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Updated: 22 May 2026 18:47 BST |<\/span>
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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Man Utd closed in on their first signing of the summer.<\/p>\n

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Plus, Arsenal identified an exciting new target and Chelsea made an offer to bring back a club legend. There’s plenty to cover, so let’s jump right in.<\/p>\n

Carrick appointed <\/h2>\n
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Man Utd have officially announced the appointment of Michael Carrick as permanent head coach.<\/p>\n

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Carrick’s first signing <\/h2>\n
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It increasingly looks as though Carrick’s first signing will be Atalanta midfielder Ederson.<\/p>\n

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Arsenal scout US starlet <\/h2>\n
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Arsenal are keeping tabs on young American defender Noahkai Banks.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea make Silva offer <\/h2>\n
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Chelsea have offered Thiago Silva the chance to return to the club.<\/p>\n

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Guardiola exit confirmed <\/h2>\n
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Pep Guardiola has officially confirmed that he will leave Man City after Sunday’s game against Aston Villa.<\/p>\n

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Maresca to raid Chelsea? <\/h2>\n
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Enzo Maresca will replace Pep at Man City, so could he raid his former club Chelsea?<\/p>\n

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Flick to push for Rashford <\/h2>\n
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Hansi Flick is ready to take matters into his own hands and pressure Barcelona into signing Man Utd loanee Marcus Rashford.<\/p>\n

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Eze in danger? <\/h2>\n
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Arsenal’s strong pursuit of a Premier League ace suggests that Mikel Arteta believes Eberechi Eze has not been good enough this season.<\/p>\n

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Liverpool’s second signing <\/h2>\n
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Liverpool have agreed a deal for their second signing of the year after Jeremy Jacquet.<\/p>\n

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Keane set for Celtic? <\/h2>\n
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Robbie Keane has quit his job at Ferencvaros amid interest from Celtic.<\/p>\n

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Anderson agreement <\/h2>\n
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Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson has reached an “agreement in principle” to join Man City.<\/p>\n

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Dowman loan? <\/h2>\n
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A former Arsenal fan favourite has admitted that he would love to sign Max Dowman on loan.<\/p>\n

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Fernandez exit close <\/h2>\n
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Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez looks increasingly likely to leave the club this summer.<\/p>\n

READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n

World Cup snubs <\/h2>\n
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Who have been the biggest snubs for the World Cup so far?<\/p>\n

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Related stories:<\/h2>\n

Build The FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122: LEGO\u00a9 releases stunning football-inspired collection<\/b><\/p>\n

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Dowman deal proposed as ‘dream’ move confirmed<\/b><\/p>\n

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Levi Colwill exit threat as offer submitted<\/b><\/p>\n

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Midfielder signing close as Anderson agreement reached<\/b><\/p>\n

Transfer Rumours: Arsenal face fresh Chelsea rivalry in battle to sign Kroupi<\/b><\/p>\n

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