Slot's Succession Plan: How Frimpong and Kerkez can replace Trent and Robertson

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Liverpool may have won the Premier League under Arne Slot at the first time of asking, but they have wasted no time in finding ways to strengthen the squad in the transfer market.

For example, the Reds have already announced the signing of the versatile Jeremie Frimpong, who is expected to compete with Conor Bradley for the right-back spot vacated by Trent Alexander-Arnold.

The champions have also been linked extensively with Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, who is poised to take over from the aging Andy Robertson should his move materialise.

Considering that the Merseysiders' attacking full-backs were a crucial component of their success under Jurgen Klopp, and have continued to be important under Slot, it would be fair to say that these signings could represent a major transitional moment at Anfield.

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"They might be honest with him": Could Echeverri decide Man City future at Club World Cup?

Manchester City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany would not be surprised to see Claudio Echeverri leave on loan this summer, but a strong performance at the FIFA Club World Cup could persuade Pep Guardiola to keep him in his senior squad for next season.

Echeverri was integrated into the first-team set-up at Man City after officially joining the club in January, 12 months after the Citizens agreed to sign the 19-year-old from River Plate for a reported £12.5m.

Widely regarded as one of the brightest prospects from South America, Echeverri has been tipped for stardom after being dubbed the 'next Lionel Messi' in his native Argentina and he has already excelled at youth level for club and country.

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Latest transfer news and rumours: West Ham eyeing move for ex-Arsenal goalkeeper

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West Ham United have reportedly held talks over a move for Southampton goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.

The 27-year-old is set to leave Southampton less than one year after arriving on a permanent transfer from Arsenal.

Ramsdale conceded 66 goals in 30 Premier League appearances as the Saints finished bottom of the table with just 12 points to their name.

Despite suffering the third Premier League relegation of his career, Ramsdale is on course to make an immediate return to the top flight for the 2024-25 campaign.

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Cristiano Ronaldo rejects opportunity to play at the Club World Cup

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Cristiano Ronaldo has turned down the opportunity to play at the Club World Cup this summer, rebuffing interest from Brazilian club Fluminense.

The Brazilian club will be at the tournament courtesy of their Copa Libertadores success in 2023, and they are the current club of former Paris Saint-Germain, AC Milan and Chelsea defender Thiago Silva.

Fluminense will face Borussia Dortmund, Ulsan Hyundai and Mamelodi Sundowns in the USA this summer, but without Ronaldo in their squad, after he turned down an audacious approach from the club to sign the 40-year-old in time for the tournament.

It is looking likely Ronaldo will leave Al-Nassr this summer, and at present, he will not be featuring at the Club World Club, after the Saudi club failed to qualify, due to their sub-par performances in the AFC Champions League.

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Modric 'gives green light' to Milan move as contract length and salary 'revealed'

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AC Milan have supposedly received the 'initial green light' from Luka Modric and are edging closer to signing the Real Madrid icon this summer. The 39-year-old midfield maestro will officially call time on his Blancos career following the Club World Cup, ending an illustrious 13-year stay in the Spanish capital. Modric may be on the brink of turning 40, but he is not planning to hang up his boots anytime soon and has his sights on representing Croatia at the 2026 World Cup. The ex-Tottenham Hotspur man demonstrated his evergreen qualities yet again last season, making 56 appearances for Carlo Ancelotti's Real Madrid and chalking up four goals and nine assists. Modric has been expected to remain in European football rather than pursue a new adventure in MLS or Saudi Arabia, and he was previously linked with a shock move to Scottish Premiership giants Rangers. However, as the Gers are now set to appoint Russell Martin as their new head coach rather than Davide Ancelotti, a transfer to Ibrox for Modric is no longer thought to be on the cards.

AC Milan 'almost ready' with Modric 'verbal agreement'

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Tottenham hierarchy 'reveal their stance' on Son Heung-min's future

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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly stated that they will only listen to 'significant' offers for captain Son Heung-min this summer.

Son's contract will expire in the summer of 2026, and he has just helped the club to some long-awaited silverware by winning the Europa League last season, but it was during a campaign where his influence on the first team waned.

The Spurs forward failed to reach double figures for Premier League goals for the first time since his debut season at the club back in 2015-16, missing a number of weeks through injury, while also being left on the bench on occasion.

Reports earlier this week suggested Spurs would be happy to let Son leave this summer, in order to raise funds ahead of a possible rebuild ahead of a Champions League campaign next season.

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Real Madrid 'make approach' for Argentine wonderkid amid PSG interest

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Real Madrid have reportedly approached Argentine youngster Franco Mastantuono and his club River Plate about a potential transfer this summer.

