Transfer news - LIVE updates (2024)

Adama Sidibeh is wanted by Swansea City in a shock move, according to a report.

The Scottish Sun claim the English Championship outfit are weighing up a £500K move for the St Johnstone hitman.

The same report states that Swansa are just one of a number of English clubs keeping a close eye after hitting the ground running in Scotland after being plucked from the seventh tier of English football.

Fabio Silva could have joined Celtic - but chose Rangers.

His dad Jorge sat down with MailSport for an exclusive interview and reavealed the inside scoop on the move to Ibrox.

The Wolves attacker joined Philippe Clement's men for the second half of the season but failed to help the Light Blues land silverware with the Hoops picking up the Premiership title and Scottish Cup.

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William Saliba reckons he is in the top THREE defenders in the EPL.

The Arsenal star has formed a formidable partnership with Gabriel Magalhaes with the stopper playing every single minute for the Gunners and racking up 50 appearances.

I think I am in the top three [defenders in the league] We finished with the best defence. I watch a lot of matches. I am a very humble person but last season, just like this season, I was in the top three defenders. I need to continue to work to go even higher. In terms of concentration, I am a lot better. Before, I could play a top match but in one phase of play, I slept a bit. That is no longer the case. I am always on alert.

New Ireland international Jake O'Brien is interesting Champions League finalist Borussa Dortmund.

The Irish Independent report that his breakthrough campaign at Lyon has caught the eye with the German giants joined by Everton and AC Milan in keeping tabs.

The 23-year-old won his first senior cap in the midweek 2-1 win over Hungary.

Everton midfielder Amadou Onana has put some of Europe's top sides on red alert after reaffirming his ambition to play for an “international world club”.

According to The London Evening Standard, the Belgium international is on Arsenal's radar this summer, with boss Mikel Arteta looking to improve his squad for another crack at the Premier League title next season.

Onana, 22, joined Everton from Lille for a fee of £33million two years ago and has scored four times in 74 appearances at Goodison Park.

Barcelona are reportedly weighing up an approach for ex Real Madrid striker Bora Mayoral.

The 27-year-old enjoyed a prolific campaign with Getafe last season, netting 15 goals in 27 La Liga matches.

According to AS, the Catalan giants will make a move for the former Spain youth international if they decide to sell Brazilian striker Vitor Roque this summer.

West Ham are poised to complete a deal to land Palmeiras winger Luis Guilherme - according to a report.

The Guardian claim that the Hammers have agreed a fee of £25million for the 18-year-old, who has represented Brazil at U20 level.

Should the move go through then Guilherme willl become the first signing under new West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui.

Brighton have made contact with St Pauli for Fabian Hurzeler.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano states that negotiations between the two clubs over the 31-year-old are ongoing as they look to thrash out a compensation package.

The EPL outfit are said to have held 'positive talks' with Hurzeler on the project at the club, contract details and more.

He is now the clear favourite to become Roberto De Zerbi's successor at the Amex.

Kemar Roofe's careet at Rangers could have offered so much more had he not been plauged with a string of injuries.

But his four years at Ibrox, the Jamaica international was still able to score goals that Light Blues die-hards will remember for years to come.

The forward has taken to social media to say his goobyes, after being released at the end of his contract last month.

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Napoli have been dealt a blow in their bid to sign Romelu Lukaku, with Chelsea only willing to let the striker go on a permanent deal.

New head coach Antonio Conte is a big fan of Belgium's all-time top-goalscorer, having worked with him at Inter Milan when Lukaku's goals fired the San Siro giants to the Serie A title in 2021.

But reports in Italy suggest that the Naples can only afford to bring the striker in on loan, with the 31-year-old already commanding a hefty wage packet.

Chelsea faced a similar situation 12 months ago, but eventually allowed Lukaku to join up with Napoli's Serie A rivals Roma - who were at that time managed by Jose Mourinho - on a season-long loan deal.

Everton have put a lofty £75million price tag on Jarrad Branthwaite.

Manchester United are keen to raid their EPL rival for the taleneted defender - but the Daily Mail state the Toffees do not want to lose the youngster.

However, they have put a figure on his head that will need to be met in order to do a deal.

United are said to be ready to add several sigings across key positions this summer states the same publication.

Jota has suffered a fresh Saudi set back after Steven Gerrard ended attempts to take him to Al-Ettifaq.

The former Rangers boss was keen on securing his services from Al-Ittihad but that will now not be going ahead.

The Celtic fans' favourite has suffered a difficult first year in the Saudi Pro League.

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Bayern Munich has come back to the table for Joao Palhinha, according to a report.

talkSPORT claim that Fulham have received a fresh approach from Vincent Kompany's men with the midfiedler believed to be keen on the move to the Bundesliga giants.

