Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Bayer Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong set to complete £30m Liverpool switch

Liverpool have not taken long to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold as the Reds are on the verge of completing the transfer of Jeremie Frimpong.Multiple reports have now suggested that the Reds have reached an agreement with Die Werkself over the €35 million (£29.4m/$39m) transfer of the 24-year-old Dutch international. Additionally, Ben Jacobs has now reported that Frimpong underwent the first part of his medical with the Merseyside club on Sunday and will complete the same on Monday. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/trent-alexander-arnold-replaced-liverpool-gbp30m-jeremie-frimpong-transfer-shirt-number-revealed/blt83d790d9be72a2e1#csb1a0750a2279efeb" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/trent-alexander-arnold-replaced-liverpool-gbp30m-jeremie-frimpong-transfer-shirt-number-revealed/blt83d790d9be72a2e1#csb1a0750a2279efeb" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Jeremie Frimpong completes first part of Liverpool medical

Jose Mourinho has reacted to speculation over the Portugal job but stopped short of committing his future to current club Fenerbahce.Mourinho said: "Yes, I can deny that I had any meeting with the Portuguese Football Federation. I am a loyal person."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jose-mourinho-breaks-silence-portugal-job-links-former-man-utd-chelsea-boss-delays-decision-fenerbahce-future/bltaab15f2bf8c2dd79#cs7e000bf0478ac299" target="_blank">Find the full quotes on GOAL</a>

Mourinho breaks silence on Portugal links amid Fenerbahce uncertainty

Both Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on Anthony Gordon, with the Newcastle United winger valued at approximately £80 million, according to <a href="https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle-anthony-gordon-not-80-million-3701701" target="_blank">iNews. </a>In an effort to stay within PSR guidelines, Newcastle are believed to be open to parting ways with at least one high-profile player. Gordon, given his market value and growing reputation, could become the club’s most viable option for generating necessary funds.

Arsenal and Chelsea tracking Newcastle's Gordon

Chelsea have turned their attention towards Benfica's rising star Tomas Araujo having lost top transfer target Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-benfica-star-46m-defensive-shake-up-dean-huijsen-setback/bltd46a0627a09a16c6" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Chelsea turn attention to £46m star after losing out on Huijsen

Inter Milan are reportedly plotting a €60 million bid for Barcelona's Fermin Lopez as they seek a long-term replacement for Henrikh Mkhitaryan.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/inter-milan-plotting-barcelona-star-simone-inzaghi-replacement-henrikh-mkhitaryan/blt9a135cd6f17f976e" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Inter target €60m Barcelona star as Mkhitaryan's successor

Jurgen Klopp's reported Roma move is "not true" as the former Liverpool boss' agent denied having an agreement in place to join the Serie A giants.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jurgen-klopp-roma-not-true-ex-liverpool-boss-agent-denies-agreement-serie-a-red-bull/blt4a22f59cad4ef993" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Klopp's agent says sensational Roma move is 'not true'!

Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes is attracting plenty of interest ahead of the summer transfer window, with Saudi Arabia "looking closely" at the Brazilian. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/transfer-trouble-newcastle-bruno-guimaraes-demand-saudi-arabia-alexander-isak/blt3a89a23d666604d1#cs3ccf270b479a52fb" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Trouble for Newcastle? Saudi want Bruno as Isak talk continues

Nuno Espirito Santo could walk away from Nottingham Forest despite his team's incredible performances this season.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/nuno-espirito-santo-nottingham-forest-leave-tensions-owner-evangelos-marinakis-premier-league-season/blt89272615b39c4f24" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Espirito Santo could leave Forest amid tension with owner Marinakis

Endrick has been urged to leave Real Madrid with the "door closed to a starting role" in the presence of Kylian Mbappe &amp; Vinicius Jr.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/kylian-mbappe-vinicius-jr-endrick-real-madrid-door-closed-starting-role-brazil-wonderkid/blt477b2f5749bb697b" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Endrick urged to leave Real Madrid

