Max Akpan

16 hours ago | football-talk.co.uk | Jamie Bynoe-Gittens |Max Akpan

Chelsea have submitted a formal opening offer to Borussia Dortmund to sign Jamie Bynoe-Gittens this summer, according to German transfer expert Patrick Berger. Chelsea’s summer activities are taking shape, with several options being eyed to reinforce the squad, particularly in attack. The Blues have already secured the signing of England U21 star Liam Delap from Ipswich Town, and a new left winger appears to be next on the club’s agenda, with Bynoe-Gittens now a prime target.

17 hours ago | football-talk.co.uk | Max Akpan

Manchester United are considering a possible swoop to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha, according to TEAMtalk. Palhinha brought his two-year stint at Fulham to a close when he completed a move to Bayern last summer. Yet, the 29-year-old has struggled for minutes in the Bundesliga, featuring for just 941 minutes throughout the campaign.

1 day ago | football-talk.co.uk | Max Akpan

Arsenal are set to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga after triggering his £5m release clause, according to the Mirror. Following a challenging stint at Stamford Bridge and a subsequent loan to Real Madrid, Kepa enjoyed a resurgence under fellow Basque coach Andoni Iraola at Bournemouth in the just concluded Premier League season.

1 day ago | football-talk.co.uk | Max Akpan

Arsenal are keen on signing Real Madrid’s winger Rodrygo this summer but face competition from Chelsea and Liverpool, according to Ben Jacobs. The 24-year-old has been the subject of persistent interest following what appeared to be dissatisfaction over his role last season. However, the appointment of Xabi Alonso may alter his outlook — though that hasn’t deterred several clubs from expressing a strong desire to secure his signature.

1 day ago | football-talk.co.uk | Max Akpan

Arsenal are ‘advancing’ in talks to finalise a deal for RB Leipzig’s centre-forward Benjamin Sesko, according to football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano. Sesko has been high on Arsenal’s list of centre-forward options this summer. With 21 goals and six assists across all competitions, the 6ft 4in towering forward was one of the shining lights in Die Roten Bullen’s disappointing campaign, where they finished the season in seventh place.