Deadline day LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Fulham complete Broja signing, Veliz leaves Spurs
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Today's key events
Arsenal 'open' to letting 26-year-old leave on loan
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is set to be sent on loan this summer if the club is unable to find a suitable buyer, according to a report.
The Gunners are believed to be keen to part ways with the 26-year-old shot-stopper, who has fallen in the pecking order since the arrival of David Raya at the Emirates Stadium.
Ramsdale made just six Premier League appearances throughout the 2023-24 campaign after featuring in every league match for the side in the previous season.
Newcastle United have been heavily linked with a move for the England international, but Eddie Howe's team are unwilling to meet the Gunners' valuation for the 26-year-old.
Manchester United 'open to discussing new contract' with 29-year-old star
Manchester United are reportedly set to open to negotiations regarding a new contract for their captain Bruno Fernandes amid uncertainties surrounding his future at Old Trafford.
After gaining attention in the Primeira Liga, the Portuguese midfielder was signed by the Red Devils from Sporting Lisbon for £47m plus add-ons back in 2020.
After a slow start to the 2023-24 campaign, Fernandes made a strong comeback in the latter half and completed the season with an impressive tally of 15 goals and 13 assists across all competitions.
The 29-year-old's season ended with a magnificent no-look assist for Kobbie Mainoo, who tucked away United's second goal of the FA Cup final against Manchester City at the end of last month.
Transfer rumours: De Jong latest, Osimhen to Chelsea, Murillo to Tottenham
New Barcelona manager Hansi Flick supposedly has no plans to let Manchester United-linked midfielder Frenkie de Jong leave the club this summer.
The Dutchman stood firm and refused to entertain the idea of joining the Red Devils in 2022, even when his current club opened the door to an exit and accepted a bid from Man United.
Erik ten Hag - who managed De Jong at Ajax - has never lost sight of his former protege, and there have been suggestions that Barca's volatile financial situation could see Man United reignite their interest.
Xavi's departure as head coach and the appointment of Flick has also thrown some players' futures into uncertainty, but president Joan Laporta has insisted that the Blaugrana are under no major pressure to sell their big-name stars.
Manchester United handed Morten Hjulmand transfer boost
Manchester United have reportedly received a major boost in their pursuit of Sporting Lisbon's Morten Hjulmand after he confirmed his desire to play in the Premier League.
Hjulmand is widely considered one of the best holding midfield players in Portugal and was a crucial member of the Sporting squad that won the Primeira Liga title last season.
The 24-year-old made 30 league appearances for the Green and Whites during the 2023-24 campaign, contributing three goals and two assists.
He has been named in his national team's Euro 2024 squad and is expected to play a key role in the engine room in Denmark's opening group game on June 16 against Slovenia.
Man City goalkeeper saga takes fresh twist as 31-year-old signs new contract
Manchester City have announced that goalkeeper Stefan Ortega has signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at the Etihad Stadium until the summer of 2026.
The 31-year-old joined the Citizens on a free transfer in July 2022 and has since made 34 appearances across all competitions, winning two Premier League titles, one FA Cup and one Champions League.
Ortega has had to play second fiddle behind first-choice shot-stopper Ederson and the majority of his appearances for Man City have taken place in cup competitions.
Nevertheless, the German has impressed when called upon by manager Pep Guardiola and made a crucial contribution to City's Premier League title success at the backend of the 2023-24 campaign.
Arsenal 'make approach' to sign £25.5m La Liga attacker
Arsenal have reportedly made an approach to sign an affordable La Liga attacker but must fend off competition from AC Milan to win the race for his services.
Ukrainian winger Viktor Tsygankov was central to Girona's astonishing 2023-24 season, having a direct hand in 15 goals in 30 matches as Michel's side finished third in the table to qualify for the Champions League.
The 26-year-old registered eight goals of his own in addition to providing seven assists in the top flight, taking his total for the club to 11 goals and 13 assists in 53 games in all tournaments.
Tsygankov rose to prominence with Dynamo Kiev before leaving midway through the 2022-23 season to join Girona, who forked out just €5m (£4.3m) to prise him away from his boyhood club.
Man City midfielder tells Joao Neves to snub Man United move
Benfica starlet Joao Neves has been told to snub a move to Manchester United and join Manchester City by one of his Portugal teammates.
At just 19 years of age, Neves is already a mainstay in the Benfica XI and amassed three goals and two assists in 55 matches during an eye-catching 2023-24 season.
As well as starting 27 matches in the Primeira Liga, Neves played every minute of Benfica's short-lived Champions League campaign and also helped the Eagles win the Portuguese top flight in 2022-23.
On account of his rapid rise to stardom, Neves has been selected to represent Portugal at Euro 2024 and has already won six caps for his nation, earning his first start in Tuesday's 4-2 friendly win over Iceland.
Transfer rumours: Palhinha to Bayern, O'Brien to Everton, Marcondes to Norwich
Bayern Munich have reportedly reignited their interest in Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha.
The Bundesliga giants came close to signing the Portugal international during last summer's transfer window, only for the proposed switch to Allianz Arena to fall through at the final moment.
Palhinha was again a vital player for Fulham during the 2023-24 campaign, making 39 appearances in all competitions, and he is now with the Portugal squad preparing for Euro 2024.
According to journalist Florian Plettenberg, Bayern have reignited their interest, with the Munich giants confident of securing his signature this summer.
