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Liverpool 'keeping tabs' on in-demand Brazilian goalkeeper
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F40%2Farne-slot.jpg "Feyenoord coach Arne Slot on October 4, 2023")
Liverpool are reportedly among several European clubs monitoring Athletico Paranaense and Brazil goalkeeper Bento ahead of the summer transfer window.
Following Jurgen Klopp's departure and now under the leadership of Arne Slot, Liverpool are expected to evaluate their squad requirements for next season in the coming weeks.
Current first-choice goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been linked with a potential high-value transfer to Saudi Arabia, while backup shot-stopper Caoimhin Kelleher has been rumoured to be considering a move away from Anfield in search of more playing time.
In a recent interview with The Athletic, Kelleher admitted: "It would be great if that happened at Liverpool, but I'm not silly. I know that Ali has been the best goalkeeper in the world for years. I've had such an amazing time at Liverpool. It's been a crazy journey for me and one that I've absolutely loved.
'It will happen much sooner than people think' - Lukaku drops hint over next club
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F50%2Fromelu-lukaku.jpg "Roma's Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their first goal on December 14, 2023")
Romelu Lukaku has suggested that a return to Belgian Pro League club Anderlecht, where he began his career, will occur "much sooner than people think."
Despite signing a five-year contract with Chelsea in a high-profile £97.5m move back in 2021, Lukaku fell out of favour under former Blues manager Thomas Tuchel and was sent on back-to-back loans to Inter Milan and Roma in the last two campaigns.
With two years left on his lucrative £325,000-per-week deal at Stamford Bridge, the Belgian international reminded onlookers of his ability during his last season in Serie A, where he scored 21 goals in 47 appearances.
His stint at Roma was overseen by Jose Mourinho, who facilitated the loan deal before departing from Stadio Olimpico.
Liverpool 'handed major boost' in pursuit of £70m Salah replacement
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F09%2Ffederico-chiesa.jpg "Juventus' Federico Chiesa celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on March 3, 2024")
Liverpool have reportedly received a major boost in their pursuit of Juventus attacker Federico Chiesa, who could serve as a replacement for Mohamed Salah at Anfield next season.
Salah was previously linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League last summer, and there is widespread expectation that another significant offer could be made for him in the upcoming transfer window.
The Egyptian international has been an ever-present for the Reds since joining them back in 2017, although he now has only one year left on his current deal with the Merseyside outfit.
Liverpool now seem to be planning for the possibility of Salah's departure this summer and have received encouragement to step up their efforts in signing Chiesa, who has been on the club's radar for the last few years.
Liverpool announce first loan exit as 20-year-old joins Wigan Athletic
Liverpool and Scotland Under-21s defender Calvin Ramsay has signed for League One outfit Wigan Athletic on loan for the 2024-25 campaign.
The former Aberdeen starlet has endured a torrid period of injuries since joining the Reds in the summer of 2022, making just two appearances during Jurgen Klopp's tenure as head coach.
Ramsay also managed just a combined six appearances across two loan spells with Bolton Wanderers and Preston North End, playing twice for the latter in the first half of the 2023-24 season.
The 20-year-old subsequently dropped down a division to represent Bolton, but he only played four times for the Trotters and did not earn a single minute from March to May.
Olmo responds to Liverpool, Man Utd, Barcelona transfer rumours
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F23%2Fdani-olmo-mohamed-simakan.JPG "RB Leipzig's Dani Olmo celebrates scoring their first goal with Mohamed Simakan on April 13, 2024")
RB Leipzig attacker Dani Olmo has admitted that he is 'motivated' by rumours linking him with a number of top European clubs including Liverpool, Manchester United and Barcelona.
The 25-year-old has established himself as a star player for Die Roten Bullen since joining the club in 2020, scoring 29 goals and registering 34 assists in 148 appearances across all competitions.
Olmo experienced an injury-hit 2023-24 campaign, but he still managed to contribute with eight goals and five assists in 25 appearances, helping Leipzig secure a top-four finish in the Bundesliga and qualify for next season's Champions League.
