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Chelsea refuses to give up on Liverpool target despite closing in on $40M transfer Liverpool have been dealt a fresh blow in the transfer market with Premier League rivals Chelsea now entering the race for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo EChelsea refuses to give up on Liverpool target despite closing in on $40M transferkitike Chelsea remains interested in Hugo Ekitike even though the Blues are closing in on a deal for Liam Delap. Liverpool boss Arne Slot had pinpointed the Eintracht Frankfurt frontman as a potential recruit this summer. Ekitike was earmarked as a prospective successor to Darwin Nunez, who is expected to leave Anfield this summer. However, Ekitike may now have a decision to make on his next destination. Manchester United once showed fervent interest but has seemingly dropped back in the quest for Delap, as have Newcastle and Everton. The ex-Manchester City youngster has impressed during his first season at Ipswich by bagging a dozen goals, notwithsta...

Florian Wirtz pips Harry Kane to win award as Liverpool transfer edges closer Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz was named ahead of both Bayern Munich's Harry Kane and Michael Olise in a vote among Bundesliga players for the league's player of the year Bayer Leverkusen's attacking starlet Florian Wirtz seems poised to finalize a transfer to Liverpool in the next week after making the Merseyside club his top priority. His club teammate and good friend, Jeremie Frimpong, already has one foot in the door with the Reds after completing his medical. After posting 22 goal involvements a season to help Bayer Leverkusen capture the Bundesliga title, Wirtz was named the league's Player of the Season. He repeated his goal involvement tally in 2024-25 but saw Bayern Munich leapfrog his side in the table; with it, Harry Kane edged him to the Player of the Season honor. However, the Bundesliga's Players Union voted in a different direction: Wirtz gathered a l...

Florian Wirtz snubbed Man City for $170M Liverpool transfer 'due to Pep Guardiola concerns' Liverpool now appearx to be in pole position to sign Florian Wirtz after opening talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a $170 million deal for the German international Florian Wirtz has reportedly snubbed Manchester City amid concerns over Pep Guardiola's long-term commitment, giving Liverpool a boost in its chase for the Bayer Leverkusen sensation. The Reds have stepped up their interest in the German international after initiating discussions with Leverkusen recently. Despite earlier competition from both City and Bayern Munich for the playmaker's services, Liverpool seems to be leading the race for the $170 million-rated star following the commencement of negotiations. According to German outlet BILD, doubts about Guardiola's tenure at City until 2027 have swayed Wirtz's preference towards Liverpool. Guardiola quashed rumors about his future by signing a new d...

Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal transfer delay explained as Andrea Berta faces Real Madrid problem All the latest Arsenal news as Mikel Arteta and Andrea Berta gear up for a busy summer transfer window Arsenal have been thrown a curveball in the race to sign Martin Zubimendi. The Real Sociedad playmaker has been heavily linked with a move to the Emirates Stadium for a while now as Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen his midfield. Zubimendi, who sees his contract at the Reale Arena expire in June 2027, featured 36 times in La Liga this season, scoring two goals and providing two assists. Despite his efforts, Real Sociedad failed to qualify for either of UEFA's three competitions. While the Basque outfit missed out on European football, Zubimendi still managed to impress. Papertalk  understands that Arsenal are long admirers of the 26-year-old, who has a release clause in his contract worth €60m (£52.3m). The Gunners have been keeping tabs on Zubimendi since the sum...

Arsenal have Julian Alvarez transfer secret weapon as stance emerges on shock move The latest Arsenal transfer news as Julian Alvarez is said to be attracting interest from Barcelona and Liverpool, plus the Gunners, ahead of this summer window Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta reportedly prioritises Julian Alvarez as the club prepares for next season and the transfer window. Atletico Madrid signed the Argentina international from Manchester City last summer while Berta still worked for the Spanish club. Now, 12 months later, the Italian is in north London, and his new club are reputedly interested in reuniting him with the World Cup winner. Alvarez, however, has a contract with Atletico that runs until 2030 and has a reported €150 million (£125m) release clause. That price is around £30m more than the club-record €95m (£82m) deal they ultimately agreed with Man City. Marca , the Madrid-based tabloid sports newspaper, describes Ars...

Liverpool transfer news as Florian Wirtz details emerge and Arne Slot addresses summer plans Liverpool transfer news as more claims emerge surrounding Florian Wirtz and his salary at Anfield, while Arne Slot responds to a question about his summer plans. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk lifted the Premier League trophy on Sunday, and on Monday, he and his teammates will head around the city with the silverware on an open-top bus. It won't be long, though, until Liverpool fans want an update ahead of next season. And it could be a busy summer for Arne Slot and his sporting director Richard Hughes in the transfer market. Here is the Liverpool.com verdict on the transfer gossip to emerge around the Reds today. Florian Wirtz, of course, remains a big name among the gossip columns, with the Reds keen to snap up the $169 million (£126 million) rated playmaker. Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen) The Reds have made contact with Bayer Leverkusen to...

