The latest transfer news and rumours, with updates on Jack Grealish, Ousmane Dembele, Jadon Sancho and much more!
TRANSFER HEADLINES
- Auba: Ball in Arsenal’s court on my future
- Papers: Sancho to make Man City return?
- Ole: Henderson will become Man Utd and England No 1
- Januzaj: Pogba will stay at Man Utd
- Cavani and Silva to leave PSG this summer
- Lallana signs short-term Liverpool deal
- McGoldrick signs new Sheff Utd deal
- Ole: I won’t buy ‘rotten apples’ at Man Utd
- FA in talks to move window to August ’til October
- Club rumours: Liverpool, Man City, Chelsea, Newcastle
- Club rumours: Spurs, Arsenal, Man Utd
- £18 Premier League and Football channel offer
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HENDERSON LOAN STAY FINALISED
Sheffield Utd boss Chris Wilder spoke to Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Sunday about extending Dean Henderson’s loan at the club until the end of this season and talks have also begun on the goalkeeper’s longer-term future.
MOURINHO LINES UP SILVA SWOOP
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho wants to land PSG central defender Thiago Silva on a free this summer, according to reports in the Sun.
The 35-year-old Brazil international’s current contract at the Parc des Princes runs out at the end of this season.17:50
HENDERSON LOAN EXTENSION IMMINENT
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder has provided an update on the future of on-loan goalkeeper Dean Henderson.
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he believes Henderson will go on to become No 1 for club and country. Wilder is confident of the player signing a short-term extension.
“I spoke to Ole yesterday morning and I thanked him for his co-operation with Dean. We’re in a situation where Dean will hopefully agree a deal to stay until the end of the season in the coming days.”
17:31
KILMARNOCK CONFIRM DYER APPOINTMENT
Alex Dyer has signed a two-year contract as permanent Kilmarnock manager having been in interim charge following Angelo Alessio’s departure in December.
Dyer told the club’s website: “I’m extremely proud to continue as manager of this wonderful football club and I thank the Board of Directors for the faith they’ve shown me.
“My passion and desire to lead this club and team has been strengthened during these recent months away from football and I’m looking forward to start working with the team again as we prepare for the season ahead.
“I’ve always enjoyed a close bond with the fans and I’ve been blown away by how they’ve continued to show their support during the shutdown.
“This season, starting out without supporters in the stadium, will be unlike any other that I’ve ever known but that continued sense of unity can help carry us through until we’re able to reunite at Rugby Park.”
17:16
SANCHO CONSIDERING CITY RETURN
Jadon Sancho would consider making a return to Manchester City as he fears being left in limbo if he stays at Borussia Dortmund, according to reports.
The England international has been heavily linked with a big-money move away from Dortmund this summer, with Manchester United in pursuit while Liverpool and Chelsea have kept tabs on him.
Dortmund are refusing to lower Sancho’s £100m asking price, and United are not expected to go that high amid the current economic climate.
The Sun claim that with a move to United now unlikely, Sancho has told close friends that he would be open to returning to former club City if Pep Guardiola’s side showed interest in him.
16:59
NORWICH CLOSE TO SIGNING MUMBA
Norwich City are set to sign Sunderland teenage defender Bali Mumba in a £500,000 deal, according to the Daily Mail.
The 18-year old full back broke into Sunderland’s first team and the fee is expected to rise with bonuses.
Mumba signed his first professional contract with the Black Cats in October 2018, and that deal still has another 12 months to run.16:25
COULD SILVA BE SET FOR QATAR MOVE?
Manchester City great David Silva is edging towards a move to Qatar club Al-Duhail this summer.
The Spaniard will leave City when the season finally concludes following 10 years at the club.
Silva has been linked with moves to AC Milan, a return to Spain and a switch to David Beckham’s Inter Miami.
But Mundo Deportivo claim he will join Al-Duhail, the rivals of Xavi’s Qatari side Al Sadd.
15:52
ARSENAL ‘IN KLUIVERT-MKHI SWAP DEAL’
Arsenal are interested in signing Roma forward Justin Kluivert as part of a deal that would see Henrikh Mkhitaryan move to the Italian capital permanently, according to reports in Italy.
