Manchester City have officially confirmed the departure of Brazilian winger Kayky to Bahia in a permanent deal. After having signed with the Citizens for £9 million ($12m)in 2021, the youngster failed to cement a first-team role and spent most of his time on loan. As City begin reshaping their squad, Kayky’s exit marks the start of more expected changes at the Etihad this summer.
Liverpool have set their terms for Harvey Elliott’s potential departure following his stunning performances at the Under-21 Euros with England. With interest rising, the Reds reportedly want £40 million ($55m) with a buy-back clause or £50 million ($69m) without a buy-back, as the player eyes more consistent minutes at a top-level club, possibly abroad with RB Leipzig.
Joao Pedro has reportedly completed his Chelsea medical in the United States, with the Blues ready to finalise a £60 million ($82.6m) deal with Brighton. The 23-year-old is set to sign a contract until 2032, and could be thrown straight into action at the Club World Cup, as Enzo Maresca accelerates efforts to strengthen his squad during the tournament.
Manchester United's outcast Alejandro Garnacho has turned 21 years old this Monday, and the Red Devils were quick to post wishes to the Argentine winger. However, the post was quickly flooded by unhappy fans of the 20-time Premier League champions who told Garnacho to 'leave the club' on the back of his post-season outburst with head coach Ruben Amorim.
Brentford director of football Phil Giles has expressed his delight at Christian Norgaard’s potential move to Arsenal, claiming that the long-serving Bees captain 'deserves' the opportunity to compete for silverware. With a deal reportedly close to completion, the Danish midfielder could become Mikel Arteta’s first signing of the summer window for the Gunners.
Chelsea are set to compete with their Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur to secure a transfer for West Ham star Mohammed Kudus. The Blues have already signed Liam Delap from Ipswich Town and are now closing in on signing Joao Pedro from Brighton and Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund. Earlier this month, the Hammers had received a £50 million ($68m) bid from Spurs.
Fulham are all set to place a bid for Genk star Tolu Arokodare as they look to bolster their attack this summer. The Nigerian striker had a fantastic season in the Belgian Pro League as he ended up as the league's top scorer with 17 goals to his name. Arokodare has a towering presence inside the penalty box and has also attracted interest from Manchester United and AC Milan.
Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus has started working on his recovery as he was spotted training in Palmeiras' facility. The Brazilian forward sustained a devastating ACL injury during Arsenal's FA Cup fixture against Manchester United in January. The 28-year-old Selecao star remained out of action for the remainder of the campaign but is now eyeing a comeback.
Newcastle United have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Chelsea winger Noni Madueke this summer as the Blues are ready to sell the player. The West London club have been active in the summer transfer window as they have signed Liam Delap and are now close to securing transfers for Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens. Once the new players join the team, they will next focus on selling several stars.
Barcelona are keen on signing a left-winger this season as Hansi Flick has demanded another starter on the left-side with plans to shift Raphinha to the No. 10 spot. They are fully invested in striking a deal for Nico Williams, however, their deal has now hit a snag and Liverpool winger Luis Diaz is re-emerging as an option for the Blaugrana.