The 17-year-old is the hottest property in Argentina right now, and has earned his first call-up to the national team thanks to his sensational recent performances with River Plate.

Lionel Scaloni is not the only person who has been impressed with the form of the teenager, with some of Europe's biggest clubs already queuing up in attempts to win his signature.

Despite his tender age, Mastantuono's value according to Transfermarkt is already in excess of €30m (£25m), and that is only set to rise further in the coming months, and possibly years.

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"Flabbergasted" - Lewis-Skelly contract prediction made amid Real Madrid rumours

Arsenal expert Charles Watts is optimistic that a new contract will be agreed with Myles Lewis-Skelly before the start of pre-season, and he would be "flabbergasted" if anything came of reports linking him with a move to Real Madrid. In the space of just one season, Lewis-Skelly has astonishingly gone from a fringe academy graduate to Mikel Arteta's first-choice left-back, playing 39 times for Arsenal last season and coming up with one goal and two assists. The 18-year-old's tremendous feats are said to have caught the eye of 15-time European champions Real Madrid, who have set their sights on the England international as Ferland Mendy's possible left-back successor. Arsenal are fighting tooth and nail to tie Lewis-Skelly down to a new long-term deal, though, and speaking to Sports Mole, Watts expressed complete confidence that the teenager would resist the advances of Real Madrid. "If you're a good young player, you're going to be wanted by the best clubs. And Lewis-Skelly has shown he's one of the best young talents in world football," Watts said. "It wouldn't surprise me if other clubs are looking at him, but it would absolutely surprise me if he ended up going anywhere. "He's Arsenal through and through, playing week in, week out, got himself in the England setup because of Mikel Arteta, the trust that he's shown in him. I just can't see there's any way [he leaves].

Watts: 'Flabbergasted if Lewis-Skelly signs for Real Madrid'

"You can never know in football, but that one, I think flabbergasted would be the absolute correct word. I just couldn't see any reason for him not renewing. This has been his dream since he first arrived at Hale End as a seven-year-old. Why would you go anywhere, even for a club like Real Madrid at this stage in your career? It just it wouldn't make any sense. "I'm sure that deal will get done in the summer. Him and Ethan both have a year left, so it is pressing. But I'd be absolutely astounded if Myles Lewis-Skelly doesn't sign, maybe even before the start of pre-season, but certainly before the start of the season." Lewis-Skelly was officially promoted to Arsenal's senior ranks last summer, but he will be in the last 12 months of his deal in July and is one of several contract situations for sporting director Andrea Berta to sort out. The teenager's fellow Hale End graduate Ethan Nwaneri is also free to leave in 2026, while talks are ongoing with Thomas Partey, who is out of contract this month but has reportedly now been offered an extension. Meanwhile, Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Martinelli, William Saliba and Gabriel Magalhaes's deals all run out in 2027, but the latter is now believed to be in advanced talks over a renewal and is expected to put pen to paper soon. Asked who Arsenal's next contract priority should be after Gabriel, Watts was loath to single out one player, although he expressed concern that Nwaneri may be slightly more difficult to tie down than Lewis-Skelly given his pathway to the first team is currently blocked by Saka and Martin Odegaard.

Watts fears "slightly more difficult" Ethan Nwaneri contract talks

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"In principle..." Santos gives lowdown on Chelsea future, Brazil call-up

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Andrey Santos has acknowledged that he now sees his future at Chelsea having completed his loan stint with Strasbourg.

Despite having signed for the Blues in January 2023, Santos is still yet to make a competitive appearance for the Premier League giants.

However, his outstanding double loan period with Strasbourg has effectively forced the 21-year-old into the plans of his club and country.

As well as being in line to become a permanent fixture in Enzo Maresca's Chelsea squad, Santos has also been named in Carlo Ancelotti's first Brazil squad.

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Liverpool midfielder Elliott 'most likely destination' emerges amid transfer talk

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Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott is allegedly most likely to move to Serie A if he leaves Anfield during the summer transfer window.

The 22-year-old has just collected a Premier League winners medal on the back of making 18 appearances in the top flight during 2024-25.

However, just two of those outings came from the starting lineup, Elliott also making only four further starts in different competitions.

As a result, Elliott has openly acknowledged that he does not know where his future lies, albeit declaring that he would prefer to remain on Merseyside.

