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Toon exit

Newcastle are weighing up whether to sell teenage winger Yankuba Minteh this summer.

The Gambia international spent last season on loan at Feyenoord, where he scored 10 league goals.

According to the Telegraph, former boss Arne Slot is interested in bringing Minteh to Liverpool.

Today, 11:30By Ciaran Wiseman

Palhinha talks

Bayern Munich have reopened talks with Fulham for Joao Palhinha, according to reports.

The Portuguese midfielder came close to joining Bayern last summer before his Deadline Day move collapsed.

Sky in Germany report the German giants are willing to spend up to £38million to sign the 28-year-old ahead of next season.

Today, 10:45By Ciaran Wiseman

Bru-no

Bruno Guimaraes has poured cold water on reports linking him with a move to Arsenal and Manchester City.

The Newcastle midfielder has revealed he is "very happy" at St. James' Park amid interest from elsewhere.

Speaking to Brazilian media, Guimaraes explained: "Look, my future, to be honest, is in God's hands.

"I have a contract withNewcastle, I'm very happy, as I said, I know how much they like me, I know everything I've been doing for the club. In short, I have a contract, I'm happy.

"I don't know what can happen, we know everything about Financial Fair Play, but what I can say is that I feel happy. It's obviously very nice to be associated with big clubs; it indicates that I'm performing well, but I'm not concerned about it, as I said, I'm happy at the club.

"I'm very happy, so let's see what happens. I'm not in any hurry, I'm happy, and it's up to God, let's see what happens."

Today, 10:09By Ciaran Wiseman

Eze target

Eberechi Eze reportedly has a release clause in his Crystal Palace contract.

According to the Daily Mail, a £60million bid would be enough to activate the winger's release clause.

Tottenham are said to be one of a number of clubs keen on the England international.

Today, 06:00By Kostas Lianos

Benjamin Sesko latest

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all waiting on RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko's decision ahead of the summer transfer window.

According to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano, Sesko's suitors will get his answer within the coming days.

It is thought that the striker favours a move to the Gunners, but the Prem giants will have to balance who they bring in given their desire to strengthen their midfield.

The Blues, meanwhile, are desperate to sign a centre-forward in the summer.

Today, 05:00By Kostas Lianos

Arsenal target Viktor Tsygankov

Arsenal have approached Girona star Viktor Tsygankov ahead of the summer transfer window.

According toAS, the Gunners have made the first move in an effort to land Tsygankov.

The winger has a contract until 2027 and a release clause worth £25.5million (€30m).

The report adds the Catalonian outfit want to keep the Ukraine international “at any cost”, but saw January discussions over a new contract fall apart.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is said to be “in love” with the 26-year-old and thinks he would be a “perfect” addition to the squad.

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Today, 04:00By Kostas Lianos

Eze and Olise release clause

Crystal Palace are braced for summer transfer bids over Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise.

Tottenhamhave been the club most strongly linked with Eze, while Manchester Cityhave also been mentioned.

Meanwhile, Olise’s Euro 2024 snub by France has not weakenedhis value ahead of the upcoming transfer window.

Manchester Unitedand City, as well asLiverpool,ArsenalandChelsea, are weighing up offers for the 22-year-old ace.

The Mailreport Eze has a £60million release clause that Palace would want in full, plus add-ons of up to £8m.

Olise is also rated at around £60m after the duo helped the Eagles end the campaign with a bang under manager Oliver Glasner to come 10th in the Prem.

PALACE JEWEL Eze’s 'release clause revealed as Premier League rivals eye transfer'

Today, 03:00By Kostas Lianos

Erik ten Hag replacement

Borussia Dortmund boss Edin Terzic has emerged as a target for Manchester United.

Under-fire United manager Erik ten Hag may be sacked this summer despite winning the FA Cup.

According toSport Bild, the Red Devils may turn to Terzic after he led Dortmund to the Champions League Final at Wembley.

Before joining the Bundesliga side, the 41-year-old tactician was Slaven Bilic's assistant at both Besiktas and West Ham.

ED GAMES Man Utd 'target former West Ham assistant manager' to replace Erik ten Hag

7th Jun 2024, 21:45By Kostas Lianos

Lo Celso leaving

Aston Villa are interested in Tottenham ace Giovani Lo Celso who is likely to be sold this summer.

Lo Celso is understood to be open to leaving and several clubs are eyeing him.

Villa manager Unai Emery is a big fan of the versatile midfielder as he had him on loan during 2022 while in charge of Villarreal.

The Argentina international's old club Real Betis, who he left to join Spurs for £27million in 2019, would love him back.