Former Liverpool and Spain goalkeeper Pepe Reina has confirmed he will retire at the end of the season.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/pepe-reina-retirement-42-year-old-liverpool-spain-goalkeeper-last-dance-serie-a-title-decider-inter/bltbdbe666bd75f6863" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Ex-Liverpool & Spain star Reina announces retirement at 42

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that the club is on track to complete the extension of teenage sensation Lamine Yamal."A talent like Lamine, who has exploded the way he has, has to be treated in a special way," Laporta said.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lamine-yamal-lionel-messi-treatment-barcelona-joan-laporta-structure-new-contract/blt921dca9ec349113b#cseedb6170e0986d5c" target="_blank">Read his full quotes on GOAL</a>

Yamal to get the Messi treatment with a fresh contract

Reports have emerged in the last few days that Rodrygo is planning to quit Real Madrid after falling down the pecking order in the team's attack.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-set-launch-shock-rodrygo-transfer-bid-making-initial-contact-with-real-madrid-star-s-entourage/bltda6fe428d709cee3#cs0ddebcd1cf3fda0e" target="_blank">GOAL</a> can confirm that Chelsea are closely monitoring Rodrygo's situation in the Spanish capital and are considering a bid to sign the forward once the summer transfer window opens. The Blues are yet to initiate formal talks with Los Blancos, but are already in touch with the 24-year-old's representatives.

Chelsea set to launch shock Rodrygo transfer bid 

During a chat with <a href="https://bettinglounge.co.uk/blog/exclusive-interview-with-didi-hamann-liverpool-more/" target="_blank">BettingLounge.co.uk</a>, former Bayern Munich midfielder Dietmar Hamann claimed that Manchester United could make a Harry Kane transfer possible, as part of a £300 million ($401m) spending spree if they beat Tottenham to win the Europa League title and secure a Champions League slot for next season. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-europa-league-success-harry-kane-transfer-possible-ruben-amorim-spend-300m-summer-transfer-window/blt06f6eab8fe1a4bb4#cs1971e151ae1ed52a" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Man Utd told Europa League success could make Kane transfer possible

Borussia Dortmund have admitted they are open to selling Jamie Gittens amid speculation of him being disgruntled at the club.Speaking to Sport1, Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl said. “There’s definitely a market for him. He’s a very exciting player. We’ll be having discussions soon. If offers come in, we’ll have to deal with them.”<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/borussia-dortmund-open-selling-jamie-gittens-premier-league-transfer/bltad4037eeed589602#cs30c2f91051498780" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Dortmund ready to sell €60m-rated Gittens

United States international Pulisic was expected to have put pen to paper by now. Fresh terms for the 26-year-old forward have been rumoured for some time, with Milan understandably keen to get him tied down.Amid talk of transfer interest being shown ahead of the summer window, Pulisic continues to mull over his options. According to <a href="https://x.com/MatteMoretto/status/1924443407897796644" target="_blank">Relevo</a>, “the boy asked for time because before signing, he wants to understand the various evolutions at a sporting level”.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/why-usmnt-star-christian-pulisic-delayed-signed-new-ac-milan-contract-17-goal-american-mulling-over-future-options/blt97128f34bf571cb7#cs68cc10ef33d42d02" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Why Pulisic has delayed signing new AC Milan contract

Per <a href="https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-city-rival-liverpool-bournemouth-kerkez-3703864?ito=link_share_article-top" target="_blank">The iPaper</a>, Manchester City are all set to compete with Liverpool to secure the signature of Bournemouth full-back Milos Kerkez this summer. The highly rated defender is worth £45m and has attracted interest from several clubs after an impressive campaign with the Cherries.