Arsenal and Chelsea target Benjamin Sesko makes fresh transfer claim ahead of summer decision Arsenal and Chelsea-linked Benjamin Sesko is ready to leave RB Leipzig this summer and is now waiting to see what offers materialise for his services in the coming weeks Arsenal and Chelsea target Benjamin Sesko has expressed his desire to join a club that can unlock his full potential as he contemplates a move this summer. The 21-year-old Slovenian striker is attracting significant attention from the Premier League and is poised to see what proposals emerge for him in the forthcoming weeks. After a disappointing season that saw Leipzig finish seventh in the Bundesliga, missing out on European football, the club is set for a major overhaul of their squad and approach. With financial considerations at stake, stars like Sesko and Xavi Simons are expected to be at the forefront of a potential mass departure. Currently in Brazil for a post-season friendly against Santos with Leipzig, ...

Alexander Isak transfer twist as Newcastle drop announcement bombshell amid Arsenal links Latest Arsenal transfer news as a shake-up at Newcastle could have repercussions on Alexander Isak's future Amid Alexander Isak's links with a summer switch from Newcastle United to Arsenal, the man responsible for all of the Magpies' transfers, Paul Mitchell, is now announced to be stepping down from his role. Mitchell has worked at St. James' Park since last July, organising £29.4m-worth of arrivals and £75m-worth of sales for Newcastle in the 2024/25 campaign. It was that latter figure accrued from selling fringe players that seemingly allowed the North East club to avoid handing a star player, such as 62-goal striker Isak, to a rival like Arsenal in their own bid to keep within financial rules. As Papertalk  reported, the Gunners had drawn up their transfer strategy last summer and Isak's name fit the blueprint for Mikel Arteta, as did Benjamin ...

Arsenal can finally sign ideal Viktor Gyokeres transfer alternative with £20m discount The Gunners will be looking to sign a striker when the summer transfer window opens Fortune may favour Arsenal when it comes to signing a striker in the summer transfer window. The Gunners have been in the market for more forward options since last summer, having only brought in Raheem Sterling on loan on deadline day last summer to bolster their attacking options. With Kai Havertz and Gabriel Jesus both suffering season-ending injuries in the second half of the 2024/25 campaign, much was made of Arsenal's failure to add another striker in the January transfer window. Manager Mikel Arteta admitted he wanted to bring someone in, while players like Declan Rice and captain Martin Odegaard were also outspoken on the subject. Arsenal's title challenge faltered, with the Gunners eventually ending the season ten points adrift of champions Liverpool in second place. A...

Nico Williams sends Arsenal transfer reminder amid clear one-word message as announcement made Latest Arsenal transfer news with Nico Williams sending a clear reminder before the summer window opens Nico Williams returned to action for Athletic Club over the weekend and showed glimpses of why Arsenal are interested in a summer transfer. Injury has resulted in the Spaniard missing the five games after their Europa League semi-final first leg defeat against Manchester United. Minus disappointment on the European stage, Athletic have continued picking up positive results even in Williams' absence. Several La Liga victories saw them confirm a spot in next season's Champions League before the final day clash at home to Barcelona. With pressure off, Williams returned to the starting XI on Sunday and played 80 minutes of their 3-0 defeat to the Spanish champions. Despite that, the 22-year-old was very impressive off the left with two shots taken and several chances created. As h...

Arsenal transfer target 'rejects' Barcelona as true feelings clear after unexpected £25.2m twist Latest Arsenal transfer news with a number of updates provided on the future of long-term target Joan Garcia Arsenal have been handed a number of boosts in their expected transfer pursuit of Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia. The Gunners were strongly linked to signing him last summer but a deal never materialised with Neto instead brought in on a season-long loan from Bournemouth. With the experienced shot-stopper set for a return to the South coast, Arsenal need to find a permanent replacement for Aaron Ramsdale.  football.london  understands that Mikel Arteta also wants to bring in a striker, wide forward and defender. Garcia appears to be the No.1 choice in between the stick but more impressive displays this season have resulted in several other clubs taking note. Newcastle United, Real Madrid, Aston Villa, Manchester United and Barcelona have all been linked w...

KICK OFF: Liverpool 0-0 Crystal Palace For the final time this season, we are underway at Anfield. The players are out Liverpool are afforded their guard of honour for the fourth and final time. Kick off is just moments away. Liverpool 0-0 Crystal Palace 3mins: A first foray forward for the Reds sees Gakpo swing one in to Salah, but he can’t do anything with it as Mitchell clears behind. Reminder that Salah needs two goals or assists today to finish this season with the most goal contributions ever in a Premier League campaign. Liverpool 0-0 Crystal Palace 1min: Lots of balloons have made their way onto the pitch in the early stages, accentuating the party atmosphere of the day. Lovely touch from Liverpool.

