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Milos Kerkez has officially signed for Liverpool from Bournemouth in a £40million move, following Florian Wirtz through the door.
Meanwhile, Brentford are set to hire set-piece coach Keith Andrews as their new manager after an agreement was struck.
And Man United have made an improved offer for Bryan Mbeumo, with Christian Norgaard set to join Arsenal.
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4 minutes agoBy Jack Johnson
Myles Lewis-Skelly has signed a new contract at Arsenal.
The 18-year-old broke into Mikel Arteta's side last season and became a regular starter for the Gunners.
The German has been earmarked as a potential replacement for Van Nistelrooy, who will depart after July 1.
He has also said he dreams of managing in the Bundesliga.
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Today, 09:08By Jack Johnson
Arsenal have agreed a fee with Brentford for their captain Christian Norgaard, talkSPORT understands.
The Gunners will pay £10million plus £5m in add-ons for Danish midfielder Norgaard after fending off rival interest from north London neighbours Tottenham.
Mikel Arteta is the driving force behind the move, with Jorginho and Thomas Partey leaving on free transfers.
Partey is just a week away from becoming a free agent having failed to agree terms on a new deal at the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal appear to be preparing themselves for his departure, having identified Norgaard as a replacement.
The Denmark international is keen on the move, with his Premier League experience appealing to the Gunners.
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25th Jun 2025, 17:54By Ciaran Wiseman
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to extend his Al Nassr contract, talkSPORT understands.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner will keep playing into his 40s after agreeing a new deal with the Saudi Pro League side.
Ronaldo had previously stated 'nothing will change' despite his contract expiring at the end of this month.
An extension has now been agreed ahead of the start of the league's new TV rights cycle in a huge boost for chiefs.
It comes after manager Stefano Pioli's departure was confirmed earlier on Wednesday.
Pioli had been in charge since his arrival in September, with his tenure lasting just nine months in the role.
During that time, he won 28 of his 44 matches in the dugout but failed to win any silverware.
As for Ronaldo, who turns 41 in February, he joined Al Nassr in 2023 following his Manchester United exit.
He has since scored 74 goals in 77 Saudi Pro League appearances for the club.
Despite not yet winning a league title in the Middle East, he has clinched back-to-back golden boots.
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25th Jun 2025, 17:34By Ciaran Wiseman
Everton are reportedly in talks to sign Villarreal striker Thierno Barry.
However, an agreement has yet to be reached for the French under-21 international.
According to The Athletic, the Toffees are hoping to pay less than his £34million release clause.
Barry scored 11 goals in 34 appearances in La Liga last season as well as chipping in with four assists.
The 22-year-old, who has four years remaining on his Villarreal deal, is currently part of France's squad at the Under-21 Euros.
He was on the scoresheet in their group stage victory over Georgia last week.
David Moyes is set to bolster his attacking options ahead of the new season.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin's contract expires at the end of the month and he has yet to agree a new deal.
His exit would leave Beto and youngster Youssef Chermiti as the club's only two first-team strikers.
The latter scored just eight league goals in 30 matches last season.
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25th Jun 2025, 17:24By Ciaran Wiseman
Burnley have completed the signing of German goalkeeper Max Weiss from Karlsruher.
The 21-year-old youth international has signed a four-year deal at Turf Moor.
Weiss becomes the Clarets' fifth summer signing following their promotion back to the Premier League.
Loanees Bashir Humphreys, Marcus Edwards, Jaidon Anthony and Zian Flemming have all made their stays permanent.
Their new stopper kept eight clean sheets in 34 2.
It’s an amazing Club with a big ambition and all the conversations I have had with people from here have been so good and very positive.
“The training ground facility looks amazing, the pitches are so nice and I can’t wait to get in for pre-season and meet the rest of the team.”
His arrival comes amid doubts over James Trafford's future at the club.
Newcastle have opened talks with the Clarets over a potential £30million deal for the England man, talkSPORT understands.