Man City enter race to sign Liverpool target Kerkez

Former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has reportedly agreed a shock return to management that would see him follow in Jose Mourinho’s footsteps.According to <a href="https://www.lastampa.it/sport/2025/05/19/news/roma_mister_klopp-15154459/amp/" target="_blank">La Stampa</a>. Serie A outfit AS Roma have parted company with ex-Chelsea and Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri as he heads into retirement. Klopp was identified as a top target by the Friedkin ownership group in Rome “some time ago”. It is claimed that a “full agreement” has been reached with Klopp, as he prepares to leave the Red Bull Group and head to Italy.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/jurgen-klopp-agrees-shock-return-management-serie-ex-liverpool-boss-quit-head-global-soccer-red-bull-follow-jose-mourinho-footsteps/blt3b6250183a85f802#cs96b5abb3a47cf857" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Klopp agrees shock return to management in Serie A

Joan Laporta has opened the door to Barcelona signing Erling Haaland, suggesting a future deal for the Manchester City striker is not "impossible".Speaking to TV3, Laporta said: "Can Barcelona sign Erling Haaland? Nothing is impossible. But we’re not thinking about that right now. He also just signed a new contract."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/joan-laporta-opens-door-for-blockbuster-erling-haaland-transfer-barcelona-president-nothing-is-impossible-claim-man-city-striker/blt046accf778fd0dbb#cs48020b49751e5932" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Laporta opens door for blockbuster Haaland transfer

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has opened up on Frenkie De Jong's contract situation at the club. The Dutch midfielder's current deal expires next summer.Speaking to TV3, Laporta said: "Frenkie de Jong new deal? His situation is urgent. We don’t want a player who only has a one-year contract. He knows that and we’ve talked about it. He’s very motivated. We really like the Dutch school of play. With him, we dominate the game."

Laporta opens up on De Jong's future at Barca

Per journalist <a href="https://x.com/SrNaninho/status/1923815784037613932" target="_blank">Naninho</a>, Benfica defender Alvaro Carreras is keen on signing for Real Madrid in the summer. Madrid are yet to approach the Portuguese giants, however, they are expected to place an offer soon.

Benfica's Carreras wants to join Real Madrid

As Carlo Ancelotti is all set to embark on this new journey, one of his former players at AC Milan and Brazil icon Kaka has expressed his desire to reunite with the Italian manager. Kaka, who retired from professional football in 2017, is eager to work as an assistant to the outgoing Madrid boss in the Selecao setup.Speaking to Caze TV, the 43-year-old said: "If the opportunity arises, I'm ready to return to the Selecao. I'm prepared. Since 2017 I wanted to prepare myself. I took business courses in sports at Harvard, I took the coach course at CBF, I have experience in national team, World Cup."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kaka-reunite-carlo-ancelotti-ready-for-brazil-return-join-part-of-backroom-staff/bltb7d89ddd5578658d#cs528ed81b1f00e478" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Kaka 'ready' for Brazil return to join Ancelotti's backroom staff

French midfielder Adrien Rabiot has suggested he could leave Marseille this summer after just one year with the Ligue 1 side.Speaking on Canal+, he said: "The Champions League at the Vélodrome? It's going to be spectacular. Personally, I don't want to get ahead of myself on what's going to happen next season. We'll have a moment to sit down with the president [Pablo Longoria], with Medhi [Benatia, sporting director], to discuss all of that. Experiencing those emotions in the biggest European competition must be top-notch."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/mason-greenwood-lose-key-team-mate-adrien-rabiot-leave-marseille-champions-league-qualification/bltc42851d8e8b85e82#cs5954c212a1f642c0" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Rabiot hints he could leave Marseille

Per <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6368115/2025/05/19/liam-delap-manchester-united/?utm_medium=social&amp;utm_campaign=twitterfc&amp;source=twitteruk" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, Manchester United officials have held face-to-face talks with Delap over the English striker's possible move to Old Trafford in the summer. Ipswich allowed their star forward to travel to Manchester to get a first-hand experience of the club he could join ahead of the 2025-26 season.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ipswich-give-liam-delap-permission-transfer-talks-with-man-utd-ruben-amorim-new-striker-signing-matheus-cunha-deal/bltac4ea85bceeea99d#cse8daf861243b535b" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Delap given permission to hold transfer talks with Man Utd

