Transfer news - LIVE updates (2024)

Manchester City have announced a one-year contract extension for backup goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, with the German's contract now set to run until summer 2026.

The 31-year-old made 20 appearances for the Premier League winners in all competitions last year after a number of injuries for No. 1 Ederson and City have moved quickly to tie up the former Arminia Bielefeld keeper as he entered the final year of his contract.

Dutch giants Feyenoord look set to name their Arne Slot successor today as they target a former team-mate of Philippe Clement to take the reins following Slot's departure for Liverpool.

Brian Priske played with the Gers boss at Club Brugge and the pair enjoyed a reunion in last year's Europa League when Rangers took on Priske's current employers Sparta Prague.

According to Voetbal International, the deal has been agreed between all parties for the 47-year-old Danish coach to take over at De Kuip, with Priske's grasp of Dutch from his time in Belgium seen as an additional positive to his coaching style.

East Kilbride were left rocked when an improved offer from Raith sparked a U-turn from wonderkid Kai Montagu.

But boss Mick Kennedy said he could never stand in the 17-year-old's way.

Kennedy said last week that highly-rated Montagu had rejected an offer from Kirkcaldy but they announced his signing out of the blue last night. And speaking to Lanarkshire Live Sport, the EK boss admits it was a surprise for him as well.

It came out of nowhere yesterday. We spoke to Kai and he said he'd refused the deal, then he phoned me back on Friday morning to say Raith had sent an improved offer and he wanted to accept it. We were never going to stand in his way so we were like 'go for it' - it is a big move for the kid.

I think he has got a wee bit to go before he is at first team level, just in terms of consistency, but he is an extremely talented kid. We play against Celtic and Hearts B teams in the Lowland League and he is as good as anything in there, in my opinion, so he is more than capable.

Despite Lewis Ferguson's Bologna now confirmed as Champions League qualifiers for next season's revamp, they look set to lose one of their star players to Serie A rivals AC Milan, with the Rossoneri seemingly having a clear run at Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee.

The former Bayern Munich youngster has been attracting admiring glances from San Siro as they look to complete a striking overhaul this summer following the departure of Olivier Giroud.

A crunch meeting in London is said to be taking place over Zirkzee, Chelsea striker Armando Broja and Aston Villa right-back Matty Cash, according to a report in Calcio Mercato, a transfer-centred sister website of iconic Italian pink-sheet La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Lille coach Paulo Fonseca is close to being appointed as Stefano Pioli's replacement and the Portuguese is expected to oversee a raft of new additions as his new side attempt to claw back the chasmic gap between them and city rivals Inter.

Neil Lennon says he was offered multiple jobs in Scotland before moving to Romania.

And he lifted the bonnet on 'brief conversations' with Hibs and Aberdeen. The former Easter Road and Celtic boss was out of work for 18 months between his sacking by Omonia Nicosia and his arrival at Rapid Bucharest last month. The interim period saw him linked with virtually every Premiership vacancy that came up - most prominently at Pittodrie and Easter Road, with Lennon admitting interest in both cases.

Neither came to much though and he accepted a moneyspinning move to Romania for his latest challenge in his increasingly nomadic managerial career. And he admits it was something he couldn't say no to - because it's a 'far better' option than any of the serious offers in Scotland.

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Everton have set their asking price for Jarrad Branthwaite.

The centre back starred for the Toffees during a diffucult season, but suffered England heartbreak after being left out of Grateh Southgate's England dquad for Euro 2024.

Now the Liverpool Echo report that the Goodison club will demand at least £75million for the defender, with manchester United thought to be interested.

Stephen O'Donnell has insisted Lennon Miller and Theo Bair will only be sold for the right price.

Miller has shone in his breakthrough season for Motherwell while Bair surprised everyone by topping the club;s scoring charts after signing from St Johnstone.

And O'Donnell can;t see Stuart Kettlewell panicking and accepting the first offer the Steelmen may get for either.

