Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal get Williams boost; Liverpool step up Kerkez chase; Chelsea deals; Man Utd latest
Chelsea already made moves ahead of the summer transfer window as their double deal for Sporting CP youngsters Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo has now been confirmed as they throw down the gauntlet to Arsenal and Manchester United who are among the Premier League clubs expected to be busy.
Attacking reinforcements said to be the top priority for both Mikel Arteta and Ruben Amorim. The Gunners continue to be linked with moves for Alexander Isak and Nico Williams, however, they may have to brace themselves for a bid from Al-Nassr for Gabriel Magalhaes.
Meanwhile, Man Utd have apparently drawn up a striker shortlist that includes RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike and Victor Osimhen - currently on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli. Liverpool are said to be closing in on a deal for Milos Kerkez, Tottenham are said to have many targets and the Manchester City squad overhaul looks set to continue. Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
Latest transfer news and updates
Chelsea deals for Quenda and Essugo confirmed
Liverpool make contact for Kerkez deal
Isak speaks on Arsenal transfer links
Man Utd begin talks for Kenan Yildiz transfer
Arsenal get Williams boost
Al Nassr prepare Gabriel bid
Agent Szoboszlai? Liverpool fans excited after latest Kerkez post
20:37 , Alex Young
Liverpool fans have been given increasing cause for excitement over a potential summer deal for Milos Kerkez.
Liverpool look to be the main players in the race for Kerkez, with The I reporting on Thursday that he is their preferred long-term successor to left-back stalwart Andy Robertson and that contact has now been made with both the player’s representatives and Bournemouth, who value him at around the £40million mark.
And Liverpool fans cannot help but to have noticed that gathering momentum over a potential switch to Merseyside for Kerkez has been accompanied by the player himself posting an intriguing choice of picture on social media on Wednesday.
One supporter wrote: “Agent szobo... we’re waiting [for] you Kerkez.”
Another said: “Agent Szoboszlai... bring the boy home.”
A different Liverpool fan wrote: “Yesss, it’s a code.”
Man Utd eye double Barcelona raid
16:58 , Alex Young
Despite Manchester United's well-documented financial issues, it's not stopped them from being linked with moves for Barcelona duo Frenkie de Jong and Raphinha.
According to reports in Spain, the Red Devils have told Barcelona they are willing to pay £42m for long-term target De Jong all whilst tabling an offer of £58.8m for Raphinha.
Man Utd in talks for Kenan Yildiz
15:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Man Utd have begun talks with Juventus regarding a deal for the highly-rated Kenan Yildiz.
However, the Reds Devils face strong competition from Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City.
The teenager is said to be valued at £75million, so it will not be a cheap deal by any means.
Arsenal get Williams boost
14:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
This could be a massive boost for Arsenal.
Reports in Spain claim Barcelona's pursuit of Athletic Club's Nico Williams has no chance of being successful unless the Spain international is guaranteed a starting role.
As things stand, Raphinha is enjoying a superb season operating on the left-hand side of Barcelona's attack so it would appear Williams would not be an automatic choice were he to join.
Whereas at the Emirates Stadium, there's every chance he will get regular minutes next season.
Jorginho drops hint over next club
13:54 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has admitted that he would consider moving to Brazil once he leaves the club.
The 33-year-old has played more than 50 times at senior international level for Italy but was born and raised in Brazil before moving to Europe as a teenager.
He is out of contract with Arsenal in June and will leave the Gunners as a free agent in the summer if an agreement for him to stay on at the Emirates Stadium is not reached.
Terry urges Chelsea owners to keep spending
13:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Since Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital inherited Chelsea from Roman Abramovich in May 2022, they have splashed more than £1.2bn of cash on transfers.
And the message from Blues legend John Terry?
“Keep spending,” he says.
“They’ve got to back him. They’ve got to strengthen the squad. That sounds quite bizarre because we’ve invested quite heavily in the football club. But, naturally, not all of those players take off and deliver what you expect.
“I’m sure we’ll dip back in the market and that will be supported by the owners, for sure.”
Read more on our exclusive interview with John Terry right here!
West Ham get transfer boost
12:54 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
West Ham transfer target Ezechiel Banzuzi is expected to leave Belgian club OH Leuven this summer.