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Harvey Elliott on his future: “It's about what's best for my career”. “It's about reflecting and seeing what I can do. I'm here at the moment and I'm focusing on the final game”. <a href="https://t.co/vahlfwHGN5">pic.twitter.com/vahlfwHGN5</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1924581337928720788?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Harvey Elliott opens up on his Liverpool future

Real Madrid's Rodrygo is considering leaving Los Blancos this summer and the Brazilian reportedly already has 'one foot out' of the Spanish giants.Over the last few months, reports have suggested that Rodrygo may not be happy at Real Madrid and will be considering leaving Los Blancos this summer. As per Spanish publication AS, the Brazilian is in a 'complicated moment' and already 'has one foot out of Real Madrid'.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/rodrygo-one-foot-out-real-madrid-arsenal-man-utd-linked-huge-decision-future/blt8a019fdeecb82d71#csbdbbb78086189fb2" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/rodrygo-one-foot-out-real-madrid-arsenal-man-utd-linked-huge-decision-future/blt8a019fdeecb82d71#csbdbbb78086189fb2" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Arsenal & Man Utd-linked Rodrygo has 'one foot out of Real Madrid' 

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Angel Gomes confirms decision to leave Lille as free agent this summer. Several clubs have started contacts to sign Gomes on free deal, OM are in the race and more clubs too. <a href="https://t.co/nj0ivmMWo3">pic.twitter.com/nj0ivmMWo3</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1924548960204566749?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Angel Gomes set to leave Lille

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🇧🇷 Ricardo Kaká: “If the opportunity arises, I'm ready to return to the Seleção”. “I'm prepared. Since 2017 I wanted to prepare myself. I took business courses in sports at Harvard, I took the coach course at CBF, I have experience in national team, World Cup”, told Caze TV. <a href="https://t.co/AjtWrpmcJJ">pic.twitter.com/AjtWrpmcJJ</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1924534741597851684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Kaka ready to join Brazilian coaching staff

Manchester United are reportedly set to complete the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves next week, as they agree to pay his £62.5m release clause.Sky Sports has now reported that Manchester United are set to trigger the striker's £62.5 million ($83.4m) release clause to sign him this summer.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-activate-matheus-cunha-wolves-gbp62-5m-release-clause-set-old-trafford-switch-next-week/bltbf0207ae0202a630#cs3d93180ed1fd47af" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-activate-matheus-cunha-wolves-gbp62-5m-release-clause-set-old-trafford-switch-next-week/bltbf0207ae0202a630#cs3d93180ed1fd47af" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Man Utd to activate Cunha's Wolves release clause next week

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🔵 Manchester City have currently left the negotiations for Florian Wirtz. Talks were never advanced or at final stages, just initial approaches but City believe full package is too expensive, as <a href="https://twitter.com/SamiMokbel_BBC?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SamiMokbel_BBC</a> reports. 👀 Morgan Gibbs-White remains on Man City shortlist. <a href="https://t.co/J90R5WPhOc">pic.twitter.com/J90R5WPhOc</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1924469398833672459?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Man City leave negotiations for Bayer Leverkusen's Wirtz

Barcelona's hopes of signing Bayer Leverkusen's Tah appear to be slipping away, with Bayern Munich submitting a contract proposal to the centre-back in a bid to strengthen their defence following Eric Dier's departure.According to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1924322800543687029" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Bayern are pushing to secure a deal for Tah with further talks expected in the coming days. Barcelona are still monitoring the situation, with Hansi Flick keen to reunite with the Leverkusen defender, whom he coached in the German national team. However, Barca's financial situation is continuing to hamper their ability to register new signings and they would need to offload existing players to comply with FFP regulations.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/why-barcelona-fallen-behind-bayern-munich-race-free-agent-jonathan-tah-explained/bltf2f0751a1a8ca60e#cseb49a0b5af7c0206" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Why Barca have fallen behind Bayern in race for free agent Tah

