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2 minutes agoBy Emillia Hawkins

Brentford released players list

End of contract:

• Vincent Angelini
• Shandon Baptiste
• Remy-Lee Bennison
• Charlie Farr
• Saman Ghoddos
• Charles Goode
• Omaru King
• Babu Ombok
• Angel Warui
• Byron Wilson
• Nathan Young-Coombes
• Erion Zabeli

16 minutes agoBy Emillia Hawkins

Bournemouth released players list

End of contract:

• Ryan Fredericks
• Benjamin Greenwood
• Emiliano Hansen
• Baylin Johnson
• Lloyd Kelly
• Jamal Lowe
• FerdinandOkoh
• Cameron Plain
• Euan Pollock
• Darren Randolph

Released

• Noah Crisp
• Oliver Eagle
• Jack Holman
• Harry Redknapp

24 minutes agoBy Emillia Hawkins

Aston Villa released players list

End of contract:

• Chisom Afoka
• Frankie Ealing
• Taylor-Jay Hart
• Aaron O'Reilly
• Edward Rowe

Released:

• Jack McDowell
• Dylan Mitchell
• Abube-Calvin Onuchukwu

35 minutes agoBy Emillia Hawkins

Arsenal released players list

End of contract:

• Mauro Bandeira
• Catalin Cirjan
• Henry Davies
• Ovie Ejeheri
• Mohamed Elneny
• Taylor Foran
• Hubert Graczyk
• James Hillson
• Henry Jeffcott
• Tyreece John-Jules
• Alex Kirk
• James Lannin-Sweet
• Arthur Okonkwo
• Cedric Soares
• Kido Taylor-Hart
• Billy Vigar

Released:

• Omari Benjamin
• Luis Brown
• Noah Cooper
• Kamarni Ryan

58 minutes agoBy Emillia Hawkins

Brighton confirm exits

Brighton have announced SEVEN players will leave the club this summer.

The Seagulls are preparing for life under a new manager againafter the departure of Roberto De Zerbi.

And their incoming boss will have a lighter squad after the likes of ex-England international Adam Lallana were let go.

Steven Alzate, Jack Hinchy, Leigh Kavanagh, Brody Peart, Tommy Reid and Bailey Smith are also leaving the club.

Today, 12:24By Emillia Hawkins

United confirm departure of eight players

Man Utd have released eight players in a brutal end-of-season cull.

FranceinternationalsAnthony MartialandRaphael Varane will leave as free agents following the end of their respective contracts.

Brandon Williams, Charlie McNeil, Marcus Lawrence and Kie Plumely are also set to depart.

Under-21s player-coachTom Huddlestoneis also now unemployed following the expiration of his contract.

Alvaro Fernandez has also departed Old Trafford asBenficahave exercised the option to permanently acquire his services following his Lisbon loan last season.

Johnny Evans andTom Heaton are in talks over new deals.

Today, 12:08By Emillia Hawkins

West Ham confirm two senior departures

West Ham have confirmed that Angelo OgbonnaandJoseph Anangwill leave the club later this month.

Development squad playersJacob Knightbridge,Keenan Appiah-ForsonandDan Chesters, along with scholarsLiam Jones,Jerry Umolu,Seb BootheandBlaise Uwandji, will also leave.

The Hammers remain in talks with Ben JohnsonandDivin Mubama over new deals.

Today, 11:50By Emillia Hawkins

Chelsea to join Sesko race

Chelsea are willing to fight Arsenal and AC Milan for Benjamin Sesko, according to reports.

TheEvening Standardclaim the Blues are confident they can convince the player to move to West over North London.

Sesko’s RB Leipzig release clause is valued at £55m.

And Chelsea are supposedly willing to match that figure – while Arsenal would prefer to negotiate it down.

Today, 11:21By Emillia Hawkins

Havertz on Arsenal move

Kai Havertz has opened up about his controversial move from Chelsea to Arsenal.

He told German newspaper Welt am Sonntag: “The change from Chelsea to Arsenal was worth it.