But there are questions over whether Betis could finance a deal for the 28-year-old.

LO SELL-SO Giovani Lo Celso set to leave Tottenham with Premier League rivals leading race

7th Jun 2024, 21:07By Kostas Lianos

Potter snubs Prem return

Graham Potter has snubbed a return to Brighton to replace Roberto De Zerbi.

Potter has been out of work since being sacked byChelsealast year but despite being in talks over a return to the Amex Stadium he has opted to close the door on that avenue.

According toSky Sports, the 49-year-old enjoyed his time working with Seagulls bosses during his previous stint at the club.

Potter is also said to have understood the feelings behind the fans' reaction after he left to take over at Chelsea fromThomas Tuchel.

The Solihull tactician also feels the Brighton managerial position is great for any manager to take over but he does not feel it is right for him at this moment in time.

Gone to Pott Potter SNUBS Premier League return as ex-Chelsea boss weighs up next move

7th Jun 2024, 20:41By Kostas Lianos

Wharton linked with Man City

Manchester City have identified Crystal Palace ace Adam Wharton as a long-term transfer target.

Wharton joined Palace in a £22.5million move from Blackburn in January and enjoyed a dazzling start to life in the Premier League.

The midfielder has attracted attention from some of Europe's biggest clubs in recent weeks, including Bayern Munich.

AndThe Standardnow report Cityhave an eye on the 20-year-old.

ThePrem champions view him as a potential future signing.

The Citizens are not expected to move for the England international this summer, but they will continue monitoring his progression.

Wharton still has five years remaining on his deal with the Eagles and manager Oliver Glasner is not prepared to let him leave anytime soon.

CRYSTAL CLEAR Adam Wharton lined up for blockbuster Man City transfer after England call-up

7th Jun 2024, 20:03By Kostas Lianos

Chelsea's surprise new target

Chelsea are interested in re-signing Nice goalkeeper Marcin Bulka, who joined the Blues' academy at the age of 16 but failed to break into the first team during his three-year stint at Stamford Bridge.

Bulka made eight appearances for the West Londoners' Under-18s and 19 for the Under-23s but was ultimately released.

However,L'Equipenow claim Chelsea are looking to potentially re-sign the Poland international.

Nice are determined to tie the 24-year-old down to a new deal, but the 6ft 6in keeper wants to quadruple his wages to £47,000-a-week.

LEFT A MARC Chelsea set to make embarrassing move for star they let go of five years ago

7th Jun 2024, 19:26By Jack Rosser

Hurzeler linked with Brighton

St. Pauli manager Fabian Hurzeler has been identified as the leading candidate to replace Roberto De Zerbi at Brighton.

Hurzeler, who has just guided the German outfit to promotion in his first full season as boss, has been preparing himself for a move to English football.

During German football's winter break six months ago the former Bayern Munich youth player took a trip over to England to take in the Premier League - and even managed a visit to Ally Pally for the World Darts Championship.

He watched title rivals Arsenal and Manchester City, but made sure a Brighton game was on the agenda.

But the 31-year-old, who would become the youngest ever permanent manager in Premier League history, has been doing his homework.

Hurzeler is a huge fan of De Zerbi's work and has tried to use bits of the Italian's innovation in his own teams - such as getting defenders to put their foot on the ball and draw opponents in.

HU ARE YA Meet Brighton manager frontrunner, 31, who stopped playing at 23 and loves darts

7th Jun 2024, 18:50By Kostas Lianos

Jamie Vardy's new deal

Leicester legend Jamie Vardy has signed a new contract with his beloved club at the age of 38.

The Foxes confirmed Vardy signed a new one-year-deal, subject to Premier League approval.

The news will come as a huge boost to the Championship winners' fans.

The ex-England international rolled back the years to hit 20 goals in 37 appearances, including four in the team's final four Championship games as they clinched promotion in April.

However Wrexham fans will be gutted that Vardy won't be joining them after Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney were linked with an audacious move.

FANTASTIC, MR FOX Vardy signs new Leicester contract at age of 38 in blow to Wrexham

7th Jun 2024, 18:24By Kostas Lianos

Pep Guardiola situation

Manchester City are set to hold talks with manager Pep Guardiola over his future at the club.

City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak expressed his confidence that the two sides will find the “right solution”.

Guardiola's contract with the Premier League champions runs out next year.

We have had this conversation many times before, you know that, over the years of the contract.

Pep has always been fully committed to this club, fully committed to every contract that he has signed with us.

