Transfer news – Live rumours and done deals (2024)

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Goldson exit path to England 'emerges' with Birmingham City keen

Connor Goldson is a transfer target for Birmingham City, according to a report.

The Scottish Sun claim former Celtic coach Chris Davies wants to take the Rangers defender south of the border for his English League One bid.

The new boss is desperate to add experience to his ranks and is eyeing up the stopper.

Goldson is one of the top earners at Ibrox and still has a few years to run on his current deal.

But if the guarantee of first team football is off the table - the same publication state he could be tempted to part ways and call time on his career in Glasgow.

EXCLUSIVE! Saints ready big money O'Riley bid

Southampton are ready to splash out for Celtic star Matt O'Riley.

The EPL new boys are ready to make a £20million summer bid with future add-ons potentially taking the deal beyond the record £25m sales netted for both Kieran Tierney and Jota.

Russell Martin is a huge fan of the midfielder having worked with him at MK Dons.

The likes of Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan have been admiriers in the past and there are a number of other clubs watching his situation closely.

Golding to swap Chelsea for Leicester

Chelsea and Leicester City have already agreed a big money deal for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

But the EPL duo were back around the table for a seperate transfer with Michael Golding making the move to the Foxes from Stamford Bridge.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reports that a £5million deal for the young talent has been agreed.

Birmingham snap up Peaco*ck-Farrell for League One bid

Birmingham City have signed Bailey Peaco*ck-Farrell from Burnley.

The goalkeeper has penned a four-year deal as he bids to help his new side return to the English Championship at the first time of asking.

The Northern Ireland international spent last season on loan at Aarhur GF in the Danish Superliga and helped them finish fifth in the league.

Saints close in on Taylor

Southampton are reportedly poised to complete the signing of full back Charlie Taylor on a free transfer.

According to transfer expert Rudy Galetti, the 30-year-old has turned down a new contract at Burnley, with his current deal now up.

The former England youth international will now remain in the Premier League with Russell Martinn's newly promoted Saints.

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Luton eye 3 EPL loans

Luton Town are eyeing up THREE loan swoops on the EPL.

The Sun report that the relegated side - who are bidding to retrn to the top flight at the first time of asking from the English Championship - are keen on Crystal Palace duo David Ozoh and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi.

The same publication state they are also interested in Nottingham Forest outcast Lewis O'Brien on a temporary arrangement as Rob Edwards looks to bolster his options.

Rojas fee Celtic would need to pay 'emerges'

Celtic-linked Andy Rojas would command a fee of around £800k, according to a report.

Football Scotland state that the Herediano starlet - who has interest across Europe plus in Mexico and the MLS - is valued at around $1million which equates to just under £800k.

He made history at the Copa America for Costa Rica in becoming the youngest ever cap for his country at the tournament.

Rojas can operate in multiple positions across the frontline as Brendan Rodgers looks to add to his champions this summer ahead of defending their title and a tilt at the Champions League.

Elliot Anderson 'trades' Newcastle for Nottingham Forest

Elliot Anderson is set to leave Newcastle for Nottingham Forest.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reports that a deal is in place between the EPL duo for £35million - with the sale needed to meet FFP.

He will pen a long-term deal with his new employers with the move handed the famous 'Here we go' treatment by Romano.

A separate deal between the pair will see Odysseas Vlachodimos join the Toon Army states the same post.

Zaha could make England return

Wilfried Zaha could make a return to the EPL, according to a report.

The Mirror reports that Galatasaray are ready to offload the attacker for a 'nominal fee' due to his large £300k-a-week wages.

A move would need the winger to accept a significant drop in salary.

One option could be his current employers paying him off, which would allow him to depart as a free agent.

Former club Crystal Palace are among those keen - as are rivals West Ham and Wolves - and a free transfer would make him more appealing.

But that route would see the Turkish giants needing to take a hit financially.

Alonso to exit Barcelona

Marcos Alonso is set to leave Barcelona.

His contract at the Nou Camp is up TODAY and he will leave with no new offer on the table.

He spent two seasons with the Spanish giants playing 45 times.

But injuries restriced his involvement last season and he will now seek a new challenge reports Sky Sports.

Broja has offers on the table

Armando Broja claims he has offers from clubs in three dfferent leagues to leave Chelsea.

The Albanian international - who spent the second hald of last season on loan at Fulham - is expected to move on thsi summer and has revealed that sides in the Premier League, Serie A and the Bundesliga all want him.

Speaking to Albania’s RTV Klan, he said:

It’s true, I have offers from these three championships (Serie A, Bundesliga, Premier League). Staying at Chelsea is an option, I still have a contract with them that expires in many years.

Atletico let 3 go as César Azpilicueta extends stay

Atletico Madrid have extended César Azpilicueta's stay in La Liga - with 3 players exiting the club.

The Athletic report the former Chelsea star has been handed a 12-month agreement due to his experience and popularity in the dressing room.

But Memphis Depay, Gabriel Paulista and Mario Hermoso have all been shown the door.

Jim Goodwin eyes 5 more for Dundee United

Jim Goodwin has named the Dundee United positions he wants to fill as he targets a further FIVE signings.

