Today’s Transfer news, updates and rumours

Zouma among five Hammers players released
West Ham have announced their retained list following the end of the 2024-25 season. Aaron Cresswell, Lukasz Fabianski, Vladimir Coufal, Danny Ings, and Kurt Zouma will depart when their contracts expire at the end of June. Zouma, currently on loan at Al-Orobah FC in the Saudi Pro League, will leave after four years, making 103 appearances. A decision is yet to be made on Michail Antonio’s future after a serious road traffic accident in December required surgery.
Source: West Ham official statement, Sky Sports

Blackburn close to signing De Neve
Blackburn Rovers are closing in on the signing of 23-year-old Dion De Neve from Belgian club Kortrijk. The left-sided defender has yet to undergo a medical but Blackburn are hopeful of completing the move this week.
Source: Sky Sports

Chelsea sign defender Sarr from Strasbourg
Chelsea have completed a deal for teenage defender Mamadou Sarr from Ligue 1 club RC Strasbourg. The 19-year-old has signed a contract until 2033. Sarr, a France U20 international, played a key role in Strasbourg qualifying for Europe next season, making 28 appearances across all competitions.
Source: Chelsea FC official website, Sky Sports

Monga signs new Leicester deal
Leicester have announced a new contract for highly-rated teenager Jeremy Monga. The 15-year-old is the second-youngest player to have played in the Premier League. He has signed an academy scholarship to stay at the club despite interest from other big clubs.
Source: Leicester City official statement, Sky Sports

Van Gaal: Man Utd a commercial club, not a football club
Source: Sky Sports News

Ronaldo’s future remains uncertain despite offers
Cristiano Ronaldo, who shed tears after helping Portugal win the Nations League on Sunday, is yet to commit his future to a new club. His contract with Saudi club Al Nassr runs until the end of June.
Source: Sky Sports, Ronaldo’s social media posts

‘Any offer from Spurs for Frank should be a serious one’
Brentford are prepared to listen to offers from Tottenham for head coach Thomas Frank but expect any offer to be serious, reportedly around £10m.
Source: Sky Sports News

Sunderland agree club-record Jobe deal
Sunderland have agreed a club-record fee of around €33m (£27.8m) plus €5m (£4.2m) for Jobe Bellingham to join Borussia Dortmund.
Source: Sky Sports

Osimhen, De Bruyne latest
Chelsea target Victor Osimhen has accepted an offer to join Saudi side Al Hilal. Kevin De Bruyne is expected to sign a two-year deal with Napoli after resolving an image rights issue.
Source: Sky Italy, Sky Sports

Transfer latest: Crystal Palace
Jean-Philippe Mateta is in talks over a contract extension with Crystal Palace, while clubs such as Manchester United and Juventus are interested.
Source: Sky Sports

Transfer latest: Newcastle
Newcastle have made inquiries about signing Anthony Elanga and remain interested in Brighton’s Joao Pedro. Speculation continues about Alexander Isak’s future.
Source: Sky Sports

Transfer latest: Man Utd
Rasmus Hojlund expects to play for Manchester United next season despite club interest in another striker. United remain interested in Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo despite a rejected £55m offer.
Source: Sky Sports

Transfer latest: Chelsea
Chelsea are prepared to pay AC Milan up to £12.6m (€15m) for goalkeeper Mike Maignan and have made a below-asking-price offer for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens.
Source: Sky Sports

Transfer latest: Man City
Rayan Ait Nouri has completed a medical with Manchester City and is set to sign a five-year deal. City are also set to complete the £46.3m signing of AC Milan’s Tijjani Reijnders and are in talks for Lyon’s Rayan Cherki.
Source: Sky Sports

Transfer latest: Liverpool
Liverpool have made a new offer of £113m for Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz. Goalkeeper Alisson said he would like to return to Brazil but remains focused on Liverpool and Brazil national team.
Source: Sky Sports

Liverpool’s Elliott does not want to be “wasting years” on sidelines
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott, limited to 18 appearances last season, faces a decision on his future to maximize his career progression.
Source: Sky Sports

Donnarumma set for PSG talks amid Man Utd interest
Gianluigi Donnarumma is set for talks with PSG over a new contract amid interest from Manchester United and Manchester City.
Source: L’Equipe, Sky Sports

Dortmund showing interest in Sancho
Borussia Dortmund want updates on Jadon Sancho’s future. Sancho returned to United after a loan at Dortmund and a permanent move is preferred, though another loan is possible.
Source: Sky Sports

How Gittens can add spark to Chelsea attack
Jamie Gittens is expected to bring pace and unpredictability to Chelsea’s attack, offering a contrast to Jadon Sancho’s style.
Source: Sky Sports analysis