Manchester United have been warned off welcoming Antony back as the Brazilian forward has "never looked great" in England despite starring elsewhere.Ex-United coach Rene Meulensteen has told <a href="https://www.actionnetwork.com/soccer/rene-meulensteen-interview" target="_blank">Action Network</a>: “I would not bring him back that is for sure. He never looked great here and the boy’s performances are fueled with the wrong personality. That’s his problem. You can’t compare the Premier League with La Liga. The Premier League is totally different and it’s a total misjudgment from Erik ten Hag, they bring in players that they know (previously) and they don’t necessarily understand the environment they bring them into. It is easy to be the star man in the Dutch league because you can’t compare (the level). I wouldn’t bring him back.”<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/dutch-league-man-utd-warned-off-antony-return--brazilian-forward-never-looked-great-impressing-ajax-loan-real-betis/blteb804c3c528500af#cs354a0cb4a3bd27d7" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Man Utd warned off Antony return

Emiliano Martinez was visibly emotional during Aston Villa's final home game of the season against Tottenham, leading to widespread speculation about his future at the club. According to <a href="https://x.com/DSports/status/1923936336689627410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1923936336689627410%7Ctwgr%5Ebd7ad802f4dd42beed4e732306baddf0d8f78b5b%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fthepeoplesperson.com%2F2025%2F05%2F18%2Fmanchester-united-make-offer-to-emiliano-martinez-as-aston-villa-exit-looks-certain-294170%2F" target="_blank">D Sports</a>, both Barcelona and Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign Martinez, who has been a key figure in Villa's recent success, when the transfer window opens this summer.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/emi-martinez-offered-man-utd-barcelona-summer-transfer-window-aston-villa-exit-looms/bltf68413599d96096c#cs313b4cf36823fc67" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Martinez offered to Man Utd & Barcelona as Villa exit looms

Jack Grealish has been told that he "has to leave" Manchester City in the next transfer window as Pep Guardiola clearly "doesn’t like him". That is the brutal verdict being delivered by ex-England international Alan Shearer. The Premier League’s all-time leading goal-scorer has been watching on from afar this season as Grealish has struggled to rediscover his spark at the Etihad Stadium.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/pep-guardiola-doesnt-like-him-jack-grealish-brutal-transfer-advice-100m-star-leave-man-city-fa-cup-final-snub/bltd9f9ac144ab8550e#cs1418999d8a8a02ce" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Grealish gets brutal transfer advice

Manager Eddie Howe has hinted that Alexander Isak could exit Newcastle United this summer amid interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.Speaking to reporters, the English manager said: "I never make those guarantees about any player and it’s not to do with Alex’s future but I’d be foolish to sit here and do anything like that. We want to keep our strongest players, I’ve said that ever since I’ve been here and sat in this seat. We have to try and keep our best players and bring in more good players to make us even stronger because the ambition of the club and everyone connected with the club is long-term success and that’s the only way to get that."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/alexander-isak-eddie-howe-striker-secure-big-money-transfer-away-newcastle-links-arsenal-liverpool/blt6004000a488ae0cf#csfcdc6b0a33cc8d84" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Howe admits Isak could secure transfer away from Newcastle

Per <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1924396376940511613" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Manchester United are now very close to signing Matheus Cunha from Wolves. The Brazilian player has accepted the offer and has agreed on personal terms with the Red Devils.

