Deadline day LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Fulham complete Broja signing, Veliz leaves Spurs
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Today's key events
Bayern Munich, Inter Milan 'to battle for Man United midfielder'
Bayern Munich and Inter Milan are reportedly interested in signing Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes this summer.
The 29-year-old has been a talismanic figure for the Red Devils since making the switch to Old Trafford from Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon in January 2020.
Over a four-year period, Fernandes has featured in 230 games for Man United, finding the net on 79 occasions and helping the club to a single major honour.
The midfielder assisted the Red Devils to EFL Cup glory during Erik ten Hag's first campaign in charge on the red side of Manchester, however things have not been as smooth sailing this term.
Arsenal academy graduate to leave club after 13 years
An Arsenal academy graduate who has been on the books in North London for 13 years has announced that he will leave the club this summer.
Kido Taylor-Hart was spotted by a Gunners scout as a seven-year-old and progressed through the club's youth system at London Colney, shining in the 2020-21 season for the Under-18s.
That year, Taylor-Hart recorded six goals and four assists in 11 Under-18 Premier League appearances, as well as scoring four times in 13 Premier League 2 matches for the club's Under-21s.
The winger penned his first professional Arsenal contract in 2021 after being invited to train with the first team, but he never made a senior matchday squad under Mikel Arteta and was also hampered by injuries.
Spurs 'plan to keep hold of 22-year-old despite lack of game time'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly not interested in selling Radu Dragusin this summer, despite the defender's lack of game time.
The 22-year-old made the switch from Italian side Genoa during the January transfer window, as the Lilywhites look to bolster their charge towards Champions League qualification.
Dragusin has failed to cement his place as a starter in North London, though, playing just two Premier League matches from the outset so far.
Summer arrival Micky van de Ven and World Cup winner Cristian Romero have been the clear first-choice pairing at centre-back for head coach Ange Postecoglou.
'Brighton tried to sign current Chelsea player' - De Zerbi makes transfer revelation
Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Roberto De Zerbi has revealed that he tried and failed to sign a current Chelsea player last summer.
The Seagulls and Blues are no strangers to doing business with each other, most notably through Moises Caicedo leaving the Amex Stadium for Stamford Bridge in a British record transfer deal.
Graham Potter, Marc Cucurella, Levi Colwill and Billy Gilmour have also been involved in switching between the clubs over the past two years.
At the present time, Brighton are preparing to welcome Chelsea for a Premier League fixture on the South coast on Wednesday evening, the visitors knowing that victory will secure a top-seven finish in the standings.
Real Madrid defender 'receives proposals from MLS, Saudi Arabian clubs'
Real Madrid defender Nacho is reportedly continuing to attract interest ahead of his contract expiring at the Bernabeu.
For over a decade, Nacho has been part of the Los Blancos senior ranks, playing a key role in their widespread success during that time.
Although the versatile defender has not always been first choice, he has still racked up 360 appearances in all competitions, scoring 16 goals.
Furthermore, he has contributed to 24 pieces of silverwares being won, putting him in a position where he can be called a Real Madrid legend in the future.
Burnley, Luton 'join race for Colombian winger'
Burnley and Luton Town are reportedly interested in signing Leeds United attacker Ian Poveda ahead of the 2024-25 season.
The 24-year-old has failed to cement his place in the first-team fold at Elland Road since securing a switch from European champions Manchester City in January 2020.
Poveda has experienced a number of temporary spells away from Leeds in search of regular senior action, including at Blackpool and Blackburn Rovers in the Championship.
After making 10 appearances for Daniel Farke's side at the beginning of this campaign, the winger was sent on loan to second-tier strugglers Sheffield Wednesday.
West Ham, Everton 'interested in six-goal Danish winger'
West Ham United and Everton are reportedly interested in the signing of Hoffenheim's Jacob Bruun Larsen during this summer's transfer window.
The Dane has spent the 2023-24 term on loan at Premier League strugglers Burnley, whose relegation back down to the Championship was confirmed following a 2-1 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur on the weekend.
Despite the overall disappointment for the Clarets in North London, Bruun Larsen's opener in the 25th minute was the latest positive moment in a productive term for the attacker.
Having now found the net on six occasions in the Premier League this campaign, the 25-year-old leads Burnley's Golden Boot race ahead of Lyle Foster (5) and Zeki Amdouni (5).
Sheffield United 'set to make £8m bid for Championship goalkeeper'
Sheffield United are reportedly prepared to offer £8m for Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson this summer.
The 24-year-old has cemented his spot as first-choice goalkeeper at the Stadium of Light in recent years, helping the Black Cats to escape the rigours of third-tier football in 2022.
In what was a tumultuous season for Sunderland due to a number of a managerial changes, Patterson still managed to enjoy a productive term in between the sticks.
The keeper featured in 45 Championship matches for the Black Cats, keeping 13 clean sheets and steering his club towards a 13th-placed finish in the second tier.
Summer transfer window 2024: When does it open and close? What deals could be done?
The 2023-24 campaign has almost drawn to a close and clubs across the world will soon be shifting their attention towards the summer transfer window.
Whether they have won the title, secured promotion, endured mid-table mediocrity or suffered relegation, clubs are sure to have already identified top targets to strengthen their squads ahead of delving into the market.