A move came close last summer but it fell through and he stayed with the EPL side.

He's been a star man at the Cottagers but could get his move after the German giants rekindled their interest at the request of their new boss.

Jonathan David has interest from England and Germany, according to reports.

L'Equipe claim he is gathering attention from clubs in the two big leagues with the summer transfer window open for business.

Atletico Madrid are also said to see him as an option to reinforce their attack

Nottingham Forest are keen on Carlos Miguel from Corinthians, according to a report.

Sky Sports claim that the EPL outfit have been keeping tabs on the Brazilian this season.

The same report states that it is believed he has a release clause of around £3.4millon.

Club Brugge are keeping tabs on Arsenal striker Mika Biereth.

The 21-year-old will return to the Emirates this summer after productive loan spells with both Motherwell and Sturm Graz last season, helping the latter win an Austrian league and cup double.

Reporter Sacha Tavolieri claims that Belgian champions Brugge, who are in the market for a forward player, are monitoring Biereth's situation closely.

Newcastle have reportedly tabled Burnley with a £16million offer for goalkeeper James Trafford.

The Daily Mail claim that the Magpies want to bring in the 21-year-old -who was cut from Gareth Soutgate's 26-man England squad for Euro 2024 - to provide competition for regular stopper Nick Pope, who missed large chunks of last season through injury.

AC Milan director Geoffrey Moncada has flown into London to open talks with Chelsea over a move for striker Armando Broja.

The Albania international is expected to leave Stamford Bridge this summer and is unlikely to be a part of new manager Enzo Maresca's plans.

The 22-year-old reportedly has a number of suitors, with Serie A giants Milan now stepping up their attempts to sign the player.

Chelsea are hoping to bank as much as £35million for Broja, who spent the second half of last season with Fulham.

Fabio Cannavaro will not continue as head coach of Udinese next season, despite leading them to safety in Serie A.

The 2006 Ballon D'Or winner only took up the reign at the I Bianconeri in April, and ensured their top-flight status with two wins, three draws and just one defeat from six matches. but has now taken to social media to confirm that the club are moving in a different direction.

President Pozzo informed me today the company’s decision not to continue our professional relationship.

I thank him for the opportunity he has given me, and I am sorry that I cannot continue this short but intense journey that in the last month and a half of the championship has led us to accomplish a great and exciting feat.

I want to specify that on my part there would have been a desire to continue this adventure in Friuli, a land that has entered my heart as well as its people, and for this I made myself at the disposal of society unconditionally.

I wish the club, the players and the wonderful fans of Udinese the best of luck.

Motherwell will receive a six-sum fee of cash from UEFA after goalkeeper Liam Kelly signed a new short-term contract with th club.

Kelly - who has named in Scotland's 26-man squad for the Euro 2024 finals in Germany - will be available on a free transfer this summer, will leave the Steelmen at the end of the tournament to ensure they receive a windfall from his participation in the finals.

Rangers have been linked with a move for the stopper, who previously rose through the ranks at Ibrox before departing in 2018.

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Napoli have appointed Antonio Conte to their dugout this summer and, while the 2023 Serie A champions look resigned to losing one star man in Victor Osimhen in this window, they are steadfast in their refusal to allow their other talisman, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, to head for the exit door.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Napoli chairman Aurelio de Laurentiis has sanctioned a substantial contract renewal in order to smooth over any potential desires of the Georgian to leave for PSG, who have expressed a concrete interest to the player's agent.

The proposed renewal will include a sizeable release clause similar to that of Osimhen, in the region of £100m and would be a major fillip for the Partenopei's chances of improving on their dismal 10th-place finish in defence of their Scudetto title.

Former SPFL defender Efe Ambrose is still going strong, and at the age of 35 has signed for the 12th club of his career.

The ex Celtic, Hibs and Livi man has joined up with Bury Town, who are starting again in the English ninth tier after being expelled from the Football League in 2019.

A permanent Rangers exit for Sam Lammers could be on the cards after all with FC Twente reportedly interested in the Dutchman.

The £4million arrival from Atalanta last summer flopped big time at Ibrox, with Philippe Clement shipping him out on loan to FC Utrecht in January. He found his scoring touch back in his homeland, breaking a club record by scoring in seven consecutive games.

The Eredivise club were keen to bring Lammers back after the summer, but only on loan given they are unable to afford the wages that would come with a permanent switch and have signed RKC Waalwijk's David Min as an apparent alternative.

But a fresh transfer hope has now emerged in the shape of FC Twente....