"I don't see the manager as someone who will panic or have his arm forced," he told Lanarkshire Live Sport. "He will have a decision to make I'm sure because Theo was exceptional for Motherwell last season and so was Lennon Miller, a great young prospect.

"I'm sure there will be interest and offers for them but as much as we might see ourselves as a selling club, we don't need to sell these players. They are under contract.

"Of course, if the right offers comes in for someone - you see it at Celtic, you see it at top clubs across the world - and it is what you think they are worth, then you take it, move on, wish them luck and thank them for their services and you go and try to replace them."

Kristijan Trapanovski has reportedly agreed a two-year copntract with Dundee United.

The deal is also said to include an option to extend by a further year, according to Macedonian journalist Filip Mishov.

Trapanovski will arrive in Dundee for his medical once his work permit is rubber stamped, which could take up to two weeks, although the process is already underway.

Real Madrid are reportedly leading the chase for Florian Wirtz.

The Bayer Leverkusen star enjoyed a dream season under Xabi Alonso as they went uneabten in winning the Bundesliga title and German Cup, with their only defeat in the Europa League Final against Atalanta in Dublin.

Now BILD claim Real are keen on the midfielder, but any move has been put on hold until at least next summer, with Leverkusen slapping a €150million price tag on Wirtz.

Newcastle could sell Yankuba Minteh to Liverpool.

The Gambian winger joined the Magpies from OB Odense last summer before being loaned to Feyenoord.

He starred for Arne Slot's side and now the new Anfield boss is keen on a reunion in red.

The Telegraph claim Newcastle cold decide to cash in, with the St James' Park outfit keen to balance the books in order to cply with PSR.

Bayern Munich have reportedly re-opened tlaks with Fulham over Joao Palhinha.

The Portuguese midfielder saw a January Deadline Day move to the Bundesliga giants fall through.

But now they are back in for the player and are willing to spend €45million to take him to Bavaria from Crave Cottage, according to Sky Sports Germany.

Eberechi Eze has a £60million release clause in his Crystal Palace contract, puttoing Tottenham on alert.

The Daily Mail reports that big clubs are circling and that Palace have a fight on their hands to keep hold of him this summer.

The claim the clause also includes add-ons worth up to £8m.

Eze is preparing to jet out to Germany for Euro 2024 with the England squad and Gareth Southgate has admitted that he will NOT stop his players from holding transfer talks during the tournament.

Comebacks have been all the rage at Celtic of late – with Brendan Rodgers picking up where he left off on the trophy trail.

It’s perhaps understandable that some supporters look at a few ex-players and think it would be nice to see the manager getting the band back together. You can understand the temptation.

Fans look at the situations of the likes of Odsonne Edouard, Kieran Tierney, Stuart Armstrong and Fraser Forster and reckon the stars are aligning to bring them home.

Maybe Celtic should also be thinking about bringing back Henrik Larsson. My old mate still looks in good nick, after all. There might be as much chance as seeing Henrik next season as the other ones as these guys returning isn’t straightforward.

Don’t get me wrong, all of these players were successful players for Celtic and would no doubt enhance the current squad. READ MORE

Joe Hart has sent another poignant message to Celtic fans after retiring at the end of last season.

The England cap became a firm fan favourite - lifting three titles in his time in Glasgow's east end. He posted to Instagram:

To all of the beautiful Celtic Football Club family, I look forward to seeing you over the next couple of years but for now this is going to have to do. From the bottom of my heart I want to thank you have for how you have treated us while we have been up in Glasgow. The players, the coaching staff and all you beautiful people at Celtic Park. The last three seasons have been full of ups and downs and full of trophies.

The talk of a return from Saudi is gathering pace with Al-Ittihad opening the exit door.

Ryan Sessegnon is on Crystal Palace's radar after his relase from Tottenham.

The 24-year-old full back is looking for a new club after making just 57 outings in five years in North London, appearing just once last season.