A swap deal is negotiated and it is believed Arsenal and Roma are likely to agree on terms, report Gazzetta Dello Sport.
Kluivert has previously been linked with a move to the Premier League before leaving Ajax for Roma in 2018 while Mkhitaryan has stated his desire to leave Arsenal and join Roma on a permanent basis.
15:20
CHELSEA LOOKING TO GENERATE FUNDS
Chelsea are looking to offload £160m-worth of big-name flops to help fund Frank Lampard’s first spending spree for Kai Havertz and Ben Chilwell, according to The Sun.
Tiemoue Bakayoko, Emerson Palmieri, Davide Zappacosta, Danny Drinkwater, Michy Batshuayi and Victor Moses have all been made aware that they do not have a future at Stamford Bridge under Frank Lampard.
Deals for Havertz and Chilwell would push the club’s summer outlay close to £250m, meaning the costs must be offset by the departures of those on the fringes of the squad.
14:49
‘HENDERSON WILL BE UTD, ENGLAND NO 1’
Manchester United are expected to grant academy product Henderson permission to see out the elongated 2019/20 Premier League campaign at Sheffield United ahead of its resumption on June 17, with discussions ongoing over where his future lies next season.
“Dean has made some great choices over the years and has developed fantastically,” said Solskjaer. “We’re looking at that in terms of where he’s going to be next season, but as yet that has not been decided.
“This season has proved a great experience for him, he’s done himself some favours with his performances, and proved he will be England’s No 1 and Man United’s No 1 at some point.”
14:36
- Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho wants to land Brazil skipper Thiago Silva on a free this summer (The Sun)
- Arsenal have received a major boost in their bid to sign Thomas Partey as Atletico Madrid have changed their stance and are willing to sell him (Daily Express)
- Leeds could hold on to Ben White on another loan deal even if he does join Liverpool in the summer transfer window (Daily Express)
- Manchester United have decided to focus their attention on signing Donny van de Beek rather than Kai Havertz this summer, according to reports (Manchester Evening News)
14:14
MONDAY PAPER TALK
- Jadon Sancho is willing to make a return to Manchester City after Manchester United struggle to stump up his £115m transfer fee (The Sun)
- Liverpool have reportedly opened transfer talks with Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele after missing out on Timo Werner to Chelsea (Daily Express)
- Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen are £15m apart as Frank Lampard looks to beat Liverpool and Manchester United to Kai Havertz‘s signature (Daily Mail)
- Aston Villa‘s Jack Grealish wants to move to Manchester United, according to reports (The Sun)
03:54
CLOUGH ON BIRMINGHAM SHORTLIST
Nigel Clough is on Birmingham City’s shortlist of candidates to replace Pep Clotet as Head Coach.
Clough has already held preliminary talks with the Birmingham hierarchy about the vacancy, but has yet to meet face-to-face.
Clotet reached agreement with the club a week ago, that his tenure would cease at the end of this season, with a statement saying he had been allowed to leave “to explore other coaching opportunities.”
Clough resigned as Burton Albion manager four weeks ago, for a fresh start in football, and to reduce the cost burden on Burton, who have been hit hard by lost revenue because of the Coronavirus pandemic.
Birmingham are in no rush to appoint Clotet’s successor, who still has nine games left to ensure the club’s Championship status. They are eight points above the relegation places.02:05
UTD, REAL FAILED IN CHERKI BID
Manchester United and Real Madrid failed to sign Lyon wonderkid Rayan Cherki, according to the club’s president Jean-Michel Aulas.
He told Telefoot: “He’s undoubtedly a player who will go to the highest level. That’s why we did everything we could to sign him.
“The two clubs that were interested when we won his faith were Real Madrid and Manchester United.
“We want him to succeed with Lyon. We want to support him and that’s why we’re trying to move his career on. In years to come, we want him to become not only a leader for our attack, but a leader from the academy.”01:31
‘LIVERPOOL SHOULD HAVE TAKEN WERNER RISK’
Phil Thompson believes Liverpool should have taken a ‘risk’ by signing Germany international Timo Werner.
