Transfer latest - fernandes makes man utd decision, liverpool get wirtz approval

The summer transfer window has only been open for three days and Premier League clubs are wasting no time to get their business done. Manchester United have come straight out of the blocks,

confirming the signing of Matheus Cunha for £62.5million hours after the window opened on Sunday. And he's set to be followed by Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo after he decided that he

wants to sign for the Europe-less Red Devils. But he might not get the chance to play alongside Bruno Fernandes, who's turned down a move to Al-Hilal - despite the Saudi Arabian club

willing to hand him a whopping £700,000-a-week contract - but he could still leave. Away from Old Trafford, Liverpool are preparing to make a third bid for top target Florian Wirtz.

It'd be an increase on the £112m package which Bayer Leverkusen rejected over the weekend, although they're open to accepting a player as part of the deal. Speaking of negotiations

with German clubs, Arsenal have opened talks with RB Leipzig about signing Benjamin Sesko, who's valued at a whopping £92.5m. He's not the only striker who Arsenal are

considering, as Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres continues to be linked with a move to the Emirates. SCROLL DOWN AS MIRROR FOOTBALL BRINGS YOU THE LATEST TRANSFER NEWS THROUGHOUT

TUESDAY... 22:56Oli Gamp THAT'S ALL FOR TODAY! Thank you so much for tuning into our live transfer blog today. We've had a pretty eventful evening with Bruno Fernandes and Jadon

Sancho speaking out on their futures, plus a done deal with Caoimhin Kelleher moving to Brentford. There should be plenty more transfer stories tomorrow so make sure you follow our live blog

again in the morning. Until next time! 22:30Oli Gamp MODRIC TO MILAN? Luka Modric has enjoyed an incredible spell spanning over a decade at Real Madrid and now speculation is mounting over

which club he will join next. At 39, the Croatian legend could easily retire knowing he has won everything in the game - but there could be one final chapter in his story. According to Sky

in Italy, Modric has verbally agreed to join Serie A outfit AC Milan. The report says the team are "confident" the former Ballon d'Or winner will join them and that a deal

will be completed in the next 48 hours. 21:50Oli Gamp SANCHO BREAKS SILENCE ON CHELSEA EXIT Jadon Sancho has released a statement on social media thanking Chelsea for making him feel at home

at Stamford Bridge - despite the club paying £5m to send him back to Manchester United. The Blues weren't willing to pay Sancho's £300,000-a-week wages on top of the £25million

they were obligated to pay - instead paying a penalty fee. He has now spoken out but had plenty of positives for the west London club in his social media message. He said: “Grateful for the

experience. Big love to everyone at Chelsea who made me feel at home — team-mates, staff and the fans. Wishing the club all the best moving forward. Truly grateful, thank you Blues.”

21:06Oli Gamp NEVILLE: FERNANDES STAYING IS "SIGNIFICANT" Manchester United legend Gary Neville has given his thoughts on Bruno Fernandes' decision to snub Saudi interest and

believes he has shown "character" by rejecting their lucrative advances. "It's significant," he said. "The money on the table was big, so there's an

element of this situation where getting that kind of money for a player of Bruno's age wouldn't have been a bad deal. "He's the one player I can point towards as a

success out of all the big signings they have made. He's the only player who has the personality and courage needed - if he plays well Man Utd always have a chance of winning a game.

"The fact he wants to stay, despite all the money on offer, will endear him to Man United fans even more. To turn that money down, when Man Utd are at their lowest ebb, and say

'no, I want to fight', says a lot about him as a person and character. "Him staying, Matheus Cunha coming in, gives them a couple of players with personality, and that might

just make a difference next season." 20:13Oli Gamp FERNANDES BREAKS SILENCE ON REJECTING SAUDI Most Manchester United fans were bracing for the exit of their talisman Bruno Fernandes

this summer after reports that Saudi outfit Al-Hilal were ready to pay the club £100m to sign him. Fernandes would have pocketed around £700,000-a-week in the Middle East but he opted to

reject the move. The Portuguese playmaker has now clarified his decision by insisting he wanted to remain at the highest level. I will answer and I asked that you not ask me any more about

it,' Fernandes said. "There was that possibility, the president of Al Hilal called me a month ago to ask me about it. There was a waiting period for me to think about the future.

