Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd launch move for £50m-rated Mbeumo

Man Utd launch move for £50m-rated Mbeumo

Manchester United are eyeing a move for Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo after almost sealing Matheus Cunha's transfer from Wolves.

After virtually sealing Cunha's transfer, United are now eyeing a move for Brentford star Mbeumo, according to talkSPORT. The Cameroon international had a dream outing with the Bees this season as he appeared in all of their 38 Premier League matches, where he scored 20 goals and provided seven assists. The 25-year-old's current contract expires in 2026 and Brentford are likely to demand a fee in the region of £50 million ($66m).

Villa target €40m Chevalier as Martinez prepares summer exit

Aston Villa are in talks to sign Lille’s Lucas Chevalier as Emiliano Martinez edges closer to a summer exit.

According to Sacha Tavolieri, Villa have begun talks with Lille over a potential move for Lucas Chevalier as they look for Martinez's replacement.

Alonso rules out Rodrygo sale amid Arsenal & Chelsea interest

Xabi Alonso has made it clear that Rodrygo is not for sale amid growing speculation over the Brazilian’s future at Real Madrid.

Alonso says he has no desire to let the 24-year-old leave in the next transfer window, though, telling reporters: "Rodrygo is a Real Madrid player, and I will speak to everyone at Real Madrid. They deserve it, and we need him. Rodrygo is an amazing player; we will need him."

Chelsea emerge as shock contenders for Barcelona outcast Fati

Chelsea have reportedly emerged as shock contenders to sign Barcelona outcast Ansu Fati amid links with Monaco.

Journalist Helena Condis states that Fati's agent, Jorge Mendes, will meet with the 22-year-old to discuss his uncertain Barcelona future. She adds that the former Brighton loanee has interest from Chelsea, in addition to an offer from Monaco.

Liverpool lodge bid of more than €100m for Wirtz

Per journalist Sacha Tavolieri, Liverpool have submitted their first formal bid worth €100 million (£83m/$104m) for Florian Wirtz as they look to complete the transfer. Negotiations have started between the two clubs as Leverkusen will try to increase the transfer amount and decide the structure of the payment.

The report adds that it is only a matter of time before the deal becomes official, as both parties know that Wirtz is keen on joining the Premier League champions. The midfielder is now waiting for his club's green signal before he travels to Merseyside to complete his medical before formally signing for the English side.

Alonso opens up on Rodrygo's future at Madrid

New Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has opened up on Rodrygo's future at Santiago Bernabeu amid rumours of the Brazilian leaving the club this summer.

Speaking to reporters, the Spanish coach said: "Rodrygo is a Real Madrid player. He is a spectacular player and we will need him."

Liverpool now set to battle Chelsea for Frankfurt's Ekitike

After a breakthrough season in the Bundesliga, Ekitike is now attracting interest from top English clubs like Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool. The former Paris Saint-Germain player is in demand after Newcastle United secured a Champions League slot and are now unlikely to sell Alexander Isak this summer, according to journalist Sacha Tavolieri.

Bellingham set to visit Bundesliga club amid transfer interest

Per Sky Sports' Florian Plettemberg, Bellingham will visit Eintracht Frankfurt's facilities on Monday and hold initial talks with the club over a possible transfer. Borussia Dortmund RB Leipzig are also keen on signing the midfielder, although he is yet to make up his mind over his next destination.

Man Utd legend urges Red Devils to battle Man City for Gibbs-White

Manchester United legend Teddy Sheringham has urged the Red Devils to compete with Manchester City for Morgan Gibbs-White.

Speaking to Prime Casino, Sheringham said: "I think he definitely could be the man to replace Kevin De Bruyne, but I think that he could be exactly the player that Manchester United should be going for. He is certainly one player who shines like a beacon, someone who makes a difference on the football pitch. He will definitely be sought after during the summer transfer window. He’s top of my list at the moment. I just think if he's available to move on and he’s ready to leave Forest, I think every club would want him in their armoury."

Newcastle to offer a fresh deal to Callum Wilson

Per The Athletic, Newcastle United are unlikely to take up the option to extend Wilson's contract and instead would offer him a fresh deal with new terms. The striker's current contract, which he signed in 2023, expires this summer.

Barcelona beat Man Utd & Arsenal to €25m signing

Barcelona have agreed a deal with Joan Garcia to sign the goalkeeper from Espanyol for €25 million (£21m/$28m), according to Cadena SER.

The 24-year-old had also attracted interest from several Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Manchester United and Aston Villa, but it was the Spanish club that moved decisively to trigger his release clause. If the Spanish national team calls him up, his cost might go up to €30m (£25m/$34m).

Salah reveals how close he came to blockbuster Saudi transfer

Speaking to Egyptian TV channel On Sport after the club's final game of the season against Crystal Palace on Sunday, Salah opened up on the Saudi Pro League offer as he said: "It was a good opportunity to me, if I hadn't renewed with Liverpool it would have happened. My relations with SPL officials are very good, we talked a lot, and the negotiations were serious."

Ten Hag officially joins Bayer Leverkusen

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag formally joined Bayer Leverkusen on Monday as he replaces Xabi Alonso at the helm.

Kelleher admits he's ready to walk away from Liverpool

Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher hinted that he could exit Anfield in the summer as the Reds prepare to welcome Giorgi Mamardashvili.

Speaking to Optus Sport during the club's title celebrations, Kelleher said: "I feel like I'm a number one and good enough to play week-in, week-out. And that's what I'm looking to do. This season I was lucky enough to play a lot of games but yeah, definitely something I am looking at."

Man Utd strike deal to sign Cunha & avoid paying release clause up front

Per Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United have a verbal agreement in place to sign Wolves forward Matheus Cunha this summer. The Brazilian striker will sign a five-year contract that will be valid until June 2030. The club will also have an option to extend the deal until 2031.

The journalist further added that the Red Devils will not pay the £62.5 million ($83.4m) release clause up front but instead pay in instalments to Wolves.

Gyokeres opens up on Arsenal links

Viktor Gyokeres opens up on his possible move to Arsenal after playing his last match for Sporting CP in the Taca de Portugal final. Speaking to reporters, the striker said: "It’s impossible to say, we never know what happens in football. Arsenal links? I don’t know anything. My focus was on the games. If the links were true then… we will see this summer."

Chelsea set to offer new deal to Caicedo

Per Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea are all set to open talks to extend Moises Caicedo's contract. The club see the midfielder as 'world class' talent and want to tie him down to a long-term contract.

Cunha set to agree Man Utd move soon

Wolves star Matheus Cunha has reportedly agreed a five-year deal with Manchester United and is set to take Marcus Rashford's shirt number.

Wolves star Cunha is set to be the first signing of the summer for United. Journalist Ben Jacobs has now reported that Cunha has reached an agreement on a five-year contract at Old Trafford, with the Red Devils set to speak directly to Wolves this week in order to trigger his £62.5 million ($83.4m) release clause.

Napoli president confirms Serie A winners want to sign De Bruyne

Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis has confirmed the newly-crowned Serie A champions want to sign outgoing Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne.

He told II Mattino, via Fabrizio Romano: "We want Kevin De Bruyne, we want to sign him. We need his approval in order to make it happen."

Napoli to sign Max Allegri as Conte successor

La Gazzetta dello Sport has reported that Napoli have already lined up the signing of former Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri to replace Conte this summer as they look to defend their Serie A title and potentially challenge for the Champions League.