The Hammers tried to sign the 20-year-old in January and remain one of a number of clubs interested in him.
More than half-a-dozen clubs enquired about his availability in January, with West Ham and Monaco entering into negotiations with the Leuven board and Banzuzi’s representatives.
However, an agreement with either club could not be reached. Internally, Leuven placed a valuation of €15million (£12.6m) on the midfielder.
Aina to Chelsea?
12:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Chelsea are interested in re-signing former academy graduate Ola Aina from Nottingham Forest.
Reports claim the Blues want to bring the Nigeria international back to the club, six years after selling him to Torino for £8.7m.
Of course, Aina is in the final three months of Forest contract so is set to become a free agent unless an agreement is reached.
11:54 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Mohamed Salah has now emerged as a target for Barcelona.
In fact, reports in France claim Barca are 'betting everything' on signing the winger this summer, wanting to capitalise on the fact he'll be a free agent in June.
Arsenal monitor Sane
11:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Arsenal are expected to be busy in the summer transfer window with at least one striker and a wide forward the top priority.
Alexander Isak is seen as the dream option for the centre-forward position and it would appear they have earmarked Leroy Sane for the other.
According to Sky Germany, the Gunners are continuing to monitor Sane's situation at Bayern Munich ahead of a potential free transfer.
Man Utd keen on Bundesliga pair
10:52 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Manchester United are keen on RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons and Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha as part of their summer rebuild.
Sky Sports Germany claim Simons has been identified as a potential option as Ruben Amorim is demanding an attacking midfielder who can play in a number of different positions is signed.
Meanwhile, BILD name Nmecha as a surprise candidate to fill the criteria for a natural midfielder.
The main issue here, however, is the cost of any such deals. Leipzig are prepared to demand upwards of €80m (£67m) to part ways with Simons, whilst Borussia Dortmund will ask for around €47.8m (£40m).
Alvarez not for sale
10:24 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Atletico Madrid have insisted that Julian Alvarez is not for sale amid talk of a move to Liverpool.
Sporting director Carlos Busero told 365scores: "Alvarez is a key and important player in our project, and we have no intention of letting him go. The player himself is not paying attention to these rumours."
Grealish open to Newcastle move
09:54 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Jack Grealish is understood to be keen on a move to Newcastle United in a bid to get his career back on track.
The attacking midfielder has slipped down the pecking order at Manchester City and is being tipped to move on in the summer transfer window.
According to the Chronicle, Grealish is open to a move to Newcastle as his camp believe Eddie Howe's management style will help him return to form and earn a spot in England’s World Cup squad next summer.
Liverpool 'speed up process' for Kerkez deal
08:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Liverpool are closing in on a deal for Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez.
According to the i Paper, Kerkez has long been identified as Andy Robertson's long-term replacement but Liverpool are facing strong competition for his signature.
With Real Madrid, Manchester United, Manchester City and Arsenal all having expressed an interest in the left-back, it has prompted the Reds to speed up the process as contact has been made with Kerkez's representatives as well as Bournemouth.
Whilst no bid has been tabled yet, it is understood that Bournemouth will not sell for less than £40million.
Chelsea deals for Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo confirmed
00:16 , George Flood
Chelsea’s agreement to sign Sporting Lisbon duo Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo has now been officially confirmed.
Last week it was reported that the Blues had pulled off a shock deal for 17-year-old winger Quenda, one of European football’s most highly-rated young attacking talents who had been heavily linked with a reunion with former Sporting boss Ruben Amorim at Manchester United.
That was followed by news over the weekend that Chelsea had also agreed to sign Quenda’s Sporting team-mate Essugo, the 20-year-old midfielder who is currently on a season-long loan in Spain with LaLiga strugglers Las Palmas.
Those deals have now been confirmed by Sporting, who announced in a statement to the markets on Wednesday night that the transfer of both players was worth a total of just under €74.5million (£62.4m).
Napoli propose Osimhen swap deal
Wednesday 19 March 2025 17:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Swap deals aren't too common in football, but one could be on the cards this summer if reports are to be believed.