‘HENDERSON WILL BE UTD, ENGLAND NO 1’
Manchester United are expected to grant academy product Henderson permission to see out the elongated 2019/20 Premier League campaign at Sheffield United ahead of its resumption on June 17, with discussions ongoing over where his future lies next season.
“Dean has made some great choices over the years and has developed fantastically,” said Solskjaer. “We’re looking at that in terms of where he’s going to be next season, but as yet that has not been decided.
“This season has proved a great experience for him, he’s done himself some favours with his performances, and proved he will be England’s No 1 and Man United’s No 1 at some point.”
00:14
DORTMUND EXPECTING SANCHO STAY
Borussia Dortmund’s head of football Sebastian Kehl says he expects Jadon Sancho to remain at the club next season and dismissed links between the 20-year-old and Liverpool.
He told Sky Germany: “We had a few issues with Jadon in the last week, but we all cleared them up. He played a great game afterwards and does a good job. He is incredibly important.
“At the moment we continue to assume that he will play and stay at Borussia Dortmund next season. Regarding the rumours [around Liverpool], I can say that there is nothing to it.”
23:46
GOMES FUTURE UNDECIDED
Angel Gomes’ future at Manchester United is set to be decided in the next two weeks, the Manchester Evening News reports.
The newspaper claims that there have been no discussions to extend the 19-year-old’s current contract beyond the end of June when it expires, despite the restart of the Premier League.
There is, however, a long-term contract on offer and United would reportedly like Gomes to stay with the club.23:14
AUBA: NOTHING DECIDED ON CONTRACT
The 30 year-old Gabon international, currently the Gunners’ captain, will enter the final 12 months of his current contract next season and speculation has linked him with a move to Inter Milan and Barcelona in recent months.
Speaking to Telefoot, Aubameyang said: “”Recently I have not received an offer to extend. But, of course, we have had exchanges with the club for a fair few months now.
“They know very well why so far nothing has happened. They have the keys. It is up to them to do their work and, after that, we will see how things go.
It is a turning point in my career and I will be very frank with everyone, it will be of course a very difficult decision to make because I have still not decided. It is possibly the most important decision of my career. To be clear, nothing has been decided.”
22:47
SUNDAY SUPPLEMENT PODCAST: RACISM IN FOOTBALL, PL RETURNS
The very latest Sunday Supplement podcast as Mike McGrath, Sami Mokbel and Rob Draper discuss racism in football, and look ahead to the return of the Premier League on Wednesday.
21:55
Mario Balotelli’s fairy-tale return to boyhood club Brescia has turned into a nightmare.
Where does the former Man City and Liverpool striker go now?
20:59
WHY FATI IS THE NEXT BIG THING
The brimming well that is Barcelona’s fabled La Masia has somewhat dried up in recent years, but when it comes to Ansu Fati, the hype is real.
19:37
MAN UTD TO SACRIFICE PEREIRA TO LAND VAN DE BEEK?
Manchester United will sacrifice Andreas Pereira to land Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek, according to the Sunday Mirror.
The 23-year-old Dutchman is also reportedly being looked at by Real Madrid.
With Paul Pogba and Scott McTominay fit, plus the arrival of Bruno Fernandes and Fred’s improvement, Pereira’s opportunities may be limited, meaning United could cash in on the Brazilian.18:45
MAITLAND-NILES FEE TO HELP AUBA CONTRACT?
Arsenal are hoping to sell Ainsley Maitland-Niles for £20m to fund a new contract for Pierre–Emerick Aubameyang, according to the Sun on Sunday.
Maitland-Niles, 22, may be sacrificed for sell-on fee as they look to put together a bumper contract for striker Aubameyang, who has been heavily linked with a move away from the Emirates.18:13
SANCHEZ LIFELINE AT MAN UTD?
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has held talks with Ed Woodward over the future of Alexis Sanchez, according to the Sunday Mirror.
Sanchez, currently on loan at Inter, is struggling to see an up-turn in form in Italy, and Manchester United reportedly have few options on the table to sell the Chilean.
