Deadline day LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Fulham complete Broja signing, Veliz leaves Spurs
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Today's key events
Tuchel denies holding Manchester United talks
Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel has denied speculation that he has held talks with Manchester United.
The German giants announced in February that they would mutually depart with Tuchel at the end of the 2023-24 season.
Tuchel has experienced a tough campaign with the Bavarians, losing to RB Leipzig in the German Super Cup, falling short to Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga and crashing out of the DFB-Pokal to third-tier Saarbrucken.
The former Chelsea boss had hoped he could still claim a Champions League trophy, before those dreams were quashed by Wednesday's dramatic semi-final defeat to Real Madrid.
Arsenal suffer blow in hopes of signing Martin Zubimendi
Arsenal have suffered a setback in their pursuit of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
The 25-year-old is regarded as a key figure in the Real Sociedad squad, having made 188 appearances since rising through the youth ranks at the Basque club.
Zubimendi has featured in 45 competitive matches this season, scoring four goals and providing one assist for Imanol Alguacil's side.
Having impressed with his performances this term, Zubimendi has been linked with a move away from San Sebastian during the summer transfer window.
PSG veteran joins Kylian Mbappe in leaving club this summer
One of Paris Saint-Germain's long-serving veterans has confirmed that he will be heading for the exit door when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Thirty-seven-year-old goalkeeper Keylor Navas has given the capital giants five years of service since joining from Real Madrid in 2019, spending two years as the French champions' first-choice shot-stopper.
Regarded as one of the best goalkeepers on the globe during his peak at the Parc des Princes, Navas has kept 51 clean sheets in 113 matches for Les Parisiens, winning nine major titles and collecting a Champions League runners-up medal in 2019-20.
However, the Costa Rica international has been second choice in the French capital since the arrival of Gianluigi Donnarumma as a free agent in 2021, even spending six months on loan with Premier League new boys Nottingham Forest in the second half of last season.
Tottenham 'suffer setback in pursuit of Nottingham Forest attacker'
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been quoted a higher fee than initially expected to sign one of their top attacking targets this summer.
The efforts of Morgan Gibbs-White have gone a long way to keeping Nottingham Forest afloat in the Premier League, where he has contributed five goals and eight assists from 35 games this season.
Despite the mid-season exit of Brennan Johnson, Gibbs-White has continued to excel in the final third for the Tricky Trees, registering six direct involvements in his last eight top-flight outings.
The 24-year-old is still on the same terms that he penned upon his arrival from Wolverhampton Wanderers in the summer of 2022, but Forest are still adequately protected, as his contract does not expire for another three years.
Saudi Arabian club 'step up interest in Man United star'
Al-Nassr have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of Manchester United midfielder Casemiro.
The 32-year-old has again been an important player for the Red Devils during the 2023-24 campaign, making 29 appearances in all competitions, scoring five goals and registering three assists in the process.
However, the Brazil international's performances have been widely criticised, especially against Crystal Palace on Monday night, when he struggled in a 4-0 loss for the Red Devils.
Casemiro has another two years left to run on his contract at Old Trafford, with the option of an additional 12 months, and there is not expected to be European interest in the midfielder this summer.
Chelsea, Aston Villa 'cool interest in La Liga attacker'
Chelsea and Aston Villa have reportedly taken a step back from pursuing a highly-rated La Liga attacker due to his salary demands.
Athletic Bilbao protege Nico Williams is considered the jewel in the Basque outfit's crown and has shone for his boyhood team this year, particularly on the playmaking front.
While the 21-year-old has only managed a modest seven goals in 34 appearances, he has set up a further 16, providing 11 assists in 28 La Liga matches from the left wing.
Williams's exploits this term have taken his total for Athletic to 19 goals and 23 assists in 119 matches, and his rise earned him a spot in Spain's 2022 World Cup squad, where he played in all four of his nation's games.
Real Madrid 'delay official Kylian Mbappe announcement'
Real Madrid will reportedly not announce a deal for Kylian Mbappe until after the Champions League final.
On Friday, Mbappe confirmed that he would be leaving Paris Saint-Germain when his contract with the French champions expires at the end of June.
The France international did not reveal his next club, but it is widely thought that Real Madrid already have a deal in place for the ex-Monaco youngster.
Mbappe is expected to become Real Madrid's best-paid player, although it is understood that he will be taking a significant reduction on the salary that he currently collects with Luis Enrique's side.
Arsenal, Man United 'among clubs tracking 18-year-old Ligue 1 starlet'
Arsenal and Manchester United are apparently among the teams keeping a close eye on the exploits of a highly-rated Ligue 1 teenager.
Eighteen-year-old Desire Doue was officially promoted to the Rennes senior squad in 2022 after coming through the Rouges et Noir academy, and he has blossomed into a key man for Julien Stephan.
A versatile playmaker who is comfortable in several positions behind the striker - including on both wings and the number 10 role - Doue has already made 74 appearances for the French giants, recording eight goals and seven assists.
The 2005-born protege has made his mark in Ligue 1 this term, registering four goals and five assists in 29 games, while also earning four starts in Rennes' Europa League campaign.