Man Utd closing in on signing Cunha

Ajax manager Francesco Farioli has left the club after their monumental Eredivisie title race collapse. The club, in an <a href="https://english.ajax.nl/articles/francesco-farioli-decides-to-leave-ajax/" target="_blank">official statement</a>, confirmed: "Francesco Farioli has decided to leave Ajax after careful consideration. The head coach has informed the club's board of his decision."

Farioli leaves Ajax after title collapse

Liverpool are acting swiftly to strengthen their backline following Trent Alexander-Arnold's exit in the summer, as they have reportedly approached Bournemouth to sign their full-back Kerkez, according to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1924359375155839174" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. The journalist adds that talks between the two Premier League clubs are advancing and are now discussing the player's transfer fee. The Reds have a personal agreement in place with the defender.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/milos-kerkez-liverpool-ramp-up-pursuit-of-bournemouth-defender-close-in-on-right-back/bltaff04222cca3e65a#cs714b97d863428091" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Liverpool ramp up pursuit of Kerkez

Inter Miami have hinted that Lionel Messi is a "few weeks" away from agreeing a contract extension, in what is "very important" news for MLS.Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano told reporters when asked for an update on Messi’s future: “To sign Jordi for the next two years is important to show stability, and hopefully, in a few weeks we can have some news about Leo. I think it will be very, very important for the club, the fans, and for MLS.”<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/few-weeks-lionel-messi-contract-extension-update-inter-miami-very-important-news-mls-argentine-goat/blt129874aed144fc20#cs58f277aeb6298f6c" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Messi contract extension update as Inter Miami hint at 'very important' news

Following Lyon's 2-0 win over Angers in their final league game of the season, Rayan Cherki had bid goodbye to the French side, hinting that he would leave the club in the summer. Now, <a href="https://www.givemesport.com/liverpool-transfer-news-rayan-cherki-wants-join-instead-florian-wirtz-anfield/" target="_blank">GiveMeSport</a> claims that the player's preferred destination is Anfield.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/rayan-cherki-transfer-preference-man-utd-liverpool-confirms-lyon-exit/blt22d13e8075a13f04#csb1b7655684863397" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Cherki's transfer preference revealed

Per <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1924352319551926562" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Dusan Vlahovic is all set to leave Juventus this summer as he is unlikely to extend his contract, which runs out in June 2026.

Vlahovic set to leave Juventus

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🤍❤️👋🏻 Angelito Correa says goodbye to Atlético Madrid fans… as he’s set to join Mexican side Tigres. New chapter, soon. 🇲🇽 <a href="https://t.co/KDwstoq3so">pic.twitter.com/KDwstoq3so</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1924216449586823384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Angel Correa bids farewell to Atletico Madrid fans

Emiliano Martinez has reportedly received ‘offers’ from Manchester United and Barcelona after hinting at an Aston Villa exit.And according to Argentine TV channel <a href="https://x.com/DSports/status/1923936336689627410" target="_blank">DSports</a>, Martinez has offers from both United and Barca. The Argentine international has also been linked with a Saudi Pro League move, but <a href="https://www.ole.com.ar/futbol-internacional/inglaterra/dibu-martinez-llamativa-imagen-emocion-aston-villa-futuro_0_0CUxOwvYJ6.html" target="_blank">Ole</a> claims he wants to continue playing in the Champions League – casting doubt on a Middle East transfer

Emiliano Martinez approached by Man Utd and Barcelona

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Declan Rice: “Hopefully we strengthen in the summer, we sign more players, because we’re probably going to lose a few”. “With the team we’ve got, with the manager we’ve got, we need to be competing for titles. Next year, we’ll be back”, told Sky Sports. <a href="https://t.co/AMNP3Ngg6O">pic.twitter.com/AMNP3Ngg6O</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1924164959178527178?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Declan Rice hoping Arsenal make summer signings

