Transfer news - LIVE updates (2024)

Brighton are on the verge of naming Fabian Hurzeler as their new manager.

The Premier League side have moved quickly to replace Roberto De Zerbi, who opted to stand down after 21 months in charge at the Amex at the end of last season.

According to Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg, Hurzeler - who led St Pauli to promotion back to the Bundesliga by winning the second division title last month - will pen a three-year deal at the AMEX Stadium.

Lionel Messi has conceded that he is nearly ready to call it quits on his illustrious playing career and has confirmed that Inter Miami will be his last professional club.

The 36-year-old will be hoping to lead Argentina to their third major trophy in the spin this summer by retaining the Copa America, two years after he lifted the World Cup in Qatar.

But the football icon admits that he does not have a lot of time left before he hangs up his boots for good. In an interview with ESPN, he said:

Inter Miami will be my last club, yes. As of today, it's gonna be my last one. I love playing football, I enjoy everything much more because I am aware that every time there's less and less.

I've done this all of my life; I love playing ball. I enjoy the practices the day to day, the games. Yeah, there's a bit of fear that it's all ending. It's always there. It was a difficult step leaving Europe to come here [Miami].

Reported Liverpool target Ederson has opened up on his future at Atalanta.

The Brazilian midfielder - who played a starring role in his side's victorious Europa League campaign last season - is said to be on new Anfield boss Arne Slot's summer wishlist, with the likes of Manchester United, Atletico Madrid and Juventus also believed to be interested.

But the 24-year-old has shut down any talk of a move elsewhere until he is back from the Copa America, having been included in the Brazil squad that is hoping to win the prestigious trophy back from rivals Argentina next month.

Speaking to Spanish outlet AS., he said:

Not only about my future, but also for many players.

When I received my call-up, I told my wife and my agents: ‘Look, now I'm going to the national team, so you have to deal with what comes and what doesn't come. Now I'm going to focus on the national team, it's my first call-up, so my head has to be one hundred per cent there. And then I will think about my future.

Peter Grant has told Celtic they should definitely be looking to sign Scott McKenna.

The former Aberdeen star is a free agent after leaving Nottingham Forest, where he found himself frozen out of the team last season.

A loan stint at FC Copenhagen allowed the Scotland international to get some Champions League experience under his belt ahead of joining up with Steve Clarke's squad for Euro 2024.

And while McKenna's full focus will be on toppling hosts Germany in Friday night's opening game in Munich, he will no doubt have things going on in the background as he looks to sort a new club for the upcoming campaign.

Both Celtic and Rangers have been linked, with Parkhead arguably a more realistic destination.

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Sir Jim Ratcliffe is not willing to let Manchester United fork out for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite - according to The Sun.

The Tofees are said to he holding out for £80million for the 21-year-old, which is a similar fee to the one that the Old Trafford club paid Leicester City for Harry Maguire in 2019.

Branthwaite joined Everton from Carlisle back in 2019 and won his first senior cap for England in the pre-Euro 2024 friendly against Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite later getting dropped from the 26-man squad for the finals.

Rangers will have to pay more than the £500,000 plus training compensation to Aberdeen or take a gamble on a tribunal if they want to sign Connor Barron.

The Ibrox side has been interested for several months but the Scotland under-21 cap had been weighing up his options with offers in England and strong interest in Italy.

Barron is set to go out of contract this month and if he was to move outside of Scotland then Aberdeen would be entitled to just over £500,000 in training compensation.

That figure does not hold in Scotland and unless the two clubs could agree compensation then any fee would be decided by an independent tribunal.

That is unlikely to value Barron, who came right through the Dons Academy, at less than the training compensation.

The chances are that Rangers could be asked to pay significantly more as Dundee United previously found out to their cost when they signed Charlie Telfer from the Light Blues a few years back.

It puts Aberdeen in a strong position and they can hold out for an enhanced fee and other potential add-ons and sell-on that wouldn’t be on offer if Barron was to leave Scotland.

