Deadline day LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Fulham complete Broja signing, Veliz leaves Spurs
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Today's key events
Chelsea 'agree £55.9m deal for Brazilian teenager'
Chelsea have reportedly struck a verbal agreement to sign a highly-rated Brazilian teenager for the summer of 2025.
Following the rapid rise of Endrick at Palmeiras, culminating in the attacker's imminent switch to Real Madrid, 17-year-old Estevao Willian has emerged as the latest promising prospect in the Brazilian club's ranks.
The 2007-born protege has already made 17 senior appearances for Palmeiras in all tournaments - contributing three goals and one assist - as well as making a name for himself internationally.
Estevao was one of the standout players at last year's Under-17 World Cup, conjuring up three goals and three assists from five appearances as Brazil progressed to the quarter-finals.
Real Madrid 'interested in Liverpool midfielder with secret release clause'
Real Madrid are reportedly keen on Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister and could activate a secret release clause of €70m (£60m) in his contract at Anfield.
The Argentina international arrived at Liverpool from Brighton & Hove Albion last summer, and he has represented the Reds on 45 occasions this season, scoring six goals and registering seven assists.
Mac Allister has scored four goals and registered five assists in 32 Premier League matches this term, while he has also contributed two goals and two assists in 13 outings in the Europa League, FA Cup and EFL Cup.
The 25-year-old has a contract at Anfield until June 2028, but according to journalists Marcelo Benedetto and Juan Carlos Pasman, there is a release clause of €70m (£60m) in the deal.
Man Utd 'suffer blow in pursuit of highly-rated teenager'
Benfica are reportedly unlikely to allow Manchester United-linked Joao Neves to leave the club during this summer's transfer window unless his full €100m (£86m) release clause is met.
Man United are expected to sign at least one central midfielder this summer, with Casemiro and Christian Eriksen both potentially moving on, while Donny van de Beek is set to leave the club.
A permanent deal for Sofyan Amrabat is also seen as unlikely, with the Morocco international finding it difficult to make a strong impression since arriving on loan from Fiorentina.
Neves is believed to be Man United's leading target in that area of the field, with the 19-year-old thought to have been consistently scouted by the Red Devils over the last year.
Bruno Fernandes 'hands contract ultimatum to Man Utd'
Bruno Fernandes is reportedly demanding a new and improved contract at Manchester United in order to commit his future to the club.
The Portugal international has again been in impressive form for the Red Devils during the 2023-24 campaign, scoring 15 goals and registering 12 assists in 46 appearances in all competitions.
Fernandes has another two years left to run on his contract at Old Trafford, with the option of a further 12 months, but there is currently a host of speculation surrounding his future.
Bayern Munich are believed to be interested in the playmaker, while there have also been suggestions that a number of Saudi Pro League clubs are hoping to sign him.
AC Milan 'confident of winning race for Arsenal-linked striker'
Italian giants AC Milan are reportedly optimistic of winning the race for a highly-rated Serie A striker also on the radar of Arsenal and Manchester United.
Dutch attacker Joshua Zirkzee has spearheaded Bologna's successful charge for Champions League qualification this season, coming up with 12 goals and seven assists from 37 games across all tournaments.
Eleven of those strikes and five assists have come in 34 Serie A matches for Zirkzee, who was on the books at Bayern Munich for five seasons before joining Bologna in 2022.
A prolific attacker in Bayern's youth teams, Zirkzee failed to make the grade at senior level in Bavaria and was sold to his current club for just €8.5m (£7.3m) two years ago, but his stock has risen exponentially since.
Real Madrid 'agree new contract and pay cut with veteran midfielder'
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric has reportedly reached an agreement to extend his 12-year stay with the club.
The Croatian has 531 competitive appearances since joining the Spanish giants from Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2012.
Modric has enjoyed significant success during his time with the club, winning five Champions League trophies, four La Liga titles, two Copa del Rey medals, five Spanish Super Cups, four UEFA Super Cups and four FIFA Club World Cups.
Once a guaranteed starter, the 38-year-old has had to settle for a substitute role for the majority of the 2023-24 campaign.
Arsenal 'drop interest in 28-year-old Premier League striker'
Arsenal have reportedly dropped their interest in Brentford forward Ivan Toney.
The Gunners are believed to be looking to recruit a new number nine following concerns over Gabriel Jesus' form and injury issues.
The Brazilian has scored just four goals in 26 Premier League appearances, while he has also spent some time on the sidelines with knee and hamstring issues.
Jesus has fallen down the pecking order following the fine form of Kai Havertz, who has scored eight goals in his last 13 Premier League matches.
Man United handed boost in pursuit of Serie A-winning defender?
Manchester United have reportedly received a major boost in their pursuit of signing Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries after the Serie A side set a 'reasonable asking price' for their star defender.
Dumfries is approaching the conclusion of his third season with Inter after joining from PSV Eindhoven for a fee of around £11m plus add-ons back in 2021.
During his time with the Nerazzurri, the highly-rated Dutchman has played a pivotal role in helping the the Serie A giants secure back-to-back Coppa Italia titles.
So far this season, Dumfries has appeared in 29 league games for the Scudetto-winning Inter side and has directly contributed to eight goals.
Liverpool, Tottenham 'battling to sign Japanese striker'
Liverpool are reportedly set to face competition from Tottenham Hotspur, among other Premier League clubs, in their pursuit to sign Brondby centre forward Yuito Suzuki this summer.
The Japanese youth international has emerged as one of the most promising talents in the Danish top flight, attracting attention from several top European clubs, including Liverpool, Tottenham and both Manchester clubs, who are all monitoring the 22-year-old closely.
The 22-year-old attacker has scored 10 goals and provided seven assists in 25 appearances for the Copenhagen outfit, catching the attention of several prominent clubs with his performances.
Liverpool and Tottenham to battle for Suzuki signature
Newcastle 'preparing £15m offer for Arsenal goalkeeper'
Newcastle United are preparing to make a £15m bid for Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale in the upcoming transfer window, according to a report.
The 26-year-old appeared to have secured his position as Arsenal's number one goalkeeper after a £24m transfer from Sheffield United in 2021, making 78 appearances in his first two seasons in North London.
However, the England international has slipped down the pecking order since David Raya joined the Gunners on loan from Brentford. Ramsdale has only made six Premier League appearances for Mikel Arteta's side this season.
After displacing Ramsdale from the Arsenal team in September, Raya has since gone on to win the Premier League Golden Glove award, keeping 16 clean sheets in 31 matches.