Wrexham are reportedly ready to waive a transfer fee for Paul Mullin and allow the 110-goal striker to leave as a free agent in the summer window.Questions are being asked of Mullin’s future, with Wrexham expected to spend again ahead of a step up into the Championship, and Alan Nixon has posted on his Patreon account that the Red Dragons are prepared to let their iconic No.10 leave for nothing despite being under contract until 2027.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/wrexham-waive-paul-mullin-transfer-fee-110-goal-striker-leave-free-agent-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-history-making-promotion-hero/blt2cc5f330ca81edc6#cs3574bbf4671290ed" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/wrexham-waive-paul-mullin-transfer-fee-110-goal-striker-leave-free-agent-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-history-making-promotion-hero/blt2cc5f330ca81edc6#cs3574bbf4671290ed" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Wrexham to waive Mullin fee? Striker could leave as free agent

Cristiano Ronaldo could be on his way out of Al-Nassr this summer after failing to qualify for the AFC Champions League Elite.The drop means Ronaldo will not play in Asia's elite competition - where he scored eight goals in 2024-25 - next term, and it may sway his decision on renewing his contract with the football icon set to become a free agent this summer. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/final-straw-cristiano-ronaldo-champions-league-failure-al-nassr-miss-elite-continental-competition-afc-portuguese-superstar-exit-mooted/blt912ab064cc21785f#cs021e460b854c011e" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/final-straw-cristiano-ronaldo-champions-league-failure-al-nassr-miss-elite-continental-competition-afc-portuguese-superstar-exit-mooted/blt912ab064cc21785f#cs021e460b854c011e" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Final straw for CR7? Al-Nassr miss out on AFC Champions League

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🎯 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Juventus?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Juventus</a> have had <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Conte?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Conte</a> as their top target for over a year, even before part of the board opted for Thiago Motta. ‼️ Now, Antonio is still the preferred name for the ⚪⚫, but convincing the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Napoli?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Napoli</a> coach is not a given. 🗞️ More on <a href="https://twitter.com/TEAMtalk?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TEAMtalk</a> 👇<a href="https://t.co/vnP1mku8z4">https://t.co/vnP1mku8z4</a>— Rudy Galetti (@RudyGaletti) <a href="https://twitter.com/RudyGaletti/status/1924105314950861213?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 18, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Juventus remains interested in Napoli boss Conte

Amid interest from top European clubs like Arsenal and Manchester United, Viktor Gyokeres is all set to leave Sporting CP in the summer, according to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1924075758995046610" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>.The Portuguese giants will demand a fee in the region of €65million if any club approach them for the Swedish forward.

Gyokeres all set to leave Sporting CP

Per <a href="https://www.tuttosport.com/news/calcio/serie-a/milan/2025/05/16-140713019/calciomercato_milan_paura_per_i_big_reijnders_tonali-bis_pulisic_pu_andarsene_maignan_/2" target="_blank">Tuttosport</a>, USMNT star Christian Pulisic is reportedly “not very happy” at AC Milan, amid talk of a Premier League return for the ex-Chelsea forward.Having suffered defeat in the Coppa Italia final, the Rossoneri are in danger of missing out on European qualification for 2025-26. Pulisic is understandably keen to continue testing himself at the highest possible level.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/transfer-incoming-usmnt-star-christian-pulisic-not-very-happy-ac-milan-premier-league-return-ex-chelsea-forward/blt2b3e1ade7c1d6e00#cs4ecbdc489ac70c71" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Pulisic ‘not very happy’ at Milan amid talk of Premier League return

Barcelona president Joan Laporta claimed that the club will resolve Raphinha's contract situation soon, as they want the Brazilian to commit his future to the Blaugrana.Speaking to La Vanguardia, Laporta said: "Yes, he has been exceptional. His new contract is one of the pending issues that we hope to resolve in the coming days/weeks. We don't want any player with 1 year left on contract."

