Coyle29 May 2025 11:00

1 hour ago

Atletico Madrid target big-money deal for Spurs defender?

Atletico Madrid are poised to open talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a move for Cristian Romero.

Sky Sports report that the Spanish capital club would like the Argentine defender, but Spurs, now with Champions League football next season after winning the Europa League, will quote €70m (£58.7m) for the World Cup winner.

Villarreal's Alex Baena is another target for Atleti, who are only willing to part with €45m (£37.7m) for Romero.

Cristian Romero has expressed a desire to move to Spain in the past

Cristian Romero has expressed a desire to move to Spain in the past (PA Wire)

Jack Rathborn29 May 2025 10:30

1 hour ago

Arsenal set high price for Viktor Gyokeres

The Guardian report that interested clubs have been set a fee of €80m (£67m) for Viktor Gyokeres, with Arsenal among those expected to enter the market for the Sporting striker.

The club’s vice-president, Francisco Zenha, recently told the Portuguese media that he is yet to receive an offer for Gyokeres, who is heavily coveted.

The Athletic add that Gyokeres is preferred by Arsenal over Benjamin Sesko of RB Leipzig, who is reportedly valued at £93m by the German club.

(Getty Images)

Harry Latham-Coyle29 May 2025 10:28

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The hard decisions Aston Villa now face after transfer gamble backfires

It appears Marcus Rashford will not be staying at Aston Villa, then - and Unai Emery’s side look to have a bit of a quandary after missing out on Champions League football, as Richard Jolly explores.

The hard decisions Aston Villa now face after transfer gamble backfires

Unai Emery’s side were one point short of qualifying for next season’s Champions League, but there is now an uncertain future for Morgan Rogers, Emi Martinez, Marcus Rashford, Marco Asensio and more

Harry Latham-Coyle29 May 2025 10:00

1 hour ago

Marcus Rashford to Barcelona?

Marcus Rashford could move to Barcelona this summer with Aston Villa failing to meet the clause to make his loan from Manchester United permanent.

Rashford’s agent has begun talks with Barcelona director Deco in Spain, reports the Mail.

Rashford has three years remaining on his contract and is unlikely to play for United again after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim. Rashford, 27, has wages worth £315,000 per week and United are likely to accept a fee of around £40m.

Marcus Rashford looks set for pastures new

Marcus Rashford looks set for pastures new

Jack Rathborn29 May 2025 09:45

2 hours ago

Manchester City targeting Cherki or Gibbs-White for No 10 role

Telegraph Sport report that Manchester City are eyeing Lyon’s Rayan Cherki, who has confirmed he will leave the club this summer.

The 21-year-old is believed to have a release clause of around £20-25 million, and signing him would provide City with a cheaper but similar talent to Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, whose hefty fee has reportedly dampened enthusiasm for him at the Etihad.

But Cherki isn’t the only No 10 that Man City are considering, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the club are also interested in Morgan Gibbs-White.

The 25-year-old has starred in Nottingham Forest’s remarkable season that culminated in a Conference League spot and an FA Cup semi-final. He could end up being a replacement for Kevin de Bruyne.

Morgan Gibbs-White is a Manchester City target

Morgan Gibbs-White is a Manchester City target

Luke Baker29 May 2025 09:30

2 hours ago

DONE DEAL! Bayern Munich tie up Tah

News from Bavaria of a signing, with Bayern Munich moving for free agent Jonathan Tah. The experienced defender will provide another option at the back for Vincent Kompany next season.

Harry Latham-Coyle29 May 2025 09:21

2 hours ago

Chelsea identify top striker target after Champions League boost

There was success in the Conference League final for Chelsea last night, and it appears the club may have identified their top target up front in Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike - though there could well be competition for the Frenchman. Miguel Delaney has more.

Chelsea identify top striker target after Champions League boost

The Blues will target a forward after clinching Champions League football next season by finishing fourth in the Premier League following victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday

Harry Latham-Coyle29 May 2025 09:15

2 hours ago

Liverpool transfer guide: Florian Wirtz and top targets for Arne Slot’s title defence

Want a full run down of the potential ins and outs at Anfield this summer? Will Castle’s guide to Liverpool’s transfer window has you covered...

Liverpool transfer guide: Top targets and areas to improve for title defence

Liverpool are expected to engage in a recruitment drive ahead of next season’s Premier League title defence

Harry Latham-Coyle29 May 2025 09:00

2 hours ago

Liverpool set Caoimhin Kelleher price tag as Brentford register interest in Irish goalkeeper

Brentford are among the clubs interested in signing Caoimhin Kelleher, with Liverpool wanting at least £20m for the goalkeeper.

Kelleher will soon enter the last year of his contract at Anfield and is expected to leave in search of regular first-team football.

Brentford have made contact with Liverpool as they look for a potential successor to Mark Flekken, who is of interest to Bayer Leverkusen.

Brentford eye Caoimhin Kelleher as Liverpool set price tag

The Irish shot-stopper is destined to leave Anfield with Alisson Becker still firmly established as Arne Slot’s goalkeeper

Richard Jolly29 May 2025 08:45

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