The 2024 summer transfer window is less than two days old - but it's already kicking into gear.
Manchester United have lodged their first bid to buy top target Jarrad Branthwaite, although their offer of just £35million up front has been scoffed at by Everton. After agreeing personal terms with the 21-year-old defender, United hope to capitalise on Everton's well-documented financial woes, but a move from rivals Arsenal could dramatically change the landscape and put the Toffees in a much stronger bargaining position.
That's because Arsenal have made contact to sign Branthwaite's team-mate, Amadou Onana, with the Gunners told to pay at least £50m. Should that deal be completed by June 30, that'd likely be enough for Everton to avoid any further sanctions from the Premier League and hold out even longer to try and keep hold of Branthwaite.
It's less straightforward for Crystal Palace, however, as star man Michael Olise has a release clause worth around £60million. Mirror Football understands that Chelsea have already made contact with Palace but aren't eligible to trigger that clause directly because they didn't qualify for the Champions League.
Stay tuned throughout Saturday as we bring you the latest transfer news from the Premier League and beyond.
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Scott Trotter
Smith Rowe asking price
Emile Smith Rowe made just 19 appearances last term and saw a lot of time among the subsitutues at the Emirates.
The midfielder's contract runs until 2026 but Arsenl are reportedly ready to cash-in. Fulham are already thought to have registered their interest in the 23-year-old.
Edu and co have placed a £30million price-tag on their academy product, who has played 115 times for the north Londoners.
Dan Marsh
Trippier reflects on failed Man Utd move
Kieran Trippier has detailed the circ*mstances behind his failed move to Manchester United, revealing that previous interest from the Red Devils "just fell away".
The England international, 33, was heavily linked with United towards the end of his two-and-a-half year spell with Atletico Madrid back in the summer of 2021. Ultimately, though, a switch failed to materialise and Trippier remained in Spain for a further six months before Newcastle came calling in the January transfer window, signing the right-back in a £12million deal.
And speaking on The Overlap, via Sky Bet, he revealed all about the interest from United. He said: “When I was in Madrid, the season before I left it was a tough year for me for numerous reasons. I just wanted to come back to England, my family was finding it difficult at the time. I could have stayed at Atletico Madrid, I could have signed a new 3-year contract.
“Simeone in the car park on the day I was leaving didn’t want me to go but it was the right thing at the right time for my family. As players you have to be realistic of where you can go. I knew I wasn’t going to sign for Manchester City or Liverpool, I knew I was restricted to certain clubs. [Manchester] United did come [in for me] straight after the Euros and that was very close. I grew up with my family being reds, but it didn’t happen. Everything happens for a reason.”
Daniel Orme
Yoro boost
Manchester United have been handed a boost if they move for Lenny Yoro.
The Lille star features on the Red Devils’ defensive shortlist. According to Mundo Deportivo, Real Madrid are also interested but will not pay the fee that Lille are demanding. It is reported that the French side want to bank €60million (£50.6million) for the 18-year-old.
Paris Saint-Germain are also interested in the youngster. Yoro’s deal with Lille expires next summer so the club could be forced into lowering their demands.
Simon Mullock
City fight to keep Pep
Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour is leading a fierce charm offensive to keep Pep Guardiola at the Etihad.
The Abu Dhabi prince welcomed Guardiola into his home during the week for a meeting that was planned before his manager announced that he could leave the club when his contract expires next year. But City will not let the six-time Premier League winner walk away without a fight to convince him that he still has more to achieve in Manchester.
Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarek has promised to do all that he can to persuade Guardiola to sign an extension that would take his reign to beyond a decade.
City are hoping that the prospect of taking his team to the expanded Club World Cup in the United States next summer will be too tantalising to resist.
Daniel Orme
Barcelona eye Mainoo
Man United academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo was one of the Red Devils’ breakout stars at Old Trafford last season. But he might not be at the club for very long.
According to reports in Belgium, Spanish giants Barcelona are interested in moving for the young midfielder. The Red Devils, however, are also trying to do all they can to keep him.
It is suggested that Man United officials are aware of Barca’s interest and have opened talks regarding a new deal. Mainoo’s representatives are asking for an extension to his current deal with a significant wage increase. The 19-year-old has three years left on his deal at Old Trafford.
David McDonnell
De Bruyne could lead City exodus
After a record fourth straight Premier League title, it would seem Manchester City's squad needs little in the way of upgrading this summer.
But with several high-profile names potentially ready to move on this summer, City and boss Pep Guardiola - in what is likely to be his last season in charge - will oversee further evolution of arguably the world's best squad.