Southampton vs Arsenal LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction Gunners are all-but guaranteed to finish second in the Premier League this season Southampton host Arsenal at St Mary’s this Southampton vs Arsenal LIVE! With a Premier League runners-up spot all-but secured, Arsenal wrap up their season away from home against already-relegated Southampton this afternoon. Mathematically, the Gunners still need a point to confirm second please, though only an extraordinary - albeit highly unlikely - set of results on the final day can deny them a third consecutive top-two finish. On paper it looks like Arsenal have very little to play for, but manager Mikel Arteta has called on his players to end the campaign on a high note. The Spaniard is targeting all three points, the best defensive record across the entire division and a clean sheet to boost David Raya's quest to win back-to-back Golden Glove awards. As for the Sain...

Liverpool vs Crystal Palace LIVE: Premier League match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction The Reds will finally lift the trophy this afternoon, a month after clinching the title Red ribbons adorn the Premier League trophy Liverpool vs Crystal Palace LIVE Liverpool will finally lift the Premier League trophy this afternoon after hosting FA Cup holders Crystal Palace. They had the title sewn up four long weeks ago after romping to a 5-1 win over Tottenham at Anfield, but the title celebrations will be reignited today as Arne Slot finally ends the wait to get his hands on a piece of silverware. The match will be a preview of next season’s Community Shield, as Crystal Palace beat Manchester City at Wembley last week to clinch a first major honour in club history. The Eagles continued their winning form with a dramatic 4-2 victory at Molineux in midweek, and will hope to cap a memorable season with one last triumph. Trent Alexander-Arnold is expe...

Arsenal XI vs Southampton: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news and injury latest for Premier League Gunners without several defenders as they bid to end the season on a positive note at St Mary’s Final day: Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal are away at Southampton on the last day of the Premier League season I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. Arsenal have been forced into another defensive reshuffle for their final Premier League game of the season away at Southampton. Jurrien Timber and William Saliba have both been ruled out of the trip to St Mary’s. Riccardo Calafiori is set to partner Jakub Kiwior at centre-back and Ben White is expected to stay at right-back. “Jurrien had a surgery on Tuesday morning on his ankle,” said manager Mikel Arteta on Thursday. “He’s been feeling that discomfort for many, many weeks. Riccardo Calafiori is in line for a start against Southampton “He’s been navig...

Liverpool XI vs Crystal Palace: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League Trent Alexander-Arnold set for Anfield farewell as Reds lift Premier League trophy Mohamed Salah needs two goals to finish the season with 30 Premier League goals Arne Slot’s big selection decision is whether to play Trent Alexander-Arnold when Liverpool finish the season at home to Crystal Palace. Conor Bradley has started the last two matches and Slot said on Friday that he hadn’t decided how much game-time to give Alexander-Arnold on his Anfield farewell. Slot is likely to go strong on a day when Liverpool will lift the Premier League title. Fringe players like Federico Chiesa, Harvey Elliott, Jarell Quansah and Kostas Tsimikas have been given starts in recent weeks but we are set to see more full-strength side after three games without a win. Joe Gomez is available again and Slot hopes he can feature. Back in contention: Joe Gom...

Mikel Arteta breaks his transfer rule for Rodrygo as Arsenal strategy unveiled ahead of summer Mikel Arteta broke a key rule he made for himself during his Arsenal tenure amid links to Real Madrid's Rodrygo When it comes to press conferences and Mikel Arteta, there is one unwritten rule which stands above all others: never mention the name of a player linked to the club if you want an answer from the Arsenal manager. Only a week ago was Arteta given a question naming Viktor Gyokeres only to be hit back with a chuckling response of: "You know that I cannot talk about any player." His go-to whenever he has been asked about anyone not yet playing in the red and white. It is not just players, it goes for comparisons to other clubs too which after Tottenham won the Europa League, any hint of a comparison question was given a very short answer too. However, when the question was put to Arteta on the topic of links to Rodrygo, not on the player specifically, but more broadl...

Eddie Howe offers Alexander Isak update amid Liverpool transfer links - 'My plan' Liverpool and Arsenal are among the teams said to be interested in signing Alexander Isak, but Newcastle United has been adamant for a long time that it won't sell. Liverpool is thought to be among the clubs that admire the Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. And why wouldn't it? The Sweden ace has scored 27 goals so far this season, establishing himself as one of the top forwards on the planet. Heading into the summer, with Arne Slot in need of a number nine to upgrade on Darwin Nunez, there has been a suggestion that Liverpool could move for Isak. But that has always looked difficult. Now, Eddie Howe has been asked about the situation again, with the Newcastle boss defiant once again about keeping his star man. The message is clear: he isn't going anywhere. "Alex has got three years left on his deal," Howe told Chronicle Live. "Of course, a...

