Chelsea to sign 'next Cafu,' Man Utd's Branthwaite blitz, Liverpool eye Eze: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 8 Jun 2024 22:36 BST
• 5 min read

Saturday delivered plenty of action as Chelsea fended off a Real Madrid hijack attempt for the 'next Cafu.'

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Plus, Liverpool are interested in England international Eberechi Eze and Man Utd are trying to secure a quick deal for Jarrad Branthwaite. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Chelsea to sign Lima

FootballTransfers exclusively revealed Chelsea's negotiations with Brazil youth international Pedro Lima in May, and the Blues are now set to sign him.

However, to secure the 'next Cafu's' signature, they had to fend off a late hijack attempt from Real Madrid.

Liverpool want Eze

Eberechi Eze has a Crystal Palace release clause worth at least €70 million.

But that hasn't stopped Liverpool from joining the race to sign the England star.

Man Utd's Branthwaite blitz

Man Utd are looking to secure a deal for Jarrad Branthwaite before the end of June, with Everton keen to make a quick buck so as to not fall foul of Profit and Sustainability Rules again.

Brighton close in on Hürzeler

Brighton have reached a verbal agreement with Fabian Hürzeler and the 31-year-old looks set to become the Premier League's youngest-ever permanent head coach in the coming days. Here's all you need to know about him.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Real Sociedad are set to replace Arsenal loanee Kieran Tierney with a forgotten Man City flop.

Vitor Roque's Barcelona exit is taking shape as the Blaugrana eye a former Real Madrid star as a replacement.

Man Utd have been handed a boost in the chase for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall.

One of Chelsea's striker targets has admitted that he's talking to clubs - but are the Blues one of them?

Erling Haaland will face a Kylian Mbappe-sized problem if he wishes to move to Real Madrid.

Mbappe, meanwhile, has been sent a strong message ahead of his Madrid transfer.

Liverpool have identified a surprising former Arne Slot player as Mohamed Salah's long-term heir.

Benfica have made a massive Joao Neves mistake that could cost them dearly.

Fabrizio Romano has issued a Benjamin Sesko guarantee.

The reason behind Man Utd still not having made a decision on Erik ten Hag? Gareth Southgate.

Arsenal and Chelsea are locked in a battle for a European champion.

Fabrizio Romano has issued an update on Julian Alvarez's links to Chelsea.

Lastly, Chelsea have reportedly received an outrageous bid for Romelu Lukaku.

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