Express Sport provides all the latest transfer news LIVE from the summer window, including updates from Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea. 07: 40, Tue, Jun 18, 2024 | UPDATED: 07: 40, Tue, Jun 18, 2024
Manchester United are lining up a swoop for England’s Marc Guehi. (Image: Getty)
The transfer window is in full swing despite many big-name stars away for Euro 2024 and Copa America this summer, it has not stopped Premier League clubs from getting their business underway. Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are among the teams aiming to improve their squads early in the window, with some done deals already made.
Chelsea were thought to be on the verge of signing Brazilian wonderkid Pedro Lima from Sport Recife and the player had already confirmed that a move to England was at its final stages, but they were sensationally beaten to the punch by Wolves after Matheus Cunha’s phonecalls persuaded the full-back to head to Molineux instead.
He would have been the Blues’ second summer signing after Tosin Adarabioyo on a free transfer from Wolves, but Todd Boehly and co are set to spend big once again despite previous Premier League profit and sustainability fears.
Manchester United are specifically looking to bolster their defence, with efforts already made over targets Jarrad Branthwaite, Marc Guehi and Goncalo Inacio. The Red Devils could sign two centre-backs this summer, having backed Erik ten Hag following an end-of-season review.
Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite could be on the move this summer. (Image: Getty)
Arsenal want to sign a new forward to compete with Kai Havertz, but have been forced to look elsewhere after Slovenian wonderkid Benjamin Sesko opted to stay at RB Leipzig and further his development, as opposed to sealing a £60million move to England.
Tottenham and Liverpool are hoping to confirm their first incomings of the summer also, with Arne Slot especially looking at help in the daunting task of replacing Jurgen Klopp.
Express Sport provides all the latest transfer news LIVE, with regular updates below.
1 min ago07: 40 Jack McEachen
Arsenal to launch Victor Osimhen bidArsenal are set to bid for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in the very near future, despite strong interest from Chelsea in the Nigerian sensation.
Italian outlet TGR claim that Arsenal are set to begin their attempts to sign the 25-year-old in the coming days, after being turned down by RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.
However, there is a big gap in valuations as Napoli want a nine-figure fee for Osimhen while Arsenal are said to be prepared to spend up to spend £63million.
Arsenal have their sights set on Chelsea target Victor Osimhen. (Image: Getty.)
6 mins ago07: 35 Jack McEachen
Manchester United eye £12million bargainManchester United are looking into the possibility of signing Red Bull Salzburg defender Oumar Solet, who could be available for as little as £12million this summer.
RMC Sport claim that Solet is prepared to take the next step and leave Austria to further his career, and has just one year left on his contract with the Red Bull side.
United have watched Solet closely over the past season but face competition from Italian and German clubs for his signature.
But with the Red Devils looking to sign up to two centre-backs this summer, Solet could be seen as a bargain addition at Old Trafford for just £12m.
11 mins ago07: 30 Jack McEachen
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