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Arsenal inspired by Liverpool as 'advanced talks' begin over early transfer

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Arsenal and Brazilian giants Flamengo are supposedly in talks over a deal to send Jorginho to South America before the end of his contract. The former Chelsea and Napoli man was confirmed to be one of 20 players leaving the club on Wednesday, as the Gunners announced their released and retained list for 2025-26. Jorginho will become a free agent on June 30, and it was reported a number of months ago that he had shaken hands on a deal with Flamengo, whom he would join on a free transfer. However, Flamengo are competing in this summer's Club World Cup, which begins before the Italy international is officially be severed from his Arsenal contract. The South American outfit are taking on Tunisian outfit Esperance de Tunis on June 16 in their Group D opener, before facing Jorginho's former club Chelsea on June 20 and Los Angeles FC on June 24.

Arsenal, Flamengo in 'advanced talks' over early Jorginho deal

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Keen to bring the 33-year-old to the club in time for the start of the tournament, the Evening Standard reports that Flamengo are in advanced talks with Arsenal to sign him a few weeks early. Clubs across the globe currently have until June 10 to make their first signings of the summer, as an 'exceptional registration period' was put in place due to the Club World Cup, after which the second window opens on June 16. The report adds that both clubs are expected to find an agreement, and Arsenal would be in line for a small amount of compensation, as Liverpool were when they allowed Trent Alexander-Arnold to move to Real Madrid early. The Premier League champions made around £10m in total from selling Alexander-Arnold a few weeks before his contract expired - £8.4m of which came from a transfer fee - but Arsenal would be unlikely to garner as much for Jorginho. The Euro 2020 winner departs the Gunners with a record of two goals and three assists from 79 matches since arriving from Chelsea midway through the 2022-23 season, scoring once in 27 appearances in the 2024-25 campaign.

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Wolves 'among clubs' chasing Saint-Etienne starlet, PL rival deemed frontrunners

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Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly entered the race to sign a Saint-Etienne starlet this summer.

With Matheus Cunha on his way to Manchester United in a £62.5m deal, it is clear that Wolves will be in the market for a new forward.

Although Jorgen Strand Larsen is the clear first choice of Vitor Pereira, competition is required for the Norway international if the West Midlands outfit wish to make their way up the Premier League table.

Earlier this week, it is claimed that Wolves had started to give consideration to signing Millwall's Mihailo Ivanovic, who has just scored 12 times in the Championship.

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Gavi delivers clear response to Barcelona exit rumours

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Barcelona midfielder Gavi has dismissed speculation that he could join Paris Saint-Germain this summer.

Gavi has been linked with a move away from the Catalan giants after he struggled for regular starting opportunities following his return from an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

The midfielder had to be content with 20 stars in 42 competitive appearances during the club's treble-winning campaign under Hansi Flick.

Barcelona boss Flick often preferred to utilise the likes of Frenkie de Jong, Pedri, Marc Casado and Dani Olmo instead of Gavi during the 2024-25 campaign.

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La Liga star 'turns down' Arsenal, Man City for Barcelona switch

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Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia has reportedly turned down proposals from the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City in favour of a move to Barcelona.

Garcia has been attracting significant interest after proving to be one of the standout La Liga goalkeepers in the 2024-25 campaign.

As per Opta Joe, Garcia prevented more goals than any other La Liga goalkeeper and made more saves than any other shot-stopper in the top flight.

Garcia's crucial stops helped Espanyol avoid an immediate return to the second tier with a 14th-placed finish.

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Chelsea, Milan 'not close' on Maignan valuation

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Chelsea are reportedly reluctant to meet AC Milan's asking price for goalkeeper Mike Maignan.

The France international has made 163 competitive appearances since joining the Italian side from Lille in the summer of 2021.

Maignan is one of the key players in the Milan squad, as demonstrated by the fact that he has been entrusted with the captain's armband.

However, there is considerable uncertainty about whether he will still be at the club for Massimiliano Allegri's first season in charge.

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Slot persuasion in vain as Man City 'agree personal terms' with top target

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Manchester City have reportedly taken an important step forward in their pursuit of Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki this summer.

Now that a big-money transfer for former top target Florian Wirtz is not on the cards, the Citizens have decided to turn their attention to a cheaper alternative in the form of talented 21-year-old Frenchman Cherki.

Twelve goals and 20 assists were recorded by Cherki in 44 appearances for Lyon across all competitions during an impressive individual campaign in 2024-25.

The versatile attacker, who has just a year remaining on his contract at Lyon, is expected to leave the cash-strapped Ligue 1 club this summer and recently hinted that he is keen to pursue a fresh challenge.

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"It's a waiting game now": Reijnders delivers update on Man City transfer

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AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has delivered a fresh update on his impending transfer to Manchester City this summer.

It was reported last week that the Citizens have struck an agreement with Milan to sign the 26-year-old for a fee worth up to €70m (£58.9m), including bonuses, and that has since been backed up by journalists including Fabrizio Romano, who claims the deal is now 'almost done'.

