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Transfer news, rumours as they happened: Unai Emery set for Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and more

All the latest Premier League transfer news plus gossip, rumours and done deals

Monday 21 May 2018 10:39 EDT
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The Premier League’s summer transfer window is open with Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal set to be busier than ever.

For the first time in over two decades Arsenal will head into the off-season with a new manager at the helm. That man looks set to be Unai Emery, who has beaten Mikel Arteta to the job. At United Jose Mourinho looks set to spend big again as he targets reinforcements in his bid to haul in record-breaking Manchester City next season. A new left-back and central midfield player are high on his list.

Liverpool have enjoyed success in the Champions League this term and their quest to end their league title drought in 2019 will be bolstered by the arrival of Naby Keita from RB Leipzig – he will not be the last new face on Merseyside, however. Chelsea could well be looking for a new manager themselves with the future of Mauricio Pochettino across London at Tottenham Hotspur less certain than ever before.

We will have all the latest news, views, rumours, gossip and done deals right here so don’t touch that dial.


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Portuguese defender Diogo Leite could end up at Anfield next season, the Guardian reports.

The 19-year-old is wanted by Liverpool, Manchester City and Arsenal, with the Champions League finalists willing to meet his release clause fee.

Ben Burrows21 May 2018 10:07

Matthijs de Ligt has told his current club Ajax he wants to leave in the summer, with two Premier League clubs interested in taking the £50million-rated defender on, according to the Mirror.

Manchester City and Tottenham are both keen on landing the Dutchman, the paper said.

Ben Burrows21 May 2018 10:18

Sergio Aguero has scored 143 goals for Manchester City since his move from Atletico Madrid in 2011, but now the LaLiga side are mulling a move to bring the striker back, the Daily Mail reports.

With rumours suggesting that Antoine Griezmann may leave Atletico in the summer, the club are looking to Aguero to fill the potential gap, the paper reports.

Ben Burrows21 May 2018 10:31

Three clubs will enter a bidding war to sign Hannover's 25-year-old German striker Niclas Fullkrug, with Leicester, Newcastle and Watford all interested, the Leicester Mercury reports.

Ben Burrows21 May 2018 10:44

Manchester United are poised to pay Elseid Hysaj's £44million release clause during the transfer window, The Sun says.

It comes amid mounting speculation that the signing of a new right-back is top of Jose Mourinho's in-tray as Matteo Darmian looks set to depart Old Trafford in the summer.

Ben Burrows21 May 2018 10:58

Darren Moore said he had no hesitation in accepting the West Brom job on a permanent basis.

The Baggies, who will start next season in the Championship, appointed Moore as head coach on Friday after the 44-year-old's impressive stint as caretaker boss.

"I'm extremely proud," Moore said at a press conference. "It's a great moment for me. I accepted the offer instantly. I'm really looking forward to the job ahead."

Ben Burrows21 May 2018 11:04

A bidding war could break out as a number of top clubs are eyeing Leicester defender Harry Maguire, reports the Daily Mirror.

The paper said the 25-year-old centre back is wanted by Manchester City, as well as a number of other top Premier League clubs, and will be subject of close attention when he plays for England at this summer's World Cup.

Ben Burrows21 May 2018 11:15

Belgium have announced their World Cup squad.

Boss Roberto Martinez named 13 Premier League players in an initial squad of 28 with Chelsea's Eden Hazard set to captain the side in Russia this summer.

He's joined by Blues teammates Thibaut Courtois and Michy Batshuayi, who makes it despite a late season injury scare while on loan at Borussia Dortmund, and Manchester City title winners Kevin de Bruyne and Vincent Kompany.

Ben Burrows21 May 2018 11:18

Another potential arrival at the Etihad is West Brom defender Jonny Evans.

The Daily Mirror reports the Northern Ireland international could leave the club for £3million following the Baggies' relegation, with Manchester City in pole position to take the club captain on.

Ben Burrows21 May 2018 11:28

Toby Alderweireld could be swapping Tottenham white for Manchester United red next season, according to the Evening Standard.

Spurs are ready to listen to offers for the Belgian international and Danny Rose, with the Old Trafford club willing to spend upwards of £40m to land the 29-year-old Alderweireld.

Ben Burrows21 May 2018 11:44

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