Arsenal to sign Williams, Man Utd win FA Cup, Liverpool battle Chelsea: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 25 May 2024 22:33 BST
• 5 min read

Saturday delivered plenty of action as Arsenal stepped up their interest in Nico Williams.

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Plus, Man Utd beat Man City to win the FA Cup and Liverpool are battling Chelsea and Real Madrid for one of Europe's biggest wonderkids. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Arsenal to trigger Williams clause

FootballTransfers can exclusively reveal that Arsenal are ready to trigger Nico Williams' release clause.

The Spain international is also on the radar of Barcelona and a free-spending PSG.

Ten Hag's future

Saturday was all about Erik ten Hag who made headlines in the morning with an explosive interview.

He revealed what the owners told him about his future.

He then outcoached Pep Guardiola to win the FA Cup thanks to his only positive Man Utd legacy: Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho.

He achieved this without Casemiro, whom he dropped, hinting at another falling-out.

Afterwards, he brazenly said that he didn't care if he got sacked because he would just go somewhere else to win titles.

Liverpool enter Yoro race

Liverpool have entered the race to sign Leny Yoro and they are 'pushing' to secure the Chelsea and Real Madrid target's future.

Real Madrid awards

Speaking of Los Blancos, who have been their best and worst players this year?

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some transfer news from around the world. Ten Hag hit out at Liverpool boss Arne Slot and his unimpressive Feyenoord.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has heaped praise on Arsenal target Xavi Simons.

Chelsea and Man Utd will be keenly watching Hansi Flick's first weeks at Barcelona as he could axe a player who could be interesting to them.

Vincent Kompany is on his way to Bayern Munich in what is an 'astonishing' move.

Chelsea are looking for a new coach and one of their top targets is very keen on the job.

Kylian Mbappe has left PSG staff in tears with one final promise before he departs for Real Madrid.

Lastly, Mikey Moore has been tearing it up for Tottenham's youth teams. Here is all you need to know about the youngster.

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