Deadline day LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Fulham complete Broja signing, Veliz leaves Spurs
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Today's key events
Man Utd 'to offer Palace a player in Olise swap deal'
Manchester United are reportedly planning to offer Crystal Palace the chance to re-sign Aaron Wan-Bissaka as part of a deal which could see Michael Olise move to Old Trafford.
Olise's future is currently the subject of much speculation, with a number of clubs, including Chelsea, said to be keen to sign him during this summer's transfer window.
Chelsea are believed to have triggered a £35m release clause in the 22-year-old's contract last year, but the move ultimately broke down, with Olise signing a new contract at Selhurst Park.
There is believed to be a new buy-out fee in his deal, with ESPN putting the figure between £50m and £60m, and Man United are said to be at the head of the queue to sign him in the upcoming market.
"Definitely will have an impact" - Man United boss Ten Hag sends transfer warning
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has conceded that the club's absence from next season's Champions League "will have an impact" on the transfer plans at Old Trafford this summer.
The Red Devils finished third in Ten Hag's first campaign at the helm to secure a return to the Champions League for the current season, but the team will not operate in the competition next term.
The 20-time English champions are instead battling to make the Europa League, and Ten Hag has admitted that the team's absence from Europe's leading competition next season will throw up hurdles in the transfer market.
However, the Dutchman, who remains under pressure when it comes to his job, is confident that Man United will always be able to attract top-level players to Old Trafford.
Gabriel Jesus 'makes decision on Arsenal future amid exit reports'
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus has reportedly made a decision on his future at the Emirates amid reports that the Gunners could try to offload him in the upcoming transfer window.
Following the declines of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette, Jesus's arrival from Manchester City in the summer of 2022 was regarded as a major coup.
The Brazil international hit the ground running in North London, but consistency has been hard to come by, and he has also struggled with three separate knee injuries.
Jesus has been forced to go under the knife to treat two of those problems, one of which saw him miss three months of action following the 2022 World Cup, and he has recently found himself on the periphery of the Arsenal team.
Arsenal to sell home-grown trio to fund Guimaraes move?
Arsenal could reportedly let three of their academy products leave the club this summer as a means of raising funds for their pursuit of Newcastle United's Bruno Guimaraes.
After starring during the Magpies' successful push for Champions League qualification last season, Guimaraes has enhanced his credentials as one of the Premier League's best all-around midfielders in 2023-24.
The former Lyon man has come up with five goals and eight assists in 46 matches across all competitions, but Eddie Howe's side were knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage and will not be present in the 2024-25 edition either.
The Magpies are not assured of a place in Europe next season either, as they are currently in seventh position - which would be enough for the Europa Conference League - but West Ham United and Chelsea are hot on their trail.
Ten Hag reacts to Sancho's display against PSG
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag said that Jadon Sancho demonstrated that he is "a very good player" with his performance for Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday night.
The Englishman returned to Dortmund on loan in January after a breakdown in his relationship with Ten Hag.
Sancho starred in BVB's 1-0 victory over Paris Saint-Germain in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final in Germany, showing signs of the performance level that convinced Man United to sign him in 2021.
There remains huge speculation surrounding the future of the 24-year-old, with Dortmund believed to be keen to re-sign him on a permanent basis this summer, but a return to the Man United first team for the 2024-25 campaign, potentially under a new manager, has not been ruled out.
Arsenal 'leading race for in-demand midfielder'
Arsenal are reportedly one of three clubs leading the race for one of the Premier League's most in-demand midfielders ahead of the summer transfer window.
The Gunners forked out in excess of £200m on four new players last summer, including the record £105m signing of Declan Rice and the £65m acquisition of Kai Havertz.
Havertz began the campaign operating in a three-man midfield, but Mikel Arteta has since moved the German into a centre-forward role where he has thrived, scoring eight goals and providing five assists in his last 11 Premier League games since mid-February.
Despite that, Arsenal have been tipped to recruit a new striker ahead of the 2024-25 campaign, but the addition of a new midfielder is also thought to be high on their agenda, amid uncertainty over the futures of Thomas Partey, Emile Smith Rowe, Mohamed Elneny and Charlie Patino.
Sancho comments on Man Utd future after starring in CL semi-final
Jadon Sancho has commented on his Manchester United future after starring for Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday.
The 24-year-old re-joined Dortmund on loan from the Red Devils in January following his public fallout with manager Erik ten Hag earlier this season.
Sancho has since made a positive impact at BVB and has featured regularly under Edin Terzic, chipping in with three goals and two assists in 17 appearances across the Bundesliga and Champions League.
The winger received plenty of plaudits for his most recent performance on Wednesday when he helped Dortmund beat Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 on home soil in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final.
Man Utd, Spurs-linked midfielder rules out summer transfer
Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been dealt a blow in their efforts to sign a new midfielder in the summer.
With the summer transfer window opening in June, clubs are beginning to put together their respective shortlists for the upcoming market.
United and Spurs have spent the season competing for a place in the top four of the Premier League standings, yet it appears that both may miss out on their target.
While United are already out of the running, Spurs sit seven points adrift of Aston Villa, albeit with two games in hand, and they must string together a run of wins during the run-in.
South American giants 'make official offer for Chelsea defender'
Chelsea defender Thiago Silva has reportedly received an official offer from Fluminense.
On Monday morning, the legendary centre-back confirmed that he would be departing Stamford Bridge at the end of the season, concluding a four-year stay.
As it stands, it is unclear whether the 39-year-old will be able to add to his 151 appearances in all competitions courtesy of the groin injury that he sustained against Aston Villa last weekend.
With just two-and-a-half weeks of the season remaining, the chances are that the Brazil international may now not play again until the Copa America in the summer.
Liverpool drop major Salah, Van Dijk transfer hints in new kit launch
Liverpool have dropped a major hint over the futures of Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk in the launch of their new home kit for the 2024-25 campaign.
On Thursday morning, the Reds unveiled their new jersey inspired by the 1983-94 team, who became the first top-flight English side to win three trophies in one campaign.
The red shirt with a yellow chrome pattern and iconic collar pays homage to Joe Fagan's men, who clinched the First Division title, beat Everton in the EFL Cup final replay and bested Roma on penalties in the European Cup final.
A selection of prominent men's and women's players modelled the 2024-25 shirts for the Liverpool website, including two star names whose Anfield futures have been called into question in recent weeks.