But according to The South London Press, the former England youth international could remain in the English capital, with Oliver Glasner's Palace keen admirers of the left back.

Marseille striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is the latest star to be linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.

According toL’Équipe, Al-Shabab are very interested in the Gabon captain, who netted 30 goals in 51 matches last season.

The Saudi Pro League club are also lining up a move for Aubameyang's former Arsenal teammate Alexandre Lacazette, who could leave Lyon this summer.

Jamie Vardy has signed a new one year contract with Leicester after helping the Foxes return to the Premier League.

The club legend is now 37, but contributed to his side's victorious Championship winning campaign with an impressive 18 strikes in 35 matches.

The veteran will be hoping to use all of his experience to help Leicester retain their status in the top-flight in 12 months time.

He told the club's website:

To get the numbers that I did [last season], I’m delighted with it, but there’s still more to come. I look after myself. I’ve always said that age is just a number.

My legs feel fine so that’s why I carry on until my legs say ‘that’s it, game over’. There will be a day when that comes, but that’s not right now.

We look forward to another season in the Premier League and seeing what we can do. One hundred per cent, it’s the best league in the world. That’s where you want to be playing your football.

Leeds United have confirmed that club captain Liam Cooper is in talks to sign a new deal at Elland Road.

The Championship club have announced that 10 players will leave the club at the end of their contracts on June 30, including long-time defender Luke Ayling and Northern Ireland international Stuart Dallas.

Scotland defender Cooper - who is expected to be named in Steve Clarke's squad for the Euro 2024 finals - is also into the final few weeks of his current deal, but the Whites say they are in negotiations to keep him in Yorkshire.

Sepp van de Berg is close to leaving Liverpool on a permanent basis to join Mainz.

That's according to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg, who claims that the Bundesliga side are confident of reaching an agreement with the Premier League giants.

Dutch defender van de Berg spent the whole of last season on loan at Mainz and missed just one of their 34 games in the Bundesliga.

The 22-year-old has made just four outings in five years at Anfield and recently declared his desire to move elsewhere in search of regular first team football.

Ian Murray has admitted Raith Rovers are in the market for Paul Hanlon and hopes to have answer within 'the next 48 hours'.

The Hibs legend departed Easter Road at the end of the campaign alongside Lewis Stevenson with his good pal and long-term colleague already putting pen to paper at Stark's Park.

Giving an update on the latest surrounding the 34-year-old, the Raith boss told Fife Today: "I know Paul’s got a lot of really, really good offers, probably better than what some people would like to believe. But we’re very hopeful on it.

"We've got competition for him, there’s no doubt. But I think with the environment that we’ve created and where we want to be next season, we’ll never be able to get to the level of finance that some clubs are getting to.

"There’s a couple in the Championship that are massively outgunning us. But we hope to get that over the line in terms of what we want to do, progression, who we’re trying to sign, the boys we've already signed and the environment that we’re creating.

"Paul’s on holiday now. We’re hopeful we’ll get an answer in the next 48 hours from Paul and then we need to sort a few things out but we’re really, really hopeful.”

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly lining up a bid for Lyon defender Jake O'Brien.

The 23-year-old took a leap of faith when he swapped Crystal Palace for the Ligue 1 club last summer, but enjoyed an impressive breakthrough season, scoring five times in 32 appearances to help his side qualify for Europe and reach the final of the Coupe de France, where he netted in the 2-1 loss to Paris Saint-Germain.

According to the Irish Independent. Champions League finalists Dortmund are weighing up a move, while Everton and AC Milan are also said to be tracking the player, who made his senior debut for the Republic of Ireland earlier this week.

Mason Greenwood is wanted by Benfica, according to reports from Portugal.

Record state sporting director Rui Pedro has already met with the Manchester United attacker and his dad to inform them of the Portuguese giants' desire.

The Primeira Liga side will now have to strike a deal with the bosses at Old Trafford in order to get a deal over the line.

