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Who does your club need?
After a gruelling Premier League season that only finished yesterday, clubs are making their plans for the 2024-25 campaign.
It is set to be a busy summer with several teams needing to make major improvements.
Let us know who your club needs to sign in the comments.
Sam Smith
Arne Slot breaks silence after Liverpool confirm appointment
Arne Slot has spoken for the first time since being confirmed as the next Liverpool manager.
Slot, who will begin work on June 1, has posted an emotional farewell to the fans of Feyenoord.
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Sam Smith
Arsenal target comments on Gunners transfer links
Brian Brobbey has named Arsenal among the teams who are 'nice clubs' in a hint at his next destination.
Arsenal have been loosely linked with the Ajax star in their hunt for a new forward.
“Arsenal, I think that is a very nice club. If you look at that stadium. A very nice club, but that also applies to Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid.”
However, he added: “I have a contract [with Ajax] until 2027. At the moment I am just with Ajax.”
Sam Smith
Borussia Dortmund prepare double Man Utd swoop
Borussia Dortmund may make a double Manchester United swoop this summer.
The Germans are likely to attempt to prise Jadon Sancho from Old Trafford.
Sancho has enjoyed a loan spell with Dortmund in the second half of this season, having been banished by Erik ten Hag last September.
Now, the Mirror report that Dortmund are interested in signing Mason Greenwood from United.
Borussia Dortmund may attempt to sign Jadon Sancho from Man Utd (Image: Getty)
Sam Smith
Liverpool confirm Arne Slot appointment
Liverpool have confirmed Arne Slot as their new head coach.
The Dutchman, who will join from Feyenoord, begins work on June 1.
We can announce Arne Slot has agreed a deal to become the club\u2019s new head coach, formally taking up the position on June 1, 2024, subject to a work permit \ud83d\ude4c
\u2014 Liverpool FC (@LFC) May 20, 2024
Sam Smith
Man City targeting second Everton star
Man City are reportedly targeting a move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite this summer.
However, a double swoop of Goodison Park has been mooted with the Premier League champions also linked with 16-year-old Toffees goalkeeper Douglas Lukjanciks.
According to Football Insider, City harbour a 'concrete' interest in the England U17 ace.
Sam Smith
Aston Villa 'closing in' on first summer signing
Aston Villa are closing in on a deal to sign Ross Barkley from Luton, the Guardian reports.
Barkley excelled this season but his efforts were unable to prevent Luton from suffering relegation from the Premier League.
The 30-year-old midfielder said last month: “I want to play in the Premier League. I want to play in Europe again … I feel like for the next three years maybe I’ll still be in my prime years.”
And he seems set to get his wish with a return to Villa. Barkley, who played for the Villans in a loan spell from Chelsea four years ago, is set to play in the Champions League next season.
Sam Smith
West Ham 'making transfer plans' with Julen Lopetegui
West Ham are reportedly already making transfer plans with incoming head coach Julen Lopetegui.
The Spaniard is widely expected to replace the outgoing David Moyes as head coach.
According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, plans are already being made with Lopetegui over transfer targets.
\u2014 Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) May 20, 2024\u2692\ufe0f\ud83c\uddea\ud83c\uddf8 It\u2019s all done since May 6 between West Ham and Julen Lopetegui with club formal announcement to follow.
Lopetegui and West Ham, already planning for the summer transfer window. https://t.co/RnMAgROnB1
Jack McEachen
Everton eye Jarrad Branthwaite replacement
In a boost for Jarrad Branthwaite's suitors, Everton are reportedly looking at former Tottenham defender Davinson Sanchez as his possible replacement this summer.
Manchester United, City and Spurs are all said to be interested in the £70million-rated Everton centre-back, with the Toffees potentially hinting that they are open to a sale.
CaughtOffside claim that Sanchez has impressed while at Galatasaray as Everton alongside Fulham, West Ham and Napoli are keen on summer moves.
Jack McEachen
Manchester City and West Ham set for Paqueta meeting
Manchester City and West Ham will meet in the coming weeks to discuss the potential transfer of Lucas Paqueta.
That's according to Foot Mercato, who claim that personal terms are already agreed upon and the next step for City is to negotiate a fee with the Hammers.
They are hoping to strike an agreement for below his £85million release clause, but could trigger that deal if West Ham play hardball in discussions.
Lucas Paqueta in action against his potential future employers Manchester City. (Image: Getty.)
Jack McEachen
Arsenal target gets double Saudi Arabia offer
Arsenal summer transfer target Benjamin Sesko has reportedly received two lucrative approaches from Saudi Arabian clubs ahead of a potential move.
Slovenian outlet Nogomania claim that RB Leipzig hotshot Sesko, of attention to Arsenal and a host of Premier League teams, is tempted by the sizable offer from the Middle East.
