Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd and Napoli show interest in Hudson-Odoi
Posted Wednesday, June 18, 2025 by Goal.com
Man Utd and Napoli show interest in Hudson-Odoi
Callum Hudson-Odoi, who joined Nottingham Forest from Chelsea in 2023, has only a year left in his existing deal. The winger had an impressive outing in the 2024-25 campaign and played a key role in the club securing a European place after 30 years away from continental competition. The 24-year-old scored five goals and provided three assists in 36 games across all competitions.
His dazzling performances for Forest have attracted interest from Manchester United as well as Italian clubs AS Roma and Napoli, according to The Sun.
Arteta's assistant Cuesta set to join Parma
Per Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal's first-team coach Carlos Cuesta is all set to join Serie A side Parma as their new head coach. The Italian side are now in advanced talks with the Gunners and will formally announce the news once they get the green signal.
Arsenal refuse to pay up for Sesko & Gyokeres
Per Sky Sports' Florian Plettenberg, Arsenal have refused to match RB Leipzig's massive €80 million-€100m asking price for star striker Benjamin Sesko. The Premier League are in touch with the player's representatives but has yet to fully agree on personal terms. The club have not even launched a formal bid for the forward.
The report adds that Arsenal could now shift their focus to Gyokeres. The Swedish striker will hope that Sporting CP will let him leave the club this summer for a transfer fee in the region of €60m–€70m. The Portuguese giants, however, could demand a higher fee.
Three clubs line up £34m bids for Spurs captain Son
According to talkSPORT, three Saudi Pro League clubs, Al-Ahli, Al Qadsiah and Al-Nassr have shown interest in the veteran South Korean star. The Saudi officials will reportedly prioritise Al-Ahli's pursuit of the player as the AFC Champions League winners are determined to strengthen the left side of their attack. All three clubs are ready to shell out €40 million (£34m/$46m) for Son.
Gittens determined to join Chelsea
Per Fabrizio Romano, Jamie Gittens is not willing to join any other club other than Chelsea as he remains keen on joining the Blues on a seven-year deal. The Blues are currently negotiating with Dortmund.
Simons to leave RB Leipzig after requesting transfer
Per The Athletic, Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons has informed his club, RB Leipzig, that he wants to move this summer. The 22-year-old believes his developmental stage at the Red Bull Arena is over, and the club, too, agrees that this is the right time to sell the player, who has two years left in his contract.
Felix given 'clear' warning about possible Benfica move
Benfica coach Bruno Lage has issued a warning to Joao Felix as the Chelsea player wants to return to his former club.
Speaking to reporters, Lage said: "There have to be two desires: the desire and the financial aspect. There is desire, and we believe there is desire on both sides. We must also look at the financial aspect: what business and how much we can invest in Joao, and on Joao's part, he has to understand that Benfica cannot afford the salary. This must be clear."
Liverpool offered hope of Nunez transfer by Al-Hilal chief
Darwin Nunez is said to be open to a move to the Middle East, with Liverpool willing to sell for around €60m (£51m/$69m). Amid speculation of a transfer to Al-Hilal, chief executive Esteve Calzada has opened up on his club's transfer plans and insisted Al-Hilal are targeting the world's top stars in a bid to strengthen their squad.
He told BBC Sport: "We are targeting the biggest players. We are very ambitious, but we need to see hunger from the player himself and the transaction needs to work out both ways. The only thing we've been trying to remind players and agents is that yes, we are from Saudi, but we don't print notes here! My role as CEO is to make sure we run the club efficiently, so that we can have the biggest budget possible to have big players, but not at any cost. That's why sometimes we basically walk away from negotiations, because we still want players extremely keen on coming, and not only looking for the money."
Al-Ahli table massive offer for Barca's Fermin
According to SPORT, Barcelona are considering Fermin Lopez to be a viable option for sale in order to raise funds for a potential left-wing signing. The Spanish midfielder, who has risen from their La Masia youth academy, has been offered a lucrative deal by Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.
Man Utd eyeing seven more transfer deals this summer
Manchester United are reportedly lining up seven transfer deals during the summer transfer window. Per The Mirror, United are planning to complete at least seven more transfers, including incomings and outgoings, before the summer window closes, and are lining up moves for more forwards. The club have been linked with a move for Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo, while Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike could also head to Old Trafford.
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