Manchester United are leading the race to sign Lyon‘s Rayan Cherki despite interest from Liverpool, while Chelsea are willing to make a player-plus-cash deal for Crystal Palace‘s Marc Guéhi. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip from around the globe.
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TRENDING RUMORS
– Manchester United are leading the chase to sign Lyon attacking midfielder Rayan Cherki, despite interest from Liverpool, reports The Mirror. A move for the 21-year-old would be worth €25 million, and they saw the France U21 international up close as he scored the late equaliser in the first leg of their UEFA Europa League quarterfinal. Sources have told ESPN that Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, 22, is also on United’s radar interest and could be available for £40m if the club are relegated.
– Chelsea are willing to offer £50m plus a player to re-sign Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guéhi, reports The Mirror. The Eagles want a fee of £70m for their captain’s transfer and would be willing to accept defender Trevoh Chalobah as part of the deal, with the Blues valuing the 25-year-old’s move at £30m. It is reported that Palace are resigned to losing Guéhi, who Liverpool and Newcastle United have also been interested in, but Chelsea could turn their attention to Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen, 19, if competition is too fierce, according to the The Athletic.
– Arsenal are considering a €40m move to sign Real Madrid forward Arda Güler, says The Sun. Guler, 20, is considered one of the top young players in the world but has struggled for game time since moving to Madrid from Fenerbahce for €20m in 2023. Liverpool, Aston Villa and Tottenham have also been linked with the Turkey international, who is reportedly open to a transfer.
– The Gunners are also monitoring young Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, according to the Daily Mirror. Hato, 19, already has over 100 appearances for Ajax despite his age and while he has played as a left-back this season, he can also play at centre-back. Any move for the Netherlands international would hinge on the future of Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior, who is currently starting for the Gunners due to Gabriel‘s season-ending injury. Kiwior, 25, has made 59 appearances for Arsenal since joining in January 2023 but has been linked with a move to Roma.
– Atalanta midfielder Éderson, 25, has been tracked by a host of clubs, but Man United are ready to make an offer to sign him, according to Tuttomercatoweb. Ederson’s transfer is valued at €60m by the Serie A club, but the Brazil international has also been linked with Man City and could opt to move there if they seal Champions League football.
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OTHER RUMORS
– Manchester City duo James McAtee and Stefan Ortega could join Bayer Leverkusen as part of a €120m deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen forward Florian Wirtz. McAtee, 22, scored on his first Premier League start for City against Crystal Palace but is deemed surplus to requirements, while 32-year-old back-up goalkeeper Stefan Ortega could also be moved on. (Daily Mirror)
– Arsenal are keeping a close eye on RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Šeško as they prepare for the summer transfer window. The 21-year-old has a €70m release clause that could increase based on his performances, which the Gunners are willing to match if conversations continue positively. (TEAMtalk)
– Chelsea have joined the race to sign Angers goalkeeper Yahia Fofana, after club legend Didier Drogba recommended the Ivory Coast international to his former team. Premier League sides such as Newcastle United, Brentford, and Wolves have also reportedly scouted the 24-year-old. (Football Insider)
– The Blues could also move for Real Betis winger Jesus Rodriguez, 19, as he has a release clause of around €50m. (Mail)
– Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, 22, is on the radar of Manchester United and could be signed for around €45m. (TalkSPORT)
– Borussia Dortmund are weighing up a move to sign Arsenal left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko in the summer. The Bundesliga club have been long-term admirers of the 28-year-old, and both Arsenal and Zinchenko are open to parting ways, with the Ukraine international having lost his starting spot to teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly. (Football Insider)
– Nottingham Forest are looking to fend off Manchester City’s interest in Morgan Gibbs-White by offering him a new contract. The England international midfielder, 25, has been a key figure as Forest have pushed for Champions League qualification this season, but only has two years left on his deal and is reportedly on the radar of Pep Guardiola. (Football Insider)
– Ghana international Jonas Adjetey is on Manchester United’s list of potential centre-back signings. The 21-year-old Basel defender has established himself as a regular for the Swiss giants this season and negotiations are reportedly underway for his signature. (Africa Foot)
– Manchester City and PSG have both shown interest in signing Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche, who is likely to leave the Ligue 1 side in the summer. The 23-year-old French winger has six goals and 10 assists in all competitions this season. (Equipe)
– Lionel Messi is close to extending his contract with Inter Miami until December 2026. The Argentina icon, 37, joined the MLS side in 2023 and his initial deal is due to expire at the end of this season. (Nico Schira)
– Tottenham’s transfer plans are on hold due to uncertainty over the future of manager Ange Postecoglou. The Australian impressed in his first season in north London but his team have struggled this season and are 15th in the Premier League. However, they could yet secure European football by winning the Europa League, and they have reached the quarterfinals. (Telegraph)
– Nemanja Matic is set to leave Lyon in summer. The former Chelsea, Manchester United and Roma midfielder, 36, is out of contract and will be allowed to leave at the end of the season, despite making 50 appearances since joining in January 2024. (Equipe)
– Real Betis have opened talks with Manchester United to keep on-loan winger Antony at the club. The 25-year-old winger has impressed in LaLiga and a permanent move is a possibility. (Nico Schira)