This decision on his future is always a decision that we will take together, and I have no doubt that we will find, as always, we have done, the right solution that works for Pep and works for us.

Khaldoon Al Mubarak

7th Jun 2024, 17:57By Kostas Lianos

Conor Gallagher latest

Chelsea ace Conor Gallagher has been linked to Aston Villa and Tottenham.

The Blues' hierarchy are "not convinced" Gallagher will be an integral part of the side's midfield this coming season.

That's why the England international's contract has been allowed to run down to a point of having just a year left, according to The Athletic.

While the 24-year-old would favour staying at Stamford Bridge, Spurs and Villa are circling.

7th Jun 2024, 17:33By Kostas Lianos

Julian Alvarez speculation

Manchester City star Julian Alvarez is wanted by Chelsea, Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

Argentinian journalist Gaston Edul claims the Blues are a recently unnamed Premier League club interested in Alvarez.

City are in no rush to sell the 24-year-old, who still has four years remaining on his contract at the Etihad.

The striker has mostly been playing second fiddle to Erling Haaland the last two years.

7th Jun 2024, 16:45By Ciaran Wiseman

Arsenal ‘backing away’

Arsenal are reportedly backing away from signing long-term target Martin Zubimendi.

The Gunners have been strongly linked with the Real Sociedad midfielder for several months.

However, Arsenal have now decided against a move, according toChristian Falk.

The report adds that Zubimendi had been close to potentially joining, with the club ready to pay his £51million release clause.

7th Jun 2024, 16:08By Ciaran Wiseman

BREAKING: Vardy signs new deal

Jamie Vardy has signed a new one-year deal with Leicester.

The 37-year-old's deal had been set to expire at the end of this month.

However, Vardy will remain with the Foxes for their Premier League return following promotion last season.

The striker has scored 190 goals in 464 appearances for the club, winning both a league title and FA Cup in his 12 years at Leicester.

7th Jun 2024, 16:00By Ciaran Wiseman

Greenwood wanted

Benfica reportedlywant to sign Manchester United forward Mason Greenwoodthis summer.

The 22-year-old spent last season on loan at Getafe but will not return to the club ahead of the new campaign.

According toRecord, Benfica are ready to rival Juventus for Greenwood’s signature.

The report adds the Portuguese giants’ chief Rui Pedro Braz has already met with Greenwood and his dad.

7th Jun 2024, 15:15By Ciaran Wiseman

Todibo in demand

Aston Villa have joined the race to sign Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice.

According to L'Equipe, Manchester United, Napoli and Atletico Madrid could also re-ignite their interest in the 24-year-old.

Nice are also said to be open to selling Todibo, who they value at £21million this summer.

The defender previously hinted at a move, explaining: "I want to win titles and play in the best European competitions. Those are my objectives.

"I’d also like to go to a club that will allow me to become better, to allow me to progress on an individual level. That’s what interests me."

7th Jun 2024, 14:30By Ciaran Wiseman

Thuram target

Khephren Thuram is still a target for Manchester United this summer, according toL’Equipe.

The Nice midfielder was strongly linked with a move to Old Trafford 12 months ago.

Thuram continues to be highly sought after by clubs across Europe, including Juventus and AC Milan.

The report adds that Thuram could cost as little as £17million.

7th Jun 2024, 13:45By Ciaran Wiseman

Yoro update

Manchester United remain in the race to sign Leny Yoro but are not his preferred destination.

According toL’Equipe, the 18-year-old defender is keen to join Real Madrid from Lille this summer.

The report adds that Lille are unlikely to receive their initial £34million asking price for the teenager.

Yoro, who made 32 Ligue 1 appearances last season, is set to enter the final year of his contract.

7th Jun 2024, 13:00By Ciaran Wiseman

Greenwood swap deal

Juventus remain keen on a swap deal to bring Manchester United’s Mason Greenwood to the club this summer.

According toLa Gazzetta dello Sport, the winger has given his approval for the deal and Juve have made an early approach.

United are understood to want £34million for Greenwood, but Juventus are prepared to include a player in the deal.

Tottenham target Samuel Iling-Junior is said to be a potential candidate for a swap deal.

7th Jun 2024, 12:15By Ciaran Wiseman

Chelsea want ex-keeper

Chelsea are interested in re-signing former goalkeeper Marcin Bulka.

According to L'Equipe, the Nice stopper is a target for the Blues this summer.

AC Milan are also keen on the Poland international, who is looking to quadruple his current salary, the report adds.

Bulka spent three years at Chelsea between 2016 and 2019 but failed to make a senior appearance for the club.