Playmaker Kevin De Bruyne, one of the greatest players in City's history, has admitted he would be tempted by the huge sums of money on offer to players who go to the Saudi Pro League.
De Bruyne, who turns 33 in a couple of weeks, missed the first five months of last season with a serious hamstring injury and may decide the time has come to leave after nine illustrious years at the Etihad, during which time he has become a club and Premier League legend.
Dan Marsh
Guirassy provides transfer update
Stuttgart forward Serhou Guirassy enjoyed an impressive year in the Bundesliga and is as a result is expected to draw plenty of interest in the coming weeks and months after netting 30 goals in 30 games.
Manchester United have been linked with the striker who has been touted to have a bargain release clause of £17m. While no move is close yet, it doesn't sound like the sharpshooter expects to wait long for a deal.
He told Sky Germany: “Nothing is advanced, I’m still under contract with VfB [Stuttgart]. Now it’s time for a vacation. We’ll know in a few weeks what will happen."
Dan Marsh
Man Utd eye wonderkid
Manchester United are one of several top club tracking RB Salzburg wonderkid Oghenetejiri Adejenughure, the Daily Express report.
The striker, 17, is so highly rated that Austria manager Ralf Rangnick has earmarked him for a potential senior international call-up after Euro 2024.
Dan Marsh
Veerman to snub Real move
Joey Veerman has shot down reports linking him with Real Madrid.
The highly-rated PSV Eindhoven midfielder has been heavily linked with Los Blancos, who are seeking a replacement for Toni Kroos following his retirement.
However, Veerman has spoken out and confirmed he isn't moving to Spain after being left "uncomfortable" by such rumours.
“I feel uncomfortable about these stories because they are lies. There’s absolutely nothing there”, he told De Telegraaf. “If I leave PSV, it will be to join a club that likes to have the ball. I’m not a player who stays back and chases the ball throughout the game.”
Dan Marsh
Bees set Toney price
Ivan Toney will be available for £60million this summer, talkSPORT claim.
The Brentford striker has entered the final 12 months of his contract and has interest from both Manchester United and Arsenal.
Toney, 28, will hope to feature for England tomorrow as they begin their Euro 2024 campaign against Serbia.
KEY EVENT
DONE DEAL: Brighton appoint Hurzeler
Brighton have confirmed the appointment of Fabien Hurzeler as their new head coach.
The 31-year-old has agreed to join the Seagulls from St.Pauli, who he led to promotion last season.
Brighton parted company with Roberto De Zerbi last month.
KEY EVENT
Man Utd issue Branthwaite threat
Manchester United have warned Everton that they will walk away from a deal for Jarrad Branthwaite if they refuse to lower their demands.
The Red Devils' opening bid for Branthwaite, worth £43million including add-ons, was rejected by the Toffees, who valued the 21-year-old at £70m.
But while United are set to table an improved bid for Branthwaite, they are unwilling to spend over the odds on a deal.
Read the latest on the deal here!
Dan Marsh
ICYMI: Fenerbahce eye Lindelof
Jose Mourinho reportedly wants to bring Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof to new club Fenerbahce.
The Swedish centre-back has entered the final year of his contract at Old Trafford, having been signed by Mourinho in 2017.
Turkish outlet Fotomac claim that Lindelof, 29, is excited about the potential reunion, with former team-mate Fred already at the club.
KEY EVENT
Nelson wants Arsenal exit
Reiss Nelson has told Arsenal that he could quit the club this summer.
The versatile winger, 24, snubbed rival interest to sign a new contract with the Gunners last year but has struggled to force his way into Mikel Arteta's team.
The Athletic have now revealed that he will consider his options this summer. Arsenal are likely to demand a sum in the region of £20million plus add-ons to let him leave for good.
KEY EVENT
Man Utd prep new Branthwaite bid
Manchester United are set to return with an improved offer for Jarrad Branthwaite.
The Red Devils' first bid for Branthwaite, estimated to be worth around £40m, was turned down by Everton, who want to keep their star defender.
But United are expected to lodge a new and improved proposal for the 21-year-old imminently, per The Mail.
KEY EVENT
Liverpool have had no Van Dijk talks
The Liverpool ECHO have revealed that Liverpool have received no contact from Saudi Arabia over Virgil van Dijk.
The Dutchman's representatives were said to have held talks with the Saudi Pro League outfit earlier this week and it was outlined that Al-Nassr were willing to make Van Dijk the highest-paid defender in the world.
But it's now been reported that Liverpool have no contact with any interested parties and are planning for their captain to be around next season.
Dan Marsh
ICYMI: Fulham eye Phillips swoop
Fulham could swoop for Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips should they sell Joao Palhinha to Bayern Munich.
