Deadline day LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Fulham complete Broja signing, Veliz leaves Spurs
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Today's key events
Arsenal, Chelsea-linked striker leaves door open to summer transfer
Sporting Lisbon forward Viktor Gyokeres has refused to rule out a summer departure amid interest from Arsenal and Chelsea.
Last season, Gyokeres scored 21 league goals for Coventry City to finish the campaign as the Championship's second-highest scorer and earn a move to Sporting.
Gyokeres has gone on to enjoy a remarkable maiden season with the Portuguese giants, racking up 41 goals in 47 competitive matches.
The Sweden international has netted 27 of those goals in 31 league games, including five in his last three appearances.
Barcelona make 'decision on permanent Joao Felix deal'
Barcelona have reportedly decided against signing Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix on a permanent deal.
The 24-year-old returned to Atletico last summer after spending the second half of the 2022-23 season on loan at Chelsea.
Felix was then sent out on loan to Barcelona, but not before extending his Atletico contract until June 2029 to reduce his annual salary so the Catalan giants could stay within La Liga's salary cap.
The forward has been unable to establish himself as a guaranteed starter amid competition from Raphinha, Lamine Yamal and Ferran Torres.
Arsenal 'add Bundesliga striker to summer shortlist'
Arsenal have reportedly added Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy to their potential list of striker targets.
The Gunners may be focused on their thrilling title race with Manchester City, but preparations are already underway for the 2024-25 campaign.
Arsenal have identified the final third as a key area for strengthening, with Mikel Arteta keen to recruit a prolific number nine.
Arteta has recently used Kai Havertz as a central striker, having been left unconvinced by the form of Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah.
Chelsea 'make European demand to Pochettino amid sack claims'
Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino has been given an 'ultimatum' by the club's board regarding his future, according to a report.
The Blues are set to conduct a review of Pochettino's performance at the end of the current campaign, following the completion of the Argentine's first full season in charge of the West Londoners.
Pochettino steered Chelsea to the EFL Cup final this season, and despite a valiant effort, they narrowly missed out on reaching the FA Cup final, falling to Manchester City in the semi-finals.
Leading up to the end of the current campaign, Chelsea have been linked with several managers to replace Pochettino, including former Roma boss Jose Mourinho.
Liverpool 'plotting moves for Feyenoord duo ahead of Slot arrival'
Liverpool have reportedly identified the Feyenoord duo of Mats Wieffer and Lutsharel Geertruida as potential signings in the upcoming transfer window.
The Reds are set to bid farewell to Jurgen Klopp at the end of the current campaign, with Arne Slot being widely reported to succeed the German as the next manager at Anfield.
During Klopp's tenure in Merseyside, Liverpool secured six major trophies, including winning their first domestic title in 30 years in the 2019-20 season.
Slot, on the other hand, has never coached a professional team outside the Netherlands but has won the Eredivisie and Dutch Cup with Feyenoord.
Man United 'hope to earn £100m by selling out-of-favour duo'
Manchester United are reportedly considering selling Mason Greenwood and Jadon Sancho as part of a potential summer clearout to generate funds for new signings.
Now under the guidance of Sir Jim Ratcliffe, United are set for a bustling summer transfer window as they aim to rebuild ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
Greenwood was charged with attempted rape, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and controlling and coercive behaviour in October 2022. Despite all the charges being dropped, he was sent on loan to La Liga outfit Getafe in September last year.
Sancho, on the other hand, was loaned back to his former club Dortmund, having not played for United since last August after he fell out with Erik ten Hag, who left him out of the squad for a 3-1 loss to Arsenal early in September.
Peru international right-back announces desire to play for Arsenal
A Peru international right-back currently making a name for himself in Denmark has revealed his desire to play for Arsenal one day.
Silkeborg defender Oliver Sonne has established himself as a top-flight regular for the Scandinavian side since joining in 2021, proving himself as an attacking force down the right.
Sonne has conjured up seven goals and 10 assists from 88 appearances in a Silkeborg jersey, including three goals and four assists from 32 matches in the current campaign.
Thanks to the 23-year-old's efforts, Silkeborg qualified for the Championship round of the Danish Superliga season, and Sonne even wore the captain's armband for a 1-0 loss to Aarhus on March 10.