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25th Jun 2025, 16:31By Joe Brophy
Birmingham City are in advanced talks to sign Demarai Gray from Saudi club Al-Ettifaq, talkSPORT understands.
Gray would move to the Blues on a free transfer, with the Saudi Pro League side retaining a sell-on clause between 25 to 30 per cent.
With Jamaica's exit from the CONCACAF Gold Cup confirmed, the path is clear for Gray's future to be confirmed sooner than later.
The Reggae Boyz were dumped out following a 4-1 loss to Panama that left them third in Group C.
Should the move eventuate, it would herald the return of Gray to the club where he began his career.
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25th Jun 2025, 15:56By Joe Brophy
Como are moving quickly in negotiations with Alvaro Morata, ahead of what will be the misfit striker's 10th transfer.
Morata joined his most recent permanent club AC Milan in July 2024 from Atletico Madrid for €13m (£10.9m) but struggled for form.
The Spaniard only spent six months at San Siro before he was loaned out to Turkish giants Galatasaray in January.
The unique structure of the agreement means the forward had signed a temporary deal until the end of 2025 (December 31).
However, Fabrizio Romano and Sky Sport Italia report that Como’s negotiations with Morata are underway to facilitate a move.
Cesc Fabregas’ club has sent an official proposal to the experienced striker, who played alongside his compatriot during his Chelsea stint.
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25th Jun 2025, 15:27By Joe Brophy
Darwin Nunez is giving preference to Napoli in the race to secure his signature this summer, talkSPORT understands.
"I think I can bring that experience, I can bring a new energy, and I think Rangers fans can be excited - I am really looking forward to it.”
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25th Jun 2025, 14:52By Joe Brophy
Sunderland have opened talks to sign former Chelsea goalkeeper Marcin Bulka, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.
The Poland international was on the books at youth level at Stamford Bridge, but failed to make a single senior appearance for the Blues.
He joined Paris Saint-Germain after his Chelsea contract expired in 2019, but finally found a more settled home at domestic rivals Nice.
However, Bulka looks set to leave the club this summer despite holding talks with the French side over a contract extension.
The 25-year-old, whose current deal expires in 2026, has been linked with moves to Galatasaray, AS Monaco, and Manchester United.
Sunderland are now said to be in active talks with Nice over a transfer, as part of their ambitious project.
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25th Jun 2025, 14:28By Joe Brophy
Arsenal's No.5 will exit Arsenal as a free agent at the end of the month, confirmed Fabrizio Romano.
The Gunners had released a statement in which they confirmed they were locked in talks to extend the 32-year-old's stay.
Though talkSPORT understands that he is also in negotiations with Barcelona, and now his five-year stay in north London is set to end.
Arsenal have already activated options to replace the Ghanaian, having have lodged a £9.3million bid to sign Brentford captain Christian Norgaard to fend off competition from Tottenham, talkSPORT understands.
Mikel Arteta is in the market to bolster their midfield having already seen Jorginho depart for Flamengo on a free transfer.
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25th Jun 2025, 13:58By Joe Brophy
Nottingham Forest have been told to not to sign Jordan Henderson as they prepare for their first European campaign in 29 years.
talkSPORT co-hosts Alan Brazil and Gabby Agbonlahor believe the 35-year-old's best days are behind him, with an emotional return to Sunderland their preferred next move for the player.
Speaking on Breakfast, Brazil said: "I don't want to have a go at Jordan… Because Jordan, when he first went [to Liverpool], I think Kenny [Dalglish] bought him, when he first went to Anfield, people weren't that sure, and then he proved them wrong.
"But he's 35 now, I think Forest… no.
Play [for] Sunderland in the Premier League and enjoy it.
"I'm not saying it's his last season, because he loves his football, but he'll probably go into coaching, won't he?
"I think Sunderland's the perfect move for him."