One-time Rangers midfielder Gennaro Gattuso has sealed his return to management after being appointed as the new head coach of Croatian side Hajduk Split.

The 2006 World Cup winner has been out of work since leaving Marseille in February, but will now take up the reins at Split, who finished third in the Croatian top-flight last season.

It will be the six country that the 46-year-old has worked in as a manager, having previously coached the likes of Sion, OFI Criete, AC Milan, Napoli and Valencia.

Former Celtic and Hamilton Accies midfielder Massimo Donati has been named as the new head coach of Greek top-flight club Athens Kallithea.

The 43-year-old started his coaching career at Kilmarnock under compatriot Angelo Alessio before spells in charge of Serie A sides Sambenedettese and Legnago Salus in his native Italy.

But now Donati, who memorably netted a last-minute winner for the Hoops in a Champions League clash against Shakhtar Donetsk in 2007, has opted to take up the post at newly promoted club Kallithea.

Connor Barron would be a good signing for Philippe Clement and Rangers according to former Celtic star Simon Donnelly.

The Light Blues are close to landing the midfielder following his release from Aberdeen, with Clement's squad overhaul at Ibrox this summer continuing.

The playmaker had previously been linked with moves to both Bologna and Cagliarli in Serie A, but the Gers now appear to have jumped straight to the front of the queue to secure 21-year-old's signature.

And in the view of former Scotland midfielder Donnelly, they could do much worse. Speaking on Clyde Superscoreboard, he said:

Listen, I think he's had a decent season. When I've seen him, I think he can play the lad. He's brave, he's got a wee bit of tenacity about him as well. Would he be a good signing for Rangers? I think he would.

Philippe Coutinho is close to leaving Aston Villa with the player in talks to rip up his contract TWO years early.

The Brazilian playmaker was brought to the club by Steven Gerrard on a loan deal in January 2022. joining Villa on a permanent basis the following summer.

But the 32-year-old quickly fell out of the picture under Gerrard's replacement Unai Emery and spent the whole of last season on loan at Al-Duhail in Qatar.

The Athletic report that Coutinho will terminate his contract so that he can pursue a move back to Brazil with Vasco Da Gama, where he started his professional career.

Michael Beale has been linked with a shock move to Israeli Premier League club Maccabi Tel Aviv.

The former Rangers boss has been out of work since he was sacked by Sunderland back in February, having previously been given the boot at Ibrox four months earlier.

But now the 43-year-old will reportedly hold talks with Tel Aviv, who have been without a head coach since ex Celtic star Robbie Keane's exit earlier this month.

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Serie A side Monza have appointed former AC Milan, Lazio and Italy star Alessandro Nesta as their new manager.

The 2006 World Cup winner replaces Raffaele Palladino, who has moved onto Conference League finalists Fiorentina.

Nesta, 48, managed Reggiana in the Italian second tier last season and previously had stints in charge of Frosinone, Perugia and Miami FC.

Rangers reported pursuit of Penarol midfielder Damian Garcia has been rocked with reports in Uruguay claiming that the player is poised to sign a new contract with the club.

The Light Blues are among several teams chasing the 20-year-old, whose current deal expires in December. But the 2022 U20 FIFA World Cup winner now looks to have comitted his future with Uruguyan giants Penarol.

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Erik ten Hag wants to sell Jadon Sancho now that he's staying on as Manchester United manager.

The Dutchmnad had a public falling out with the England international last season and he was sent on loan to Borussia Dortmund in January.

Sancho redisovered his form at his former club and said he would be open to an Old Trafford return if Ten Hag was sacked this summer.

But despite the club speaking with potential replacements, including Thomas Tuchel and Marco Silva, Ten Hag is going nowhere, which means that Sancho likely is, according to the Times.

Shuan Byrne has signed a new two-year deal at Raith Rovers.

The midfielder had been linked with a move to Partick Thistle after Raith failed to win promotion to the Premiershop, losing to Ross County in the playoff final.