Sky Sports Germany are reporting Benjamin Sesko has major interest from the EPL.

Florian Plettenbeg says Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal have started initial talks to try and land the RB Leipzig star.

The reporter states that there is a high chance of him making the move to England and he CAN'T see him continuing in the Bundesliga next season.

There is a very good chance you will see him playing and scoring in the Premier League next season - we can't see him playing in the Bundesliga. There are concrete enquiries and offers for him. We can confirm Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal have all enquired and started first talks. We have been told there is no final decision from the player and his camp at this stage of negotiations. There is a release clause the teams have to activate with a €65m transfer fee by the end of June. The player is considering the best option.

Forfar Athletic have snapped uo Ross MacLean from Dumbarton for a 'moderate fee'.

The 27-year-old had one year on his contract to run but has swapped the Rock for the League Two side.

Bevis Mugabe has left Motherwell under freedom of contract.

The Ugandan spent four-and-a-half years at Fir Park, playing 125 times and scoring 7 goals.

But he's now on the hunt for a new club after he wasn;t offered a new deal to extend the contract he signed back in February 2022.

Rangers have been told the FOUR key priority areas they must target.

But one Ibrox legend has urged a 'careful' approach from his old club.

They've already kicked off the recruitment drive with Jefte and Oscar Cortes in the door while a host of names out of contract including John Lundstram, Ryan Jack, Kemar Roofe and Borna Barisic have exited from Govan.

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Dumbarton have made it three signings for the summer after securing a deal for Craig McGuffie.

He joins the Rock for the 2024/25 campaign after leaving Queen of the South.

The 26-year-old has turned out for the likes of Ayr United, Raith Rovers, Morton and Falkirk during his career to date.

He featured in 27 matches for the Doonhamers last season and hit the back of the net four times.

Graham Carey has extended his stay at St Johnstone.

The versatile midfielder has put pen to paper on a new one-year agreement until summer 2025.

I’m really happy to sign with the club again. I’m one of the more experienced players now and I’m hoping that can rub off on some of the younger guys. It’s exciting working towards the start of the season and you are just itching to get back in. We want to be better than we were last season and get back to pushing further up the table. And we obviously want to do better in the cups this coming year and give the fans something to get excited about.

Dundee United have snapped up goalkeeper Dave Richards.

The Welsh native joins from EFL League Two outfit Crewe Alexandra and has put pen to paper on a two-year deal with Jim Goodwin's men.

The Tannadice gaffer is beefing up his ranks after returning to the Scottish Premiership at the first time of asking.

He becomes the second arrival of the summer window to date.

Bayer Leverkusen are close to secureing Rennes stopper Jeanuel Belocian, according to a report.

The centre-back will pen a five-yeal deal with the German Bundesliga champions as Xabi Alonso looks to strengthen his current crop and retain his star men.

Fabrizio Romano states that the two clubs are finalising the package that will take the French youngster to his new club.

Andres Montano has been offered to both Celtic and Rangers - according to his agents.

The Mexican international currently plys his trade at Mazatlan in the Liga MX but his team are desperate to land him a move to Europe.

They say they've been in touch with Scotland's big two as they plot a pathway to take the 22-year-old to the English Premier League.

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By Mark Walker

Giovanni van Bronckhorst has revealed Besitkas reminded him of Rangers - and that is why he chose to come out of the football wilderness.

The former Light Blues boss ended his spell without a dugout role after being without a job since leaving Ibrox in November 2022.

During his time in Glasgow he guided Rangers to the Europa League Final - narrowly losing out in a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Bundesliga side Frankkurt - and now he will look to revive Besiktas, with the Istanbul outfit finishing a distant sixth last term.

He explained: "A lot has happened in the past year and a half, but I only wanted to start talking if I really enjoyed something and got energy from it. Besiktas is in such a club in every respect. They have a large following and play in a great stadium, in a city where they are very football crazy.

