7 May 2026 22:01 BST |<\/span> We are fast approaching the summer transfer window as teams prepare for major business ahead of the season’s end.<\/p>\n Find out the biggest stories today on FootballTransfers.<\/p>\n Arsenal are \u2018wrapping Jurrien Timber in cotton wool\u2019 to ensure the defender is available for the Champions League final later this month, FootballTransfers has been told.<\/p>\n Manchester United have emerged as the frontrunners to sign RB Leipzig defender Castello Lukeba during the upcoming summer window, FootballTransfers has been told.<\/p>\n The agent of Erling Haaland has given an update on the striker\u2019s contract situation at Manchester City amid speculation linking him with a move to Barcelona this summer.<\/p>\n Real Madrid are in the grip of a major crisis that has led to the parents of at least two players calling president Florentino Perez to complain about the treatment of their sons.<\/p>\n Manchester United have been handed the perfect opportunity to sign Aurelien Tchouameni following his bust-up with Real Madrid team-mate Federico Valverde ahead of El Clasico this weekend.<\/p>\n Arsenal are reportedly interested in rivalling Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid for the signing of Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez this summer.<\/p>\n Ex-Rangers forward Greg Stewart has told his former club to sell Nicolas Raskin this summer if they receive an offer worth \u20ac23 million (\u00a320m).<\/p>\n Darwin Nunez has decided to leave Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal in the summer amid reports that he could be on his way back to the Premier League, with Chelsea reportedly holding an interest in the ex-Liverpool striker.<\/p>\n Manchester United have announced that Sir Dave Brailsford has left the club, stepping down from his role as director of the Old Trafford side ahead of the summer transfer window.<\/p>\n Arsenal are considering a summer move for Paris Saint-Germain superstar Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who has been dubbed \u201cthe best winger in the world\u201d by Premier League legend Steven Gerrard.<\/p>\n Chelsea defender Wesley Fofana reportedly has no intention of leaving the club this summer, despite growing speculation suggesting that he could be offloaded.<\/p>\n Mikel Arteta will lead Arsenal into their first Champions League final in 20 years when they face PSG in Budapest at the end of May, and the Emirates side are set to reward the Spaniard appropriately.<\/p>\n Casemiro has reacted to Manchester United fans who want him to remain at Old Trafford for one more year, explaining why he does not envisage a U-turn in his thinking.<\/p>\n Manchester United are interested in Lyon winger Afonso Moreira, who was previously overlooked by Ruben Amorim at Sporting CP.<\/p>\n Newcastle are interested in signing a Chelsea striker this summer, but it is Liam Delap and not Nicolas Jackson as has been widely reported.<\/p>\n Alisson reaches Juventus agreement in \u20ac15m deal<\/b><\/p>\n Real Madrid star releases official statement after Rudiger dressing room slap<\/b><\/p>\n Transfer Rumours: Darwin Nunez agreement as Chelsea talks confirmed<\/b><\/p>\n Check out FootballTransfers’ new app for all of football’s big storylines, transfer rumours and exclusive news in one convenient place directly on your mobile device.<\/p>\n The FootballTransfers app is available on Google Play and in the Apple App Store. 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Exclusive: Arsenal set Timber injury return plan for Champions League final<\/h2>\n
Exclusive: Man Utd lead race to sign RB Leipzig’s Castello Lukeba<\/h2>\n
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Haaland agent breaks silence over Barcelona transfer links and Man City contract<\/h2>\n
Crisis at Real Madrid: Players\u2019 parents complain to Perez amid dressing room feud<\/h2>\n
Man Utd handed dream chance to sign the perfect Casemiro replacement<\/h2>\n
Enzo Fernandez to Arsenal: Chelsea star receives firm transfer verdict<\/h2>\n
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Rangers receive official \u20ac23m transfer plea<\/h2>\n
Darwin Nunez reaches transfer agreement amid Chelsea rumours<\/h2>\n
OFFICIAL: Man Utd announce shock exit as Ratcliffe favourite departs Old Trafford<\/h2>\n
Confirmed: Arsenal want to sign ‘the best winger in the world’<\/h2>\n
\u20ac80m superstar makes decision on Chelsea summer transfer<\/h2>\n
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Arteta\u2019s new contract reward for Champions League revealed<\/h2>\n
Casemiro reveals why he won\u2019t make Man Utd U-turn<\/h2>\n
‘Ruben Amorim ruined my dream – but I could soon be Man Utd’s next superstar’<\/h2>\n
Nicolas Jackson update changes everything for Liam Delap at Chelsea<\/h2>\n
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