LiveTransfer news LIVE: Man Utd agree first signing amid Antony twist, Liverpool and Arsenal latestThis year’s first summer transfer window opens in less than a month, giving Premier League clubs such as Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool the chance to get their business done earlyVideo LoadingVideo UnavailableNico Williams set for transfer tussleThe Premier League season may not be done yet but clubs are already pressing on with their transfer business ahead of the new early window opening on June 1.

Due to the expanded Club World Cup, which takes place in the United States across June and July, FIFA have split the summer transfer window into two parts.

The first window closes on June 10 before opening as normal six days later.

That allows clubs to get their business done even earlier than usual and no one has a bigger summer ahead of them than Manchester United.

Thursday’s impressive 3-0 win away to Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League means that Ruben Amorim’s side have one foot in the final, and if they win the competition, they’ll play in the Champions League next season.

That’d significantly boost United’s revenue and give them more pulling power.

Amorim and Co.

have identified Matheus Cunha as their top target, with the Wolves star’s contract including a £62.5million release clause.

Rivals Arsenal could compete with United for his signature, although they’re focussed on signing a central striker in a bid to knock Liverpool off their perch after they were crowned Premier League champions.

Scroll down as Mirror Football brings you all of Friday’s latest transfer news.15:34Tom VictorChicago Fire step up De Bruyne pushChicago Fire have stolen a march over MLS rivals Inter Miami over the future of Kevin De Bruyne, according to reports in Belgium.David Beckham’s Inter Miami are understood to have discovery rights on the player, but this is no guarantee of a deal being done.De Bruyne will leave Manchester City in the summer, but has not decided on his next move at the time of writing.Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City (Image:Getty Images)15:14Tom VictorAntony exit takes twistManchester United winger Antony is expected to move on this summer, but Real Betis aren’t the only ones keen on the Brazilian.Antony has thrived on loan at Betis, helping the team get within touching distance of the Conference League final.Atletico Madrid are also said to be keen, though, with El Chiringuito (via Goal) reporting Diego Simeons’s side have made enquiries over the £40million-rated star.Antony (L) celebrating during Real Betis vs Fiorentina (Image:Europa Press via Getty Images)14:56Tom VictorBarcelona star handed new deal amid interestBarcelona will offer Eric Garcia a new deal to fend off interest from abroad, according to Sport (via Football Espana).The former Manchester City star is out of contract in 2026, with Como among the clubs to previously express an interest.Garcia has featured 39 times this term, often as a substitute.

He came on for the injured Jules Kounde in Wednesday’s Champions League draw with Inter Milan, and has been tipped to come into the starting XI for the second leg.Eric Garcia during Barcelona’s draw with Inter Milan (Image:AFP via Getty Images)14:36Tom VictorPremier League target Akliouche tipped to leave MonacoMaghnes Akliouche is one of a number of players expected to leave Monaco this summer, according to reports in France (via GFFN).The winger, who has been linked with the likes of Manchester United and Manchester City, has six goals and 10 assists for Monaco this season.He could also feature for the French Under-21 side in this summer’s Euros, having started the 5-3 victory over England in March.Maghnes Akliouche after Monaco vs Nice in March (Image:AFP via Getty Images)14:16Tom VictorShould Harvey Elliott stay at LiverpoolHarvey Elliott appears to want to stay at Anfield, but sometimes it’s more complicated than that.The playmaker barely featured in the league this season, and none of the players ahead of him in the queue are likely to go anywhere.