"Rangers, Barcelona, Arsenal and Feyenoord. All clubs I have been involved with and they all have the same image and culture. Besiktas are the same. They are always playing at the top of the league and must win prizes.

"They are a club I have always looked out for. I said no earlier in the season, but kept in touch with them. It gathered momentum quickly and this time I said yes."

Brighton are set to test the market to see what they can get for Abdallah Sima.

The Senegalese forward enjoyed a relatively successful season long loan at Rangers and is open to a permanent switch. As are the Ibrox club, although a reported £8million asking price makes that difficult.

The Seagulls are without a manager after Roberto Di Zerbi left at the end of the season, and are keen to sort out that situation before making a call either way on Sima.

The Light Blues are also interested in signing Godoy Cruz defender Thomas Galdames.

He is currently on international. duty with Chile, and club president Alejandro Chapini has offered an update, saying enquiries have been received but no concrete offers as he vwed not to stand in Galdames' way. READ MORE

Burnley are interested in Queen’s Park youngster Aiden McGinlay.

The attacker has impressed coming through the Spider’s youth ranks.

That has brought the 17-year-old to the attention of the English Championship heavyweights.

They are looking to bolster their Under-18 and 23s squads.

Queen’s are also keen to extend McGinlay’s current contract.

He made the move from Partick Thistle last season.

Neil Lennon has made his first signing as Rapid Bucharest boss.

The Celtic hero has added Luka Gojkovic - the captain of FC Javor - to his squad on a two-year deal with the option of a third year.

The 24-year-old plays in the middie of the park and was a key figure for his old club.

It's likely to be a busy summer for the former Hoops man as he puts his stamp on his new role.

Queen’s Park Rangers are set to sign Hearts youngster Rocco Friel.

The Scotland youth cap is ready to sign a four year deal with the English Championship side.

The 17-year-old’s Tynecastle contract is due to expire.

The right-back will then sign a deal with the Loftus Road club

Friel has been a part of the Hearts B team this season.

QPR have been on his trail for several months.

The youngster has also had interest from Derby County and Leicester City.

Tosin Adarabioyo is joining Chelsea.

The defender has agreed a four-year deal to make the move to Stamford Bridge.

He will officially arrive on July 1 from west London rivals Fulham.

Chelsea is a huge club and this is a full-circle moment for me. I was born three miles away from Stamford Bridge and made my professional debut there. I’m very excited and looking forward to helping push the club in the direction we want to go.

Dominic Solanke has a £65million release clause in his Bournemouth contract - but only a certain group of clubs can activate it.

The Athletic report that that price tag is only available to a limited pool of clubs - but they are undisclosed.

The former Liverpool striker has been a top performer for the Cherries and is under contract for a further three years until 2027.

Last seasn he netted 19 goals in the EPL and 21 overall in all competitions.

Giovani Lo Celso could be set to leave Tottenham for an EPL rival.

Ange Postecoglou is likely to sell the midfiedelr this summer reports the Sun and it is believed he could be ready for a crack at the Champions League with Aston Villa.

Unai Emery is said to be a big fan and after edging out Spurs in the race for the top four last season, he is looking to beef up his ranks for a tilt at the big time alongside domestic matters.

Ross Barkley and Conor Gallagher have both also been linked with a move to Villa Park.

Joe Hart has only just called time on his playing career after retiring at Celtic.

But the former England international knows the route he wants to go down - and he is set for a taster!

The 37-year-old ended the campaign in the perfect fashion with league and cup double success.

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Liverpool are reportedly preparing a bid for Teun Koopmeiners.

The Atalanta mdifielder is said to be a target, alongside Bergamo teammate Ederson.

Tutto Atalanta claim that the Reds will submit an offer for the Dutchman. with Manchester United also in the running.

It's thought the Europa League winners are looking for at least £51million to let Koopmeiners depart.

Adam Supyk is attracting interest from the Scottish Premiership and Championship.

