Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal striker boost, Chelsea set for double deal (2024)

Chelsea are no longer in the hunt to sign Michael Olise this summer.

The Blues were keen on the Crystal Palace star and had been granted permission to speak to Olise’s representatives.

However, according to The Athletic, Chelsea have decided to now pull out having made their strongest offer.

It’s suggested the club feel it is not possible to meet the financial demands, as they attempt to implement a more disciplined wage bill.

West Ham have made a £25million bid for Wolves captain Max Kilman as they look to kickstart a defensive revamp under Julen Lopetegui, writes Malik Ouzia.

The Hammers have identified Kilman as their No1 centre-back target as new manager Lopetegui looks to upgrade a defence that last season conceded more goals than any other side to avoid relegation in the Premier League.

Wolves are expected to reject the Irons’s opening bid as they seek upwards of £40m for a player they signed from non-league Maidenhead United six years ago.

The Midlands club are reluctant to lose their longest-serving player but may be forced to sell this summer over fears of breaching the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules.

Arsenal are interested in a move for Viktor Gyokeres.

That’s according to Football.London, who report that the Sporting striker is on a list of possible summer targets.

But, it is claimed, reports in Portugal of a deal being close are wide of the mark, and there has been no such progress.

Manchester United have made their first move to sign highly rated defender Leny Yoro from Lille.

The 18-year-old is considered among the most exciting talents across Europe, and being tracked by both Liverpool and Real Madrid this summer.

Sky Sports report that United have made contact with Lille over their 18-year-old.

Jarrad Branthwaite remains the key primary target, but Everton are holding out for north of £70million for their star player. Yoro will cost much less.

It's not just Arsenal who will be hoping they sign Viktor Gyokeres this summer.

Former club Coventry City will also be keeping a close eye on any wheeling and dealing involving the striker, as they reportedly hold a 10 per cent sell-on clause, meaning they get a portion of any profits.

Gyokeres was sold last summer for £20million, and could be sold for up to £60m this summer so that's £4m in Coventry's pocket.

Manchester United are very much leading the race for Joshua Zirkzee.

The Bologna striker is one of the club’s top targets this summer, and they are in pole position to get their man, despite previous interest from the likes of Arsenal and AC Milan.

Sky Sports report that United are set to meet Zirkzee’s release clause of £34m, with discussions ongoing between the two clubs.

Highly-rated Arsenal winger Amario Cozier-Duberry has decided to leave the club, writes Simon Collings.

The Gunners had offered the academy talent a new contract ahead of his previous deal expiring at the end of June but he has informed them that he will head for pastures new this summer.

Chelsea are in the £5m race to sign Marc Guiu.

The 18-year-old Barcelona forward’s cheap release clause has left the Catalans scrambling to try and renew his contract - with a far bigger buyout.

Guiu has already scored twice in seven appearances for Barcelona and Chelsea are serious bidders, according to Guillem Balague, along with Bayern Munich.

Sevilla could be the next destination for Albert Sambi Lokonga.

The Arsenal midfielder impressed at Luton last season but is soon set to leave the Gunners in pursuit of first-team football.

A report by Spanish outlet Vamos Mi Sevilla claims talks are underway over a loan deal. Lokonga’s Arsenal contract runs to 2026.

Lazio have joined the race for Mason Greenwood.

Following news of Juventus losing interest in the Manchester United winger, Il Messaggero name the Italian capital club as keen on a deal.

United want upwards of £30m for Greenwood and two proposals are said to have landed in talks with Lazio.

The first is a £15m deal containing a 50 per cent sell-on fee and the second is a £15m deal containing Greek goalkeeper Christos Mandas, who is rumoured to also be a target for Man City.