We’ve got a World Cup year coming up, and the 23-year-old will no doubt have noticed some of his old England Under-21 colleagues getting senior action.If he can’t get the minutes at Liverpool, might a year out on loan make sense – allowing him to show Arne Slot and Thomas Tuchel what he’s capable of when given a proper run of games?13:56KEY EVENTWales star Allen retiresJoe Allen, a star of Wales’ run to the Euro 2016 semi-finals, will retire at the end of the season.The former Stoke and Liverpool returned to boyhood club Swansea City for a second spell in 2022, but this season will be his last.”For everyone connected with Swansea City, Joe will always be one of our own, but we know that so many of you within the Welsh football community will share our sentiment when we simply say; ‘Diolch Joe’,” Swansea said in a statement.”Everyone at the club thanks Joe for his years of service, and wishes him and his family well in his retirement.”Once a Jack, Always a Jack.”This season will be Joe Allen’s last (Image:Getty Images)13:36Tom VictorLiverpool boss Slot on Elliott futureArne Slot was asked about the future of Harvey Elliott in his press conference ahead of Liverpool’s trip to Chelsea.Elliott, who scored a memorable goal against PSG in the Champions League, has been linked with an exit after struggling for league minutes this term.”I think, first of all, it’s very important that players who are here with us like to stay, that’s a big compliment to everyone working here,” Slot said.”Harvey is one of the players that hasn’t had as much playing time as he maybe deserved, but like some others, he’s in competition with so many good players, partly because he was injured for a long time.”I’ve been honest with him.

The first part after he came back, he wasn’t the same as he was before his injury, but the last few months he’s back to his old level again.”Harvey Elliott during Liverpool’s Premier League win at Leicester (Image:Offside via Getty Images)13:16Tom VictorZaha addresses Palace return questionsFormer Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha doesn’t want to tarnish his legacy by returning to Selhurst Park as a worse player before the end of his career, but hasn’t ruled it out completely.The Ivorian international, who played more than 450 games for the club across two spells, is currently at MLS side Charlotte.”I don’t want to just come back, and I’m not the Wilf that I was before, and then you just ruin your legacy,” Zaha said in a fan Q&A on Snapchat.”I feel like I’ve done enough, I just appreciate Palace from afar.

That’s the reality, but never say never, you don’t know.”12:51Nathan RidleyLiverpool and Chelsea given hope over Bournemouth duoBournemouth manager Andoni Iraola admits that the Cherries will have to sell defensive duo Dean Huijsen and Milos Kerkez if they receive ‘good offers’.Hungarian left-back Kerkez has been heavily linked with Liverpool while Chelsea are the favourites to sign Spain international centre-back Huijsen.Iraola told Sky Sports: “We don’t really know what is going to happen in the summer, we are still focused on other things, but right now all the players are ours and, if nothing happens, they will continue to be ours next season also.

“So I don’t think it’s going to be different from other summers.

We will focus on trying to improve the team, and add new players if we can, and if some player leaves because someone comes with what the club considers to be a good offer, we have to be ready for those situations, but not with fear.

“It is something that all the clubs, especially the ones who are not at the highest level like the top, top teams, have to get used to.” (Image:Robin Jones – AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images)12:34Nathan RidleyAtletico Madrid contact Man Utd over Antony interestAtletico Madrid have enquired about signing Antony from Manchester United.It’s claimed on El Chiringuito that Atletico are keen on the Brazilian winger, who’s contributed to 10 goals in 19 appearances on loan at Real Betis.Antony’s resurgance in Spain has piqued the interest of various clubs across Europe.United’s £86million flop scored his fourth goal for Betis in their 2-1 win over Fiorentina in the Conference League semi-finals last night.

(Image:Fran Santiago – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)12:18Nathan RidleyEx-Liverpool star slams Bayern over Dier decisionFormer Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann has criticised Bayern Munich for letting Eric Dier leave.Hamann claims that letting ‘outstanding’ ex-Tottenham defender Dier go could leave a ‘bad taste’ in Harry Kane’s mouth.”Eric Dier will leave FC Bayern this summer.

This surprises me greatly,” Hamann wrote in his Sky Germany column.

I thought a contract extension with him was a mere formality.

Bayern may not have been willing to give Dier a two-year contract plus an option for a further year, which is what he’s now getting in Monaco.”Perhaps Bayern should have been a bit more creative.