The Tangerines boss has already started his hard work in the transfer market with a number of signings already on board including Ryan Strain and a return for Jack Walton.

Speaking to DUTV, the United gaffer offered the fans an update on the recruitment front as they bid for a successful return to the top flight after getting themselves back in the Scottish Premiership at the first time of asking.

Definitely, yeah. We need more competition for places in the forward areas. We need another striker, definitely. We still need, I believe, another winger potentially on the right hand side. And we definitely need another couple of midfielders as well. We’ve still got four or five new players we need to add and myself and Michael (Cairney), our head of recruitment, are working tirelessly on that.

Brum move for Leonard

Birmingham City are set to step up their interest in Marc Leonard.

The Brighton midfielder has been a Blues target for several weeks. Birmingham had been working on other positions in recent days but now want to get a £300,000 deal for Leonard over the line.

The Scot has English Championship and European interest. New Birmingham boss Chris Davies wants a deal for Leonard to be sealed.

Leonard was a standout when he was on loan at Northampton Town. Davies knows he could help get Birmingham back up at the first time of asking.

Icardi off to Saudi?

Maurco Icardi could be the latest star to head to the Saudi Pro League, with newly promoted Al-Qadsiah launching an ambitious bid to land the Argentine striker.

Transfer expert Maurco Contero reports that Al-Qadsiah have offered the Galatasaray striker a staggering €25 million (£21.1million) contract over two years, although a transfer fee with the Turkish club is yet to be agreed.

Contero adds that Icardi is now considering the proposal.

Hutchinson deal agreed

Omari Hutchinson is poised to join Ipswich on a permanent basis, with the Tractor Boys set to break their transfer record to sign the Chelsea winger.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the two clubs have agreed on a deal worth £22.5milllion plus future add ons with Chelsea also having a sell on clause of around 25 per cent.

However, they will have no buy-back option on the Omari Hutchinson, who scored 11 times to help Ipswich win promotion back to the Premier League after a 22-year absence last season.

Benrahma makes permanent Lyon switch

Said Benrahma has left West Ham for Lyon.

The winger joined the French Ligue 1 outfit in January on loan and he's now had the move made into a permanent agreement.

The French side will pay a reported fee in the region of £13million according to Sky Sports.

Gunners backed to sign Williams and Osimhen

Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has called on his old club to break the bank on duo Nico Williams and Victor Osimhen.

Atletic Bilbao winger Williams has been one of the stars at the Euro 2024 final so far, while Nigerian striker Osimhen still managed to net 17 goals in 32 games for an otherwise dismal campaign for Napoli last season.

France World Cup winner Petit reckons Williams would be a "dream signing" for Mikel Arteta and also believes Osimhen would be a real force in the Premier League.

Speaking as part of bet365’s Euro 2024 coverage, he said:

Arsenal’s dream signing this summer would be Nico Williams.

I've been watching him in Spain with his club, but he has impressed me a lot during Euro 2024, especially against Italy. It was a nightmare for the right back.I think this guy could have a huge impact at Arsenal.

People have also mentioned Benjamin Sesko, but I think Arsenal need to look at Victor Osimhen at Napoli, this guy has all the character he needs to thrive. He’s got great ambition and when I mention his character, he reminds me of players who were in the Premier League back in the day, huge characters.

He will work incredibly hard on the pitch and Arsenal are desperate to get a real striker. Osimhen can hold two central defenders easily. He can play on the ground, he can play in the air. It will be important as well on set pieces.

He would add quality to Mikel Arteta's team.

Barca confirm loan departures

Barcelona have confirmed that Joao Felix and Joao Cancelo have left the club after the Portuguese duo's respective loan deals ended.

Forward Felix will return to La Liga rivals Real Madrid while full back Cancelo will team up with new Bayer Munich manager Vincent Kompany in Bavaria.

The official statement from the club read,

Joao Felix and João Cancelo are not to continue with FC Barcelona. The Spanish defender's contract ends on June 30, as do the loan contracts for the two Portuguese players, who will return to their respective clubs.

KDH to Chelsea is ON

Chelsea have sealed a deal for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall with Enzo Maresca landing his man for £25 million from Leicester City, having worked with the 25-year-old midfielder at the King Power Stadium before his move to Stamford Bridge.

Vata fee revealed

Rocco Vata is set to join Watford on a four-yeal deal after leaving Celtic.

However, despite being available on a free transfer, the Hoops will be entitled to a six-figure fee having brought the midfielder up through the youth ranks, with Vata going onto make six first team outings at Parkhead.

Staying on the exit front, Southampton are prepared to splash the cash on Matt O'Riley, and given their manager Russell Martin's previous appraisal of the Denmark international, it's not hard to see why.

Nouble heads to China

Former Livingston striker Joel Nouble has moved to China.

Nouble made his debut for Wuxi Wugou yesterday. He came off the bench for the Chinese Second Division side.

The 28-year-old left Livi on freedom of contract in the summer. He spent three years in Scotland after moving up from Aldershot.