United are reportedly not keen on paying off Sanchez, and he may be reintroduced at the club.17:43
NAGELSMANN DOESN’T EXPECT WERNER TO STAY
RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann has admitted the club have no hope of keeping Timo Werner next season, as Chelsea wait to confirm the signing.
“I do not expect Timo to be here next season,” the 32-year-old told DAZN.17:14
SPURS TO BE OFFERED RAMSEY?
Tottenham have been offered Aaron Ramsey and could seal a loan deal for the £400k-a-week Juventus midfielder, according to the Sun on Sunday.
The Welshman may reportedly be offloaded to help reduce costs at Juve after the covid-19 pandemic, with Spurs just one of several English clubs on alert.16:41
MKHITARYAN OUT, KLUIVERT IN?
Arsenal could work with super-agent Mino Raiola to orchestrate a swap deal which would see Henrikh Mkhitaryan leave for Roma and Justin Kluivert arrive at the Emirates Stadium, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
Mkhitaryan has been on loan at Roma, where he has found better form than in England, and Roma will reportedly look to make profit off Dutchman Kluivert, son of Netherlands legend Patrick.
He joined Roma from Ajax in 2018 for 17m euros, but the Italian side are looking to make double that back.
16:11
SANCHO TO STAY AT DORTMUND?
Jadon Sancho looks set to stay with Borussia Dortmund for next season, according to the Mail on Sunday.
Manchester United are reportedly unwilling to pay his £100m asking price, though do maintain a strong interest in the winger. Staggered payments may be an option for United, though they are reportedly not willing to break their five per cent agents’ fee limit.
Gareth Southgate has recently said it’s important Sancho gets to play regular football.15:51
LACAZETTE-PARTEY SWAP DEAL?
Arsenal will hold crunch talks with Alexandre Lacazette amid the club’s interest in Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey, according to ESPN.
Lacazette’s contract runs out in June 2022, and has been linked with a move to Partey’s club Atletico, but for nothing under £60m.
If they do get that kind of fee, Arsenal will look to strengthen their midfield, with Partey high on the list.
15:25
‘MAN UTD CHASE NDIDI’
Manchester United are the latest big European club to add Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi to their summer shopping list, according to the Sunday Express.
The 23-year-old has also reportedly caught the eye of Real Madrid and PSG, though PSG are also looking elsewhere.
United reportedly want to strengthen in that midfield area, and could move for Ajax star Donny van de Beek if they miss out on Ndidi.
06:05
CAVANI, SILVA TO LEAVE PSG THIS SUMMER
Cavani, 33, and Silva, 35, are both out of contract in June but will remain with the club until the season is fully completed as PSG are in the Champions League quarter-finals.
“It was a really difficult decision to take. [Thiago Silva and Edinson Cavani] are players who have had a big impact on this club’s history,” Leandro told Le Journal du Dimanche.
“You always wonder if you should carry on down the same path together or if it’s better to avoid a scenario where you’ve stayed for one year too many.
“It’s been such a wonderful journey, but we’re coming to the end. We had to make a logical decision, both in financial terms and also considering the next generation of players coming through.
“Maybe it’s the wrong decision, I don’t know. There’s never a perfect moment. The Champions League is still on the agenda and the plan is to remain in the competition with them until the end of August.”
Leandro also stated he wants Thomas Meunier, Layvin Kurzawa and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting to remain at the club and says that there will be discussions over the next couple of months.
02:39
NORMANN ON MAN UTD RADAR
Manchester United have identified Rostov midfielder Mathias Normann as a potential target, reports the Daily Express.
The £15m-rated Norway international, who has been linked with Tottenham and Valencia, has been highlighted as an alternative to Saul Niguez, who has committed his long-term future to Atletico Madrid.02:11
‘CHELSEA AN EXCITING PROJECT FOR HAVERTZ’
Keith Andrews and Don Goodman believe Chelsea are in a good position to secure the signature of Bayer Leverkusen forward Kai Havertz.
‘POGBA WILL STAY AT MAN UTD’
“I think he will stay,” Januzaj told Het Nieuwsblad. “Paul and I are still close. We have known each other since we were kids when we were in the United academy. Our families are also friends and we all keep in touch. That will never change.”
