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Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Ian Maatsen, Tosin Adarabioyo, Mason Greenwood

By Andy Brent, Reporter | 04 May 2024

Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Maatsen, Adarabioyo, Greenwood

Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

All transfer business is done and dusted for this season, but that doesn't stop clubs from preparing ahead for next season.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Arsenal 'decide on top striker target for summer transfer window'

Arsenal reportedly identify Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak as their top striker target for the summer transfer window. Read more.

Chelsea 'join race for Manchester United, Liverpool-linked defender'

Chelsea reportedly join Liverpool and Manchester United in the race for Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo, who will become a free agent this summer. Read more.

Liverpool 'hatch plan to beat Arsenal to Willian Pacho deal'

Liverpool reportedly hatch a plan to beat Arsenal to the signing of 23-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt centre-back Willian Pacho this summer. Read more.

Mikel Arteta rubbishes claims Arsenal could sell 27-year-old striker

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta rubbishes claims that the Gunners are open to summer offers for striker Gabriel Jesus, who has lost his place in the team to Kai Havertz. Read more.

"We will decide at the end of the season" - Xavi refuses to rule out summer exit for Barcelona star

Barcelona manager Xavi says that Robert Lewandowski's future with the club will be decided "at the end of the season". Read more.

Erik ten Hag confirms Manchester United missed out on top striker target

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag confirms that the club had wanted to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham Hotspur last summer. Read more.

"He makes us better" - Arteta wants Arsenal midfielder to sign new contract

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirms that he wants experienced midfielder Jorginho to stay at the club amid reports that the Italian has been offered a new contract. Read more.

"We want him to come back" - Xavi keen for 23-year-old to return to Barcelona

Barcelona head coach Xavi reveals that the plan is for on-loan centre-back Eric Garcia to return to Camp Nou this summer. Read more.

Celtic announce new long-term contract for 25-year-old defender

Celtic announce that defender Liam Scales has signed a new four-year deal at the club that runs until 2028. Read more.

Marco Reus to leave Borussia Dortmund on a free transfer this summer

Borussia Dortmund announce that club legend Marco Reus will be leaving the club on a free transfer at the end of the 2023-24 campaign. Read more.

Wolverhampton Wanderers announce permanent signing of Manchester City midfielder

Wolverhampton Wanderers confirm they have activated their option to sign Manchester City midfielder Tommy Doyle on a permanent basis. Read more.

'Chelsea, Conor Gallagher must fix situation' - Mauricio Pochettino comments on contract saga

Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino says the club and Conor Gallagher must work to "fix" the midfielder's current contract situation. Read more.

Manchester City 'send scouts to watch Chelsea full-back'

Manchester City reportedly sent scouts to assess the capabilities of a Chelsea defender earlier this week. Read more.

Juventus 'leading race for £40m Manchester United forward'

Juventus are reportedly regarded as the frontrunners to secure a deal for Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood during the summer transfer window. Read more.