BUt Ian Murray has persauded the former Livingston and Dujndee man to remain at Stark's Park.

I'm really happy we have managed to re-sign Shaun. He did so well for us on loan last season, bringing calmness on the ball and also a good influence in changing room. We have had to fend off a lot of interest to keep him. I've really enjoyed working with Shaun and look forward to it again.

Motherwell have signed Tom Sparrow from Stoke City.

The Welsh Under 21 international joins the Steelmen on a two-year with the option of a third after his Potters deal expired.

Well boss Stuart Kettlewell is delighted to get the deal done at last.

We’ve been so busy trying to bring in the right players this summer,” manager Stuart Kettlewell said.

The planning goes back months so it’s rewarding to get another player signed up for the new season.

Tom is someone we have been tracking and with both club and player keen on the deal, we are able to get it confirmed early in the summer.

It’ll be good for Tom to get into pre-season and build up that match sharpness. He has had a taste of Scottish football and Stoke thought highly of him.

An insider at Elfsborg has warned Aberdeen fans not to expect Jimmy Thelin to try and sign any players from this old club this summer.

The Swedish coach will officially take charge in the Granite City next week and will be tasked with rebuilding a Dons team that failed to finish in the top-six next season.

But according to the former chairman of the Elfsborg Supporters Association, they can forget about any players following Thelin across the water to Pittodrie.

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Hamilton have signed Barry Maguire fro Motherwell.

The midfielder makes the move across Lanarkshire after his contract with the Steelmen came to an end and becomes John Rankin's second summer signing.

It’s great to get Barry in, he’s a really talented player with a great attitude," said Rankin. "You can tell he loves to play and gives you 100% on the park.

I’m looking forward to seeing him in with the squad, I think he adds to the already strong competition we have in the middle of the park, but also defensively where he can be versatile and slip into the back line comfortably.

Ian Murray has warned that Hibs are facing a massive rebuild and that the Easter Road club "don't have a much money as people think."

New boss David Gray has already lost goalkeeper David Marshall to retirement, and there is interest in forwards Elie Youan and Marton Boyle.

Former Hibees skipper Murray knows Gray has a big job on his hands this summer, and won;t have piles of cash despite investment from Bill Foley's Black Knights group.

He's been there, he's worked under three or four different managers now and earned those stripes," Murray told Fife Today.

Hibs obviously need a massive rebuild job, they really do.

It's not black and white and they don't have as much money as people think.

So David's got a really hard job on his hands. I wish him all the best in doing that, getting them back into that top half of the table and doing well.

Tanguy Ndombele has terminated his contract at Tottenham.

A club record signing from Lyon back in 2019, the midfielder has spent much of his time with the North london club out on loan, with spells back at Lyon, Napoli and Turkish ginats Galatasaray.

With one year left on his deal, player and club have reached an agreement that will it end on June 30 when his current loan stint officially ends.

Liverpool have reportedly joned the race to sign Jeremie Frimpong.

The former Celtic star shone during a record breaking campaign for Bayer Leverkusen, who completed an unbeaten Bundesliga season and lifted the DFB Pokal under Xabi Alonso.

And with an apprent €40million release clause in his contract, interest in Frimpong is high and Arne Slot is just the latest big club boss to covet the former Man City youngster.

Son Heung-min has opened up on speculation over his Tottenham future.

The forward has one year left on his curretn deal as Ange Postecoglou gets ready for another summer window of activity - but the South Korea star has shot down suggestions that he could exit this summer.

I have not had any exchanges with the club. I don't have anything to say at this point. I feel a little uncomfortable with the situation. I am going to keep doing my best for Tottenham. I still have terms left on my contract. Money is not important to me. The most important thing is to play in a league that I enjoy playing in. I have so much more I want to accomplish in the Premier League.

Glentoran and Coleraine are both interested in Hibs defender Kyle McClelland.

The 22-year-old is going into the final year of his Easter Road contract.

