Arsenal to sell three players to sign Guimaraes
Arsenal could reportedly let three of their academy products leave the club this summer as a means of raising funds for their pursuit of Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes. According to Football Insider, Arsenal would be willing to let all of Emile Smith Rowe, Reiss Nelson and Eddie Nketiah leave the club this summer in order to boost their funds for Guimaraes, despite their coveted home-grown statuses. Nketiah was only given a new contract in 2022, while Nelson extended his terms as recent as last summer, but the two academy products have only played peripheral roles under Mikel Arteta this season.
Man Utd leading race to sign Olise
Manchester United are reportedly in the lead to sign Michael Olise in the summer, who has a clause worth £50-60 million. According to ESPN, Manchester United are leading the chase for Michael Olise, with Crystal Palace signed to lose the French winger. The attacker has a £50-60 million-rated release clause in his contract that activates after the season ends, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe prioritising his signing in the next window.
Man City keen on Branthwaite
Manchester City and Newcastle United have reportedly expressed their interest in Jarrad Branthwaite, a target for Manchester United and Real Madrid. According to a report by Football Transfers, Manchester City and Newcastle United are keen on signing Jarrad Branthwaite. The two Premier League clubs have registered their interest in the Everton defender, a target for Manchester United and Real Madrid. Meanwhile, the Toffees want around £75 million to part ways with the English centre-back.
South American giants 'make official offer for Chelsea defender'
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has reportedly received an official offer from Fluminense. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Fluminense have moved to make an official approach for Silva now that he has revealed his intention to leave Chelsea. Romano says that a contract is "almost ready", giving Silva a further option to contemplate as he decides the next phase - potentially final - of his career.