Liverpool might have huge Florian Wirtz boost as transfer 'preference' emerges Liverpool might have been handed a major boost in its pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, with Bayern Munich supposedly fearful of missing out. Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz would prefer to join Liverpool than sign for Bayern Munich this summer. That is how the Bundesliga champion feels, according to the latest reports. However, a fee would still need to be agreed between the Reds and Leverkusen before a deal could happen. It has previously been suggested that the Germany international would cost around $169 million (£126 million). Liverpool.com reported earlier this month that the Reds believed Bayern Munich was the favorite to sign Wirtz. It did hold an interest, though, and Manchester City is thought to have left the race. According to The Athletic, Wirtz is "on track" to make the move to Merseyside this summer. ...

Arsenal transfer target Nico Williams fires heartfelt message after exit confirmed Latest Arsenal transfer news with long-term target Nico Williams posting a heartfelt message on social media Nico Williams has paid tribute to Athletic Club teammate Oscar de Marcos after it was confirmed he would be retiring from football at the end of the season. Having made a staggering 572 appearances for the Basque club, he undoubtedly departs as a club legend with three trophies won during a 16-year spell. Though Athletic were unable to win another piece of silverware during his final campaign, consistent results in La Liga has seen them qualify for next season's Champions League. Cristian Romero makes Tottenham feelings clear with wordless message amid transfer exit links Arsenal and Mikel Arteta were likely hoping that did not happen, as it could hamper their chances of convincing Williams to join, as they can no longer offer him something he will not have. READ MORE:  Arsenal transfer ...

Newcastle drop Alexander Isak to Arsenal transfer hint as major announcement due Latest Arsenal transfer news as Alexander Isak continues to be rumoured for a summer switch from Newcastle United Newcastle United have dropped a huge clue over the future of Alexander Isak amid Arsenal interest in signing the forward during the summer transfer window. Even before the current 2024/25 campaign, Isak's name has cropped up in transfer circles linking him with a move to the Emirates Stadium as Mikel Arteta's search for a striker has continued. Arsenal enter the summer transfer window expected to end the issue that has haunted for them once and for all, albeit with talk about the Sweden international dampened as of late. There is a strong chance he does not move if his current club are able to offer Champions League football next term, fend off rivals with a £150m price tag, or straight up decide they will not sell under any circumstances. Now according to The Dail...

Arsenal face £60m Viktor Gyokeres transfer decision as alternative under consideration Arsenal are known to be considering a move for Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres this summer, but are also said to be considering an alternative to the £60m-rated striker Arsenal are reportedly set for a huge decision on their summer transfer targets in the coming days and weeks. The transfer window officially opens on June 1st, before closing again on June 10th - with FIFA opening the window early so clubs involved in the Club World Cup can be allowed to sign players before the competition starts. However, the move is not just limited to clubs entered in this year's tournament. Declan Rice makes Viktor Gyokeres feelings clear amid £54.6m Arsenal summer transfer plan That means we could see new players arriving at the Emirates Stadium in just over a week, with links beginning to heat up now that the season is drawing to a close. The Gunners have just o...

Tottenham vs Manchester United LIVE: Europa League final match stream, latest team news, lineups, TV, prediction Bilbao hosts an all-Premier League showdown of huge importance for both clubs Tottenham and Manchester United will do battle for the Europa League trophy Tottenham vs Manchester United LIVE! This season's Europa League winners will be crowned tonight in an all-English final between Tottenham and Manchester United. Whilst it has been a Premier League campaign to forget for both sides, they have impressed on the European stage and are in the final on merit. Spurs have, arguably, saved their best performances of the season for the Europa League knockout phase after beating Eintracht Frankfurt away from home and then getting the better of Bodo/Glimt in the semi-final. Man United, meanwhile, are still the only unbeaten side in European competition. Their route to Bilbao has already seen them record a win in Bilbao, whilst the dramatic comeback qu...

Florian Wirtz has already shown his true colors to Arne Slot and Liverpool Liverpool is pushing to win the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz, who has become one of the most sought-after young players in world soccer Florian Wirtz has given Liverpool a glimpse of what it could be getting this summer with his fiery remarks in the press. The German international is high on the Reds' wish list as they look to build for the future after clinching their 20th league title, equaling the record. It's believed Manchester City will not make a move for Wirtz, while popular pundit Ally McCoist has warned Premier League clubs not to pay his "crazy" price tag. The Reds are already making strides in their quest for reinforcements to successfully retain their Premier League title. Notably, Anfield chiefs have triggered Jeremie Frimpong's release clause, with the announcement of their first summer signing anticipated in the next few days. Howev...