Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd prepared to pay large fee for Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite but Sir Jim Ratcliffe could pull plug on deal

Posted Tuesday, May 28, 2024 by Goal.com

Man Utd ready to offer £60m for Branthwaite

Manchester United are reportedly prepared to offer £60m for Everton's star defender Jarrad Branthwaite in the summer, however, the Toffees value the player £80m.

According to the Daily Star, United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe could pull the plug on the deal as he does not wish to overpay for the youngster. The INEOS chief has reviewed the club's recent transfers and has concluded that they grossly overpaid on multiple occasions in the past.

PSG set to compete with Man City & Arsenal for Guimaraes

Paris Saint-Germain are set to enter the transfer race to sign Newcastle United midfielder star Bruno Guimaraes as they look to part ways with Manuel Ugarte after just one season, according to Le10sport.

The Brazil international has been a subject of intense speculation recently, with several elite clubs including Premier League giants Arsenal and Manchester City vying for his signature.

Barcelona target Garcia set to join Leverkusen

According to Kicker, Girona star Aleix Garcia has agreed personal terms with Bayer Leverkusen and is set to join the Bundesliga champions in a cut-price deal.

The news comes as a huge blow for Barcelona who have been long-time admirers of the player and wanted to sign him in the January transfer window.

Arsenal target Zirkzee drops hint about his future

Arsenal and Juventus target Joshua Zirkzee has opened up about his future with the club. The Dutch forward enjoyed a stellar run of form in the recently concluded season where Bologna finished fifth in the Serie A and secured a Champions League slot.

Kimmich unlikely to join Barcelona in the summer

Per Sport, Joshua Kimmich has rejected the opportunity to join Barcelona ahead of Hansi Flick's arrival at the club. The report further claimed that the money offered by the Catalan club has failed to meet Kimmich's expectations who currently earns around £17 million ($21m)-per year.

McKenna set to extend Ipswich stay

The Athletic claims that Kieran McKenna is all set to sign a long-term contract with Ipswich amid interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.

United are actively looking for Erik ten Hag's replacement this summer as they plan to part ways with the Dutch manager despite winning the FA Cup this season.

Chelsea eyeing move for Burnley goalkeeper

According to The Sun, Chelsea are considering making a move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford following the Clarets' relegation from the Premier League. The Blues reportedly view the 21-year-old as a long-term option at Stamford Bridge.

PSG reveal transfer decision on Man City star

According to Le Parisien, Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain are putting an end to their attempts to lure Manchester City star Bernardo Silva to the French capital.

With City determined to keep hold of the experienced playmaker, PSG sporting director Luis Campos and manager Luis Enrique have now decided to target other areas in the squad this summer.

Emery signs new five-year deal with Aston Villa

Aston Villa confirmed that their manager Unai Emery has signed a new five-year deal with the club. The Spaniard helped the club finish fourth in the Premier League in the 2023/24 season and secure a Champions League group stage spot for the first time in the club's history.

After signing the new deal, Emery told the club's official website, "I am very happy to take this step and the responsibility of leading this club. Since I came to Villa with Wes and Nassef we found always the best environment and structure to develop a project with the highest ambition. All the football structure with Monchi and Damian and the owners, we share the same vision and same goals. There’s a great chemistry in Aston Villa. And the element of the fans’ support also makes the difference to feel like home. We are really excited to continue this journey with no limits to our dreams."

Chelsea pondering hijacking Newcastle's move for Adarabioyo

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Fulham's Tosin Adarabioyo as a free agent this summer.

Adarabioyo announced his decision not to renew with Fulham earlier this year, and as such, a lot of clubs have shown interest in the defender.As per reports from iNews, Chelsea are now pondering upon a move for Adarabioyo as they look to plug the gap left by the departure of veteran centre-back Thiago Silva.

Man Utd show interest in De Zerbi - Ten Hag's future uncertain

Manchester United are reportedly set to rival Chelsea's interest in Roberto De Zerbi as they are still uncertain about Erik ten Hag's future.

The Guardian has reported that the Red Devils' co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe admires De Zerbi's footballing principles and is a fan of his success at Brighton. He would like the club to go after the former Seagulls boss if Ten Hag is shown the door this summer.

Wrexham in race for Brighton's Marc Leonard

Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are reportedly lining up a Premier League transfer raid, with Wrexham joining the race for Brighton’s Marc Leonard.

Leonard has, however, also caught the eye of teams in the Championship – having landed Player of the Season and Players’ Player of the Season honours at Northampton. According to TEAMtalk, the former Scotland Under-21 international is interesting Hull City, Preston North End and Plymouth Argyle.

Why outcast Greenwood could re-join Man Utd first-team squad

Manchester United are expected to move Mason Greenwood on this summer, but he could still re-join their squad before any transfer deal is done.

Greenwood could re-join the ranks at United in pre-season, according to The Athletic. While the one-cap England international may have no future at Old Trafford, the Red Devils cannot prevent him from reporting to training due to the terms of his contract.

Xavi sends warning to Barca successor Hansi Flick

Departing Barcelona boss Xavi Hernandez has warned his potential successors that the job will not be easy and will require patience.

Speaking to the media, Xavi said: "To the new manager, I tell you: You will suffer. This is a difficult job and you have to be patient." On his time being underappreciated, he added: "I think that our work has not been appreciated enough. I took over when the team was in ninth place, finished the season in second place, and won the league the next season."

Man City expecting Pep Guardiola to LEAVE in 2025

Manchester City are reportedly expecting head coach Pep Guardiola to leave the club at the end of their 2024-25 campaign.

The Daily Mail reports that City feat next season will be the Spaniard's last as manager at the Etihad Stadium, with his current deal ending in mid-2025. The Citizens will give the former Barcelona boss space to make a final decision on his future and do want him to extend his stay, but they are expecting him to walk away from his post as it stands. The report adds that "succession planning will begin" on the back of City's FA Cup final loss to Manchester United.