The two Irish sides are both interested in the former Northern Ireland under-21 cap.

McClelland had been deemed surplus to requirements at Hibs under Nick Montgomery.

It now remains to be seen if Daivd Gray re-opens the door.

McClelland has spent the last two seasons on-loan at Cove Rangers and Queen of the South.

The former Rangers youngster was named as the Doonhamers' player of the year last season.

Ipswich Town won’t be making a move for Rangers star Tom Lawrence.

The Premiership new boys had been linked with a move but sources close to the club have dismissed any interest.

The Welsh international previously had a loan spell at Portman Road back in 2016-17 but he won’t be returning for their return to the top-flight.

The 30-year-old is going into the final year of his Rangers’ contract.

Lawrence had a long spell out last season but when he was fit Philippe Clement kept him heavily involved.

Martin Boyle is reportedly nearing a move to the A-League as he teased a Hibs exit.

The Hibees winger is a Socceroos international as he qualifies to play for them through family and has loved his time playing for the national team while being accepted as an honorary Aussie.

Now he looks set to take that a step forward with a move to Perth Glory on the cards. Football director at the Oz club revealed that talks were “continuing” to 10 News First Perth.

Following the win over Palestine, Boyle commented:

I am still contracted with Hibs and we will see what happens when I go back. I am going to enjoy a few weeks off and we will see what the future holds.

Manchester United academy graduate Omari Forson will join Monza when his contract expires at the end of this month, report The Mirror.

The 19-year-old rejected the chance to stay at United after six months of negotiations and he'll now sign a four-year deal with the Serie A outfit.

Concerned Aberdeen fans reckons Bojan Miovski has dropped a cryptic hint on his future to social media.

The striker teased "fruitful adventures await" with an hourglass emoji on X following a successful campaign last term that saw him hit 26 goals in all competitions.

The likes of Feyenoord and Southampton have been credited with an interest as well as Bologna in Serie A.

Dons fans have been hopeful of keeping the 24-year-old around beyond this summer - but some eyebrows have been raised by the post as the rumour mill shifts into overdrive.

David Gray is ready to add Liam Craig to his backroom team.

The new Easter Road gaffer is starting to add the key figures around him as he takes on the gig in the capital full-time.

Queen's Park have acted fast with Callum Davidson ready to add TWO new faces to his own backroom options.

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Rangers have reportedly ramped up their interest in Connor Barron after the end of his Aberdeen contract.

Barron is set to leave Pittodrie as a free agent with a host of clubs across Europe chasing a deal for the Scotland U21 international.

Goalkeeper Jack Wills has made his loan spell at Queen’s Park permanent.

The 21-year-old joined the Championship on loan from St Johnstone back in February until the end of season 2023/ 24 and has now made a return to the club.

Kashima Antlers are reportedly considering an offer for Celtic misfit Yuki Kobayashi.

The centre-back was brought to the club by Ange Postecoglou but has struggled to make an impact at Celtic Park.

The 23-year-old failed to make a single appearance for the Hoops last season and appears set to leave this summer.

Football Tribe report that the J-League side have the player on a shortlist of targets.

Hibs are reportedly demanding more than £2.5million for Elie Youan amid interest this summer.

The Frenchman has suitors and has already been the subject of bids closer to the £2m mark this summer. An unnamed French club put forward an offer for his services recently but were told to up their efforts to land the 25-year-old. Hibs spent around £700k for the player from St Gallen last year after an initial loan and would earn a tidy profit.

But the Scotsman now report that the club hierarchy believe Youan's worth is greater than the money on the table and they're holding out for their valuation.

Rangers should cash in on James Tavernier and Connor Goldson to fund a new deal for Jack Butland.

That is the view of Peter Grant - with the Celtic hero declaring that the goalkeeper is more important to the club that the skipper and centre-back stalwart. He told Go Radio:

I asked you the question what would Rangers fans think? Would you rather keep Butland or get money for the two boys and keep Butland?