Dier was needed in the second half of the season and rarely, if ever, attracted negative attention on the pitch.

For me, that’s always the best sign for a central defender at Bayern Munich.

He also addresses certain issues internally.

He was also a goal threat, scoring in the second leg against Milan.

You can always rely on him.”Dier is a player who holds a team together.

When he’s not playing, he doesn’t complain.

When he is, he performs.

He’s been outstanding during his time at Bayern.

Together with [Josip] Stanisic, he’s been outstanding in big games in recent weeks.

This is a huge loss, especially with the Club World Cup in mind.”This might also leave a bad taste in the mouth of his good friend Harry Kane.

On the other hand, Kane is a professional; he has a contract with Bayern Munich, not with Dier.” (Image:Corbis via Getty Images)12:17Nathan RidleyEx-Liverpool star slams Bayern over Dier exitFormer Liverpool midfielder Didi Hamann has criticised Bayern Munich for letting Eric Dier leave.Hamann claims that letting ‘outstanding’ ex-Tottenham defender Dier go could leave a ‘bad taste’ in Harry Kane’s mouth.”Eric Dier will leave FC Bayern this summer.

This surprises me greatly,” Hamann wrote in his Sky Germany column.

I thought a contract extension with him was a mere formality.

Bayern may not have been willing to give Dier a two-year contract plus an option for a further year, which is what he’s now getting in Monaco.”Perhaps Bayern should have been a bit more creative.

Dier was needed in the second half of the season and rarely, if ever, attracted negative attention on the pitch.

For me, that’s always the best sign for a central defender at Bayern Munich.

He also addresses certain issues internally.

He was also a goal threat, scoring in the second leg against Milan.

You can always rely on him.”Dier is a player who holds a team together.

When he’s not playing, he doesn’t complain.

When he is, he performs.

He’s been outstanding during his time at Bayern.

Together with [Josip] Stanisic, he’s been outstanding in big games in recent weeks.

This is a huge loss, especially with the Club World Cup in mind.”This might also leave a bad taste in the mouth of his good friend Harry Kane.

On the other hand, Kane is a professional; he has a contract with Bayern Munich, not with Dier.”11:47Nathan RidleyWolves star makes Cunha admissionJorgen Strand Larsen has admitted that it’ll be ‘difficult to keep’ Wolves team-mate Matheus Cunha.Manchester United are keen to sign the Brazilian forward, who has a £62.5million release clause.Strand Larsen told talkSPORT: “Amazing player.

Hopefully we can keep him for a long time, but you know how it works.

“A player like him, scoring goals, giving assists, having great games, it’s difficult to keep, obviously.” (Image:Marc Atkins/Getty Images)11:27Nathan RidleySlot discusses Liverpool transfersArne Slot believes that Liverpool’s Premier League title win and the scenes that followed will prove attractive to their transfer targets.Speaking at his pre-match news conference ahead of the Reds’ trip to Chelsea on Sunday, Slot said: “Winning the league, having these fans, this is a big attraction to players we want to bring in and it definitely helpful.” (Image:Kieran McManus/REX/Shutterstock)10:52Nathan RidleyWhy Man Utd want another centre-backEarlier, we brought you news that Manchester United were interested in Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah.After signing Leny Yoro and Matthijs de Ligt for a combined £95million last summer, you’d expect United not to need another centre-back for a while.But things have changed, much thanks to Erik ten Hag’s sacking.His successor, Ruben Amorim, plays with three centre-backs, so more options are required.Plus, Jonny Evans and Victor Lindelof are both out of contract this summer and aren’t likely to be handed new deals.Ruben Amorim during Manchester United training (Image:Getty Images)10:37Nathan RidleyCONFIRMED: Dier to leave Bayern MunichBayern Munich have announced that Eric Dier will leave the club at the end of his contract next month.Dier, 31, has recently been linked with a switch to Monaco, having moved to Germany from Tottenham in 2024.Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund said at a press conference this morning: “We had discussions with Eric about a new contract.