"As I have always said, I would be willing to do it if Manchester United thought so. I spoke to coach Ruben Amorim who, throughout that period, was very annoying to me not to go. The

club said they would not be willing to sell me, only if I wanted to leave. "It was a very ambitious proposal. The president was a fantastic person, we never discussed the amount

[initially]. With my agent of course. Then, I spoke to my wife and family, and she asked me what my personal goals were in my career. "It was an easy move, even at a family level... I

had Joao Cancelo there, my children are used to playing with him in the national team. We have a great friendship. But I want to maintain myself at the highest level, playing in the big

competitions. and I feel capable of it." 19:18Oli Gamp GERRARD URGES LIVERPOOL TO GET WIRTZ DEAL DONE It's clear Florian Wirtz is the man everyone at Liverpool wants this summer,

though talks are yet to be resolved as Leverkusen hold out for a fee of around £125m. It's understood Arne Slot has held discussions with the German and convinced him over a move to

Anfield, despite previously eyeing up a move to rivals Bayern Munich - and now the Reds must agree a fee with Leverkusen. So far, Liverpool have had two bids rejected. As talks drag on over

Wirtz's future, club legend Steven Gerrard has urged his former employers to pay whatever Leverkusen are asking for to ensure they snap up the talented playmaker.. Speaking to TNT

Sports, Gerrard said: "There are rumours obviously, Florian Wirtz. A big talent, who's done fantastic for Xabi Alonso at Leverkusen. "He's got a huge future in front of

him, so if Liverpool is the place for him, let's hope we can make it happen." 18:28Oli Gamp AMORIM NOT INTERESTED IN KEEPING SANCHO Jadon Sancho's future is up in the air at

Manchester United after Chelsea paid a £5m penalty fee to send him back to Old Trafford, rather than make his loan move permanently. Sancho had a mixed spell at Stamford Bridge, scoring five

and assisting four, but the Blues weren't willing to pay his £300,000-a-week wages. And it turns out Ruben Amorim isn't planning on including him in his squad next season either,

so a move to Saudi looks most likely. Al-Hilal, Al-Nassr and Al-Ittihad are the three clubs chasing the England international. 17:46Ryan Taylor BOURNEMOUTH TRANSFER LATEST PSG are yet to

contact Bournemouth for defender Illia Zabarnyi, but a formal approach is expected for the Ukraine star. Meanwhile, the Cherries have also seen opening bid rejected for Stade Rennes

left-back and captain Adrien Truffert. He has asked to leave Rennes but offer fell short of their €20m valuation. It comes as Bournemouth also look to replace left-back Milos Kerkez amid

fears he could join Liverpoool. Andoni Iraola's men have considered Marseille's Quentin Merlin in their quest to replace the Reds-bound star. 17:16Oli Gamp ERIKSEN WANTS TO LEAVE

PREMIER LEAGUE After leaving Manchester United on a free transfer, attentions are turning to where Christian Eriksen will play next. He's already turned out for Tottenham and Manchester

United but now Eriksen is ready for a new chapter away from England after speaking out on his future. Speaking to Danish TV, he said: "I would rather get away from the Premier League.

I feel like I've taken my turn in the Premier League, so I'm looking outside the English borders. "It has been a great place for me and my family, and we have been there for

many years. When I moved from Tottenham to Inter, it wasn't my plan to go back to England either. "After that I've been there for three and a half years again, so you should

never say never. But my priority is that I have to leave." 16:14Oli Gamp COULD UNITED MISS OUT ON £20M WINDFALL? Manchester United were hoping to secure a big payout from their former

player Alvaro Carreras moving to Real Madrid - with reports they had agreed to pay his £42m release clause. United retain a sell-on clause for left-back Carreras and could have stood to make

around £20m from the deal - but now Marca is claiming Madrid have pulled the brakes because they don't believe he is worth that fee. It says Benfica want as much money as possible

because they know United willl take a significant chunk of the transfer fee - with Madrid willing to walk away and focus on other targets. 15:57Oli Gamp SON COULD LEAVE TOTTENHAM He's

just lifted a trophy with Spurs after a long wait, but following over a decade in north London there are now reports Son Heung-min could depart in the summer. According to the Telegraph, Son

is a target for clubs in the Saudi Pro League as he prepares to turn 33 this summer. The South Korean international signed a new deal last summer, which means Spurs would get a fee if Son

does end up leaving before next year. 15:34Oli Gamp DONE DEAL! KELLEHER JOINS BRENTFORD Liverpool have announced goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has joined Brentford on a permanent deal.

Kelleher has been No 2 to Alisson for a number of years and has impressed when given an opportunity to shine. Now he is set to be handed that chance by the bees after Mark Flekken's

move to Bayer Leverkusen was also confirmed. 15:23Oli Gamp ZUBIMENDI PLAYS COY ON FUTURE It looks like he's set to join Arsenal, but Real Sociedad star Martin Zubimendi had admitted he

"doesn't know how it will end" over his future. Despite reports a deal has been agree to sign the Spain international, there is yet to be an official announcement. Now,

Zubimendi has spoken Radiogaceta de los Deportes and admitted he is in the dark for now. "Of course there are options, but it’s true that it looks like it’s going to be a different,

long summer - and I don’t know how it will end. I’m here with the national team, which I already think is demanding enough, and if I have to say something, then I will." 14:46Daniel

