Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Grant Xhaka set to leave Arsenal in the summer

Posted Tuesday, May 09, 2023 by Goal.com

Granit Xhaka to leave Arsenal

Granit Xhaka will leave Arsenal in the summer transfer window, according to The Sun.

The midfielder is wanted at Bayer Leverkusen in a deal that could see Moussa Diaby head the other way.

Ben Brereton Díaz confirms exit

Ben Brereton Díaz has confirmed he will leave Blackburn at the end of the season.

The 24-year-old will join Villarreal on a four-year deal, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Crystal Palace, West Ham chasing Bournemouth star

Crystal Palace and West Ham have shown interest in signing Bournemouth midfielder Jefferson Lerma according to Team Talk.

Lerma's contract expires at the end of the current season and the player is reportedly looking for a new challenge in the summer.

Al-Hilal planning a Barcelona re-union for Messi

Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal want to sign Lionel Messi next season as a free agent as they are preparing an offer worth £400 million ($507m) for the star.

As per a report from El Chiringuito, the club are also planning to offer the Argentine's former Barcelona teammates Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba. While Busquets' contract at Barcelona expires in the summer, Jordi Alba is reportedly prepared to leave the club a year before his contract gets over.

Man Utd could beat Liverpool to sign Sporting defender

Manchester United are reportedly the favourites to land Sporting CP defender Goncalo Inacio in the summer according to O Jogo.

The report claims that while both Manchester United and Liverpool are interested in the player, the Portuguese player is inclined to join the Red Devils.

Chelsea, Liverpool eye move for Monaco star

Chelsea and Liverpool are set to compete for the signature of French midfielder Youssouf Fofana in the summer according to Daily Mail.

The Frenchman's contract with Monaco expires in 2024 and reportedly he will be available for a fee of £21.9 million.

West Ham identify Declan Rice's replacement

West Ham are keen to sign former Arsenal and Marseille midfielder Matteo Guendouzi next season as a replacement for Declan Rice who is set to leave the club in the summer according to The Athletic.

Rice, whose contract expires in 2024, is on his way out of the club and is being linked with a move to Arsenal. Manchester United and Newcastle are also interested in the English international.

Chelsea to announce new manager this week

Chelsea are set to make a decision on their new manager and will announce his name this week according to The Athletic.

The Blues, who have been without a permanent manager since the departure of Graham Potter will now finalise their next coach. Mauricio Pochettino is currently the front-runner to become the next Chelsea boss.

Newcastle ready to offer lucrative contract to Barcelona star

Barcelona winger Raphinha is linked with a move away from the club next season with Newcastle United favourites to land him.

As per reports, the Magpies are ready to offer €12 million per season (€230k-a-week) to the Brazilian to lure him back to the Premier League according to SportWitness.