Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Chelsea and Man Utd locked in race to sign Argentine teenage sensation Aaron Anselmino

Posted Sunday, May 26, 2024 by Goal.com

Liverpool in three-way battle to sign Mainz winger

According to Sport Bild, Liverpool have entered the race to sign 19-year-old Mainz winger Brajan Gruda in the upcoming summer transfer window. The Reds, however, will face competition from fellow Premier League clubs Newcastle and Aston Villa along with German outfits Bayer Leverkusen, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.

Gruda has an active contract with Mainz until 2026 and the Bundesliga side will be interested in selling the player for a transfer fee in the region of €20m.

Hansi Flick close to joining Barcelona

Former Bayern Munich and Germany manager Hansi Flick is all set to sign Barcelona's contract which will be valid until 2026, according to Florian Plettenberg. The Catalan giants are planning to make the announcement official on Monday after the German put pen to paper.

Chelsea set to beat Man Utd to sign Argentine wonderkid

According to The Sun, Chelsea are all set to compete with Manchester United as they look to secure the signature of Argentine defender Aaron Anselmino in the summer.

Anselmino recently signed a new contract with Boca Juniors which is valid until 2028 and the Argentine giants have reportedly set a release clause in the player's deal which is worth £15.72 million.

Four Premier League clubs show interest in Smith Rowe

Arsenal star Emile Smith Rowe could part ways with the club in the summer transfer window amid interest from Premier League sides like Wolverhampton, Aston Villa, Everton and Crystal Palace, according to journalist Ekrem Konur.

Martinez's future at Inter remain uncertain

Lautaro Martinez's future at Inter remains uncertain as the player is yet to agree on a new deal with the club. The Argentine current contract with the Serie A champions expires in 2026.

Recently Martinez spoke to La Gazzetta dello Sport where he opened up about his contract talks with the club where he said, "I don't think the fans need to know the figures. I obviously only speak to Inter about that. There is talk of €12 or €14 million, but I repeat, these are issues between Lautaro and the club. Besides, these are numbers I never mentioned and neither did Inter. Why should we talk about this? Let us instead talk about his love for Inter. The fans must know that Lautaro loves the city of Milan and this team. Lautaro loves this club, so there is no need to worry."

Newcastle set to release host of stars

According to The Telegraph, Newcastle United are planning to sell a host of star players like Callum Wilson, Miguel Almiron and Martin Dubravka in the summer window.

Several Saudi Pro League clubs have reportedly shown their interest in signing Wilson and Almiron. Sean Longstaff could also part ways with the club amid interest from Leeds United.

Napoli eyeing move for Conte as their new manager

Napoli are closing in on appointing ex-Chelsea and Tottenham manager Conte as their next head coach, according to Sky Sports. The former Serie A champions had earlier considered approaching Atalanta's Gasperini, who recently won the first major trophy of his career as he guided the club to a Europa League triumph.

Aston Villa set price for Coutinho

According to Rudy Galetti, Aston Villa have set a price tag for Philippe Coutinho as they look to offload the Brazilian permanently in the summer.

The Villans are expected to demand a transfer fee in the region of £6 - £8m. The Premier League side are also open to a loan move amid interest from Brazilian side Vasco.

Rooney named Plymouth boss

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney is set to return to the dugout in 2024-25 after being named head coach of Championship side Plymouth Argyle.