With Napoli keen on bringing Rasmus Hojlund back to Italy, the Serie A title hopefuls are prepared to offer Victor Osimhen to Manchester United in exchange for the Denmark international.
Osimhen is currently on loan with Galatasaray and has scored 26 goals in 28 appearances across all competitions so far.
Calafiori reveal transfer talks
Wednesday 19 March 2025 16:38 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Riccardo Calafiori has explained the touching gesture Mikel Arteta made which helped convince him to join Arsenal.
Calafiori has impressed during his first season with the Gunners, though has seen his progress hampered by injury as he looks to make the left-back berth his own amid competition from youngster Myles Lewis-Skelly.
The defender is currently away on international duty with Italy and was asked for his impressions on Arteta and his first season with the Gunners, who remain in the Champions League but look set to again miss out on the Premier League title.
Calafiori revealed how Arteta's personal touch proved "important" during transfer talks.
Eriksen to leave on a free
Wednesday 19 March 2025 16:18 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Christian Eriksen has revealed expects to leave Man Utd this summer.
The Dane moved to Old Trafford on a free transfer in 2022 but his contract expires at the end of June and hasn't been given indication that a renewal will be offered.
"I haven't heard anything from the club, and therefore I assume that the collaboration will stop - that's how I interpret it," he said.
"I am prepared to find something new. I am fine with that. Where it will be, I haven't decided yet."
Jorginho hint
Wednesday 19 March 2025 16:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Arsenal midfielder Jorginho has been spotted in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro, amid growing speculation he will sign for Flamengo this summer.
Jorginho is out of contract at the end of the season and, unless he agrees fresh terms, will be able to leave Arsenal as a free agent.
The 33-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Brazil, the country of his birth, and Flamengo are said to be keen on signing him.
That speculation will intensify after Jorginho was spotted arriving in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday morning.
Silva hopeful of Man City stay
Wednesday 19 March 2025 15:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Bernardo Silva hopes to stay at Manchester City this summer.
Amid talk of a overhaul at the Etihad Stadium, the Portugal international has been touted as one name who could be offloaded as Pep Guardiola looks to freshen up his midfield options.
Though, the Mirror claim Silva is keen to see out the final year of his contract with Man City.
Man Utd eye double Barcelona raid
Wednesday 19 March 2025 15:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Despite Manchester United's well-documented financial issues, it's not stopped them from being linked with moves for Barcelona duo Frenkie de Jong and Raphinha.
According to reports in Spain, the Red Devils have told Barcelona they are willing to pay £42m for long-term target de Jong all whilst tabling an offer of £58.8m for Raphinha.
Isak addresses Arsenal links
Wednesday 19 March 2025 15:00 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Newcastle star Alexander Isak has addressed transfer interest from Arsenal.
Isak has been a long-time target for the Gunners, and transfer speculation over a move to the Emirates Stadium is increasing ahead of the summer with Mikel Arteta expected to make a big-money striker signing, and the Newcastle talisman is top of his wishlist.
Newcastle are expected to resist any bids for Isak, who is valued in excess of £100million, and instead hope to tie him down to a new contract with talks reportedly planned for the end of the season.
Isak has reiterated his desire to play in the Champions League, a competition the Gunners are all but guaranteed to qualify for while Newcastle remain in a fight to confirm their spot next season.
Arsenal lead race for £71m star
Wednesday 19 March 2025 14:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
In addition to links with Alexander Isak and Benjamin Sesko, Arsenal are also leading the race for Inter's Marcus Thuram.
Football Insider claim the Gunners have moved ahead of Chelsea and Liverpool in the race to sign the 27-year-old who has a £71m release clause in his contract.
Liverpool plot stunning £250m summer spending spree
Wednesday 19 March 2025 14:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Liverpool are plotting a stunning £250m spending spree on three top-level summer signings.
According to reports, the Reds are eyeing moves for Atletico Madrid's Julian Alvarez, RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons and Inter's Alessandro Bastoni.
Certainly a sign of ambition, but realistic?
How much Man Utd could raise with fire-sale
Wednesday 19 March 2025 14:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Earlier we brought you news of Manchester United's plan to raise funds this summer by offloading several first-team players.