Man City are hoping to finalise a deal for Reijnders in time for him to represent Pep Guardiola's side at the FIFA Club World Cup, which begins for them with a group-stage clash against Wydad AC on June 18.

Reijnders is currently away on international duty with Netherlands ahead of 2026 World Cup qualifiers against Finland and Malta, and he has spoken to the media about his club future ahead of a training session on Wednesday.

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Reijnders could emulate De Bruyne, Silva as £58.9m Man City transfer is 'almost done'

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Manchester City are closing in on the signing of AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, who looks set to become the club's first new addition in the summer transfer window.

It was reported last week that the Citizens have struck an agreement with Milan to sign the 26-year-old Netherlands international for a fee worth up to €70m (£58.9m), including bonuses.

Those reports have since been backed up by journalist Fabrizio Romano, who claims that a verbal agreement in now in place for Reijnders to move to the Etihad Stadium, with the deal said to be 'almost done'.

Personal terms have already been agreed with Reijnders, who was named Serie A Midfielder of the Year following a superb 2024-25 campaign with Milan, scoring 10 goals and providing five assists in 37 league appearances.

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Man United star 'attracting interest' from Serie A giants

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Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has reportedly emerged as a target for Serie A champions Napoli.

Under Antonio Conte, the Partenopei won a second title in three years last season, beating Inter Milan to the Scudetto, securing the crown on the final day.

With Champions League football on the horizon next season though, Napoli look set to strengthen their squad further in order to compete on the continent.

A fire sale could take place at Man United this summer, with Ruben Amorim set to be given free rein on who stays and goes, with the Portuguese manager being entrusted with building the squad in his image.

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Man City to cool interest in England international after agreeing Reijnders deal?

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Manchester City have reportedly agreed a deal to sign AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders for €55m (£46.5m) on a five-year deal.

In what was a difficult campaign for Milan, Reijnders was the shining light, especially with his man-of-the-match performance away to Real Madrid in the Champions during the league phase.

The Dutch midfielder hit 15 goals across all competitions for the Rossoneri, but that was not enough for them to make any significant imprint on the Champions League, and they also missed out on European football, finishing down in eighth in Serie A.

Reijnders will not be the only player departing San Siro this summer either, as the 26-year-old is set to join the likes Theo Hernandez and Rafael Leao in leaving Milan ahead of the 2025-26 campaign.

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Liverpool to hold 'one more round of talks' for Premier League defender

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Liverpool have reportedly moved one step closer to sealing the transfer of Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez.

The Hungarian international has been on Liverpool's radar for much of 2025, and it was revealed that personal terms between the two parties had been agreed last week.

Kerkez was ever-present for Bournemouth last season, scoring twice and registering six assists in a brilliant campaign that saw the Cherries finish in the top half with 56 points.

Bournemouth are set to make a tidy profit on the 21-year-old, who was signed for roughly £15m from AZ Alkmaar two years ago, and quickly became a first-team regular at the Vitality Stadium for Andoni Iraola.

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Latest transfer news, rumours: Martinez asking price, four clubs chasing Broja

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Aston Villa have allegedly set a lower-than-expected asking price for goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez.

Despite his status as a World Cup winner, the Argentina international is said to be available for transfer this summer should a suitable offer be tabled.

As well as Villa needing to comply with the Premier League and UEFA financial regulations, Martinez presumably wants to continue playing in the Champions League, something which is current club cannot offer for 2025-26.

According to Futbol Arena, Villa are willing to part ways with Martinez if they can attract a fee in the region of €20m (£16.83m).

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Gyokeres delivers response to latest Arsenal transfer question

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Sporting Lisbon forward Viktor Gyokeres has provided another answer to questions regarding speculation over his future.

The Sweden international has etched himself into the history books during two Primeira Liga-title winning campaigns at Estadio Jose Alvalade.

An astonishing return of 97 goals and 28 assists from 102 appearances in all competitions has led to him becoming one of the most sought-after players in world football.

There is currently an acceptance that the 27-year-old will be on the move this summer with widespread interest from around Europe.

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Sancho's 'most likely destination' emerges after Chelsea snub

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Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho is reportedly likely to end up in a specific league before the end of the summer transfer window.

The England international has just spent a season on loan at Chelsea, which concluded with him scoring in their Conference League final success over Real Betis.

With five goals and 10 assists from 41 appearances in all competitions, there appeared every chance of the 25-year-old completing a £25m transfer to Stamford Bridge.

Instead, Chelsea failed to agree personal terms with Sancho and he has subsequently returned to parent club Man United with his future in limbo.

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