Transfer news - Mbappe signs, Tottenham make £17m demand (2024)

Transfer news - Mbappe signs, Tottenham make £17m demand (1)

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Arne Slot are both expected to be busy this summer. (Image: Getty)

Premier League clubs are frantically preparing for June 14 when the summer transfer window opens. Chairman are already lining up deals in time for the 2024/25 campaign, with Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool among the clubs already negotiating with players.

Manchester City are also expected to be busy after landing a fourth straight top flight title. But much of Pep Guardiola's work this summer will centre around which stars he allows to move, as well as who he brings in.

Speculation also remains rife over a number of managerial positions. It remains unclear as to whether Erik ten Hag will survive the season at Old Trafford, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly keen on bringing in England boss Gareth Southgate after Euro 2024.

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Man Utd and Liverpool monitoring ace

Manchester United and Liverpool are both monitoring Sporting centre-back Goncalo Inacio, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. The 22-year-old played 49 matches during the 2023/24 campaign as his team won the Portuguese league by 10 points.

The Red Devils are discussing how many centre-backs they want to bring in, with Inacio’s release clause currently standing at £51million.

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Mbappe breaks silence

Kylian Mbappe has broken his silence after completing his move to Real Madrid. The attacker refused to acknowledge Paris Saint-Germain in his statement, however, as he wrote on X: “A dream come true.

“So happy and proud to join the club of my dream @realmadrid. Nobody can understand how excited I am right now. Can’t wait to see you, Madridistas, and thanks for your unbelievable support. Hala Madrid!”

Tom Parsons

Mbappe joins Real Madrid

Real Madrid have finally announced the signing of Kylian Mbappe years after first attempting to lure the attacker to the Bernabeu Stadium.

Mbappe, who came through the academy at Monaco and won the World Cup with France in 2018, will move to Spain after a seven-year stint with Paris Saint-Germain.

The announcement even crashed the Real Madrid website, with fans from across the world attempting to read the news.

Comunicado oficial: Mbapp\u00e9.#RealMadrid

\u2014 Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) June 3, 2024

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Tottenham demand £17m

Tottenham will demand £17million for full-back Emerson Royal, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano. The Brazil international is an option for AC Milan.

Royal is keen to move to the San Siro Stadium and there will be no issues around personal terms.

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Newcastle submit £35m bid

Eddie Howe could be about to bounce back from Newcastle United's doomed pursuit of Chelsea-bound Tosin Adarabioyo by signing goalkeeper Giorgo Mamardashvili.

The Blues have reportedly been tracking the Valencia stopper for over a year, but they may ultimately miss out as the Magpies put their interest into action.

According to Spanish radio station COPE, Newcastle have surged ahead in the race for Mamardashvili by submitting a £35million bid.

The Georgian international has an £85m release clause in his contract but it is believed that Valencia would be willing to sell for a considerably lower fee.

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West Ham call off deal

West Ham have called off their pursuit of Palmeiras wonderkid Luis Guilherme as their owner David Sullivan won’t sanction a £30million deal, according to HITC.

The 75-year-old, who has drawn the line at £25m, is also unwilling to make the 18-year-old one of the highest paid teenagers in the Premier League.

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Man Utd payday

Al-Nassr could pay Manchester United as much as £85million to get their hands on ageing midfielder Casemiro, according to CaughtOffside.

The Saudi giants have identified the 32-year-old as a top target and have already spoken to the player’s representatives about a transfer.

Casemiro is said to be keen on the move, despite the fact Al-Ahli are also interested in signing him. And the transfer will happen if United and Al-Nassr can thrash out a deal.

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Al-Nassr could pay Manchester United as much as £85million to get their hands on Casemiro (Image: GETTY)

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Arsenal to release 19 players

Arsenal have confirmed they will release 19 players at the end of June.

Among them are Mohamed Elneny and Cedric Soares, who won't be offered new contracts. Egyptian midfielder Elneny has been with the Gunners since 2016, while Portuguese full-back Soares joined in 2020 from Southampton.

READ THE FULL LIST HERE.

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Sancho thanks Dortmund in statement

Jadon Sancho has taken to social media to thank Borussia Dortmund after his loan spell in Germany ended.

"I want to thank everyone involved at such an amazing club," he wrote on X.

"I can’t thank you enough for welcoming me back the way you all have during these last 6 months. Thank you to Edin Terzić, Sebastian Kehl and Hans-Joachim Watzke for believing in me and bringing me back. Finally a special thank you to the BVB fans. Your support is amazing and I’m forever thankful for you all!"

