Chelsea, Man United 'suffer setback' in Osimhen pursuit

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Victor Osimhen is reportedly in advanced negotiations over a personal agreement with Al-Hilal despite being linked with the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United.

Osimhen has spent the 2024-25 season on loan at Galatasaray after experiencing a breakdown in his relationship with Napoli.

The striker has showcased his goalscoring credentials during his loan spell, scoring 36 goals in 40 competitive appearances to fire Galatasaray to a league and cup double.

Osimhen is now set to leave Napoli on a permanent basis, with his contract said to contain a €75m (£63m) release clause.

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Cristiano Ronaldo drops major hint over Al-Nassr future

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Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has dropped a major hint that he is set to leave the Saudi Pro League side following the 3-2 defeat to Al Fateh.

Ronaldo wore the captain's armband for Al-Nassr's final game of the Saudi Pro League season against Al Fateh on Monday.

The Portugal international netted a 42nd-minute opener before his effort was quickly cancelled out by Matias Vargas.

Sadio Mane restored Al-Nassr's advantage in the second period, but Al Fateh staged a late turnaround to net two goals to snatch a 3-2 victory.

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Brentford 'make final decision' over Kayode permanent deal

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Brentford have reportedly decided to exercise their right to sign Michael Kayode on a permanent deal.

Kayode joined the West London club in the January transfer window, signing on loan from Fiorentina until the end of the season.

The Italy Under-21 international was allowed to depart Fiorentina after being restricted to one start in five Serie A appearances in the first half of the campaign.

Right-back Kayode made 12 Premier League appearances during his loan spell, including starts in each of the final six league matches of the campaign to help the Bees achieve a top-half finish.

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Wolves, Brentford 'in race' for German midfielder, club takes "very clear stance"

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Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly considering whether to push for the signing of Nuremberg midfielder Caspar Jander.

The West Midlands outfit concluded their 2024-25 campaign on Sunday with a 1-1 draw against Brentford, securing 16th position in the Premier League table in the process.

Focus now turns to the transfer market where Wolves are expected to be busy, it already apparent that Matheus Cunha will likely leave for Manchester United in a £62.5m deal.

More important players may also depart Molineux, while there is the likelihood of a mass exodus of players who do not fit Vitor Pereira's system or have dropped down the pecking order.

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"Phenomenally gifted": Why Ait-Nouri "would solve an awful lot of problems" at Man City

Manchester City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany has told Sports Mole that he would be "absolutely buzzing" if Pep Guardiola's side sign Rayan Ait-Nouri from Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer.

At a time when the Citizens are glad to see the back of a turbulent 2024-25 campaign and will now begin to rest up ahead of returning to action in just over three weeks' time at the FIFA Club World Cup, new sporting director Hugo Viana is working hard behind the scenes ahead of a much-anticipated squad rebuild.

Man City are expected to prioritise the addition of a couple of new midfielders, with Kevin De Bruyne leaving upon the expiration of his contract, but they have also been tipped to strengthen their options in the full-back department.

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Konate delivers update on Liverpool contract talks

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Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has revealed there has been no progress in contract talks, although he has insisted he is "happy" at Anfield.

Last month, Liverpool announced new two-year deals for captain Virgil van Dijk and forward Mohamed Salah, ending the speculation surrounding their futures.

However, they were unable to reach an agreement with right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of June.

The Premier League champions are now facing more contract uncertainty, with Konate set to enter the final 12 months of his current deal.

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"Probably, yes" - Napoli chief makes De Bruyne admission

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Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has admitted that Kevin De Bruyne is set to join the Italian champions this summer.

De Bruyne played his final game for Man City on Sunday, featuring as a late substitute in the 2-0 away win over Fulham.

The Belgian helped Pep Guardiola's side seal a third-placed finish and Champions League football for the 2025-26 campaign.

After making 422 competitive appearances for the Citizens, De Bruyne will officially become a free agent when his contract expires on June 30.