Global spending records were broken in the summer of 2023 as more than £6.5bn was forked out on over 1,600 players, with Premier League (£2.1bn) and Saudi Pro League (£728m) clubs leading the way by splashing out mouthwatering sums.
Here, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at when the 2024 summer transfer window opens and closes in some of the top leagues across the globe, and picks out some of the high-profile deals that could be completed ahead of the 2024-25 campaign.
Sheffield United defender 'wanted by multiple Championship clubs'
Sheffield United's Max Lowe is reportedly wanted by a number of Championship clubs during this summer's transfer window.
The 27-year-old has suffered from a multitude of fitness issues this season, including a serious ankle ligament injury in the middle of February.
It was thought that Lowe could potentially be sidelined for the remainder of the campaign, however he made a comeback in the Blades' weekend fixture.
The left-back played the final 35 minutes for Chris Wilder's side as they fell to a 1-0 defeat at Sean Dyche's Everton, with Abdoulaye Doucoure scoring the only goal in the first half.
'Very unhappy' Man City defender considering summer exit?
One of Manchester City's defenders is reportedly 'very unhappy' with his game time and will consider an exit from the Etihad Stadium this summer.
The Citizens are currently bidding to become the first club in Premier League history to win a fourth successive title and will move to the top of the table with victory over Tottenham Hotspur on Tuesday night.
Pep Guardiola's men extended their impressive unbeaten league run to 21 matches when they cruised to a 4-0 win at Fulham last weekend, with defender Josko Gvardiol scoring twice.
Gvardiol has been in fine form in recent months and has cemented his place at left-back, while the rest of Guardiola's defensive options have been rotated in the right-back and centre-back roles.
Newcastle 'make decision on Gordon future amid Liverpool links'
Newcastle United have reportedly made a decision on the future of winger Anthony Gordon amid interest from Liverpool.
The 23-year-old was released by the Reds as a youngster before joining Everton's academy at the age of 11, and he went on to make 78 senior appearances across six years with the Toffees before joining Newcastle.
Since completing his £45m transfer to St James' Park in January 2023, Gordon has established himself as a star player under Eddie Howe and was recently named Newcastle's Player of the Year for 2023-24 - his first full season at the club.
Gordon has contributed with 11 goals and 11 assists in 47 appearances for the Magpies across all competitions this term, and his club form was rewarded with his first senior international cap for England in March.
Man Utd 'keeping tabs on three defenders amid Varane exit'
Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on three central defenders as they begin their search to find a replacement for Raphael Varane.
The 31-year-old confirmed on Tuesday that he will be leaving the Red Devils when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Varane has spent the last three seasons as a Man United player, playing 93 times in all competitions, and he is set to make his final appearance at Old Trafford on Wednesday against Newcastle United in the Premier League.
The Frenchman has thanked the supporters and all those associated with Man United for making him welcome on the red side of Manchester, and he has also heaped praise on the "clear plan and great strategy" set out by new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
Raphael Varane announces Man United exit
Raphael Varane has announced that he is leaving Manchester United at the end of the season when his contract expires.
The former Real Madrid man established a reputation as one of the best centre-backs in the world before joining the Red Devils in 2021, having won four Champions League crowns with Los Blancos in addition to the 2018 World Cup with France.
Man United shelled out €40m (£34.4m) to bring Varane to Old Trafford three years ago, since when he has formed an integral part of the Red Devils' backline, making 93 appearances and scoring two goals.
Varane boasts an EFL Cup winners' medal and FA Cup runners-up medal from his time in Manchester and has played another 30 matches this season, although injuries and competition for places have restricted him to 16 Premier League starts.
Spurs 'want to sign four new defenders this summer'
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou is reportedly eager to transform his defensive options during the summer transfer window.
Spurs have been competing for Champions League qualification all season, a vast improvement from failing to earn continental football for the present campaign.
However, their charge has tailed off in recent weeks, Spurs suffering four defeats in succession before needing to come from behind to defeat Burnley at the weekend.
The North Londoners have conceded as many as 14 goals in their last five fixtures, leaving them with just the 10th-joint best defensive record in the Premier League.
Liverpool, Newcastle 'ready to fight for veteran Championship goalkeeper'
Liverpool and Newcastle United are reportedly considering how to bolster their goalkeeping ranks during the summer transfer window.
Both clubs have endured issues during the 2023-24 campaign with Alisson Becker and Nick Pope each spending significant amounts of time on the sidelines.
That has led to their respective deputies - Caoimhin Kelleher and Martin Dubravka - making 26 and 28 starts in all competitions respectively.
However, there are no guarantees that the aforementioned duo will remain as backup at Anfield and St James' Park respectively, particularly the former who is eager to secure first-team football elsewhere.
Real Madrid 'interested in move for Liverpool defender'
Real Madrid have reportedly set their sights on acquiring the services of a Liverpool defender this summer.
Los Blancos have enjoyed yet another successful campaign in their history, already securing the La Liga title with several matches to spare.
As well as going through the formalities of completing their domestic season, Carlo Ancelotti's side also have a Champions League final with Borussia Dortmund on their schedule.
Off-the-pitch matters are expected to be similarly busy with Kylian Mbappe on the brink of moving to the Bernabeu on a free transfer after confirming that he will leave Paris Saint-Germain.