“Chelsea fans were angry that I left, the Arsenal fans weren’t so enthusiastic either, because it didn’t go so well at start.

“Then there is strength when the coach, team-mates and the people in your close environment stand by you and support you.”

Today, 10:57By Emillia Hawkins

Fulham confirm departure of 11 players

Fulham have announced the departures of 11 players including Chelsea transfer target Tosin Adarabioyo.

The Premier League outfit have offered deals to two players, while exercising options to extend the contracts of seven stars.

Key pair Willian and Bobby Decordova-Reid are still in talks and expected to renew their contracts, which expire at the end of the month.

Adarabioyo is the biggest departure and he appears to be bound for Stamford Bridge.

Today, 10:28By Emillia Hawkins

Chelsea set price for Gallagher

Chelsea want at least £50million for Conor Gallagher this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Aston Villa and Tottenham are among the clubs interested in signing him.

Today, 10:08By Emillia Hawkins

United 'lead race' for Inacio

Man Utd want to sign Sporting star Goncalo Inacio, according to reports.

The defender enjoyed a stellar season helping his side win the Portuguese league.

He has been included in Roberto Martinez's preliminary squad for Euro 2024 andUnitedare ready to make a move, according toO Jogo.

The Red Devils have been pursuing Inacio for some time and could make a swoop regardless of what happens to Erik ten Hag.

Liverpool could rival United by making an approach for the centre-back, whileArsenal were rumoured to be interestedin January.

Sporting will likely demand upwards of £51million to let Inacio leave.

Today, 09:50By Emillia Hawkins

Liverpool release 10 players

Joel Matip leads the 10-man list of names leaving Liverpool this summer.

Thiago Alcantara is also set to leave Anfield as a free agent.

The remaining departures include Adam Lewis, Melkamu Frauendorf, Mateusz Musialowski, Nathan Giblin,Francis Gyimah,Luke Hewitson,Niall Osborne, Cody Pennington.

Today, 09:15By Emillia Hawkins

Spurs confirm first team departures

Tottenham have confirmed the departures of first team stars Eric Dier, Ivan Perisic, Ryan Sessegnon and Japhet Tanganga.

All four players leave as free agents following the conclusion of their respective contracts.

Today, 08:39By Emillia Hawkins

Battle for Bellingham

Sunderland are desperate to keep hold of Jude Bellingham's younger brother Jobe.

The Black Cats signed the 18-year-old from Birmingham last summer for £3m and they are now supposedly demanding £20m.

Tottenham, Crystal Palace and Brentford are all interested.

Today, 08:14By Emillia Hawkins

Will Sancho go?

Jadon Sancho is reportedly in limbo as he waits for news on Erik ten Hag’s future.

The winger, who spent the second half of the season on loan at Dortmund, would beopen to an Old Trafford returnshould the manager be sacked.

However, after his fall out with Ten Hag, he will be heading for the exit door should the boss remain in charge.

Today, 06:00By Kostas Lianos

Arsenal back for Luiz

Arsenal are showing “strong interest” in purchasing Douglas Luiz from Aston Villa.

The Gunners tried to sign Luiz last summer, but failed with two bids of £25million and £30m.

However, the North Londoners may now look to take advantage of Villa’s need to stay within Premier League Profit and Sustainability rules by pushing to sign the midfielder.

According toTutto Juve, the Villansvalue the Brazil international at over £42.5m (€50m).

The same report addsJuventusare interested in a potential swap deal involving Weston McKennie.

Today, 05:00By Kostas Lianos

Mohammed Kudus linked

Manchester United are interested in West Ham United star Mohammed Kudus ahead of the summer transfer window.

According to TheMirror, United want to improve up front and have thus identified Kudus as a potential target.

The versatile playmaker amassed 18 goals and seven assists in 48 appearances with the Hammers this season.

The Red Devils, though, are also looking at Wolves star Matheus Cunha as well.

Today, 04:00By Kostas Lianos

Fernandes in exit talks

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes’ agent has held talks with Bayern Munich.

