Xavi U-turn, Slot to Liverpool, Arsenal's Guimaraes update, Spurs chase Eze: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 24 Apr 2024 22:41 BST
• 5 min read

Wednesday delivered some huge stories as Xavi made a U-turn on his Barcelona future.

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Plus, Arne Slot looks set to succeed Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, Spurs are stepping up their pursuit of Eberechi Eze and Arsenal received an intriguing update on Bruno Guimaraes. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Spurs accelerate Eze deal

FootballTransfers can exclusively reveal that Spurs are stepping up their pursuit of Eberechi Eze, and they have a key advantage over Man City.

Xavi stays

Xavi has decided to continue as Barcelona head coach, according to Fabrizio Romano.

FootballTransfers first broke the news of a probable U-turn in early April.

Slot to Liverpool

Liverpool are progressing in talks to appoint Arne Slot as Jurgen Klopp's successor.

The Feyenoord coach has emerged as one of football's most promising tacticians. Here is all you need to know about him.

His move to Liverpool could also affect other managerial positions such as that of Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea.

It has been claimed that even Graham Potter would be a better option for the Blues.

Pochettino's comments were illuminating after Chelsea's 5-0 humbling by Arsenal.

Mykhailo Mudryk was particularly bad in that game.

Guimaraes to Arsenal?

Bruno Guimaraes has been linked with Arsenal and although he is not the Gunners' priority target, he the player is keen on the move.

The Gunners have also received some encouraging news on Xavi Simons.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Rayan Ait-Nouri is in demand, but what is his ideal next club?

Erik ten Hag is morphing into Jose Mourinho at Man Utd - and it's not a good thing.

Former Liverpool midfielder Naby Keita has been hit with a record fine after being suspended by new club Werder Bremen.

How have Man City's signings fared this season? Spoiler: The answer is 'meh.'

Barcelona face a €200 million transfer threat.

There are five clubs fighting over the signature of Bologna sharpshooter Joshua Zirkzee.

Man Utd are interested in the best defender in the world.

Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on the Red Devils' pursuit of Brian Brobbey.

Lastly, here are six Euro 2024 stars who will be available for nothing this summer.

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