Hello and welcome to Mirror Football’s transfer live blog on Friday, June 5.
Liverpool announced the appointment of Andoni Iraola as head coach last night and all eyes are now on how the Reds will strengthen their squad. The new Reds boss will succeed Arne Slot at Anfield having helped transform Bournemouth into a European contender.
They’re set for a big summer on Merseyside and have reportedly opened talks with RB Leipzig to sign winger Yan Diomande.
Manchester United are set to unveil the £38m signing of Ederson from Atalanta in their first signing since Michael Carrick was appointed as permanent head coach. The Reds had also been keen on a move for Elliot Anderson this summer, but Manchester City look to be in pole position.
Nottingham Forest have rejected city’s opening offer for the England international, but their interest has not wavered. Defending Premier League champions Arsenal are also looking to strengthen their squad and Mikel Arteta is a huge admirer of Aston Villa playmaker Morgan Rogers.
Staying in north London, Spurs have had an approach for Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke rejected by Brighton, as Roberto De Zerbi plots a reunion.
Stick with us throughout the day for all the latest transfer news in our live blog below.
New UpdatesToday10:03 BST
The Athletic claims Iliman Ndiaye has not, ‘at this stage’ asked to leave Everton amid ongoing transfer speculation regarding his future.
The Senegal international has rejected multiple new contract offers since the turn of the year, with a release clause one of the reported issues.
Manchester United are reportedly among the club interested in signing the forward.
Iliman Ndiaye has impressed for Everton since joining the Toffees in July 2024(Image: Phil Oldham/Shutterstock)
Sporx claims Besiktas are plotting a move to sign Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard this summer, 12 months on from a failed attempt.
The Gunners are planning to make changes to their forward line this summer, with the Belgian international one star who could leave the club.
The Turkish club are reportedly planning a ‘serious offer’ that could tempt Arsenal to sell.
Leandro Trossard helped Arsenal win the Premier League title(Image: Stuart MacFarlane/Arsenal FC via Getty Images)
Fabrizio Romano claims the Gunners are pushing to sign Leicester City star Jeremy Monga. The youngster has reportedly ‘opened the door’ to a move following the Foxes’ relegation to League One.
The 16-year-old has already made 37 senior appearances for Leicester City, with seven of those coming in the Premier League during the 2024-25 campaign.
The highly rated star turns 17 in July, which will allow the Foxes to cash in.
Jeremy Monga is highly-rated(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)
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Football Insider claims Eddie Howe and Newcastle United are keen on signing Arsenal forward Ethan Nwaneri this summer.
It’s claimed the Magpies want to sign the England youth international on loan, having spent the second half of last season on loan with Ligue 1 side Marseille.
Nwaneri is one of several Arsenal stars who could leave the Premier League champions this summer, as Mikel Arteta’s side look to raise funds to challenge for Europe’s top honours next season.
Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri joined Marseille in January(Image: Franco Arland/Getty Images)
The Sun claims Andoni Iraola could raid his former club Bournemouth and try to sign Cherries midfielder Alex Scott this summer.
Manchester United have been linked with a move for the 22-year-old, while Tottenham Hotspur are also reportedly interested – the club Scott supported growing up.
Richard Hughes knows Scott well from his time at Bournemouth and Iraola is a huge fan of the midfielder.
Former Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola celebrates with Alex Scott(Image: 2025 Charlotte Wilson/Offside)
The Qatari group that tried to buy Manchester United back in 2023 will NOT return with a fresh bid, it has been revealed. A consortium led by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani attempted to complete a total takeover at Old Trafford three years ago when current owners the Glazers encouraged offers.
They were ultimately unsuccessful, with INEOS owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe instead completing a partial takeover for around £1.3bn. It has been suggested that the club’s ownership is in question once more.
Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani said he would make Man Utd “completely debt free”.
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The Athletic claims West Ham United have set a hard stance when it comes to Portugal midfielder Mateus Fernandes this summer – it’s £80m or nothing for the Hammers star.
Manchester United are among the suitors keen on signing the midfielder this summer, who was one of few bright sparks in West Ham’s relegation campaign.
There had been some hope that Fernandes would be available on a cut-price fee following the club’s relegation from the top-flight, but the report claims the Hammers have set a hard transfer stance.
They need to raise £150m this summer and Fernandes is one of their most valuable assets.
Manchester United want midfielder Mateus Fernandes(Image: Getty Images)
Sky Germany claims Brentford’s bid to sign FC Koln winger Said El Mala has been turned down by the player.
The Bees reportedly placed a bid of £43m to sign the German youngster, which the Bundesliga outfit would have accepted.
However, the player did not have an agreement in place with Brentford and has reportedly turned down a move.
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Reports in France claim PSG are NOT interested in a move for Bournemouth hotshot Eli Junior Kroupi, who has shone in the Premier League this season.
The young French forward 13 goals during his debut season in the Premier League, attracting the attention of Arsenal.
He was the joint-ninth top goal scorerer in the English top-flight last season, scoring just one less than Viktor Gyokeres.
Arsenal are interested in signing the 19-year-old, who has also caught the eye of Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Manchester City, according to reports.
Arsenal have been linked with a summer move for Bournemouth winger Eli Junior Kroupi(Image: Getty Images)
Today06:43 BST
Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada says the Reds will look to replicate last summer’s transfer business and they have a clear plan for the window after securing a return to the Champions League.
He said: “I think the template for what we did last summer will be replicated in many ways. You always go into a window, you don’t know how you’re going to come out of it, but you have to be really prepared.
“You have to have a clear plan. You have to know exactly what positions you’re looking to strengthen. And you also have to be prepared for any eventuality, there could be exits that we’re not expecting, there could be opportunities in the market that perhaps weren’t there at the beginning of the window. So, we have to be ready.
“We have to be agile and flexible, but we have a clear plan. Jason Wilcox and his team are very well set up to to execute that plan. And I do think that what we saw last season is a good way forward for us, which is we want a mix of experience and youth.
We want a mix of players that have demonstrated they can perform in the Premier League and perhaps also with players that are doing very well outside the Premier League. But we will always do it within our terms and ensuring that whatever decision we take is not just for the short term but also for the long term.”
Manchester United CEO Omar Berrada(Image: Getty Images)
The Athletic claims Liverpool have made contact with RB Leipzig in the race to sign Ivory Coast international Yan Diomande.
The report states the German club want a fee in the region of £112.4m in order to sell the lively winger. The Reds know they need to find a replacement for Mohamed Salah this summer and Diomande enjoyed a brilliant breakout season in the Bundesliga.
It’s claimed Liverpool are in the strongest position to sign the 19-year-old, but Champions League winners PSG also have an interest in the rising star.
Liverpool have reportedly opened talks to sign RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande.(Image: (Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images))
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