Orme DONE DEAL Brentford have confirmed that goalkeeper Mark Flekken has completed a move to Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. Director of football Phil Giles said: “Mark has proven to be a

seamless replacement for David Raya, who set an extremely high standard during his years with us. “We were expecting Mark to be our goalkeeper for many more years, however when Bayer

Leverkusen made it known that they wanted to do this transfer, and Mark made it clear that he was interested in moving closer to home and with a possibility of Champions League football, we

turned our attention towards how all parties could make this happen. “Mark has done a great job for us and leaves with our thanks and support.” 14:18Daniel Orme NEVILLE HAILS MBEUMO DEAL

Gary Neville has given his thoughts on Arsenal signing Bryan Mbeumo and believes he will be an excellent addition. He said: “They need players who are going to come in and hit the ground

running and Cunha and Mbeumo have got obviously Premier League experience. “I know that Ruben Amorim has this system where he plays these two players in behind a striker. If those two

players are Mbeumo and Cunha then Manchester United will at least be able to travel quickly from deep positions into attacking positions because they can both run. “We know the likes of

Sancho, (Marcus) Rashford, Antony, and probably (Alejandro) Garnacho are going to leave, so they need definitely players in those positions.” 13:46Daniel Orme PORRO ISSUES POSTECOGLOU DEMAND

Spurs star Pedro Porro has suggested that the North London side should keep Ange Postecoglou amid claims he could be sacked. Speaking to The Guardian, he said: "It’s simply just

that... we’re inside and we know more or less how things are, no? I’m not going to lie, it did impact me to see [people say] they were going to sack him to be honest. I’m very close to him.

"He’s been an important coach for me and it’s thanks to him that I have brought out my [best] football these two years. It’s complicated because in football in general things don’t

always depend on you but, honestly, in the team – I think, in my opinion – we’re happy with him.” 13:17Daniel Orme AIT-NOURI MOVE HAILED Manchster City have been told that Rayan Ait-Nouri

would be an ideal signing. Ex-Wolves coach Edu Rubio said: "His technical competency, his ability and skill in tight areas - keeping the ball close to his feet - give him the

opportunity to fit perfectly into Pep Guardiola's possession-based play. "He can also dribble with speed, to get the team up the pitch driving with the ball, which is probably what

Manchester City need right now - players who can break lines. "Defensively he has improved his game since his arrival to the Premier League and his one-v-one defending is of a very

good standard. He can cope physically and is a very versatile player who can operate in any position down the flank, or by playing as an inverted full-back. "He needs to improve his

decision-making on the ball - he can take one touch too many at times and slow down the ball speed down in a possession game that Pep loves. He also needs to work on his end product in

attack. "At a club like City he will need to get his assist ratio higher, but it is something he can definitely do." 12:45Nathan Ridley RANGERS DECIDE ON NEXT MANAGER Russell

Martin has reportedly won the race to become Rangers' new manager. The former MK Dons, Swansea City and Southampton boss had a loan spell with Rangers as a player in 2018. And now

Martin, 39, is poised to return to Ibrox in the dugout. 12:24Dan Marsh MAN UTD MONITORING DONNARUMMA'S UNCERTAIN PSG FUTURE Here's a long shot... Manchester United are among a

handful of clubs monitoring Gianluigi Donnarumma's situation at Paris Saint-Germain as contract talks between the Italy star and the newly minted European champions continue to drag on.

Donnarumma, 26, is widely regarded as one of the world's best goalkeepers and starred in PSG's triumphant Champions League campaign, which culminated with the 5-0 thrashing of

Inter Milan in Saturday night's showpiece final. But his long-term future appears to be up in the air. READ THE FULL STORY HERE. 12:03Nathan Ridley TOTTENHAM STAR WANTS POSTECOGLOU TO

STAY Tottenham defender Pedro Porro says Ange Postecoglou keeping his job would be 'good for the dressing room'. Postecoglou's job is under severe threat despite him leading

Spurs to Europa League glory last season, ending a 17-year trophy drought. But European success came alongside the club’s worst-ever Premier League campaign, with a decision on the

Australian's future expected this week. Porro, currently on international duty with Spain, told the Guardian: "Him continuing would be good for the dressing room. He has built a

very good group and coaches also need time. "In the league things didn't go well but he makes you win a trophy. That's important, too. The people in the dressing room with

weight have to understand that." 11:42Nathan Ridley CHELSEA MAKE MOVE FOR MAIGNAN Chelsea have approached AC Milan about signing Mike Maignan. The Blues are looking to upgrade the

goalkepeer position this summer and Maignan, 29, only has a year left on his contract. A report from Italy states that Chelsea have long held the France international in high regard, having

seen an approach knocked back in 2023. Milan signed Maignan from French club Lille four years ago for €15million (£12.6m). 11:24Nathan Ridley PRESTON TO SIGN EX-SHEFF WED MAN Preston North