Bayern have been told to pay £60million for the Portuguese midfielder and should the German giants do so, City outcast Phillips could emerge as their replacement, Give Me Sport claim.
Fulham had eyed Manchester United's Scott McTominay last summer before they blocked Palhinha's move to Munich on deadline day.
Nathan Ridley
Chelsea unsure over Villa hotshot
Chelsea have reservations about signing Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran because of his attitude, it's claimed.
Duran, 20, has emerged as a target for new Blues boss Enzo Maresca but the Guardian claim that background checks have raised concerns about the Colombian.
His wage demands could also prove a stumbling block.
Nathan Ridley
France star coy on Real Madrid speculation
AC Milan star Theo Hernandez has confirmed that he'll evaluate his future after Euro 2024.
Hernandez, 26, has been linked with a move to Real Madrid as well as Bayern Munich.
"(I am focused) 100 per cent on the Euros," the France left-back said. "If I have to stay in Milan or leave, we'll see afterwards.
"No, I'm not thinking about it (playing in Spain) yet. I'm focused on the Euro."
Nathan Ridley
Mourinho eyes reunion with Man Utd star
Jose Mourinho reportedly wants to bring Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof to new club Fenerbahce.
The Swedish centre-back has entered the final year of his contract at Old Trafford, having been signed by Mourinho in 2017.
Turkish outlet Fotomac claim that Lindelof, 29, is excited about the potential reunion, with former team-mate Fred already at the club.
Nathan Ridley
Premier League trio eye Saudi star
Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, West Ham and French side Nice are all interested in signing Al-Hilal and Saudi Arabia international right-back Saud Abdulhamid.
Abdulhamid, 24, already has an offer on the table from Ligue 1 outfit Toulouse, according to the Guardian, and would cost around £3million.
Nathan Ridley
Man Utd and Arsenal learn Toney price tag
Ivan Toney will be available for £60million this summer, talkSPORT claim.
The Brentford striker has entered the final 12 months of his contract and has interest from both Manchester United and Arsenal.
Toney, 28, will hope to feature for England tomorrow as they begin their Euro 2024 campaign against Serbia.
Nathan Ridley
Bayern to offer youngster new deal
Bayern Munich are set to offer talented midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic a new five-year contract.
Pavlovic, 20, enjoyed a breakout season at Bayern and was ruled out of Germany's squad for Euro 2024 after picking up a late injury.
Bild also report that team-mate and right-back Josip Stanisic, who spent last season on loan at Bundesliga rivals and eventual champions Bayer Leverkusen, is also in line for a new deal.
Nathan Ridley
Man Utd keeping tabs on Austrian wonderkid
Manchester United are one of several top club tracking RB Salzburg wonderkid Oghenetejiri Adejenughure, the Daily Express report.
The striker, 17, is so highly rated that Austria manager Ralf Rangnick has earmarked him for a potential senior international call-up after Euro 2024.
Nathan Ridley
DONE DEAL: PSG sign Russian goalkeeper
Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Matvey Safonov from Russian side Krasnodar.
Safonov, 25, has put pen to paper a five-year contract and will provide competition for established first-choice Gianluigi Donnarumma after Keylor Navas' contract expires at the end of this month.
The Russia international said: "I'm really happy to be joining Paris Saint-Germain, one of the world's biggest clubs in terms of its history and what it has won.
"I can't wait to meet my new team-mates, defend my new colours and make the fans proud. Allez Paris!"
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) June 14, 2024Paris Saint-Germain is delighted to announce that 25-year-old goalkeeper Matvey Safonov has signed for the club until 2029.
Welcome to Paris, Matvey.#WelcomeSafonov
Nathan Ridley
Phillips in contention for Fulham move
Fulham could swoop for Manchester City's Kalvin Phillips should they sell Joao Palhinha to Bayern Munich.
Bayern have been told to pay £60million for the Portuguese midfielder and should the German giants do so, City outcast Phillips could emerge as their replacement, Give Me Sport claim.
Fulham had eyed Manchester United's Scott McTominay last summer before they blocked Palhinha's move to Munich on deadline day.
Nathan Ridley
ICYMI: Everton demand £50m for Arsenal target Onana
Arsenal have contacted Everton to register their interest in Amadou Onana - and have been told to pay at least £50million.
Onana, 22, has established himself as one of the Premier League's most promising defensive midfielders after his club-record move from Lille two years ago.
The Belgium international has repeatedly been linked with a move to Arsenal and after the Gunners made a formal enquiry, the Liverpool ECHO report that Everton have set their asking price at a minimum of £50m.
Nathan Ridley
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