According to O Jogo, Fernandes’ representative Miguel Pinho has held discussions about a move with Bayern.

Barcelona are also said to be monitoring the playmaker’s situation.

SunSport understands thePortugal international isconsidering a summer moveafter four-and-a-half seasons at Old Trafford.

Today, 03:00By Kostas Lianos

Osimhen ‘keen’ on Arsenal

Napoli star Victor Osimhen is waiting for an Arsenal offer amid claims the Serie A giants are keen to cash in on their £102million-rated superstar.

According toGazzetta dello Sport, the Gunners, Paris Saint-GermainandManchester Unitedare pondering a bid.

But it’s understoodOsimhenwould love to play for a Premier League club based in London.

The striker could be on his way out as incoming Napoli manager Antonio Conte is tipped to target a more physical type of centre-forward.

That means Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta must decide if he should launch a bid approaching the record £105m fee he paid for Declan Rice last summer.

4th Jun 2024, 21:01

Conor Gallagher talks

Chelsea ace Conor Gallagher has moved one step closer to the exit door after the club held preliminary transfer talks with Aston Villa.

Tottenham had previously been linked with a transferfor Gallagher but The Athletichave now reported that it isAston Villawho have entered talks over a deal.

With the midfielder entering the final 12 months of his contract, he is said to have emerged as a toptargetforVilla boss Unai Emeryas he looks to bolster his midfield options.

This has seen the Villans contact both the Blues and the England international's camp over a potential move.

According totransfer insider Ben Jacobs, a fee of around £50million has been set by club bosses to sanction the sale of the 24-year-old.

GALL OR NOTHING Chelsea 'in Gallagher talks with Prem rival as swap transfer is discussed'

4th Jun 2024, 20:07

Kepa to talk with Maresca

Kepa Arrizabalaga will seek talks with new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca as he faces up to an uncertain future.

The uncertainty over Chelsea's next manager has put everything on hold for a couple of weeks.

Kepa also wanted to make the most of winning La Liga, The Spanish Supercup and of course the Champions League.

He will need to talk to Maresca and see what the future holds.

He would be happy in Madrid or in London. If [Andriy] Lunin leaves Madrid that could make it easier for everyone.

Source

4th Jun 2024, 19:41By Jack Rosser

Mbappe on Real move

Kylian Mbappe has admitted that his move to Real Madrid has "overshadowed" France's preparations for Euro 2024.

It's a great day for me but I have responsibilities as captain of France and this situation has overshadowed the national team.

I want to protect my team, it's been a long time since we won the European Championship, 24 years is too long.

I took a slap in the face at the Euros with a failed competition. It's the big black spot on my CV with the national team.

Kylian Mbappe

4th Jun 2024, 19:14By Kostas Lianos

Mourinho's first signings

Jose Mourinho rubbished rumours linking Fenerbahce with swoops for Paulo Dybala and Romelu Lukaku.

Mourinho was unveiled as Fener boss on Sunday after his dismissal from Roma in January.

While addressing the media for the first time, the Portuguese tactician was asked about his former Roma stars Dybala and Lukaku.

Names of my previous players of my previous clubs.

I want to make it 100 per cent my word, I have zero interest in any player of AS Roma.

Jose Mourinho

NO MOUR REUNIONS Mourinho instantly rules out bringing two former players to Fenerbahce

4th Jun 2024, 18:41By Kostas Lianos

Ben Godfrey hit

AC Milan are set to revive their interest in Everton ace Ben Godfrey after the Serie A giants enquired in the final days of the January transfer window.

Now Milan are ready to test the resolve of the Toffees' financial plight and have stepped up their interest in £10million-rated Godfrey.

The 26-year-old is entering the final year of his deal at Goodison Park.

The centre-back's expiring contract has also alerted long-term admirers Borussia Dortmund.

Godfrey, twice capped by England, signed forthe Merseysiders from Norwich in a £25million deal back in 2020 when Dortmund first registered their interest.

FREY TRANSFER Everton poised to take £15m hit on Godfrey as Euro giants line up shock move