What a crazy 6 months @bvb09

We win together we lose together, these moments only make us stronger! I\u2019m so grateful to be apart of such an amazing group of players!

I want to congratulate Real Madrid on winning the Champions League. We came up short on the night, but we\u2026 pic.twitter.com/yxO3FIrxpG

\u2014 Jadon Sancho (@Sanchooo10) June 3, 2024

Fraser Watson

Mbappe signing 'won't disrupt' Vinicius

“I don’t think that Kylian Mbappe going to Real Madrid will disrupt Vinicius Jr. When you have incredible players on your hands like Vinicius Jr and Mbappe, it doesn’t matter what positions they are in.

Former Real Madrid star Julio Baptista doesn't think the arrival of Kylian Mbappe at the club will have a negative effect on Vinicius Jnr.

“They are both incredible players and I think that Carlo Ancelotti has already changed the position of Vinicius and he continues to give Real Madrid his gifts," the Brazilian told Oddspedia.

“I don’t think their positions will be important, Real Madrid is just about having many big players in the same team.”

Fraser Watson

Osimhen 'expects' Arsenal bid

Napoli striker Victor Osimhen is reportedly waiting for Arsenal to trigger his £110.7million release clause.

According to Italian outlet Gazzetta dello Sport, the 25-year-old Nigerian expects the Gunners to come in for him given their apparent need for a striker.

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Victor Osimhen has been linked with Arsenal. (Image: Getty)

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Newcastle close in on Bournemouth defender

Newcastle United are set to sign defender Lloyd Kelly once he's released by AFC Bournemouth.

According to the Telegraph, Kelly has been offered a three-year contract at St James’ Park once his contract expires next month.

Fraser Watson

Ronaldo makes Casemiro call

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly called ex-Real Madrid team-mate Casemiro in a bid to persuade him to join Al Nassr this summer.

The Brazilian's Man Utd future is in doubt after a season plagued by form and fitness issues.

READ MORE HERE.

Fraser Watson

Chelsea urged to look at Oblak

Chelsea have been told to sign Atletico Madrid keeper Jan Oblak this summer.

Former Slovenian international Robert Koren told OLBG:"Jan Oblak has the quality to play in the Premier League, it's just if he gets the right offer for him and for Atletico Madrid.

"I would love to see him in England and I hope that he will move this summer to one of the clubs. It could be Chelsea. I just hope that he will get the experience of playing in the best league in the world."

Fraser Watson

Bayern prepare bid for Fernandes

Bayern Munich have been in contact with Bruno Fernandes over a potential move to Germany.

According to O Jogo, the agent of the Portuguese international has been in contact with Bayern bosses, with Vincent Kompany keen to make him his first signing.

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Bruno Fernandes has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich. (Image: Getty)

Fraser Watson

Mourinho linked with Lukaku reunion

Jose Mourinho could be set to sign Romelu Lukaku again after taking over at Turkish club Fenerbahce.

Club presidential candidate has told reporters he has already discussed transfer targets with the 'Special One', revealing they talked about the prospect of bidding for the 31-year-old. Lukaku has two years left on his deal at Chelsea.

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ICYMI: Mbappe signs Madrid deal

Kylian Mbappe has signed a contract to join Real Madrid on a free transfer when his PSG deal expires on June 30.

The 25-year-old has now signed terms with the Champions League winners and will move to Spain when the La Liga transfer window opens on 1 July.

Madrid are expected to announce the deal next week and are set to present the forward to fans before he leaves for Germany and Euro 2024.

Fraser Watson

Liverpool line-up Leeds winger

Leeds winger Crysencio Summerville is reportedly being targeted by Liverpool.

New boss Arne Slot wants to seal his first transfer deal at Anfield and is keen on his Dutch compatriot, who was crowned Championship Player of the Season in 2024/25.

Summverville, 22, after amassed 19 goals and nine assists for Leeds last season but is expected to leave Elland Road after the club failed to win promotion.

Fraser Watson

Man Utd chase Wolves star Cunha

Man United are set to bid £60million for Wovles forward Matheus Cunha.

According to The Mirror, Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to offer the 25-year-old a bumper contract and double his wages. The Brazilian international scored 12 times in the Premier League last summer.

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Matheus Cunha has been linked with Man Utd. (Image: Getty)

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