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25th Jun 2025, 13:24By Joe Brophy
Manchester City have been told to make a move for Marc-Andre ter Stegen by German legend Lothar Matthaus.
Current No.1 Ederson has one year left on contract at Etihad Stadium and came close to a move away from the club last summer.
Ter Stegen, meanwhile, who was linked to a City switch in 2016, is facing an uncertain future at Barcelona following Joan Garcia's arrival.
Matthaus wrote in his column for Sky Sport Germany: "Six English clubs will be playing there next season, and none of them have a goalkeeper strong enough to say, 'Ter Stegen wouldn't be a reinforcement for us.' I don't know what Manchester City's plans are, but I think they're not too happy with Ederson.
"I think ter Stegen could definitely be a goalkeeper for the Citizens for the next three or four years.
"He showed, especially in the Nations League against France, that he is still a world-class goalkeeper, even at 33."
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25th Jun 2025, 13:00By Jake Lambourne
Manchester United are edging closer to the signing of Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo, talkSPORT understands.
Talks between the two clubs over a deal worth more than £60million are progressing.
United ideally want to confirm Mbeumo before returning for pre-season on July 7.
The Cameroon international has already agreed personal terms with the Red Devils.
After Mbeumo arrives - and having already paid Wolves £62.5m for Matheus Cunha - United will turn their attention towards recruiting a number 9 for boss Ruben Amorim.
Mbeumo will represent a club record sale for Brentford, who are set to appoint Keith Andrews as Thomas Frank's replacement.
talkSPORT understands the Bees are looking for an experienced coach to work alongside Andrews.
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25th Jun 2025, 12:37By Jake Lambourne
Tottenham Hotspur will battle Arsenal for the signing of Brentford skipper Christian Norgaard, talkSPORT understands.
The Gunners are looking to steal a match on their rivals by making a £9.3m bid to sign the Denmark international.
But Spurs remain keen on securing his services as Thomas Frank eyes up a reunion with the defensive midfielder.
It was Frank who brought Norgaard to Brentford from Fiorentina in 2019.
He also coached the 31-year-old at Denmark youth level.
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25th Jun 2025, 12:11By Joe Brophy
Southampton have unveiled its new-look first-team backroom staff, with Adam Lallana becoming a coach hours after his retirement.
New manager Will Still will be joined by Paul Trollope as his Assistant, with Lallana continuing in his coaching role alongside Carl Martin.
Rubén Martínez, who represented Barcelona’s B team during his playing days, joins the club as the Saints' new goalkeeping coach.
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25th Jun 2025, 11:41By Joe Brophy
Arsenal's reported interest in Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard suggests the club are planning for life after Thomas Partey.
The Gunners have not reached an agreement over an extension with their current No.5, whose contract is up on June 30.
As it stands, the Ghanaian will leave the club as a free agent next week, but it could prove to be a shrewd move from Mikel Arteta.
Here's how Norgaard stacks up against Partey in the Premier League...
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25th Jun 2025, 11:09By Joe Brophy
Arsenal have made a bid worth €11million (£9.3m) for Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard, reports the Athletic's David Ornstein.
The Gunners, who are yet to make a signing this summer, are closing in on deals for Spanish pair Martin Zubimendi and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
The north London club are now also exploring a deal for the 31-year-old Norgaard, while they await Brentford’s response to their offer.
As it stands, Thomas Partey is set to depart as a free agent next week, with Jorginho already having left to join Flamengo.
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25th Jun 2025, 10:33By Joe Brophy
Paul Mullin joined talkSPORT Breakfast on Wednesday morning and discussed his decision to leave Wrexham to join Wigan on loan.
The striker was once the undisputed star of Wrexham's charge up the EFL, but had to seek pastures new after falling out of favour.
Mullin was not included in a single matchday squad by manager Phil Parkinson from February onwards.
Asked why he became an afterthought last season, Mullin answered: "You know what it's like when you've been injured and you're coming back and you just need time to find yourself again.
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