Laporta remains hopeful Raphinha will sign a new deal

According to the <a href="https://www.thewrexhaminsider.com/transfer-news/wrexham-have-genuine-interest-in-signing-13-assist-midfielder-and-former-manchester-united-gem/" target="_blank">Wrexham Insider</a>, Charlie Savage is now registering on the recruitment radar at SToK Racecourse. His father Robbie - who represented the likes of Leicester, Birmingham, Blackburn and Derby in his playing days, is a Wrexham native who earned 39 caps for Wales.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/wrexham-target-man-utd-academy-graduate-son-wales-legend-charlie-savage-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-transfer-wish-list/blt57e6b6622c43eedd#csdbaf5bd3a9411787" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Wrexham target Man Utd academy graduate

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that Spanish sensation Lamine Yamal has agreed to sign a new long-term deal. Speaking to reporters, Laporta said: "Lamine Yamal’s contract renewal has already been agreed upon. Now all that remains is the official signing."

Laporta confirms Yamal is all set to sign a new deal

Per <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1924040824196620472" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong will travel to England to complete his medical and sign a five-year deal that will keep him at Anfield until 2030.

Frimpong close to completing Liverpool move

Barcelona president Joan Laporta opened up on Frenkie De Jong's contract situation and long-term future at the Catalan club.Speaking to reporters, the Barca chief said: "We're working on renewing Frenkie de Jong’s contract. For sure he’s very excited to stay and we're absolutely determined to do whatever it takes to ensure he stays."

Laporta opens up on De Jong's contract

Manchester United and Liverpool target Rayan Cherki has confirmed that he will leave Lyon in the summer. Speaking to reporters after Lyon's 2-0 win over Angers in their final league game of the season, the 21-year-old said: "Thanks to OL, the coach, the staff, the president, my teammates and all people at the club."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-liverpool-rayan-cherki-puts-europe-on-alert-confirms-he-will-leave-lyon-this-summer/blt78b00c1c6052a3f6#cs9e7d39b7d780bda0" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Cherki puts Europe on alert as he confirms he will leave Lyon

Per <a href="https://x.com/Plettigoal/status/1923852888679264381" target="_blank">Florian Plettenberg</a>, Bayer Leverkusen are locked in negotiations with Como over a deal to appoint Cesc Fabregas as Xabi Alonso's successor. However, the Serie A club are reticent to let the ex-Arsenal midfielder leave, and as a result, the Bundesliga club have shortlisted Erik ten Hag as their second-choice.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/erik-ten-hag-nearly-back-ex-man-utd-manager-bayer-leverkusen-boss-cesc-fabregas-como/blt65b392a7e481a606#cs94d33a00422f7bb7" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Ten Hag to become Leverkusen boss if Fabregas remains at Como

Kevin De Bruyne broke his silence on his future after City's FA Cup final loss to Crystal Palace as he told <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/video/33727/13369981/kevin-de-bruyne-not-ruling-out-possible-premier-league-move-from-manchester-city" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>, "I want to play good football, whatever the decision will be... I know you're trying to guess where I'm going to go, but I will make my decision, and you guys will know when I know. I don't know [whether I'll stay in the Premier League], it depends on what comes. Like I said to my Belgium colleagues, I have a family. I have young kids I have to take care of, it's a decision that has to suit all of us, not just me. When I'm 20 years old and all by myself, I can make a decision, that is very easy. But now it's a bit more complex. Of course. [You can expect to hear a decision] whenever I'm ready to make one. As long as I don't know, I can't tell you anything."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/kevin-de-bruyne-join-man-city-rivals-next-plans-fa-cup/bltc0b9f7ef7a0e081f#cse44920bcc86bb652" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

De Bruyne could join Man City's rivals

Ex-Real Madrid assistant coach confirms Pirates offer after Riveiro exit - 'I received a proposal from them'

Riveiro's new rival? Mosimane 'recommended' to Al Ahly rivals in Egyptian Premier League 

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Sundowns chairman Motsepe pays tribute to Mngqithi - 'When we had to make the change, it was difficult...'

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