12/06/2026
TRANSFER NEWS
𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗟 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗘: Celtic have appointed Martin O’Neill as manager. He's signed a one-year contract with an option of further year.
Juventus have identified Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus as a leading target to replace Dušan Vlahović this summer. Arsenal values Gabriel Jesus at around £18M-£20M, amid uncertainty over his long-term future. While AC Milan is also interested, Juventus are considered the frontrunners to sign Jesus.
Beşiktaş is preparing a €20M offer to Arsenal for Leandro Trossard. They are offering Trossard a salary between €7M and €8M per year. Negotiations are expected to accelerate as Beşiktaş aims to secure Trossard's signature this summer.
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is open to selling Elliot Anderson for a record-breaking transfer fee. The club is using the transfers of Declan Rice (£105) and Moisés Caicedo (£115) as benchmarks for Anderson's valuation. If a fee is agreed, Anderson could undergo a medical soon, with Thomas Tuchel allowing England players to handle transfers during the World Cup.
Manchester United are out of the race for Elliot Anderson. They will not enter a bidding war for him and want to sign players who prefer to play for Manchester United over any other team.
Manchester United is monitoring Nico Williams but is hesitant to activate his €100M release clause. United admires Williams but is focusing on strengthening their midfield this summer. Arsenal and Liverpool are also interested in Williams, and United's potential move depends on generating funds through player sales.
Manchester United is considering Lazio midfielder Fisayo Dele-Bashiru for their summer transfer shortlist. Dele-Bashiru, a Nigeria international and former Manchester City academy player, is valued by Lazio at €15M-€18M. He is open to returning to the Premier League after a successful 2025/26 season in Serie A.
Manchester United is interested in Lille forward Matias Fernandez-Pardo for the upcoming summer transfer window. The club is conducting background checks on the 21-year-old Belgian, valued at approximately €30M (£26M). Fernandez-Pardo had a successful season with 8 goals and 5 assists in 29 league appearances, contributing to Lille's third-place finish in the 2025/26 campaign.
Leeds United are willing to break their transfer record to sign Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande. Diomande has a £69M release clause, but Sporting may accept a deal around £43M. Leeds plan to offer £35M plus £8M in add-ons, with competition from Arsenal, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Manchester United, and Newcastle United.
Manchester United are in talks to sign Newcastle United's left-back Lewis Hall. Hall, 21, is interested in the move, with Michael Carrick seeing him as a future competitor and successor to Luke Shaw. Newcastle is hesitant to sell Hall, but a fee between £50M and £60M might persuade them.
Manchester United are interested in signing Sporting CP defender Ousmane Diomande. Diomande, 21, has a contract until 2030 with an €80M release clause, and Sporting aims to keep him for at least another season. No formal offer has been made yet, but interest in Diomande is expected to grow as the transfer window progresses.
In 2024, Newcastle United faced a dilemma due to the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules. The club decided to sell young prospects Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh instead of established stars. Anderson's £35M transfer was beneficial for accounting as it counted as pure profit, boosting Newcastle's PSR. Although financially sensible at the time, the decision is now viewed as a major mistake in modern football.
AC Milan is considering a possible pathway to re-sign Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United this summer. Newcastle values Tonali at nearly £100M, but Milan is exploring deal structures involving outstanding money from previous transfers. Manchester United, Manchester City, and Arsenal are interested in Tonali, but he prefers a return to Serie A if he leaves Newcastle.
Mateus Fernandes prefers to join Manchester United despite interest from other top European clubs. West Ham United values Fernandes at £80M-£85M, but Manchester United aims to negotiate a lower fee of £50M-£60M. Fernandes is a key midfield target for Manchester United as Michael Carrick seeks to strengthen the team this summer.
Newly promoted Premier League side Hull City are considering a move for striker Callum Wilson, as the experienced forward is set to leave recently relegated West Ham United.
Manchester City have offered Joško Gvardiol a new contract until 2031, with improved salary terms. The situation is now clear: either Gvardiol signs a new deal and commits his future to City, or a move to Real Madrid will be explored this summer.
Liverpool is interested in acquiring PSG midfielder Warren Zaïre-Emery this summer. Zaïre-Emery is considering his future due to concerns about playing time, and Liverpool is willing to exceed his €65M valuation.