Luka Modric's agent provides update on midfielder's future
Luka Modric's agent Vladica Lemic has revealed that a final decision on his client's future is yet to be made, but his situation at Real Madrid "will be clearer" next week.
The Croatia international's contract at Bernabeu is due to expire at the end of June, and he is currently being heavily linked with a move away from the Spanish capital.
Modric has no plans to retire, and it is believed that clubs from Saudi Arabia are keeping a close eye on the developments, with the midfielder being tipped to leave Real Madrid on a free transfer.
Lemic has addressed the 38-year-old's future at Bernabeu and revealed that the situation "will be clearer" next week.
Saudi club planning summer move for Spurs forward?
Saudi Pro League champions-elect Al-Hilal are reportedly considering making a move for Tottenham Hotspur attacker Richarlison in the upcoming transfer market.
Al-Hilal are on the verge of winning the Saudi Pro League title for the fourth time in the last five seasons and are believed to be keen to bolster their already star-studded squad in the summer.
The PIF-owned club made significant investments at the start of this campaign, bringing in the likes of Neymar, Malcom, Ruben Neves, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Aleksandar Mitrovic.
According to the Daily Mail, Al-Hilal enquired about Richarlison's availability in January after his compatriot Neymar sustained a knee injury that ruled him out for the rest of the season.
Man United-linked manager 'turns down job offer from another European giant'
Manchester United managerial target Graham Potter has reportedly turned down the opportunity of becoming the next head coach of Ajax following talks with the Eredivisie giants.
The 48-year-old has been without a club since his dismissal from Chelsea in April 2023 but has been linked with several opportunities in recent months, both in the Premier League and abroad.
After a dismal start to the 2023-24 season, Ajax appointed John van't Schip as manager on an interim basis following the sacking of Maurice Steijn back in October.
However, the Dutch coach has not met the club's expectations this season, with many of his high-profile signings failing to deliver the desired performance level.
Kylian Mbappe 'to take huge pay cut to join Real Madrid'
Kylian Mbappe will allegedly take a substantial pay cut to join Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer.
On Friday, the France international confirmed, as had been widely reported, that he would be leaving Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires at the end of June.
Mbappe stopped short of confirming his next destination, but he is widely expected to make the move to Real Madrid on a free transfer, with Los Blancos long seen as the favourites.
According to AS, the forward has agreed to take a pay cut in order to move to Real Madrid, with the Spanish outfit not prepared to match his mammoth wages in the French capital.
Man United 'identify cut-price Atletico man as first summer signing'
Manchester United are reportedly contemplating a cut-price transfer swoop for Atletico Madrid defender Reinildo Mandava in the upcoming transfer window.
The 30-year-old left-back from Mozambique began his professional football journey when he joined Benfica's academy in 2016 and remained on their books until 2019.
Mandava then joined Ligue 1 outfit Lille for around £2m before securing a move to Madrid in 2022. It is understood that he will enter the final year of his contract with the La Liga giants this summer.
Erik ten Hag has faced major difficulties in the left-back position this season, with Tyrell Malacia sidelined for the majority of the campaign and Luke Shaw grappling with recurring injuries.
How should Chelsea handle Deivid Washington situation?
If reports are to be believed, Chelsea are eager to secure a deal for Palmeiras teenager Estevao Willian as soon as possible. The 17-year-old is viewed as one of the best talents to come out of the country given that he has already accumulated 15 matches for one of the Brasileiro's highest-profile sides.
But we have been here before. Chelsea's co-owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital were eager to sign Endrick from the same team not so long ago, only to watch the then-unproven starlet choose Real Madrid.
Whether it has always been a set plan of Boehly and Clearlake, or whether they just became further motivated to make a statement in the Brazilian market, the focus on that particularly country has remained and is yet to prove worthwhile.
The assumption is that, if Boehly and Clearlake had their way, a wide array of talent would be spending a minimum of a season at Strasbourg - also owned by BlueCo - to help boost the French club and act as a platform to gain the necessary experience to potentially represent Chelsea in the future.
Liverpool 'identify first signing of Arne Slot era'
Liverpool have reportedly identified the player who they would like to make as their first signing of the summer.
According to widespread reports, Liverpool are currently going through the final stages of tying up the managerial appointment of Arne Slot.
At the back end of April, it was alleged that the Feyenoord boss had become the club's first-choice target to replace Jurgen Klopp in the Anfield dugout, and Slot himself has since confirmed that he wants to move to Merseyside.
While it remains unclear when an official announcement will come, Liverpool's newly-assembled recruitment team are in a position where they can start work ahead of the next transfer window.
Spurs 'planning nine-player clearout in summer window'
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou is reportedly prepared to part ways with as many as nine players during the summer transfer window.
In the Greek-Australian's first season in charge, Spurs have performed far better than under his predecessors, almost guaranteeing European football for 2023-24.
However, Spurs are currently on a run of four successive defeats, leaving the North Londoners seven points adrift of Aston Villa in the race for the final Champions League place.
Realistically, Spurs need to overcome Burnley, Tottenham Hotspur and Sheffield United in their final three matches to avoid the Europa League becoming the best-case scenario.