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Kelleher makes "number one" claim as he sets out stance over Liverpool future

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Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has confirmed that he is prepared to leave the club in search of regular game time.

The Republic of Ireland international has spent the last 10 years at Liverpool after he joined the club's academy system in the summer of 2015.

Kelleher has largely had to settle for a role as a backup goalkeeper, restricting him to 67 first-team appearances in all competitions.

Allison Becker's injury issues opened the door for Kelleher to keep nine clean sheets in 20 competitive matches in the 2024-25 campaign.

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'Talks held': United speak to Premier League star amid Fernandes exit fears

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Manchester United have reportedly held talks with Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford, with Ruben Amorim looking to rebuild his side's attack.

Despite winning 2-0 against Aston Villa on Sunday, the Red Devils have endured their worst ever Premier League season, finishing 15th with just 42 points.

United had failed to score in five of their prior eight in the top flight, and they ended the campaign having netted just 44 goals, making them the division's fifth-worst offensive side.

Boss Ruben Amorim will undoubtedly look to revitalise his side's attack, though he could face the prospect of having to replace captain Bruno Fernandes, who has frequently been linked with a move away to the Saudi Pro League.

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"Spectacular player": Gunners learn Real stance on Rodrygo as Alonso speaks out

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Real Madrid boss Xabi Alonso has insisted that forward Rodrygo will be needed at the club next season amid reported interest from Arsenal.

The Gunners finished second for a third consecutive season in the Premier League after beating Southampton 2-1 in their final game of the campaign on Sunday.

Head coach Mikel Arteta will likely be under pressure to deliver major silverware next term given the team's last trophy was the FA Cup in 2020.

The Spaniard looks certain to add firepower in the forward line considering the likes of Kai Havertz and Gabriel Martinelli have been criticised.

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Rashford willing 'to take pay cut' in order to secure dream United exit

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Marcus Rashford has reportedly decided that he is willing to take a pay cut to secure a move to Barcelona in the summer transfer window.

The Englishman's hamstring injury meant he missed the final stages of the season for Aston Villa, who he had joined in the winter window after falling out with Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim.

Rashford is set to return to United in the summer, but he has been strongly linked with a permanent move away, especially as the Red Devils need to generate transfer funds for Amorim.

However, the 27-year-old's current weekly salary of £350,000 could prove to be a stumbling block to admirers in Europe, including the likes of Barcelona.

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Summer transfer window round-up: Latest news and rumours including Ramsdale to Villa

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Aston Villa have reportedly shortlisted Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale as a potential replacement for Emiliano Martinez this summer.

Martinez was culpable for a huge error in Villa's must-not-lose Premier League finale at Manchester United over the weekend, being sent off shortly before half time in an incident that ultimately played a big part in their defeat, and subsequent failure to qualify for the Champions League.

While the Argentine Golden Glove winner was at fault for that defeat, missing out on top-tier European football could well see the Villa stopper move on this summer.

Manager Unai Emery has been very tight-lipped about Martinez's potential departure this summer, but recent rumours suggest they are already planning for life without him.

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'Off the table': United admit defeat in pursuit of dream Hojlund replacement

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Manchester United are said to have called off their pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres, with the club's future in doubt following their failure to qualify for the Champions League.

Though the Red Devils ended their 2024-25 Premier League season with a 2-0 win against Aston Villa on Sunday, they have ended in 15th place with just 42 points, their worst ever placement and points tally in the competition's history.

United also agonisingly lost 1-0 in the Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur last Wednesday, and the defeat meant that they missed out on European football entirely.

Perhaps the biggest consequence of the loss was the fact that the team will not receive any extra income from participation in the Champions League next season, something that could prove catastrophic given the club are said to be in poor financial health.

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'Official bid': Reds submit mega bid to Leverkusen amid Diaz exit rumours

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Liverpool are reported to have made their first official bid for Bayer Leverkusen attacker Florian Wirtz, with the fee being in excess of £83m plus add-ons.