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Ajax is considering adding Dutch international striker Wout Weghorst to their ranks after enquiring over his availability to Burnley, according to a report in Voetbal International.

It appears that any move for the 31-year-old will hinge on whether or not former Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom leaves the Johan Cruijff ArenA this summer.

The Amsterdammers posted their worst Eredivisie campaign in 24 years as they slumped to fifth in the overall standings but it could have been even worse for the European giants as they remarkably sat bottom of the table with just five points from their first eight league games for the club's worst ever league start.

There will be a new man in the dugout as former Nice boss Francesco Farioli takes the reins and Ajax will need to bolster all through their ranks to avoid a repeat of what has been a most troubling season.

Teun Koopmeiners is fresh off of winning the Europa League with Atalanta, and it appears that Juventus are willing to part with up to THREE players plus cash in their bid to sign the Dutch international midfielder this summer, according to a report from Italian outlet Tuttosport.

The 26-year-old has a long list of admirers but the Old Lady are willing to part with the highly-rated duo of Samuel Iling-Junior and Dean Huijsen, as well as Moise Kean in a bid to land their man.

They may be made to wait until after Euro 2024 though, with Koopmeiners having been named in Ronald Koeman's squad for the tournament.

Brendan Rodgers and Jurgen Klopp briefly teamed up for a heartwarming holiday snap.

The two former Liverpool bosses are on holiday in Spain as Rodgers gears up for another run at the Premiership title, while Klopp enjoys some down time after closing the book on his legendary Liverpool career.

Belfast Telegraph writer Steven Beacom (in the middle of the snap) managed to get the two of them together for a pic that truly showed worlds colliding.

He wrote on X: "Three guys out in the Spanish sun, two magnificent managers and one fun pic. Great to see Brendan and Jurgen looking so relaxed and enjoying themselves."

Benfica have rejected a pair of Premier League offers for highly-rated midfielder Joao Neves, but the pressure is mounting for them to finalise a sale for their star man, according to a report in Portuguese outlet A Bola.

The 19-year-old has a reported £101.8m release clause in his current contract, but the clubs, believed to be Manchester United and Arsenal, have 'expressed their intention' to pay around half that.

Club legend, and current sporting director, Rui Costa admitted that 'no Portuguese club can survive without sales' in his season review interview, so it will be interesting to see how Benfica move in the market over the coming days and weeks.

Yan Dhands may not be a Hearts player just yet, but that's not stopped him kitting out Dhanda junior.

The former Ross County skipper has agreed to join the Jambos after helping the Stafggies retain their Premiership status.

he;s taking a break before starting life in Gorgie, and shared a snap of him and his daughter with her sporting last season's home strip.

William Saliba is the first to admit his first year at Arsenal was rough - but credits his loan spell at Marseille as the 'turning point' of his career.

Saliba was one of Arsenal's top performers last season but it took him a while to get going after arriving from Saint-Etienne. After sealing his move to the Premier League, he spent his first season back at his former club on loan, then struggled to break into the team.

He then spent time out at Nice and Marseille before finally naling down a spot and was a key player last season.

And he said his early experiences at the Emirates were a 'smack.'

When Arsenal buy you for €30m and you play with the U23s, naturally, that gives you a bit of a smack. The year at Marseille was a big turning point in my career.

Manchester City have announced a one-year contract extension for backup goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, with the German's contract now set to run until summer 2026.

The 31-year-old made 20 appearances for the Premier League winners in all competitions last year after a number of injuries for No. 1 Ederson and City have moved quickly to tie up the former Arminia Bielefeld keeper as he entered the final year of his contract.

Dutch giants Feyenoord look set to name their Arne Slot successor today as they target a former team-mate of Philippe Clement to take the reins following Slot's departure for Liverpool.

Brian Priske played with the Gers boss at Club Brugge and the pair enjoyed a reunion in last year's Europa League when Rangers took on Priske's current employers Sparta Prague.

According to Voetbal International, the deal has been agreed between all parties for the 47-year-old Danish coach to take over at De Kuip, with Priske's grasp of Dutch from his time in Belgium seen as an additional positive to his coaching style.

East Kilbride were left rocked when an improved offer from Raith sparked a U-turn from wonderkid Kai Montagu.

But boss Mick Kennedy said he could never stand in the 17-year-old's way.

Kennedy said last week that highly-rated Montagu had rejected an offer from Kirkcaldy but they announced his signing out of the blue last night. And speaking to Lanarkshire Live Sport, the EK boss admits it was a surprise for him as well.

It came out of nowhere yesterday. We spoke to Kai and he said he'd refused the deal, then he phoned me back on Friday morning to say Raith had sent an improved offer and he wanted to accept it. We were never going to stand in his way so we were like 'go for it' - it is a big move for the kid.