He told us that he doesn’t want to extend and will leave us.

“He’s a great guy.

We had a great time together.

Hopefully, he crowns his time with us with his first title.”The German giants could win the Bundesliga title tomorrow when they face RB Lezipig.Could Dier’s departure be the reason why Bayern have reignited their pursuit of Jonathan Tah? (Image:S.

Mellar/FC Bayern via Getty Images)10:21Nathan RidleyLiverpool’s defensive midfield searchIt’s been two years now since Liverpool began their search for a new defensive midfielder.The departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to Saudi Arabia left Jurgen Klopp short in that area and the problem was passed onto Arne Slot.Wataru Endo was brought in as a stopgap in 2023 – after Liverpool had failed to sign Chelsea duo Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia – before Slot tried to buy Martin Zubimendi for £50million last summer.Now the Reds are looking at Adam Wharton, who’s shone for Crystal Palace this season.Ryan Gravenberch and Alexis Mac Allister have formed a superb partnership, though, so Wharton might not be guaranteed starts.

(Image:Liverpool FC via Getty Images)09:54Nathan RidleyMuller to LAFC edging closerThomas Muller looks set to join Los Angeles FC following his emotional departure from Bayern Munich.Muller, 35, will end his more than two decade-long association with Bayern this summer, with the Bundesliga champions elect opting not to extend his contract.German outlet Bild, via Goal, report that LAFC chiefs have presented him with an offer which the legendary forward has shown interest in.Muller would be gifted a house in Beverly Hills area and access to some of the city’s top golf courses, a sport which the Bayern icon loves playing.

(Image:Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)09:23Nathan RidleyMan Utd eyeing Tah on free transferManchester United are exploring a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah.Tah, 29, will become a free agent in July after confirming that he won’t be signing a new deal with Leverkusen.The Germany international was a target for Bayern Munich last summer but a move didn’t materialise.Tah’s experience of playing in a back three could be beneficial for Ruben Amorim’s side, who – according to Sky Sports – are interested.Bayern, Barcelona and Real Madrid are also interested.

(Image:Oliver Kaelke/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)08:39Nathan RidleyCalvert-Lewin addresses Everton futureDominic Calvert-Lewin is ready to sit down and discuss his future with Everton ahead of his contract expiring next month.Striker Calvert-Lewin, 28, has been linked with a move away but told BBC Sport: “I’m an Everton player and my focus will always be on doing my best for Everton and I have a lot of respect for Everton football club.

It’s given me everything I have today.

Who wouldn’t want to be part of that? “There was a lot of uncertainty for a long time a little bit higher up and arguably the last three seasons have been the most difficult in Everton’s Premier League history and I have been there leading the line through that.

“For me it’s built a lot of experience, and I have a lot of fond memories.

Everton will always be a place that is special to me, so we will see what happens.” (Image:PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)08:17Nathan RidleyReal Madrid duo handed two-week contract extensionsLuka Modric and Lucas Vazquez have both had their contracts with Real Madrid extended by two weeks.This is to ensure their participation in the Club World Cup which ends on Sunday, July 13.Modric and Vazquez’s previous deals were due to expire on June 30.

(Image:PA Wire/PA Images)07:43Nathan RidleyBarcelona keen to re-sign Bayer Leverkusen starBarcelona are pursuing a deal to re-sign left-back Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer Leverkusen.Sky Germany, via Goal, report that Grimaldo has agreement with Leverkusen chiefs to return to his boyhood club, who left in 2015, for between €30million and €40m (£25m and £34m).Barcelona sporting director Deco is keen on the Spain international, who’s dreamed of a return to Catalunya.Grimaldo, 29, told El Periodico in March.

“Yes, that is definitely a goal I have.