The Reds will parade the Premier League trophy around the city of Liverpool on Monday after they were presented with the title following their 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace on Sunday.

Boss Arne Slot has been praised for improving the likes of Mohamed Salah, who ended the season as the division's top scorer (29), while also having provided the most assists (18).

The winger will be 33 by the time 2025-26 gets underway, and some of the team's offensive burden may need to be shared as he ages.

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Reds 'open door' for exit of defender with interest from Premier League club

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Liverpool have reportedly sanctioned Kostas Tsimikas's exit should an interested side pay in the region of £12-15m, with Leeds United linked to his signature.

The Reds lifted the Premier League title on Sunday after drawing 1-1 with Crystal Palace in their final game of the season, and boss Arne Slot managed to achieve top-flight glory despite making just one signing.

However, the club look set to strengthen considerably in the summer, with the likes of Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong all expected to arrive at Anfield in the transfer market.

Such an outlay would likely need a number of players to leave in order to make room in the squad, and that could lead to the departure of several fringe players.

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Latest transfer news and rumours: Newcastle 'eyeing swoop' for 17-goal striker

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Newcastle United have reportedly made initial contact over a potential move for Rennes striker Arnaud Kalimuendo.

Kalimuendo has scored 40 goals and provided 14 assists in 112 competitive appearances for Rennes since he joined the club from Paris Saint-Germain in 2022.

The 23-year-old finished the 2024-25 Ligue 1 season as the third-highest scorer after he netted 17 goals in 33 top-flight matches.

Newcastle appear to have taken note of the forward's fine form, with L'Equipe reporting that the Magpies are showing an interest in Kalimuendo ahead of the summer transfer window.

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'Compromise' reached for £50m Man Utd transfer as 'quick' European exit planned

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Manchester United reportedly plan to hold talks with Napoli's sporting director later this week over a deal for unwanted attacker Alejandro Garnacho.

The Argentine was a notable omission from the matchday squad for Sunday's 2-0 win over Aston Villa on the Premier League's final day after a public war of words with Ruben Amorim.

Garnacho was snubbed from the first whistle in Wednesday's Europa League final with Tottenham Hotspur, and he could not prevent his side from slumping to a 1-0 loss during his short time on the pitch.

The 20-year-old expressed disappointment and confusion at Amorim's decision not to start him, while his brother and agent publicly hit out at the Portuguese on social media.

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'World class' Chelsea midfielder to accelerate contract talks 'in coming months'

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Chelsea reportedly intend to accelerate contract negotiations with the representatives of Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo in the coming months.

The former Brighton & Hove Albion man has blossomed under the wing of Enzo Maresca, whose side qualified for the Champions League courtesy of a 1-0 final-day win over Nottingham Forest.

Caicedo played the full 90 of that victory at the City Ground and remarkably started all 38 of the Blues' matches in the 2024-25 Premier League season, either as a midfielder or right-back.

The Ecuador international has amassed a total of one goal and five assists in 44 games for Chelsea in the current campaign, and he is expected to be involved in Wednesday's Conference League final against Real Betis.

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Cunha follows in Charlton's footsteps as 'verbal agreement' reached for Man Utd move

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Manchester United are believed to be on the brink of completing a deal for Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Matheus Cunha, whom they have now reached a full verbal agreement for.

The Red Devils brought the curtain down on a disastrous season by overcoming Aston Villa 2-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday, although they were still condemned to their worst-ever Premier League campaign.

Ruben Amorim's men ended the 2024-25 season in a humiliating 15th place in the Premier League table, triggering an on-field apology from the Portuguese after his side also lost the Europa League final to Tottenham Hotspur.

With no European football for the 2025-26 campaign, Man United's spending power in the summer transfer window will be heavily restricted, and they are only thought to have a budget of around £100m without player sales.

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