We are now just days away from the opening of the first of two summer transfer windows and Arsenal look to be making their move for a statement striker signing. Viktor Gyokeres is believed to be among the Gunners’ chief targets, though reports now suggest they are in talks with RB Leipzig again over Benjamin Sesko. Arsenal are also interested in Real Madrid star Rodrygo and still hope to welcome the likes of Martin Zubimendi and potentially Joan Garcia.
Florian Wirtz to Liverpool is the big news of the weekend, with the Bayer Leverkusen star giving the green light to a high-profile switch to Anfield as he looks to follow team-mate Jeremie Frimpong. The Premier League champions are keen to quickly wrap up an expensive deal that could yet include a player heading in the opposite direction, with Bayern Munich seemingly admitting defeat.
Manchester United want to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, while captain Bruno Fernandes has a massive offer on the table from Saudi Arabia. Chelsea still hope to beat United to Liam Delap and Victor Osimhen, while Tottenham are being linked with Sesko, Xavi Simons and Johnny Cardoso, and Cristiano Ronaldo could also be on the move soon. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below
The Saints have been on the lookout for a replacement for Ivan Juric, who left the club last month following confirmation of their relegation from the Premier League.
The Croatian spent just 16 matches at the helm as a disastrous successor to promotion-winning boss Russell Martin, who was sacked in December.
Having been relegated with a whimper amid (now unfounded) concerns over potentially setting a new record low for points, Southampton have been under the temporary leadership of Simon Rusk while they lead the search for another new coach.
They were quickly linked with Still, the bilingual English manager who has built an impressive career in first Belgium and then France, most notably with Reims and Lens.
Still left Lens last week in order to return to the UK and be closer to partner Emma Saunders, the Sky Sports presenter who has been battling illlness.
According to The Telegraph, the 32-year-old has now reached a full agreement to head to St Mary’s on a three-year contract.
Could Florian Wirtz be heading to Liverpool as a potential replacement for Luis Diaz?
There has been a fair bit of transfer speculation surrounding the Colombian forward over recent weeks, with Barcelona said to be keen on his signature.
The Blaugrana are also once again being linked with a move for Manchester United’s Marcus Rashford, who has spent the second half of this season on loan at Aston Villa.
Barca boss Hansi Flick has not hidden his admiration for both players as he addressed the media today ahead of the LaLiga champions’ final game of the season away at Athletic Club on Sunday night.
“Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford are both fantastic players, I like them and we’ll see what happens,” the German said.
It seems that Bayern Munich have now been officially told that the Germany international is likely on his way to Anfield this summer.
Bayern president Herbert Hainer has been quoted as saying today: “[Bayern sporting director] Max Eberl has informed me that Florian Wirtz is probably leaning towards Liverpool.