I have it very clear in my mind, and the club (Leverkusen) knows it, too.

“I want to return to Spain in the medium to short term and experience living there, because after all, it’s my country.

I want to play there and enjoy the experience.”I grew up at La Masia.

It’s the club where I grew up as a player and as a person, and it’s the club I wanted to play for since I was a child.” (Image:Hesham Elsherif/NurPhoto via Getty Images)07:29Nathan RidleyFulham boss Silva shuts down reportsFulham manager Marco Silva has denied speculation that the club want to sign a new right-back after Kyle Walker-Peters and Ben Johnson were both linked.Kenny Tete’s contract expires next month and Silva has affirmed that keeping the Dutchman is Fulham’s priority.”I can guarantee you it’s not true,” the Cottagers boss said.

“Our priority is to renew with Kenny, who is at the end of his contract, and it’s normal for other teams to be linked with him as well.” (Image:Simon Stacpoole/Offside/Offside via Getty Images)07:03Nathan RidleyICYMI: Amorim’s stance on Man Utd signing GyokeresRuben Amorim has revealed that he hasn’t held talks with Viktor Gyokeres over a potential transfer to Manchester United.And the United boss doesn’t want Gyokeres, 26, if his only desire is to play Champions League football.”I didn’t talk to him,” Amorim told Sport TV.

“But if a player only wants to come to Man United to play Champions League, then he won’t come.

“We want players who want to represent United, not players who want to play certain competitions.” (Image:Maciej Rogowski/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)06:28KEY EVENTLiverpool lining up Wharton bid amid Man City interestLiverpool are targetting a £50million-plus deal to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton.The Reds have been searching for a defensive midfielder since Arne Slot was appointed last summer and Wharton, 21, could be their man.According to the Sun, Liverpool want to steal a march of fellow admirers Manchester City and snap up the in-demand England international.

(Image:Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images)06:09Nathan RidleyICYMI: Arsenal ‘make contact’ over Newcastle targetArsenal have reportedly made contact with Roma to discuss signing centre-back Evan Ndicka.

Having played every minute in Serie A this season, 25-year-old Ndicka is attracting interest from the Premier League.Gazzetta dello Sport, via Sport Witness, say that Arsenal and Newcastle are among the most interested teams, with the left-footer valued between €30million (£25m) to €40m (£34m).

Ndicka is under contract until 2028 and Roma won’t part with their French-born Ivory Coast international cheaply.

(Image:Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images)05:41Nathan RidleyICYMI: Man Utd agree first signingManchester United have agreed to a deal to sign 18-year-old striker Enzo Kana-Biyik, marking their first summer transfer.The Red Devils have fended off competition from Paris Saint-Germain and other European clubs to sign the French wonderkid from talent-makers Le Harve.Kana-Biyik has put pen to paper on a long-term contract.

(Image:Anthony Bibard/FEP/Icon Sport)05:38Nathan RidleyGood morningHello and welcome to Friday’s live transfer blog!Let’s get straight into it.22:56Daniel OrmeGoodnight!That’s unfortunately all we have time for this evening.

Make sure you join us bright and early tomorrow for all of the standout transfer headlines.

22:54KEY EVENTStrand Larsen opens up on Cunha interestWolves star Jorgen Strand Larsen has claimed interest in Matheus Cunha is only natural – but hopes he stays with Wolves.

Speaking to talkSPORT, he said: “Amazing player.

Hopefully we can keep him for a long time, but you know how it works.”A player like him, scoring goals, giving assists, having great games, it’s difficult to keep, obviously.”But he’s such an amazing guy off the pitch and then on the pitch.”You can all see it.

I don’t need to tell you anything.

He gives passes you can’t really see.”My goal last weekend, it wouldn’t happen if his pass wasn’t really, really top.”So yeah, amazing player and hopefully we can enjoy more of him.

But I can imagine there will be a lot of interest, yeah.”