With Victor Lindelof and Christian Eriksen set to depart on free transfers, United will not receive a fee for either.
However, they could bank around £115million if they sell Kobbie Mainoo, Casemiro, Antony and Marcus Rashford based on their collective values on transfermarkt.
Chelsea's plan for Geovany Quenda
Wednesday 19 March 2025 13:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Chelsea have secured another of European football’s most highly-rated prospects with their deal to sign Geovany Quenda from Sporting.
On Friday, surprise news emerged that Chelsea have agreed to pay around £40million for the 17-year-old, who will spend the rest of this season and next with his Portuguese club before moving to Stamford Bridge in the summer of 2026.
The move is already being talked of as a major coup, with the Blues beating off competition from Manchester United, who had been favourites to sign Quenda given his relationship with Ruben Amorim.
But just who is Quenda and why have Chelsea moved so swiftly to snap him up?
Clubs interested in Darwin Nunez
Wednesday 19 March 2025 13:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Darwin Nunez has endured another frustrating season at Liverpool, but there may be a way out for the striker this summer.
According to reports, Atletico Madrid are considering a loan with an obligation to buy for around £29million.
Failing that, the Uruguay international is also said to have interest from Saudi Arabia.
Huijsen reacts to Real Madrid links
Wednesday 19 March 2025 13:05 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen has responded to links with Real Madrid.
"It's an honour to have such a big team interested in you; it's something special and it means you're doing well,” he said.
Huijsen has enjoyed an impressive season at Bournemouth, but with a reported €60 million release clause in his contract, he may not be at the Vitality Stadium past this summer.
In addition to Real Madrid, the central defender is said to be on the radar of Manchester United, Chelsea and a host of European giants.
Chelsea want to sign Endrick
Wednesday 19 March 2025 12:45 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Chelsea are set to be disappointed in their efforts to sign Endrick this summer.
The Brazilian starlet has struggled for regular minutes at Real Madrid this season which is no surprise given the form of Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Junior and Rodrygo.
A move to Stamford Bridge has been rumoured with the Blues continuing their strategy of signing the best young talents in the world.
However, according to reports in Spain, Real Madrid are unwilling to sell Endrick.
Isak to Arsenal transfer theory
Wednesday 19 March 2025 12:19 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Arsenal supporters have been speculating about Alexander Isak after the Newcastle striker was paid the ultimate compliment by Thierry Henry.
It is not just Isak’s goals that have impressed Henry who, speaking on CBS Sports after the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, shared what makes the striker “complete”.
This exchange has prompted theories amongst Arsenal fans on social media, with some claiming Henry was working his magic in an attempt to get Isak to join Mikel Arteta’s side this summer.
Marco Silva on Tottenham links
Wednesday 19 March 2025 11:50 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Fulham manager Marco Silva is not surprised by reported interest from Tottenham.
Silva has been linked with a move across London amid growing pressure on current Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou as the club languishes in 14th in the Premier League table.
Tottenham's hopes this season, and Postecoglou's chances of keeping his job, appear to rest on the club's progress in the Europa League, with a quarter-final tie with Eintracht Frankfurt to come in April.
Chelsea: Cole Palmer 'may regret contract extension'
Wednesday 19 March 2025 11:25 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Cole Palmer has already outgrown Chelsea and could look to leave the club.
That’s according to Jamie Carragher and Paul Scholes, who believe Palmer would have little emotional attachment to the Blues and may regret signing his nine-year contract extension.
Palmer has been the standout success of the Blues' £1billion-plus transfer spending over the last two years, arriving from Manchester City for £45million in the summer of 2023 and within months establishing himself as the talisman of the team.
Chelsea told to avoid permanent Jadon Sancho deal
Wednesday 19 March 2025 11:10 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Glen Johnson has suggested Chelsea would be right to avoid signing Jadon Sancho on a permanent deal at the end of the season.
The 24-year-old arrived at Stamford Bridge last summer on loan from Manchester United, but with an obligation to make that a permanent move for £25m.
However, Sancho has had a limited impact for Enzo Maresca’s side this season, managing two goals and four assists in 24 appearances across all competitions.
It has led to discussions at Chelsea over getting out of their obligation to sign him this summer, according to The i.