Grealish would 'suit' Villa or Chelsea

Former England star Chris Waddle reckons Jack Grealish should leave Manchester City and believes his talents would be best suited at Chelsea or with a return to Aston Villa.

Speaking to Betway, he said:

If you're buying Grealish, are you buying him as a winger? Tottenham like pace, Jack is not blessed with pace. You'd have to play him in a number 10 role, and they already have James Maddison for that

So Spurs no, and I wouldn't say Arsenal either. Liverpool play a very high tempo game, so I'm not sure about there too. What you're looking at is, would you play Grealish as a winger or a number 10, or midfield player? If I was buying him I'd be looking to play him in the middle. He does a job on the wing, but wingers create, get round the back, and Jack can't get round the back.

Yeah, he doesn't give the ball away and doesn't take a lot of risks, gives the side balance. But I think I'd be looking at his old club Aston Villa, I'd be looking to play him in that three in the middle of the park. I'm not sure about Newcastle, they play a high tempo and press. I think he has to go to a side where they are looking to play him as a midfield player.

Chelsea could be an outside bet with Gallagher possibly going, you could see him playing that midfield role. He'd be more effective there. He's got vision, he can see things, he's good at give and go. But he's stuck on that wing, you're thinking there is surely more in his locker.

So if I was a top club looking for a winger, I'd be looking at players ahead of Grealish.

Latest on Yamal

Lamine Yamal is wanted by PSG but the Barcelona golden boy is going nowhere.

Mundo Deportivo claim a £169m bid has been turfed out and even a world record of £211m wouldn't be enough for a player who has a release clause set at £846m - not bad for a 16-year-old who could help Spain win Euro 2024.

And, let's be fair, PSG are seeking to sign multiple quality players to fill the gap left by Mbappe.

Palhinha breaks silence

Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha has broken his silence on his future with Bayern Munich making the Portuguese midfielder a priority this summer.

But the Bavarian club won't wait forever on the man who is currently in Germany with Portugal preparing for their last-16 tie againts Slovenia. The Cottagers have rejected two bids as they look for around £55million and the player has spoken.

As far as my future is concerned, both clubs know where I want to be in a month. I am currently concentrating on my work with the national team and on making history for my country.

Six stars depart Naples

Napoli have announced the departure of six players, including Belgian Leander Dendoncker who returns to Aston Villa and Piotr Zielinski who has joined Serie A rivals Inter Milan. Napoli announced the exit list in a statement.

SSC Napoli today bids farewell to the following players whose contracts with the club have expired: Diego Demme, Leander Dendoncker, Pierluigi Gollini, Hubert Idasiak,Hamed Traore and Piotr Zielinski.

We would like to thank each and every one of them for their professionalism and commitment to the Napoli cause during their time in Naples. We wish them all the best for their future endeavours.

Blues couldn't afford Isak - Shearer

Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer says Chelsea couldn't afford to sign Magpies star striker Alexander Isak. Shearer, speaking to Betfair, isn't worried about the Swede moving on.

I’m not that worried. I don’t think he’ll leave. I don’t think it can happen. Newcastle supporters would go mad if it happened. What he’s brought to Newcastle and how good a player he is, I’m not sure Chelsea could afford him either. I’ve seen the reports and I don’t think there’s anything in that at all. I’d be amazed, angry and disappointed if he left Newcastle.

Casemiro to Arsenal?

It's the transfer no one is expecting bar Gilberto Silva!

Casemiro could be a good fit for Arsenal, let’s wait and see what happens. It would be very interesting if Thomas Partey left the club. If that spot becomes available then it would be interesting to see Casemiro there. He would bring a very strong and stable option to their midfield. For me, Casemiro is still a good player. I don’t know whether he’s going to stay or not in the club, but he’s a player I would love to have on my team.

Todd's Law for Barron

Connor Barron hasn’t even kicked a ball for Rangers and already he has endured himself to the Ibrox support.

Todd Cantwell hasn’t kicked a ball this season and already he has been involved in a spat with a fan online. Two Rangers players, two very different attitudes. In 24 hours the contrast was summed up - and it’s not hard to see which of the two the light blue legions prefer.

Granted, Barron still has to show what he can do following his move from Scottish Premiership rivals Aberdeen - a bold move in itself given the rivalry between the two clubs. But that fearless approach is one reason Rangers fans are excited about what the future could for him in Govan. But it was another line from his press conference after he was unveiled to the media on Friday that stuck out for many fans.

When talking about the backlash he might face having swapped his boyhood heroes and hometown team for one of their fierce rivals, he shrugged and simply said: “All I do is focus on my job on the pitch. I don’t go on social media or anything like that. That is not my job. My job is to go on the pitch and perform and let my football do the talking.” That was music to the ears of light blue legions on, ahem, social media.

And then just the day after Barron’s words, Cantwell - a player who has already been given the mocking nickname TikTok Todd due to his online activity - was involved in a spat with a punter.

Norwich City fans probably aren’t too surprised to see how it’s panning out for Cantwell who is being linked with an Ibrox exit this summer after 18 months. He came through the ranks at Carrow Road and went on to start in the Premier League but it started to head in a downward spiral.