Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Arsenal leading race to sign £70m-rated Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund

AC Milan & Madrid battling it out for Argentina wonderkid

According to Calciomercato, Real Madrid will face fierce competition to sign River Plate and Argentina sensation Franco Mastantuono, with Italian heavyweights AC Milan joining the race to lure the teenage prodigy away from his current club.

Man City close in on Ederson replacement

Pep Guardiola has reportedly turned his attention to Manchester City's goalkeeping position where Ederson has failed to replicate his form from the previous seasons. On many occasions in the 2024/25 campaign, the Brazilian's performance has been below par and this has forced Guardiola to raid the transfer market in the summer. According to Footmercato, the Cityzens have identified Portugal and FC Porto custodian Diogo Costa as their primary target and have initiated preliminary talks to sign him.

Palmeiras break off talks to sign Barca flop Roque

Roque, who was very close to ending his nightmare journey in Spain and returning to his homeland to sign for Brazilian giants Palmeiras, will have to stay back in La Liga for at least until the end of the 2024/25 campaign, as according to Brazilian journalist Andre Hernan, Palmeiras have ended transfer talks with Barcelona.

According to Jijantes, La Liga will not authorise the transfer as the Catalan giants will have to first end his loan spell and re-register the Brazilian before they can sell him to Palmeiras.

Milan ready to sell three stars if they don't qualify for UCL

A major squad overhaul could be on the horizon for AC Milan, as the club considers parting ways with three of its biggest stars - Mike Maignan, Theo Hernandez, and Rafael Leao. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport (h/t Calciomercato), the Rossoneri are weighing their options amid contract uncertainties and financial considerations.

Arsenal favourites to land Dortmund's Gittens

Per TBR Football, Arsenal have emerged as firm favourites to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Jamie Gittens as Mikel Arteta looks to bolster his attack ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.

Gittens' impressive show in the Bundesliga has attracted interest from several top Premier League clubs like Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Manchester City and Aston Villa but the Gunners are likely to secure the player's signature. BVB currently value the player at £70million.

Ancelotti opens up on Modric's future

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has opened up on Luka Modric's future at Santiago Bernabeu. The Croatian midfielder's current deal expires at the end of the 2024/25 campaign.

Speaking to reporters, the Italian coach said: "Luka has to continue as long as he wants. Modric is a gift for football. Everything he does, he does very well. Real Madrid are lucky to have a legend like him."

Effenberg tells Bayern who should replace Kane

Former Bayern Munich midfielder Stefan Effenberg has already begun considering life at the Allianz Arena after Harry Kane, advising his former club to target another prolific goalscorer from the Bundesliga who has experience in a title-winning team.

According to the TV expert, Bayer Leverkusen's Patrik Schick would be "the one for Bayern Munich after Harry Kane", he said on the 'Doppelpass' programme on Sport1, adding: "This is a striker who absolutely makes the difference, not only physically but also technically brilliant. This is an incredible striker."

Gerrard's Rangers return put on hold as club name interim boss

Per talkSPORT, Steven Gerrard's return to the Rangers dugout has been delayed after the club announced their interim coach's name following Philippe Clement's sacking.

Rangers decided to part ways with manager Philippe Clement after the team's 2-0 loss to St. Mirren last Saturday, which saw them fall 13 points behind arch-rivals and league leaders Celtic. A day after Clement was relieved of his duties, former club captain Barry Ferguson was announced as their new interim head coach.

Liverpool edging close to offering Salah new contract

Liverpool are nudging closer than ever towards a new contract with Mo Salah after a significant update on the superstar revealed that ‘everything now points to his relationship with the club continuing for a long time’ with an indication on the deal he will sign also coming to light as per Fichajes.

Napoli set to meet Meret's agent to extend

Meeting this week between Napoli and Alex Meret’s agents (Federico and Andrea Pastorello) to try to close the contract extension until 2027 as per Nicolo Schira.

Man Utd set eyes on Lille duo

Man Utd are looking at players set to be available on free transfers. According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Angel Gomes and Jonathan David are on their shortlist.

The report claims the Red Devils have ‘set their sights’ on the Lille pair, whose contracts both expire in June and as yet, there has been no indication that either will sign an extension.

Arsenal and Spurs in transfer battle for Breno Bidon

Arsenal have held talks over a deal to sign Corinthians midfielder Breno Bidon but face competition from Tottenham, according to reports from Brazilian outlet Bolavip.

The report highlights that Arsenal have already initiated contact with Corinthians regarding a potential move for the Brazil U20 international earlier this year.

Barcelona nearing deal for €25m flop Roque

Per Sport, Brazilian giants Palmeiras have reportedly shown interest in signing the 19-year-old forward and want to seal a move before the transfer window in the country closes next Friday. The club are in advanced talks with Barcelona as they are willing to offer a €25 million (£20m/$26m) in transfer fee.