Deadline day LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Fulham complete Broja signing, Veliz leaves Spurs
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Today's key events
Brighton announce exit of veteran midfielder at end of season
Brighton & Hove Albion have announced that Adam Lallana will leave the club when his contract expires at the end of the season.
The 36-year-old joined the Seagulls on a free transfer from Liverpool in the summer of 2020 and has since made a total of 103 appearances across all competitions, chipping in with four goals and four assists.
Lallana has been a key figure in the Brighton dressing room since the arrival of head coach Roberto De Zerbi, although the midfielder has had to settle for a reduced role in the first team this season.
The 34-cap England international has played 29 times for Brighton across all competitions so far this season, including 12 starts and 12 substitute outings in the Premier League, while he also made a few outings across the Europa League, FA Cup and EFL Cup.
Lewandowski 'set for talks over Barca deal amid wage issue'
Barcelona are reportedly eager to make amendments to the contract of Robert Lewandowski, providing that he stays at Camp Nou.
When the Catalan giants acquired the forward from Bayern Munich in 2022, the Poland international penned a four-year contract.
Committing to a deal that could rise to €50m was viewed to be a considerable risk for Barcelona at a time when they had well-documented financial issues.
Nevertheless, signing Lewandowski has proven to be value for money, the player contributing 57 goals and 17 assists from his 91 appearances in all competitions.
Xavi 'gives green light to Barcelona signing 30-year-old midfielder'
Xavi has reportedly instructed the Barcelona hierarchy to press ahead with the signing of an experienced midfielder this summer.
The Catalan giants have endured a mixed campaign during 2023-24, one which will end trophyless on the back of Real Madrid winning La Liga and exiting the Champions League at the quarter-final stage.
Despite that disappointment, Barcelona were recently handed a boost when Xavi reversed his decision to resign from his role as head coach at the end of the season.
That was on the back of a prolonged unbeaten run in Spain's top flight, yet Barcelona have since lost two of their last three fixtures, suffering defeat to Real and Girona respectively.
Barcelona 'make decision on permanent Cancelo deal'
Barcelona are reportedly interested in bringing Manchester City's Joao Cancelo back to the club next season on a loan deal.
The 29-year-old is currently heading towards the conclusion of a temporary spell at Barca from the treble-winning Citizens for the 2023-24 campaign.
Cancelo has cemented himself as a key player in Xavi's backline this term, providing five goal contributions in 28 La Liga appearances for the Spanish giants.
The efforts of the Portuguese did not help the Catalans put up a significant fight to retain their La Liga crown, though, with Real Madrid currently 17 points ahead in first place.
Man City, Chelsea 'join Liverpool in race for Ligue 1 full-back'
Manchester City and Chelsea have reportedly joined Liverpool in the race for Brest defender Bradley Locko this summer.
The 22-year-old has been key part of a Brest side who are enjoying a highly-productive campaign this term, with the club sitting fourth in the Ligue 1 standings.
Having featured in all 33 of this side's league matches so far in 2023-24, Locko has helped Eric Roy's troops to the verge of securing Champions League football.
Providing three assists for teammates over the course of the Ligue 1 campaign, the left-back has showcased his attacking capabilities as well as his defensive strengths.
Man City, Tottenham 'learn new asking price for Crystal Palace star'
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly learned Crystal Palace's asking price for Eberechi Eze ahead of the summer transfer window.
The 25-year-old has continued to be a shining light at the focal point of the Eagles' attack this season, flourishing under the management of Oliver Glasner in recent months.
Eze has appeared in 26 Premier League matches for the Croydon-based club this term, finding the net on nine occasions and providing three assists.
Palace's exceptional form in the top flight continued on Saturday afternoon when they travelled to Molineux and recorded a 3-1 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Chelsea player 'likely to extend loan spell at current club'
Chelsea are reportedly open to allowing one of their players to remain out on loan for the 2024-25 campaign.
With Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital having gone on a relentless spending spree during their first three transfer windows at the helm, it is inevitable that the Blues now have to find temporary solutions for a wide array of players.
However, FIFA's loan regulations dictate that only seven loans can be arranged with foreign clubs, forcing Chelsea to juggle their options.
Last summer, the situation was not helped by Kepa Arrizabalaga and Romelu Lukaku taking up two of the spots in order to get their lucrative wages off the club's outgoings.
Vivianne Miedema to leave Arsenal at end of season
Arsenal Women's striker Vivianne Miedema, the all-time Women's Super League top goalscorer, will leave the Gunners when her contract expires at the end of the season.
The 27-year-old made a name for herself with SC Heerenveen in her homeland before a successful three-year stint at Bayern Munich from 2014 to 2017, after which she signed for Arsenal.
During her seven glittering years in North London, Miedema has established a reputation as a reliable and fierce goalscorer, netting a staggering 125 goals and setting up 50 more in 172 appearances.
The Netherlands international - who is also the record goalscorer for her country across both men's and women's football - played a fundamental role in Arsenal's 2018-19 Women's Super League triumph, finishing as top scorer with 22 strikes to her name.
Liverpool 'weighing up surprise move for ex-Everton star'
Liverpool are reportedly giving consideration to attempting to sign a former Everton player during the summer transfer window.
The Premier League giants are currently preparing to go through a period of change with Jurgen Klopp just two matches away from officially departing his role as manager.
Although an announcement is yet to be made, it is widely expected that Feyenoord boss Arne Slot will replace the German in the Anfield dugout.
Having dropped away in the title race and a new recruitment team having been formed, supporters can expect many incomings and outgoings when business reopens in June.