Clubs in Scotland’s top two leagues have expressed an interest in the Wellington Olympic defender.

The New Zealand under-23 cap is in the final few months of his contract.

The 20-year-old came through the ranks at Wellington Phoenix.

Left-back Supyk has previously had trials at Stoke City and Bradford City.

Jonny Hayes has sent an emotional farewell to Aberdeen.

The Reds legend took to social media to say a final goodbye as he gets set to take up a coaching role at old club Celtic.

He took the time out to thank everyone associated with the club including the board and supporters and named one particular highlight that will ensure he will always be a supporter of the Dons at every level.

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Peter Vindahl Jensen is a reported Celtic target as they ramp up their new No1 search.

And Sparta Prague's managing director has given an insight to the difference in the stopper on and off the park.

He helped the Czech outfit win a domestic double after joining on loan from AZ Alkmaar before they made the deal permanent in March.

That has not put off Brendan Rodgers in his search to replace Joe Hart between the sticks.

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Marcus Rashford has been urged to quit Man United.

And former Arsenal star Bacary Sagna would love to see him at the Emirates.

Rahsford has not enjoyed a good season at Old Trafford, lacking form and being dropped for discipline issues. PSG are long-time admirers but Sagna reckons the Gunners and Rashford would be a perfect fit.

I think if you added Rashford to Arsenal’s attack, with the pace that he has, Arsenal would destroy the opposition. Adding Rashford to an extremely talented squad would be a frightening prospect for Arsenal’s rivals.

I would love to see Marcus Rashford at Arsenal. Rashford is so quick. I think having Rashford would enable Arsenal to have more variety in attack and I would love to see Gabriel Jesus and Marcus Rashford in the same team, pressing with so much intensity.

Chelsea have reportedly made Michale Olise their top transfer target this summer.

The Crystal Palace star has long been admire dby Manchester United and looked set to join Chelsea last year before penning a new deal at Selhurst Park.

But the Blues are now set to try again as Enzo Maresca looks to contnue Mauricio Pachettino's wor at Stamford Bridge.

And the Evening Standard claims that Palace will hold out for at least £60million.

Arne Slot is reportedly close to his first Liverpool signing.

Jorge Nicola claims that the Reds have submitted a bid for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, despite claimed interst from Paris-SG.

The Brazilian helped the Serie A side dump the Anfield side out of the Europa League on their way to winning the trophy.

And he clearly made an impression against Jurgen Klopp's side, with replacement Slot keen to bring him in as he puts his own stanp on the Liverpool squad.

Hibs needed to appoint a manager to bring the whole club back together because in the 25 years since I broke through in Leith I’d say there’s never been a bigger disconnect with the supporters.

And that’s a worrying admission given some of what’s gone on in that time. Easter Road should be rocking but for too long the atmosphere has been shocking and I’ve said for a couple of seasons now that apathy has bee sweeping around the place. Season ticket holders have been getting to the stage they can’t be bothered going to games and that says it all.

David Gray’s appointment can sort that. I’m certain of it. He has the respect of the fans first and foremost. He is a Scottish Cup winning legend, a popular figure around the club and he is exactly the right type of no-nonsense character needed to sort this team out. READ MORE

Defiant Fabio Silva admits he felt the "impact" of negative comments during the final weeks of his Rangers career.

The Wolves loanee failed to make a significant impact during his time in the Scottish Premiership after signing a loan agreement deal from the English Premier League six in January.

Despite excitement from fans over his arrival - having boasted a £35million price tag when he moved from FC Porto to Molineux - he failed to live up to the hype netting just six goals in 25 appearances.

The 21-year-old was deployed on the left-wing by Philippe Clement as Rangers saw their bid to become Scottish Premiership champions fall apart before signing off his time in Govan with Scottish Cup Final defeat to Celtic.

However, Silva's most controversial moment in a Rangers' top came after scoring against Kilmarnock. READ MORE