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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal deals, Bouaddi talks; Man Utd medical; Real Madrid sign Cucurella; Chelsea latest
Track all the latest news, rumours and gossip with the summer window now officially open
Tashan Deniran-Alleyne
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The summer transfer window is officially open for business, handing Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United the chance to get a deal or two over the line before the start of pre-season. The Gunners are interested in Morgan Rogers and are believed to have made contact over Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi. However, with both players at the World Cup, ultimately it's a waiting game.
Arsenal are exploring a deal for Christos Tzolis but face competition from Liverpool for Bradley Barcola, who could leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer. Man United, meanwhile, are closing in on the signing of Ederson with the midfielder reportedly undergoing a medical ahead of his £34.9million move. A deal for Mateus Fernandes, though, looks less likely with West Ham standing firm on their £80m asking price and insisting they are not under any pressure to sell.
One player set to leave London is Marc Cucurella after Real Madrid confirmed agreement with Chelsea for the left-back to become the first signing of Jose Mourinho's second spell in charge. Elsewhere, Tottenham have wrapped up a new contract for Pedro Porro after landing both Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson, and they remain keen on Jan Paul van Hecke and Savinho. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
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Russel Martin back in the game
Russel Martin has been appointed head coach of Leicester.
The former Southampton and Rangers man has seen his reputation take a pretty significant hit after his recent posts, but has been chosen as the man to lead the Foxes into their new era.
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Tottenham enter Tonali race
Tottenham have added their name to the ever-growing list of clubs in line to sign Sandro Tonali.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Roberto De Zerbi has earmarked him as an ideal midfield addition.
They will face competition from Arsenal and Manchester City, though.
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Pierre Sage confirmed as new Crystal Palace manager
Pierre Sage said he hopes to build on Oliver Glasner’s legacy after he was appointed head coach of Crystal Palace.
Glasner left south-east London having won three trophies in just over 12 months, adding the Conference League to the trophy cabinet in his final match in charge.
The FA Cup he won in 2025 was the club’s first major honour.
Sage has now been confirmed as the Austrian’s successor, signing a three-year deal after calling time on a successful spell in his native France with Lens.
He was named this season’s Ligue 1 Manager of the Year after steering Lens to a second-place finish, and also won the Coupe de France, beating Nice 3-1 in the final.
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Chelsea plan two major signings after Marc Cucurella sale
Chelsea plan to reinvest in their squad by signing at least two top players this summer, after agreeing to sell Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid, writes Dom Smith.
The completion of Cucurella’s move to the Bernabeu - worth up to £51.8million including add-ons - came on Sunday after talks had progressed at pace.
Cucurella’s exit after the World Cup campaign with Spain will leave Jorrel Hato, 20, as the only senior left-back at Stamford Bridge.
But Standard Sport understands that Chelsea plan to add the money recouped from Cucurella’s sale to the funds they have already made available for the summer window.
While they could end up making multiple signings, at least two are set to be starting-level talents.
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Josko Gvardiol agrees new Man City deal after LaLiga links
Josko Gvardiol has agreed a new contract with Manchester City.
The versatile Croatian defender missed most of the second half of the season following a leg break suffered against Chelsea in January, but remains an important player at the Etihad Stadium.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Gvardiol has penned a new five-year deal that will last until the summer of 2031, reflecting his importance to sporting director Hugo Viana and incoming head coach Enzo Maresca.
Gvardiol - along with Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori - had been of interest to Real Madrid, before they clinched deals for both Ibrahima Konate and Marc Cucurella.
Barcelona had also been frequently linked with the 24-year-old.
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Jan Paul van Hecke reveals 'clarity' amid Spurs links
Tottenham transfer target Jan Paul van Hecke has revealed clarity over his future will come after the 2026 World Cup.
Spurs have seen two bids for the Brighton centre-back rejected, though a third offer is thought to be imminent with the Van Hecke said to be keen on a reunion with former manager Roberto De Zerbi.
Brighton value the 26-year-old at around £70million, despite the defender approaching the final 12 months of his contract at the Amex Stadium.
The Netherlands international has spoken out about his future for the first time since links to Tottenham emerged.
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Diomande transfer latest
Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae has said Yan Diomande is entirely focused on the ongoing World Cup campaign amid reports linking him with a move to Liverpool or Paris Saint-Germain.
"When we were in France, during the preparation, journalists told me he was about to sign with PSG," Fae said after Ivory Coast's 1-0 win against Ecuador.
"Here, they tell me he's about to sign with Liverpool!
"I don't know, but for now, he will focus on the World Cup, and then afterwards, he can think about the rest of his career."
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Rashford deadline expires TODAY
Barcelona's option to buy Marcus Rashford included in the loan agreement with Manchester United expires today.
As things stand, Rashford will be returning to his parent club ahead of the new season.
Unless there is a last minute change of heart from Barcelona...
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Man United confirm record-breaking deal to follow Arsenal
Manchester United will be followed by Amazon Prime Video next season for the latest instalment of the ‘All or Nothing’ series after agreeing a record-breaking deal.
Filming will start in pre-season for the access-all-areas documentary, which will air in the summer of 2027.
It will follow the first season of Michael Carrick's reign as permanent head coach and will mark United's return to the Champions League for the first time since the 2023-24 campaign.
The All or Nothing series has previously followed Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City.
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Roberto De Zerbi plots Tottenham's big summer rebuild
Determined to rebuild after narrowly avoiding relegation last season, Tottenham have already been busy in the summer transfer window, writes Sam Tabuteau.
Defenders Marcos Senesi and Andy Robertson have arrived on free transfers while negotiations continue for Brighton centre-back Jan Paul van Hecke.
Coupled with Pedro Porro signing a new long-term contract, it is clear that Spurs want to learn from last season's mistakes and build a team that can compete for a top-four finish again.
Spurs are expected to remain active in the transfer window. Having attempted to address the leadership void within the squad, Roberto De Zerbi is prioritising attacking reinforcements and potentially a new goalkeeper as he looks to overhaul his squad ahead of next season.
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