I think he has got a wee bit to go before he is at first team level, just in terms of consistency, but he is an extremely talented kid. We play against Celtic and Hearts B teams in the Lowland League and he is as good as anything in there, in my opinion, so he is more than capable.

Despite Lewis Ferguson's Bologna now confirmed as Champions League qualifiers for next season's revamp, they look set to lose one of their star players to Serie A rivals AC Milan, with the Rossoneri seemingly having a clear run at Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee.

The former Bayern Munich youngster has been attracting admiring glances from San Siro as they look to complete a striking overhaul this summer following the departure of Olivier Giroud.

A crunch meeting in London is said to be taking place over Zirkzee, Chelsea striker Armando Broja and Aston Villa right-back Matty Cash, according to a report in Calcio Mercato, a transfer-centred sister website of iconic Italian pink-sheet La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Lille coach Paulo Fonseca is close to being appointed as Stefano Pioli's replacement and the Portuguese is expected to oversee a raft of new additions as his new side attempt to claw back the chasmic gap between them and city rivals Inter.

Neil Lennon says he was offered multiple jobs in Scotland before moving to Romania.

And he lifted the bonnet on 'brief conversations' with Hibs and Aberdeen. The former Easter Road and Celtic boss was out of work for 18 months between his sacking by Omonia Nicosia and his arrival at Rapid Bucharest last month. The interim period saw him linked with virtually every Premiership vacancy that came up - most prominently at Pittodrie and Easter Road, with Lennon admitting interest in both cases.

Neither came to much though and he accepted a moneyspinning move to Romania for his latest challenge in his increasingly nomadic managerial career. And he admits it was something he couldn't say no to - because it's a 'far better' option than any of the serious offers in Scotland.

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Everton have set their asking price for Jarrad Branthwaite.

The centre back starred for the Toffees during a diffucult season, but suffered England heartbreak after being left out of Grateh Southgate's England dquad for Euro 2024.

Now the Liverpool Echo report that the Goodison club will demand at least £75million for the defender, with manchester United thought to be interested.

Stephen O'Donnell has insisted Lennon Miller and Theo Bair will only be sold for the right price.

Miller has shone in his breakthrough season for Motherwell while Bair surprised everyone by topping the club;s scoring charts after signing from St Johnstone.

And O'Donnell can;t see Stuart Kettlewell panicking and accepting the first offer the Steelmen may get for either.

"I don't see the manager as someone who will panic or have his arm forced," he told Lanarkshire Live Sport. "He will have a decision to make I'm sure because Theo was exceptional for Motherwell last season and so was Lennon Miller, a great young prospect.

"I'm sure there will be interest and offers for them but as much as we might see ourselves as a selling club, we don't need to sell these players. They are under contract.

"Of course, if the right offers comes in for someone - you see it at Celtic, you see it at top clubs across the world - and it is what you think they are worth, then you take it, move on, wish them luck and thank them for their services and you go and try to replace them."

Kristijan Trapanovski has reportedly agreed a two-year copntract with Dundee United.

The deal is also said to include an option to extend by a further year, according to Macedonian journalist Filip Mishov.

Trapanovski will arrive in Dundee for his medical once his work permit is rubber stamped, which could take up to two weeks, although the process is already underway.

Real Madrid are reportedly leading the chase for Florian Wirtz.

The Bayer Leverkusen star enjoyed a dream season under Xabi Alonso as they went uneabten in winning the Bundesliga title and German Cup, with their only defeat in the Europa League Final against Atalanta in Dublin.

Now BILD claim Real are keen on the midfielder, but any move has been put on hold until at least next summer, with Leverkusen slapping a €150million price tag on Wirtz.

Newcastle could sell Yankuba Minteh to Liverpool.

The Gambian winger joined the Magpies from OB Odense last summer before being loaned to Feyenoord.

He starred for Arne Slot's side and now the new Anfield boss is keen on a reunion in red.

The Telegraph claim Newcastle cold decide to cash in, with the St James' Park outfit keen to balance the books in order to cply with PSR.

Bayern Munich have reportedly re-opened tlaks with Fulham over Joao Palhinha.

The Portuguese midfielder saw a January Deadline Day move to the Bundesliga giants fall through.

But now they are back in for the player and are willing to spend €45million to take him to Bavaria from Crave Cottage, according to Sky Sports Germany.

Eberechi Eze has a £60million release clause in his Crystal Palace contract, puttoing Tottenham on alert.

The Daily Mail reports that big clubs are circling and that Palace have a fight on their hands to keep hold of him this summer.