Me personally, I would because I think a goalkeeper is vital for you and if I could give Jack Butland a few extra shillings to extend his contract I would definitely do that because I definitely think the manager looks at them and thinks I need something different.

I need defenders that are going to defend well and try to keep that level. For all the things he’s done going forward James Tavernier, you’ve still got to say there’s question marks about his defending.

I also think the same with Goldson so I think it’s definitely something Philippe Clement’s looked at and thought I need to improve that.

Newcastle United are set to end their goalkeeper pursuit with a potential £20m deal for Burnley’s James Trafford, according to a report.

The deal would free up 35-year-old Martin Dubravka, in whom Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has been credited with an interest in twice at two different clubs, to seek a new challenge.

But HITC report that Newcastle have put talks with Burnley on hold.

And the Scotland star has hinted a return could be on the cards sooner rather than later.

Man Utd have made Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee a 'primary target' this summer amid interest from Arsenal. The 22-year-old Dutchman scored 11 goals in 34 Serie A matches in the season just finished to help surprise package Bologna qualify for the Champions League.

Zirkzee, formerly of Bayern Munich, is rumoured to have a release clause worth £34million. Arsenal have long been tipped to sign the 6ft 3in forward but according to Sky Sports, United are now serious about bringing Zirkzee to Old Trafford, while AC Milan are also keen.

Rangers have been told the price tag they will need to stump up for Albion Rrahmani.

The Ibrox side are keen on the Rapid Bucharest star and Romanian football insider Cristian Cernodolea has given the inside track on any potential swoop.

It's a big summer for Philippe Clement in the transfer market as he bids to overhaul his squad with a number of big names already gone after their contracts expired while Oscar Cortes is back from Lens alongside Jefte and recent capture Clinton Nsiala.

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Juventus remain interested in signing Jadon Sancho, with Borussia Dortmund unlikely to pay the £40million fee which Manchester United are demanding.

Sancho, 24, spent the second half of last season on loan at Dortmund, who want him back permanently but are tight for cash.

Italian giants Juventus have therefore become a more credible option, according to the Daily Mail, with United deciding to cut their losses on the winger they signed for £73m in 2021.

The goalkeeper is reportedly the TOP target for Brendan Rodgers this summer.

Ianis Hagi’s agent Victor Becali has floated a move to Fenerbahce - insisting that Jose Mourinho is a fan of the playmaker.

The Romania international is preparing for Euro 2024 - but looks set to return to Rangers following the tournament in Germany after an ill-fated loan spell with Alaves last season.

But speaking to Fanatik, Becali reckons a move to Turkey could be on the cards.

Currently we do not know anything concrete regarding the transfer of Ianis Hagi to Fenerbahce. You know very well what our relationship is with Jose Mourinho. At the moment there is nothing. But that does not mean that Ianis Hagi could not reach Fenerbahce

Mourinho has always liked Ianis Hagi. Always saw him as a high quality player. There are elections now at Fenerbahce. After things calm down, Mourinho also gets down to business and makes the transfer list.

We can’t confirm now that Ianis will end up at Fenerbahce, but anything can happen in the near future.

Manchester United's end-of-season review concluded Erik ten Hag deserves a chance to show what he is capable of within their new sporting structure., according to Sky Sports.

United have made a series of front-office appointments since INEOS's minority takeover, including the expected arrival of Newcastle's Dan Ashworth as sporting director.

United's review considered Ten Hag's achievement in winning the FA Cup this season, as well as their Carabao Cup victory in his first campaign.

United are said to admire the dedication Ten Hag brings to his role, as well as the dignity and professionalism with which he has conducted himself.

Ten Hag's work developing young players, including Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo, was also a factor in Man Utd's decision, as were the extent of the injuries to hit their first team.

There is also a feeling at Old Trafford that the benefits of last summer's major signings

Philippe Clement doesn’t have a minute to waste as he continues his Rangers rebuild. But Marco Negri has warned the Ibrox gaffer he’ll have to bide his time with new recruit Clinton Nsiala.

