Football transfer rumours: Mbappe explored Liverpool & Arsenal moves; Man Utd face Branthwaite battle
The representatives of Kylian Mbappe made contact with Liverpool regarding a move last year, but they did not want to break their wage structure to sign the forward. Arsenal were in a similar position to the Reds and were unwilling to enter the race for his signature.
Liverpool are, however, ready to advance their interest in Borussia Dortmund attacker and long-term transfer target Donyell Malen.
Enzo Fernandez has shut down talk of a potential move away from Chelsea amid links to Barcelona in recent days.
Barcelona are still focusing on keeping loan stars such as Joao Cancelo. La Blaugrana have not ruled out the possibility of making another loan offer to Manchester City, but this time with a purchase clause. Jules Kounde could also be sold to make room on the wage bill.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid have all made enquiries to Everton about Jarrad Branthwaite, but the strongest interest is coming from Manchester United and Tottenham.
Manchester United are also ready to revive their interest in RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, whose £43m release clause becomes active in the summer. (
Chelsea are in talks with Everton over £50m midfielder Amadou Onana, who is also wanted by Arsenal.
Tottenham will make another attempt to sign Conor Gallagher from Chelsea this summer if he does not sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge. His current deal is up in 2025.
Mykhailo Mudryk was denied the chance to leave Chelsea in the January window, with the Blues blocking a loan approach from Bayern Munich.
With Ivan Toney wanted by Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United, Brentford are lining up Lille's Jonathan David as his long-term replacement.
Arsenal are losing patience with Kai Havertz and would consider selling the 24-year-old in
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