Man City 'name asking price for 21-year-old attacker'
Manchester City are reportedly preparing to sell striker Liam Delap to the highest bidder in this summer's transfer window.
The 21-year-old is yet to establish himself as a first-team player at the Etihad Stadium since joining the club's academy from Derby County in 2019.
Delap scored 35 goals in 36 appearances for the Citizens' Under-23s squad and the decision was then made for him to gain senior experience out on loan.
The striker, son of Rory Delap, endured a challenging 2022-23 campaign during loan spells at Stoke City and then Preston North End, scoring only four goals across 38 games.
Virgil van Dijk delivers update on Liverpool future ahead of "big transition"
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has hinted that he will be remaining at Anfield this summer to help oversee the club's transition in the post-Jurgen Klopp era.
The Reds have just two more Premier League games left under the tutelage of Klopp, whose distinguished nine-year reign will come to an end later this month.
The German announced in January that he was losing the energy to continue in the hotseat and would be stepping down at the end of the season, when Feyenoord boss Arne Slot is expected to take over.
Klopp's departure raised concerns that some of the 56-year-old's Liverpool stalwarts could follow him out of the exit door, namely Van Dijk and Mohamed Salah, two players whose contracts expire next summer.
Sancho 'held talks with Man United chiefs in March'
Erik ten Hag disclosed that Manchester United's representatives have visited Jadon Sancho at Borussia Dortmund to discuss the possibility of his return to Old Trafford next season.
The 24-year-old, who was acquired by the Red Devils for £73m at the start of the 2021-22 season, was loaned back to his former club BVB after a fallout with Ten Hag in September last year.
Sancho and Ten Hag's relationship soured when the player was dropped from the squad for a Premier League encounter against Arsenal. The United boss cited his absence as a result of poor attitude during training sessions.
The winger publicly disputed his manager's reasoning through a social media post, implying dishonesty. While Sancho eventually removed the post, he remained adamant about not apologising to Ten Hag.
Liverpool striker deletes Reds Instagram content amid transfer rumours
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez appears to have removed nearly all traces of the club from his Instagram account amid rumours of a possible exit from Anfield this summer.
The Uruguay international has been praised for bringing unpredictability and chaos to the Reds' attack since joining from Benfica in 2022, but his low big-chance conversion rate has been criticised heavily.
Nunez has still managed a respectable 18 goals and 13 assists from 52 matches this term, but he has been guilty of alarming wastefulness in front of goal and has lost his place in Jurgen Klopp's starting lineup in recent weeks.
The former Benfica striker is on a six-game scoring drought in the Premier League and has started just one of the Reds' last four top-flight contests, completing the full 90 in their 2-0 loss to Everton.
Arsenal duo 'targeted by Saudi Pro League clubs'
Two Arsenal stars who have not been regulars in Mikel Arteta's starting lineup this season are reportedly being lined up for big-money moves to Saudi Arabia.
During the Gunners' title-challenging 2022-23 season, Thomas Partey and Gabriel Jesus both played key roles under Arteta, the former joining forces with Granit Xhaka in a formidable midfield.
Meanwhile, Jesus began the campaign as the Gunners' focal point following his switch from Manchester City, although he was also hampered by the serious knee injury he picked up at the 2022 World Cup.
Partey in particular was linked with an exit last summer to either Juventus or Saudi Arabia, but the Ghana international opted to stay put, while there were no doubts about Jesus's future whatsoever.
Erik ten Hag responds to Bruno Fernandes exit talk
Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag is not concerned about the prospect of Red Devils captain Bruno Fernandes leaving Old Trafford.
Despite criticism of his on-field antics and his suitability as the club's skipper, the Portugal international has been fundamental to Man United ever since arriving from Sporting Lisbon in January 2020.
Fernandes has come up with 79 goals and 64 assists in 230 matches for Man United across all competitions, including 15 goals and 11 assists from 45 outings in the current campaign.
The 29-year-old was promoted to permanent captain last summer after Harry Maguire was stripped of the armband, and he still has two years left to run on his contract, which also includes the option for a further 12 months.
