Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal eye winger deal; Chelsea up striker bid (2024)

Arsenal will not rush into a move for a new striker target, after Benjamin Sesko’s contract renewal.

That’s according to football.london, who suggest the Gunners are not currently preparing an approach for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.

Arsenal had been keen on Sesko, and believed they were in pole position to sign him, but the forward has opted to stay at RB Leipzig.

Martin Zubimendi has insisted he is not thinking about his club future during Euro 2024.

The Real Sociedad midfielder is in the Spain squad looking to go all the way in Germany, and continues to be linked with a move, with Arsenal among the clubs interested.

It’s believed Zubimendi has a release clause of around £50m, and he was asked if Euro 2024 provides an opportunity for him to impress clubs around Europe.

“I mainly look for the benefit of the national team, I am not thinking about what I can win in this European Championship,” Zubimendi said.

”All my energy is focused on the group, on winning it, and the individual will be a consequence of all this that will come later. I’m not thinking about this now.”

Ipswich have asked Chelsea for their Omari Hutchinson asking price.

The 20-year-old spent last season on loan at Ipswich, scoring ten goals to help the club secure promotion to the Premier League.

The Athletic report that the Tractor Boys want to keep Hutchinson at the club, but face competition from a number of other Premier League clubs.

Chelsea have not yet made a decision on Hutchinson’s future.

Juventus are now considering a move for Jadon Sancho, having ended their pursuit of Mason Greenwood.

Recent reports have suggested that a move for Greenwood was close to being agreed, with Manchester United keen to sell the forward and Greenwood himself open to moving to Italy.

However, according to The Sun, Juventus are no longer looking at the 22-year-old, with Sancho a more important.

While United value the winger at £40m, it’s believed a loan deal could be agreed.

Tottenham are among the Premier League clubs pushing to sign Leeds midfielder Archie Gray.

The 18-year-old enjoyed a superb campaign for Leeds and, after the club failed to secure promotion to the top-flight, his future at Elland Road is in doubt.

The Athletic report that Spurs are considering a move for Gray, while it has also been claimed that Liverpool are admirers.

Brentford manager Thomas Frank says the club have already signed Ivan Toney’s replacement, whether or not the England striker is sold this summer.

Toney led the line for the Bees last season after returning from his eight-month betting ban on January 17. In the 2022/23 season, he scored 20 Premier League goals — finishing behind only Erling Haaland and Harry Kane in the scoring charts.

Brentford are braced for bids this summer for the 28-year-old, who has previously attracted interest from Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea and is currently away on England duty at Euro 2024.

In February, the Bees signed Club Brugge striker Igor Thiago for £30million. The Brazilian striker will join Brentford this summer after finishing the season with Belgian side Brugge

“We are on track with a lot of things in terms of the transfers”, Frank told the BBC’s Football Daily Podcast.

“Of course, we plan and then other things can happen. Maybe we are selling a player but we are prepared for that. It’s no secret that there’s lots of rumours about Ivan. If he is leaving us — and I’d still like to keep him, he’s a top player — this time we are prepared and brought in Igor Thiago.”

Ryan Sessegnon could well be staying in London this summer, with West Ham and Fulham among the clubs interested in the free agent.

Sessegnon has been released by Tottenham after a persistent battle with injuries, and his future remains up in the air.

The Guardian report that West Ham have made initial contact, while former club Fulham are also a potential option.

Crystal Palace will have set a £65m asking price for Marc Guehi.

The centre-back impressed in England’s opening Euro 2024 win over Serbia and, along with Palace team-mates Eberechi Eze and Michael Olise, is attracting plenty of attention.

The Telegraph report that Liverpool are among the clubs keen on Guehi, but Palace still hope to keep hold of the 23-year-old and will stand firm on their valuation.

The agent of Pierre-Emily Hojbjerg has revealed his plan for the summer.

The Tottenham midfielder is tipped to leave north London with just 12 months left on his contract.

“A player like him will surely be part of a club with great ambition or project because he is not just a strong player, but with a character made to fight for important things every year,” he told Fabrizio Romano.

“Pierre feels comfortable with the pressure to win and I am working in this sense.

“He is telling me that every year he dreams of trophies at the end of the season and doesn’t like to play for nothing. This is his mindset, this is the mission.

“I am working on the many requests that we have already received, yes; but we will analyse all the possibilities after the Euros, during the holidays when we will spend some time together and then look forward to the next chapter.”

Manchester United will test Barcelona’s resolve with a bid for Fermin Lopez.

An opening offer in the region of £25m has been rejected, according to Sport, with the young midfielder deemed invaluable to their plans.

However, the LaLiga side may need to sell before they can buy this summer and there is a feeling that a deal is possible - should United up their offer.