The versatile attacker has also impressed at international level with Spain, earning 33 caps, and he has been selected in Luis de la Fuente's squad ahead of Euro 2024.
Man Utd 'leading race' for £51m-rated defender
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F20%2Ferik-ten-hag_1.jpg "Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag applauds the fans after the match on May 15, 2024")
Manchester United are reportedly preparing to make progress in their efforts to sign Sporting Lisbon defender Goncalo Inacio.
The Red Devils hierarchy are currently contemplating how to handle their head coach situation with Erik ten Hag undergoing an end-of-season review.
However, with a newly-formed footballing operations team at the helm, United are in a position where they can advance with their plans for the summer transfer window.
Ten Hag, himself, has already acknowledged that acquiring a new central defender is towards the top of the club's priority list with Raphael Varane having left on a free transfer and a Jonny Evans exit still a possibility.
Spurs 'make decision' over when to submit Conor Gallagher bid
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F07%2Fconor-gallagher-nicolas-jackson.jpg "Chelsea's Conor Gallagher celebrates scoring their first goal with Nicolas Jackson on February 12, 2024")
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly identified their preferred time to make a bid for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher.
The England international has just starred for the Blues in 2023-24, contributing five goals and seven assists from 37 starts in the Premier League.
Gallagher - the third-choice captain under then-head coach Mauricio Pochettino - subsequently helped Chelsea earn a return to European competition, yet it has been well-documented that he is available for transfer.
Co-owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital want to cash in on the 24-year-old in order to significantly boost the club's position with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules.
Man Utd in talks with first-team duo over new contracts
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F23%2Fmnumci.JPG "Manchester United's Jonny Evans celebrates with the trophy after winning the FA Cup on May 25, 2024")
Manchester United have confirmed that "discussions remain open" with both Jonny Evans and Tom Heaton over new contracts at the club this summer.
The experienced duo only have deals with the 20-time English champions until the end of June, and it had been thought that both would depart on free transfers ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
However, the Red Devils have revealed that talks are ongoing with the pair over the possibility of extending their time at Old Trafford, potentially for one more season each.
Evans joined Man United for the start of pre-season training last summer, and he was ultimately offered a one-year contract due to the impression he made both on and off the field.
"Has formally been offered a new deal" - Man Utd issue update on attacker's future
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Manchester United have confirmed that Omari Forson has been offered a new contract amid the recent speculation surrounding the attacker's future.
The 19-year-old made seven first-team appearances for the Red Devils during the 2023-24 campaign, including four outings in the Premier League, providing an assist against Wolverhampton Wanderers on his league debut.
Forson's contract at Old Trafford is due to expire at the end of June, and a recent report claimed that the teenager was preparing to leave the 20-time English champions this summer.
However, Man United have confirmed that they have offered the England Under-20s international a new deal.
Transfer rumours: Spence to Genoa, Hummels to Roma, Herrera to Zaragoza
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F01%2Fdjed-spence.jpg "Djed Spence in action for Tottenham Hotspur in January 2023")
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in negotiations with Genoa over the permanent transfer of English defender Djed Spence during the summer market.
The 23-year-old spent the second half of the 2023-24 campaign on loan at Genoa, representing the Italian outfit on 16 occasions in all competitions.
Spence has another three years left to run on his contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, but he is being heavily linked with a permanent move away from his parent club.
According to Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, Spurs are in discussions with Genoa over a long-term switch for Spence, who is not in the plans of Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou.
Liverpool goalkeeper offered new contract despite wanting to leave
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F20%2Faliadi.jpg "Liverpool's Caoimhin Kelleher, Alisson and Adrian during the warm up before the match on August 27, 2023")
Liverpool have announced their retained list following the end of the 2023-24 season, confirming that they have offered a new contract to one of their experienced goalkeepers.
With Alisson Becker the undisputed number one and Caoimhin Kelleher establishing himself as a competent backup, Adrian has served as the Reds' third-choice stopper for a few years now.
