Chelsea 'DESPERATE' to sign Olise, Man Utd & Arsenal BATTLE for wonderkid: FootballTransfers recap

Cameron Smith
Cameron Smith
  • 26 May 2024 22:30 BST
  • 4 min read
Michael Olise, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, 2023/24
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Sunday 26 May was another big day in the transfer world as clubs across the world finalise their plans ahead of the summer window opening next month.

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Chelsea are reportedly "desperate" to sign Crystal Palace star Michael Olise, while Manchester United and Arsenal are set to battle for the signature of Stade Rennais teenager Desire Doue.

Below, FootballTransfers runs through the biggest transfer news from the day.

Transfer News

Man Utd will reportedly make a decision on Erik ten Hag's future next week.

Liverpool forward Luis Diaz is reportedly Barcelona sporting director Deco's 'dream' summer signing.

Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford.

Barcelona are rumoured to be close to appointing Hansi Flick as their new head coach and the ex-Bayern boss wants to appoint Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara as a player-assistant.

Manchester City duo Kevin De Bruyne and Ederson have been been linked with moves to the Saudi Pro League.

Emile Smith Rowe could leave Arsenal if a suitable offer arrives this summer, but the Englishman is not guaranteed to depart the Emirates Stadium.

Morocco international Sofyan Amrabat wants to make his loan move to Manchester United permanent this summer.

Sofyan Amrabat, Man Utd
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Man Utd and Arsenal are among the clubs interested in signing Stade Rennais wonderkid Desire Doue during the upcoming summer transfer window.

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has hinted that Jude Bellingham’s role will not change next season, despite the arrival of Kylian Mbappe.

Chelsea are reportedly "desperate" to sign Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise and will push to purchase the Frenchman regardless of who replaces Mauricio Pochettino this summer.

Man Utd will offer Kobbie Mainoo a new contract following his FA Cup final heroics, but they are reportedly likely to wait until the summer transfer closes.

Chelsea vice-captain Ben Chilwell has admitted that Mauricio Pochettino’s departure came as “a surprise” to the Blues squad.

Pep Guardiola is reportedly expected to step down as Manchester City manager next summer.

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