End are closing in on the signing of ex-Sheffield Wednesday right-back Pol Valentin. The Spaniard was released by the Owls at the end of the season after two years in South Yorkshire. North

End have beaten off competition from Derby for the 28-year-old who played 77 times for Wednesday, scoring twice. 11:09KEY EVENT CHESLEA MAKE SANCHO DECISION Jadon Sancho will return to

Manchester United when his loan deal with Chelsea expires, the Athletic report. It means that Chelsea must pay a £5million penalty for not signing him permanently. Sancho, 25, is unlikely to

play at the Club World Cup. 10:42Nathan Ridley MAN UTD LEARN MBEUMO PRICE TAG Brentford want at least £60million for Bryan Mbeumo after he indicated that he wants to join Manchester United.

The Times report that Newcastle deemed the Bees' asking price too high. United will now hold talks over signing the Camernoon international winger. Mbeumo, 25, has one year left on his

contract but Brentford have the option to extend it until 2026. 10:23Nathan Ridley WHAT NEXT FOR FERNANDES? So, Bruno Fernandes has said no to Saudi Arabia. It's been reported that the

Manchester United captain wants to stay in Europe and play at the top level. Right now, United are far from those heights. With no European football, Fernandes could still seek an exit. He

won't earn the kind of wages which Al-Hilal were offering but clubs around the continent will surely be having a look at the prolific midfielder, despite him turning 31 in September. A

return to Serie A perhaps, having played for Udinese and Sampdoria? 10:01Nathan Ridley AC MILAN WANT MODRIC AC Milan are working on a move to sign Luka Modric after he left Real Madrid. A

report from Italy states that Milan's new sporting director, Igli Tare, is dreaming of bringing him to San Siro. Modric, 39, has already received several offers since his contract with

Real expired but he's keeping his options open. The Croatian had planned to retire at the Bernabeu but the Spanish giants chose not to offer him a new deal. 09:45Nathan Ridley LIVERPOOL

AND ARSENAL'S ALVAREZ HOPES DASHED Atletico Madrid chief Enrique Cerezo has poured cold water on reports linking Julian Alvarez with a move to the Premier League just a year after

leaving Manchester City. Alvarez, 25, enjoyed a superb first season with Atletico, scoring 29 goals in all competitions to justify the £80million which they paid City. Liverpool and Arsenal

have both been tipped to sign him while he's said to be a long-term target for Barcelona. But for now, the Argentine isn't going anywhere. "Julian Alvarez is an Atletico

Madrid player and will be an Atletico Madrid player," Cerezo told Marca on Monday night. 09:27Nathan Ridley REAL MADRID IDENTIFY ALTERNATIVE TO EX-MAN UTD STAR Real Madrid are

considering a move for ex-Barcelona left-back Alejandro Grimaldo if they fail to sign Alvaro Carreras. Grimaldo, 30, spent seven years in Barca's academy before making his name at

Benfica and more recently Bayer Leverkusen. Current Benfica left-back Carreras is Real's top target but the Athletic report that Grimaldo is an alternative to the former Manchester

United defender, whose release clause is €50million (£42m). 09:06Ryan Taylor AL-HILAL PLOT MAN UTD REVENGE AFTER FERNANDES SNUB Al Hilal could be set to disrupt Manchester United's

summer transfer plans - despite being rejected by Red Devils skipper Bruno Fernandes. The Saudi Pro League side have spent several weeks working on a deal for the 31-year-old attacking

midfielder but they have now been snubbed by Fernandes, who wants to continue playing in Europe. Al Hilal were prepared to pay eye-watering cash to get a deal over the line before the Club

World Cup but they have now been forced to move onto other targets and one of the names that is now of key interest is Ederson of Atalanta, who has been courted by United. READ THE FULL

STORY HERE. 08:44Dan Marsh CHELSEA AHEAD FOR LIVERPOOL TARGET EKITIKE Chelsea are said to have stolen a march on Liverpool in the race to bring Hugo Ekitike to the Premier League by

advancing in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal for the Frenchman. The Blues are among a number of top-flight sides looking for a new No.9 this summer and, like the newly minted

Premier League champions, have set their sights on Ekitike after watching the 22-year-old break the 20-goal barrier for Frankfurt last season. Liverpool are poised to replace Darwin Nunez

with a new frontman as they bid to build on winning the title under Arne Slot in the Dutchman's first season. And while the Reds may have finished well above Chelsea last term, a new

report from L'Equipe has revealed that the Londoners have 'ramped up' their efforts to beat their rivals to a deal for Ekitike. READ THE FULL STORY HERE.