Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal back in for Joan Garcia, Saliba bid; Chelsea and Man Utd want Delap

Evening Standard

·11 February 2025

Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal back in for Joan Garcia, Saliba bid; Chelsea and Man Utd want Delap

Premier League clubs already lining up moves for summer targets

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The January window has been firmly shut for just over a week but that hasn't stopped the Premier League's biggest sides to start plotting their summer business. Arsenal are expected to wrap up a deal for Martin Zubimendi, considered one of two dream signings for Mikel Arteta, with Alexander Isak the other, and have now been tipped to reignite interest in Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia.

Chelsea will also return to a former target with the Blues reportedly exploring a summer move for Ipswich star Liam Delap, who has impressed since his £20million move for Manchester City. Manchester United are also big fans, as Ruben Amorim scours the market for a proficient striker, along with Tottenham.

Spurs have also been linked with Moises Kean, who has an affordable release clause in his Fiorentina contract and is attracting admiring glances despite his past struggles at Everton. Arsenal have also been linked as their striker search continues, with the Gunners reportedly also keen on Liverpool forward Diogo Jota. Follow all the latest news, gossip and rumours below!

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1 hour ago

Manchester United and Tottenham join Matheus Cunha race

Manchester United and Tottenham are both keeping tabs on Matheus Cunha after the Wolves star inserted a release clause into his new contract.

The Brazilian has signed a new four-and-a-half-year deal with Wolves but reportedly remains open to leaving the club in the summer.

Cunha is said to be available for around £62million thanks to a release clause he insisted upon alongside his improved terms, which has prompted interest from both United and Spurs according to AS.

Arsenal remain longer-term admirers.

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2 hours ago

Real Madrid ready world-record bid for William Saliba

Real Madrid have made Arsenal defender William Saliba a priority signing for the summer transfer window.

They plan on signing Liverpool’s Trent Alexander-Arnold on a free transfer and then will launch a world-record bid for Saliba.

That’s according to RMC Sport, who report that while Saliba is not for sale, the Gunners may struggle to turn down bids in excess of £80m for the France star.

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2 hours ago

Arsenal reignite Joan Garcia deal

Arsenal are expected to reach an agreement to sign Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia.

Football Insider claim that the Gunners will reignite their interest in the 23-year-old after failing to land the keeper last year.

It is hoped that Garcia would provide stiff competition to David Raya, after loan signing Neto proved a stop-gap option this season.

Garcia would join Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi in early summer deals for Mikel Arteta.

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9 hours ago

Manchester United and Chelsea in Liam Delap battle

Ipswich have found things difficult now they’re back in the Premier League but striker Liam Delap is certainly impressing.

Indeed, the former Manchester City youngster looks set to stay in the top flight regardless of what happens to the Tractor Boys.

According to Football Insider, both Manchester United and Chelsea are keen...

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10 hours ago

Arsenal could make move for Moise Kean

Moise Kean endured a difficult time of things at Everton a few years ago now but has since rebuilt his career, starring at Fiorentina.

As such, perhaps a move back to the Premier League could be in the offing.

According to Tuttosport, Arsenal could make a move for the Italian international in a bid to answer their goalscoring woes.

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18 hours ago

Flamengo exploring Casemiro deal

Casemiro could still make a mid-season move to Flamengo.

The midfielder has not started a match since December and it has been made clear that he is not part of Ruben Amorim’s plans.

Journalist Jorge Nicola reports that Flamengo are pushing to sign Casemiro, with Manchester United willing to loan him out and cover most of his salary.

The Brazilian transfer window does not close until February 28th.

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22 hours ago

Chelsea pushing to make first summer signing

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Dario Essugo.

The 19-year-old midfielder is currently on loan at Las Palmas from Sporting, and the Blues are lining up a summer move for the Portuguese teenager.

The Sun report that Chelsea are moving to wrap up a deal quickly, though Essugo is waiting for guarantees over first-team opportunities should he make the move.

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1 day ago

Man United considered Fermin Lopez

Manchester United were willing to make a big-money move for Fermin Lopez in the January transfer window.

However, Spanish publication Sport report that the Barcelona star made it clear he was not interested in leaving the club.

Both United and Aston Villa had prepared offers of around £58m for the 21-year-old.

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Arsenal interested in Diogo Jota

Arsenal could make a move for Diogo Jota this summer.

According to Anfield Watch, Arne Slot has grown frustrated with Jota’s injury record and Liverpool would be willing to sell at the end of the season for the right price.

It’s claimed that Arsenal are interested and, while Liverpool are reluctant to sell to a rival, they could be persuaded to do so.

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Matheus Cunha still wants big move

Matheus Cunha may have just signed a new Wolves contract, but he remains keen to play for a bigger club.

That's according to Football Insider, who reports that the new Wolves contract has a £62.5million release clause and the club is expecting renewed interest in their striker in the summer.

Arsenal were interested in January but a bid never materialised, but Mikel Arteta has said the club keeping their powder dry during the winter window has strengthened their hand for the summer.

A transfer saga is afoot.