He is being offered £25million-a-year to snub any advances from north London to join either Al Hilal or Ahli, with another £17m in potential bonuses.
Jack McEachen
Aston Villa double Inter transfer
Aston Villa could raid Inter Milan for two players after qualifying for the Champions League next season.
InterLive claim that Unai Emery is a big fan of wing-back Denzel Dumfries, who is open to a move to Villa Park after they finished in the top four.
Dumfries' contract is up after next season and Inter would be open to a sale.
Villa also hold an interest in Inter midfielder Kristjan Asllani and are set to make an attempt to sign the Albanian, who is valued at £21million.
Inter would be willing to part ways with both Dumfries and Asllani for a combined £47m, with Villa to study their options before returning to the Italian giants.
Jack McEachen
Tottenham to let Ryan Sessegnon leave
Tottenham will reportedly not take up the one-year contract option in Ryan Sessegnon's contract and the former England Under-21 star will leave north London on a free transfer this summer.
Football.London claim that Spurs had the opportunity to keep Sessegnon for another year by activating the extension in his current deal, but opted against doing so.
The 24-year-old has already been informed of the decision and can start looking for a new club after being hampered by injuries during his time at Ange Postecoglou's outfit, having made just two appearances this season.
Ryan Sessegnon will leave Tottenham when his contract expires this summer. (Image: Getty.)
Jack McEachen
Arne Slot plots Liverpool Chiesa swoop
Incoming Liverpool boss Arne Slot is said to be keen on bringing Juventus forward Federico Chiesa to Anfield.
Tutto Juve claim that Chiesa remains on Liverpool's radar following long-standing interest in the Italian, after club scouts watched him last week in the Coppa Italia final.
Slot is also a fan of Chiesa, especially his versatility, with the 26-year-old's contract expiring next year and Juventus willing to listen to offers around £51million.
Jack McEachen
Manchester United eye Wolves raid
Manchester United are reportedly looking into the possibility of signing Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri this summer amid continued fitness woes for Luke Shaw and Tyrell Malacia.
French outlet Jeunes Footeux claim that in their hopes of strengthening that side of their defence, United had been keeping tabs on Brest defender Bradley Locko following interest from Nottingham Forest and Fulham.
But their preferred target for that role is Ait-Nouri, who has also attracted interest from Manchester City following a strong season under Gary O'Neil.
However, their decision may depend on budget restrictions as Ait-Nouri would cost considerably more than the £17million price tag on Locko.
Jack McEachen
West Ham close in on Julen Lopetegui appointment
West Ham are reportedly close to an agreement which would see former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui take over from David Moyes.
Sky Sports claim that the Hammers have reached a full agreement with the Spanish coach.
A formal announcement is expected this week, with an early appointment well-timed in order to progress with their summer transfer plans.
Julen Lopetegui is set to become West Ham's new head coach. (Image: Getty.)
Jack McEachen
Arsenal to step up Ferdi Kadioglu plans
Arsenal will make a formal approach to Fenerbahce to sign left-back Ferdi Kadioglu next month.
That's according to Turkish outlet Takvim, who claim that executives will be sent to Istanbul to negotiate a potential £26million deal.
Arsenal are already thought to be in discussions with the player's entourage over personal terms and once an agreement is reached, the Gunners will then speak directly with Fenerbahce.
Jack McEachen
Chelsea eye Manchester United hijack
Chelsea are said to be interested in hijacking any Manchester United summer move for Juventus defender Gelson Bremer.
Bremer has been a long-term United target but TuttoJuve claim that Chelsea are now on his trail as Todd Boehly looks to reinforce the Blues' defence.
Juventus want to keep their star defender but could be forced to reconsider their stance if a bid upwards of £60million arrives.
Jack McEachen
Real Madrid line up Alexis Mac Allister deal
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in prising away Alexis Mac Allister from Liverpool in 12 months.
Sportitalia claim that the Argentinian midfielder is on Los Blancos' list of potential targets for 2025, after a productive first season on Merseyside.
He will continue to be monitored next season but Liverpool will be desperate to hold onto their World Cup winner.
Alexis Mac Allister is wanted by Real Madrid. (Image: Getty.)
Jack McEachen
Manchester United's Jarrad Branthwaite swap
Manchester United are among the teams very keen on Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, alongside Manchester City and Tottenham.
Though suitors are baulking at Everton's asking price of £80million and value the England Under-21 international closer to £50m.
The Daily Mail claim that one way United could bridge that gap is by offering a player in exchange, something they are willing to do to offer Everton a sweetener.
Jack McEachen
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Hello and welcome to Express Sport's live coverage of the transfer window, where we will be bringing you all the latest news and updates across the Premier League and beyond.