Manchester United plot seven-man clear-out
Wednesday 19 March 2025 10:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Manchester United are plotting a mass clear-out of unwanted players to raise transfer funds for the summer, with Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingham among the targets they are lining up.
United are reportedly ready to offload Victor Lindelof, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Kobbie Mainoo and Christian Eriksen, on top of their attempts to sell Antony and Marcus Rashford.
United need to bring in money if they are to make signings as Ruben Amorim seeks to overhaul his squad at Old Trafford.
Arsenal contract plan
Wednesday 19 March 2025 10:21 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Bukayo Saka is one of a number of senior players that Arsenal want to tie down to a new contract.
Saka will have two years left on his current contract at the end of the season, which he signed back in 2023.
Gabriel and William Saliba will be in the same situation this summer, with the pair establishing themselves as, arguably, the best centre-back partnership in the Premier League.
SIX new Liverpool signings?
Wednesday 19 March 2025 10:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Liverpool need to sign at least five or six players this summer to reinforce their squad, according to Jamie Carragher.
The Anfield legend believes that a lack of rotation during a critical week for his former club that began with a comeback home win over bottom club Southampton in the Premier League showed that Arne Slot does not consider a handful of players in his current squad as viable starting options, with changes expected in the summer as he puts his own mark on things.
Carragher believes Slot will need to start trusting his whole squad more moving forward if he wants Liverpool to be successful on multiple fronts, having described the performance against Newcastle as one of the worst he had seen from the club in a cup final for many years.
Read Carragher’s full assessment here!
Al Nassr prepare Gabriel bid
Wednesday 19 March 2025 09:46 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Al-Nassr are planning to make a bid for Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes this summer.
That is according to GiveMeSport journalist Ben Jacobs who has also confirmed the Saudi powerhouse have already made contact with the Brazilian.
In addition, the 27-year-old is said to be ‘open to heading to Saudi Arabia at some point in his career.’
Chelsea told to sign 'next Alisson'
Wednesday 19 March 2025 09:16 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Chelsea have been told the answer to their goalkeeper problems amid ongoing concerns over the form of Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen.
Former Blues star Emmanuel Petit believes the answer lies in Lille's Lucas Chevalier.
Chevalier, aged 23, is already in his third season as Lille's first-choice keeper and is reportedly attracting admiring glances from both home and abroad.
Petit believes Chevalier has the ability to take up the task of being Chelsea goalkeeper, and compared him to Liverpool's Alisson Becker, who is considered by many as the best keeper in the world.
How Arsenal plan to overhaul attack
Wednesday 19 March 2025 09:06 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Arsenal are ready to sign two forwards in the first big transfer window for incoming sporting director Andrea Berta.
This season has shown that more options and reinforcements are needed. Arsenal plan to rectify that this summer, with their desire to bring in a striker and winger.
The Gunners also want to strengthen other areas of the squad and good progress has been made over a deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
A new No9 is a priority, though, and Arsenal’s admiration for Alexander Isak is well documented. The club are long-term admirers of the Sweden international and have tracked him since his time at Real Sociedad.
Man Utd open talks for stunning £120m double deal
Wednesday 19 March 2025 09:01 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Manchester United are ready to rival Arsenal for two of their biggest summer transfer targets, with talks reportedly already underway.
A deal for Benjamin Sesko has twice been explored by Arsenal, in the recent January transfer window and last summer, and the RB Leipzig striker is now a target for United at the end of the season.
Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres is another player who is attracting plenty of interest from the Premier League, including Arsenal, and United have included the former Coventry star on their summer shortlist.
Both strikers are expected to command fees in excess of £60million. Further reports claim both Sesko and Gyokeres have decided to explore moves in the summer.
Arsenal make Moise Kean enquiry
Wednesday 19 March 2025 08:59 , Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
Arsenal are among three Premier League clubs to have enquired about Fiorentina striker Moise Kean.
The former Everton man is enjoying his best season to date, scoring 20 goals in 33 appearances across all competitions, and is therefore attracting interest from elsewhere.
According to reports in Italy, Arsenal, West Ham and Newcastle have made contact with Fiorentina over a potential deal this summer.