The winger is now at Real Sociedad and says he was not given a fair chance at United under Louis Van Gaal
“Ah, Louis van Gaal. I really should not be defending myself against him, I think the statistics say it all,” he said.
“Every time I made the difference with an assist or a goal, I was always out of the team for the next match. It was the same with Memphis (Depay).
“He does not speak the truth if he says that he gave us plenty of opportunities, it’s as simple as that. Fortunately, there are plenty of people at Manchester United who do value my talent.”
01:12
MAINZ IN TALKS OVER AWONIYI
Mainz director Rouven Schroder has said the club are in talks with Liverpool over potentially re-signing Taiwo Awoniyi.
He told Bild: “I am very, very positive about him. Taiwo never let himself down, always had his head up and the absolute will to improve was never negative. It is a symbol of how team sport works.
“We are in an exchange with Liverpool, that is an open position. We are now waiting for the last games. Then we’ll see what the next steps are.”
The Nigeria striker joined Mainz on loan at the start of the season and scored his first goal for the club last month.00:21
BRITTON STEPS DOWN FROM SWANS ROLE
Former midfielder Leon Britton has stepped down from his role as Swansea’s sporting director.
The 37-year-old said he wanted to spend some time out of the game, having been involved with the Swans behind the scenes following his retirement from playing in May 2018, first as an advisor to the board and then as sporting director from September last year.
“I’m obviously disappointed to leave,” Britton said on the club website. “But the time is right for me to take a break, spend some quality time with my family and enjoy the freedom and flexibility of a ‘normal’ life.
“From the time I joined Chelsea as an eight-year-old, moved to Arsenal at nine and became a full-time apprentice with West Ham at 16, football has dominated my life.
“I was always going to take some time out when I finished playing, but Trevor (Birch, chairman) asked me to help him in his restructure of the football side of the club when he arrived; a task that escalated following the departure of Graham Potter to Brighton.
“I said I would help because I love the club, always will, but it was always my intention to step back once things had settled down, which it has following the arrival of Steve (Cooper, head coach) and Andy (Scott, head of recruitment).”23:38
MAN UTD TO WIN VEN DE BEEK RACE?
Ronald de Boer has suggested Manchester United could beat Real Madrid to the signing of Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek.
“When you hear these clubs pass by, I know your heart will beat faster,” De Boer, a coach in Ajax’s youth set-up, told Fox Sports. “If Real Madrid again decide not to report themselves at Donny, then I can understand it if he decides to go to Manchester United instead.
“On the one hand, I understand that Real Madrid are hesitating a bit. Another club could think, ‘hey, an interesting player, maybe we can get him for a little less’. For example, Manchester United.
“Solskjaer has indicated that he wants to go in a new direction and wants players who are humble, their heart is with the club, a team player. I think he is tired of the Pogba’s running around. He wants players like Donny van de Beek.”
22:58
LIVERPOOL LEAD SANCHO RACE?
Liverpool are the frontrunners in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, reports Le10Sport.
The England international has been heavily linked with a summer move to Manchester United but the Premier League champions-elect are now believed to be ahead of their rivals in the race for his signature.
22:25
REAL PLOT MAN CITY RAID
Manchester City duo Kevin de Bruyne and Raheem Sterling could be at the centre of a Real Madrid raid this summer, reports Don Balon.
The 13-time European champions are looking to capitalise on City’s two-season Champions League ban and will test the reigning Premier League champions’ resolve on two of their most-influential stars if the ban is upheld by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
A verdict in City’s appeal against UEFA’s punishment is expected in July.
21:54
SAUL: ATLETICO IS ‘HOME’
Saul Niguez insists Atletico Madrid remains his home for the time being but refused to completely rule out leaving the club in the future.
The 25-year-old Spain international has been heavily linked with Manchester United but has revealed he has not been in contact with any club.
“I see things on Instagram or in newspapers which you publish, but I haven’t heard anything from any club,” he told Radio Marca. “I have a long-term contract, which I signed because I want to stay here.
“I don’t have any problem staying here because my family are here, it’s my home. People say, ‘come out and deny it’, but then if you deny it and something happens, you look bad.