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Scott McKenna has confirmed he is ready and willing to return to Scottish football as speculation mounts that he’s back on Brendan Rodgers’ shopping list.

The Celtic boss missed out on a big money bid for McKenna during his first stint in charge at Parkhead, before Nottingham Forest eventually weighed in with a £5m offer to take him from Aberdeen instead. A contractual dispute at the City Ground forced McKenna into accepting a six month loan deal with Champions League outfit FC Copenhagen at the turn of the year and he touched down here at the Euros on Sunday with his future still up in the air.

McKenna has been constantly linked with the Parkhead club throughout his time down south and Rangers were also believed to be in the running for his signature last summer. Now with Rodgers back in charge and McKenna available as a free agent, the 27-year-old admits he is more than open to offers.

Asked if he would be interested in finally bagging a big move to Celtic McKenna said he wouldn't rule it out...

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Manchester United have reportedly decided NOT to sack boss Erik ten Hag.

The Dutchman's future was in doubt with Sir Jim Ratcliffe seemingly looking to take things in another direction after a disappointing league season.

But Ten Hag did win the FA Cup in May and according to the Daily Mail, that was enough to save his job.

Beccause it's claimed they WON'T now be parting ways with the manager this summer.

Rangers and Celtic will both make offers for Scotland Euro 2024 star Tommy Conway - if he runs down the final 12 months of his Bristol City contract.

The 21-year-old, who is currently with Steve Clarke’s national team preparing for Friday’s opener against Germany, is going into the final year at Ashton Gate and talks over an extension have failed to come to fruition. Rangers and Celtic can sign Conway on a pre-contract in the new year and the English Championship would lose him for cross-border compensation for as little as £300,000. Both Glasgow giants are aware of the player’s situation and are both monitoring the situation very closely.

A move to Scotland would be City’s worst nightmare because if they were to sell him in England they would be able to demand a significant seven figure fee. It would to challenge for silverware and to play in Europe is also something that the Scotland new boy, who made his international debut against Finland on Friday, would consider.

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Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly going at it over Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee.

Former Bayern Munich striker Zirkzee joined the Serie A side in summer 2022 and returned a solid 12 goals and seven assists in 37 games last season.

The Daily Mail say that's caught plenty of attention in England where United and Arsenal are among those eyeing him up.

It's believed the 23-year-old has a release clause of €40m (£34m) in his contract.

Luis Guilherme to West Ham is a DONE DEAL.

Fabrizio Romano has handed the transfer the 'here we go' treatment online.

The transfer guru says the medical is complete and the contract will be signed TOMORROW.

He states the Hammers will pay €23m fee plus €7m add-ons and 20% sell-on clause.

The deal will run until June 2029 with an option.

It may have been a quiet start in the early stages of June for Celtic on the transfer front.

But plenty names are being linked with moves in and out of Glasgow.

Brendan Rodgers has some top priority signings on his agenda including a new No1 and getting Adam Idah back north.

While a host of fringe men like Gustaf Lagerbielke, Oh and more have been linked with exits.

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Marc Leonard is being chased by as many as FOUR EFL clubs.

The Brighton midfielder enjoyed a successful loan stint at Northampton and that has put him on the radar of a number of clubs.

Sky Sports state that Birmingham City - relegated to League One - have entered the race to sign the Scotland Under-21 international.

They face stiff competition from Wrexham, Cardiff and Oxford.

Leonard is into the final year of his contract with the Seagulls, who hold an option to extend his terms for a further 12 months.

Lecce have reportedly launched a second bid to land Gustaf Lagerbielke.

The out-of-favour centre-back was subject to firm interest from Serie A in January but a move collapsed due to an injury crisis facing Brendan Rodgers.

However Sky Sports News report they are ready to move again for a loan with an option to buy.

It comes after Record Sport reported Hyeongyu Oh could be on his way out to Belgium as Rodgers looks to trim his bulking squad down and focus on quality over quantity.