Deadline day LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Fulham complete Broja signing, Veliz leaves Spurs
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Stick with us below to keep up to date with all of today's transfer rumours and done deals.
Today's key events
Barcelona 'could sell attacker for £85.2m this summer'
Barcelona could reportedly sell Brazilian attacker Raphinha for €100m (£85.2m) during this summer's transfer window, with a powerful Saudi Pro League outfit said to be determined to sign him.
The 27-year-old scored 10 goals and registered 13 assists in 37 appearances for Barcelona during the 2023-24 campaign, including six goals and nine assists in 28 La Liga matches.
Raphinha has another three years left to run on his deal at Camp Nou, having penned a five-year contract upon his arrival from Leeds United during the summer of 2022.
However, there has been a host of speculation surrounding his future in recent months, with a number of clubs from Saudi Arabia said to be keen on his signature.
Man Utd 'eyeing summer move for Premier League left-back'
Manchester United are reportedly considering a summer move for Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez.
The 20-year-old arrived at Bournemouth from AZ Alkmaar last July, and he made 33 appearances for the Cherries during the 2023-24 campaign, including 28 outings in the Premier League.
Kerkez's performances are believed to have attracted a host of attention, with a number of clubs believed to be considering making moves for him during the upcoming transfer window.
According to talkSPORT, Man United are one of the teams interested, with the 20-time English champions weighing up a move during the summer market.
Tottenham Hotspur expiring contracts: Who is free to leave this summer and next?
After a record-breaking start to the 2023-24 season under Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham Hotspur's brief Premier League title bid ended in failure, as did their ambitions to return to the Champions League.
Another rebuild is on the cards for the Australian's second campaign in charge, but the futures of a plethora of fringe players are overshadowed in a thick cloud of uncertainty.
Here, Sports Mole takes a look at the Tottenham players whose contracts either expire at the end of June, or in the summer of 2025.
Liverpool expiring contracts: Who is free to leave this summer and next?
While Jurgen Klopp lapped up most of the fanfare as he took his Liverpool leave, some attention turned to the Reds players who will not be continuing their careers under Arne Slot.
The Merseyside giants managed to reclaim their status as Premier League title challengers in 2023-24, but not all will be around to witness the post-Klopp transition.
Here, Sports Mole takes a look at the Liverpool players whose contracts either expire at the end of June, or in the summer of 2025.
Arsenal expiring contracts: Who is free to leave this summer and next?
Under the watchful eyes of head coach Mikel Arteta and esteemed sporting director Edu, Arsenal have made a habit of tying their integral performers down to new long-term contracts amid their rise to Premier League title challengers.
However, those who are not held in such high regard by Gunners chiefs are not rewarded with the same lucrative renewals, and the club have also been guilty of a wave of questionable terminations in the past.
Here, Sports Mole takes a look at the Arsenal players whose contracts either expire at the end of June, or in the summer of 2025.
Man City expiring contracts: Who is free to leave this summer and next?
After winning a record fourth successive Premier League title in 2023-24, Manchester City are expected to be active in the summer transfer window as they endeavour to retain their crown and compete for other domestic and continental trophies in the new campaign.
The Citizens have one of the most star-studded squads in world football, with some players tied down to long-term contracts and others facing uncertain futures at the club.
Here, Sports Mole takes a look at the Man City players whose contracts either expire at the end of June, or in 2025.
Chelsea expiring contracts: Who is free to leave this summer and next?
Chelsea co-owners Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital have made a habit of handing long-term contracts to as many players as possible since their arrival in 2022.
However, there have been squad members who have not been presented with extended deals, some more surprising than not.
Here, Sports Mole takes a look at the players whose contracts either expire at the end of June, or in 2025.
Man United 'alerted to cut-price deal for Varane replacement'
Manchester United have reportedly learned that a modest fee of £35m could be enough to capture one of their prime defensive targets for the summer transfer window.
Alongside Sporting Lisbon teammate Goncalo Inacio - another name said to be on the Red Devils' shortlist - Ousmane Diomande has come on leaps and bounds under Ruben Amorim.
Still just 20 years of age, Diomande registered three goals and one assist in 38 contests for Sporting in the 2023-24 campaign, starting 25 Primeira Liga matches as his side topped the table.
The defender was also a part of Ivory Coast's Africa Cup of Nations-winning squad this year, starting two games at the tournament, and he is yet to sign a contract extension at Sporting since joining from Danish outfit FC Midtjylland in January 2023.
Transfer rumours: Bellingham to Palace, Aguerd to Lyon, Brown to Villa
Crystal Palace are reportedly in discussions with Sunderland over a deal for Jobe Bellingham.
The 18-year-old, who is the brother of Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham, made the move to the Stadium of Light from Birmingham City during the summer of 2023.
The attacker was a key player for the Black Cats during the 2023-24 campaign, making 47 appearances in all competitions, scoring seven times and contributing one assist.
There has been a host of speculation surrounding Bellingham's future in recent weeks, with a number of clubs believed to be interested in his signature.
Arsenal 'rejected by £51.2m midfielder' in early transfer blow
Arsenal have reportedly suffered an early blow in their pursuit of a defensive midfielder, as one of Mikel Arteta's top targets has ruled out a switch to the Emirates Stadium.
The performances of Martin Zubimendi in the heart of the Real Sociedad engine room have attracted attention from across Europe, as the 25-year-old has played his part in making Imanol Alguacil's side Champions League regulars.
Zubimendi has contributed eight goals and seven assists from 188 matches in the blue and white strip, having come through the club's youth system to make a name for himself in La Liga.
The 2023-24 campaign was another productive one for the Spain international, who came up with four goals and one assist in 45 games and started eight matches in the Champions League as Sociedad reached the last 16.