The 37-year-old has played just 26 times for the Reds since joining in 2019 - keeping seven clean sheets - and he failed to make a single competitive appearance in the 2023-24 campaign.
Not since the 2022 Community Shield success over Manchester City has Adrian featured in between the sticks for Liverpool, who stand to lose him when his deal expires at the end of the month.
Transfer rumours: Garcia to West Ham, Aguerd to Atletico, Reus to LA Galaxy
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F19%2Faleix-garcia-c.jpg "Girona's Aleix Garcia in action with Barcelona's Sergi Roberto on May 4, 2024")
West Ham United are reportedly battling Bayer Leverkusen for the signature of Girona midfielder Aleix Garcia during this summer's transfer window.
The 26-year-old was in excellent form for Girona during the 2023-24 campaign, scoring three goals and registering six assists in 40 appearances in all competitions.
There is currently a host of speculation surrounding the Spaniard's future, with Barcelona thought to be interested, but Leverkusen had seemingly been closing in on a deal.
According to The Guardian, West Ham are now attempting to hijack the transfer, with the Hammers emerging as serious contenders for the midfielder's signature.
Tottenham confirm four player exits as long-serving defenders depart
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F48%2Feric-dier.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier pictured on November 27, 2023")
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that four players will be leaving the club at the expiration of their contracts this month.
The Lilywhites have technically already bid farewell to Eric Dier and Ivan Perisic, who left the club in January for Bayern Munich and Hajduk Split respectively on initial loan deals.
However, as both defenders were out of contract at the end of the season, their loans for the second half of the campaign were expected to spell the end of their time in North London.
Dier has become a mainstay in the Bayern backline, and the German champions had already confirmed that the Englishman would be remaining at the Allianz Arena for the 2024-25 campaign.
Wolves forward Cunha addresses Man United link
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F48%2Fmatheus-cunha.jpg "Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha celebrates scoring their first goal on November 27, 2023")
Matheus Cunha has said that he is "very happy" at Wolverhampton Wanderers amid suggestions of interest from Manchester United during this summer's transfer window.
The forward joined Wolves on loan from Atletico Madrid in January 2023 before making a permanent switch to Molineux later in the year.
Cunha has scored 16 goals and registered nine assists in 56 appearances for his current side in all competitions, including 14 goals and seven assists in 49 Premier League outings.
An impressive 2023-24 campaign saw the 25-year-old manage 14 goals and eight assists in 36 appearances, and there has recently been speculation surrounding his future.
"He has said no to offers" - Laporta confirms Barca star will stay at Camp Nou
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F15%2Fbarcelona.jpg "Barcelona's Raphinha celebrates scoring their first goal with Robert Lewandowski on April 10, 2024")
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed that Robert Lewandowski has rejected the opportunity to leave Camp Nou, with the striker set to remain at the club this summer.
There has been a host of speculation surrounding the Poland international's future in recent months, and ex-Barcelona head coach Xavi hinted at the start of May that the centre-forward could leave this summer.
Lewandowski scored 26 goals and registered nine assists in 49 appearances at club level last term, but he has another two years left on a lucrative contract, and it has been suggested that Barcelona are keen to move him on for a substantial transfer fee.
Laporta has now addressed the 35-year-old's future, revealing that he is set to continue at the club under new head coach Hansi Flick, who managed Lewandowski for two seasons at Bayern Munich.
Joan Laporta provides major Joao Cancelo, Joao Felix update
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F48%2Fjoao-felix_1.JPG "Barcelona's Joao Felix celebrates scoring against Atletico Madrid on December 3, 2023")
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that the club are in negotiations over keeping Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix at Camp Nou for the 2024-25 campaign.
Cancelo and Felix spent last season with the Catalan giants on loan from Manchester City and Atletico Madrid respectively, and the pair were regulars for the club in 2023-24.
As it stands, both players will head back to their parent clubs after representing Portugal at this summer's European Championship.
However, Laporta has revealed that Barcelona are working to keep hold of them for the 2024-25 season, with further loan deals potentially being agreed due to the club's financial issues.
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