“I just stick to playing football and what has to happen will happen. I’m just focused on achieving Atletico’s target, which is to be in the top four, and then try to get the most desired target of the season.”
21:33
SOARES STAY UNDECIDED
Arsenal are yet to reach an agreement with Southampton over the extension of Cedric Soares’ loan, reports the Evening Standard.
The Portugal international joined the Gunners on loan in January but injuries have prevented the right-back from making an appearance.
Arsenal have a fortnight to agree fresh terms with Cedric and the Saints or he will return to St. Mary’s at the end of June.20:59
NICE REACH SCHNEIDERLIN AGREEMENT
Everton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin have agreed to join Nice, according to reports in France.
The 30-year-old Frenchman is expected to complete a £2m move to the Ligue 1 club imminently, claims Nice Matin.
Schneiderlin, who moved to Goodison Park for £24m in 2017, is due to undergo a medical next week.
20:12
McGOLDRICK COMMITS TO BLADES
David McGoldrick has signed a contract extension that will keep him at Sheffield United until the summer of 2022.
The 32-year-old follows captain Billy Sharp and vice-captain Oliver Norwood in committing his long-term future to the Blades ahead of the return of the Premier League.
“There’s nowhere else I’d rather be spending the next two years, so I’m over the moon to sign this extension and remain a part of this fantastic journey the club is on,” McGoldrick told the club’s website.
“This is a club that rewards and ties down those players that have contributed heavily to the success it’s enjoyed so I’m delighted the gaffer sees me in the same bracket as Billy, Ollie and before that Enda [Stevens] and Flecky [John Fleck].
“I’d like to thank the gaffer and the board for getting this sorted so quickly and smoothly. This is a strange and horrible time for everyone, in all walks of life, and it’s been tough. But the good news is coming back out of the club and I’m really pleased to have committed my future.”20:06
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David McGoldrick has penned a contract extension, meaning United’s No 17 will remain a Blade until at least the summer of 2022.2,576Twitter Ads info and privacy271 people are talking about this19:24
WHY FATI IS THE NEXT BIG THING
The brimming well that is Barcelona’s fabled La Masia has somewhat dried up in recent years, but when it comes to Ansu Fati, the hype is real.
18:32
CHELSEA ‘CONFIDENT’ ON CHILWELL
Chelsea are confident they will be able to sign Ben Chilwell from Leicester if they secure a place in next season’s Champions League, according to the Daily Mail.
The 23-year-old has been on fine form for Leicester this term, but the Foxes are likely to drive a hard bargain for the England man, who has four years left on his contract.
Chelsea have already signed Hakim Ziyech for next season, and are close to signing Timo Werner from RB Leipzig.
17:44
‘REAL SET SIGHTS ON KANTE’
Real Madrid have set their sights on Chelsea star N’Golo Kante for £71m, according to Spanish newspaper AS.
The Frenchman, a two-time Premier League title winner and World Cup winner with France in 2018, joined Chelsea for £29m from Leicester.
He is currently thought to be on £290,000-a-week.
It could be a busy summer for Chelsea, who are closing in on signing striker Timo Werner from RB Leipzig, while being linked with Bayer Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz.17:11
LIVERPOOL IN FOR £110M WOLVES DUO?
Liverpool are eyeing a £110m double swoop for Wolves stars Ruben Neves and Adama Traore, according to The Sun.
With Xherdan Shaqiri and Adam Lallana linked with moves away from Anfield, Liverpool may look to strengthen in the midfield areas for next season.
Jurgen Klopp is thought to be an admirer of manager Nuno’s work at Wolves, and in particular his two star players.
Traore was described as “unplayable at times” and “unbelievable” by Klopp earlier this season.
16:36
BARCA ‘READY TO HELP COUTINHO DEAL’
Barcelona are ready to pay for a portion of Philippe Coutinho’s wages for him to move back to England or stay at Bayern Munich, according to the Daily Telegraph.
Chelsea and Tottenham have been linked with a move for the Brazilian, whose wages are around £200,000-a-week, and Barcelona are considering a compromise in negotiations.
A swap deal, with Barcelona looking at defenders, has also been mooted.
