Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Real Madrid have been locked in Saliba transfer talks 'for weeks'

Posted Monday, May 05, 2025 by Goal.com

Real Madrid have been locked in Saliba transfer talks 'for weeks'

Real Madrid are reportedly in concrete talks to sign William Saliba from Arsenal and view a summer move as a priority.

Slot: Strengthening Liverpool won't be easy

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has admitted that adding new faces to his Premier League-winning side won't be a simple task this summer. Following a 3-1 defeat to Chelsea, Slot said to Sky Sports: "It's already a big summer because we extended Virgil and Mo. For large parts of the season, I don't think everybody expected that so for us to keep them is already a big thing.

"We will see what the summer will bring, but I've said many times we're happy with the squad we have. It's also true that this is the second year in a row these players are together and sometimes it can be good to bring in some fresh energy. Last time [summer], we decided to keep them all so we will see what we will do, but it's already been a big summer. Only if we see a chance in the market or we see someone we think can improve us. It's not so easy to improve this team because they've already won the Premier League."

Nkunku eyeing Chelsea exit despite long-term deal

Christopher Nkunku is reportedly looking to leave Chelsea at the end of the season, according to journalist Florian Plettenberg. Although his current contract with the London club runs until 2029, discussions regarding a potential exit are already underway.

Huge transfer decision for Sesko as Man Utd & Newcastle join race

Manchester United and Newcastle have reportedly joined Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool in the hunt for RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko.

Juventus begin pursuit of Manchester United's Hojlund

Juventus have initiated contact over a potential deal to bring Rasmus Hojlund back to Serie A, according to Calciomercato.

With just four league goals this season, Hojlund has not lived up to expectations and may now be part of an upcoming squad overhaul under manager Ruben Amorim. As contract negotiations with current striker Dusan Vlahovic stall, Juventus are preparing for his departure and view Hojlund as a promising replacement. A return to Italian football appears to be a realistic possibility for the young striker as talks progress.

Leeds chairman makes final decision on Farke's future

Leeds have already made a final decision on Daniel Farke's future, with Premier League planning already underway for the Championship winners.

Mullin one of them? 'Players could go' admission at Wrexham

Phil Parkinson admits that "players could go" at Wrexham this summer, with Paul Mullin among those to have generated exit talk.

"Players could go - I don't want to speak about it just after the last game – but when you go up automatically you have time to review everything," the manager told reporters.

Klopp wants Fabregas to take Leipzig job

Jurgen Klopp reportedly wants Cesc Fabregas to take the reins at RB Leipzig as the former Liverpool manager's Red Bull role becomes more hands-on.

Arteta confident Saliba will stay despite Real Madrid interest

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has expressed strong belief that centre-back William Saliba is fully content at the club and is likely to extend his stay in north London. Spanish media have suggested that Real Madrid have made Saliba a top target ahead of the upcoming transfer window. Despite these reports, Saliba remains under contract with Arsenal until 2027, which gives the club some leverage in the situation.

"What I'm certain, because I had the conversation with him, is that he is so happy here, that he wants to continue with us," said Arteta.

"What will happen in the future with our negotiations have to take time... and [we want to] be on top of them, but I'm quite confident that William is very happy here and that's the place that he wants to be."

Man City to 'advance' talks with 'priority target' Gibbs-White

Morgan Gibbs-White is said to be a "priority target" for Manchester City and the club plan to "advance" talks for the attacking midfielder in the coming weeks, according to Fabrizio Romano. City are not expected to find any problems agreeing personal terms with Gibbs-White but may have their work cut out convincing Forest to part ways with the 25-year-old.