The claim the clause also includes add-ons worth up to £8m.

Eze is preparing to jet out to Germany for Euro 2024 with the England squad and Gareth Southgate has admitted that he will NOT stop his players from holding transfer talks during the tournament.

Comebacks have been all the rage at Celtic of late – with Brendan Rodgers picking up where he left off on the trophy trail.

It’s perhaps understandable that some supporters look at a few ex-players and think it would be nice to see the manager getting the band back together. You can understand the temptation.

Fans look at the situations of the likes of Odsonne Edouard, Kieran Tierney, Stuart Armstrong and Fraser Forster and reckon the stars are aligning to bring them home.

Maybe Celtic should also be thinking about bringing back Henrik Larsson. My old mate still looks in good nick, after all. There might be as much chance as seeing Henrik next season as the other ones as these guys returning isn’t straightforward.

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Joe Hart has sent another poignant message to Celtic fans after retiring at the end of last season.

The England cap became a firm fan favourite - lifting three titles in his time in Glasgow's east end. He posted to Instagram:

To all of the beautiful Celtic Football Club family, I look forward to seeing you over the next couple of years but for now this is going to have to do. From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you have for how you have treated us while we have been up in Glasgow. The players, the coaching staff and all you beautiful people at Celtic Park. The last three seasons have been full of ups and downs and full of trophies.

The talk of a return from Saudi is gathering pace with Al-Ittihad opening the exit door.

Ryan Sessegnon is on Crystal Palace's radar after his relase from Tottenham.

The 24-year-old full back is looking for a new club after making just 57 outings in five years in North London, appearing just once last season.

But according to The South London Press, the former England youth international could remain in the English capital, with Oliver Glasner's Palace keen admirers of the left back.

Marseille striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the latest star to be linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.

According toL’Équipe, Al-Shabab are very interested in the Gabon captain, who netted 30 goals in 51 matches last season.

The Saudi Pro League club are also lining up a move for Aubameyang's former Arsenal teammate Alexandre Lacazette, who could leave Lyon this summer.

Jamie Vardy has signed a new one year contract with Leicester after helping the Foxes return to the Premier League.

The club legend is now 37, but contributed to his side's victorious Championship winning campaign with an impressive 18 strikes in 35 matches.

The veteran will be hoping to use all of his experience to help Leicester retain their status in the top-flight in 12 months time.

He told the club's website:

To get the numbers that I did [last season], I’m delighted with it, but there’s still more to come. I look after myself. I’ve always said that age is just a number.

My legs feel fine so that’s why I carry on until my legs say ‘that’s it, game over’. There will be a day when that comes, but that’s not right now.

We look forward to another season in the Premier League and seeing what we can do. One hundred per cent, it’s the best league in the world. That’s where you want to be playing your football.

Leeds United have confirmed that club captain Liam Cooper is in talks to sign a new deal at Elland Road.

The Championship club have announced that 10 players will leave the club at the end of their contracts on June 30, including long-time defender Luke Ayling and Northern Ireland international Stuart Dallas.

Scotland defender Cooper - who is expected to be named in Steve Clarke's squad for the Euro 2024 finals - is also into the final few weeks of his current deal, but the Whites say they are in negotiations to keep him in Yorkshire.

Sepp van de Berg is close to leaving Liverpool on a permanent basis to join Mainz.

That's according to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg, who claims that the Bundesliga side are confident of reaching an agreement with the Premier League giants.

Dutch defender van de Berg spent the whole of last season on loan at Mainz and missed just one of their 34 games in the Bundesliga.

The 22-year-old has made just four outings in five years at Anfield and recently declared his desire to move elsewhere in search of regular first team football.

Ian Murray has admitted Raith Rovers are in the market for Paul Hanlon and hopes to have answer within 'the next 48 hours'.

The Hibs legend departed Easter Road at the end of the campaign alongside Lewis Stevenson with his good pal and long-term colleague already putting pen to paper at Stark's Park.

Giving an update on the latest surrounding the 34-year-old, the Raith boss told Fife Today: "I know Paul’s got a lot of really, really good offers, probably better than what some people would like to believe. But we’re very hopeful on it.

"We've got competition for him, there’s no doubt. But I think with the environment that we’ve created and where we want to be next season, we’ll never be able to get to the level of finance that some clubs are getting to.

"There’s a couple in the Championship that are massively outgunning us. But we hope to get that over the line in terms of what we want to do, progression, who we’re trying to sign, the boys we've already signed and the environment that we’re creating.

"Paul’s on holiday now. We’re hopeful we’ll get an answer in the next 48 hours from Paul and then we need to sort a few things out but we’re really, really hopeful.”