Arsenal's Smith Rowe shock, Chelsea eye Alvarez, Toney bid, Man Utd bomb: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

Updated: 7 Jun 2024 22:27 BST
6 min read

Mikel Arteta, Emile Smith Rowe, 2023/24 — © IMAGO

Friday delivered plenty of big news as FootballTransfers revealed that Emile Smith Rowe could leave Arsenal for a surprise destination.

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Plus, Chelsea are eyeing Julian Alvarez, Tottenham are ready to launch an offensive for Ivan Toney and Man Utd's owners INEOS have made a bombshell decision. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Smith Rowe to the Championship?

FootballTransfers can reveal that Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe has emerged as a target for relegated Luton to replace Aston Villa-bound Ross Barkley.

Exclusive: Chelsea consider Alvarez

We are also told that Chelsea are weighing up whether to pounce on Julian Alvarez's unhappiness at Man City.

The Argentine is one of the latest names to join Chelsea's lengthy shortlist of striker targets.

Could Chelsea sell Christopher Nkunku after just one season to fund a new striker? The Frenchman is certainly in demand.

...and the Blues certainly need the money.

Exclusive: Spurs want Toney

Finally, we understand that Tottenham are ready to launch a sizeable bid for Brentford striker Ivan Toney.

Spurs are shifting their attention to Toney after being quoted a massive asking price for a different target.

INEOS surprise

INEOS supremo and Man Utd co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants to sell sister club Nice.

This comes after French media reported that Man Utd want to raid the Ligue 1 side for their best talent at a cut price this summer.

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Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Arsenal and Man Utd have been put on red alert by the news that Bayern are ready to axe six big-name stars.

Man City are interested in Crystal Palace and England wonderkid Adam Wharton.

Liverpool have opened talks over Arne Slot's first transfer.

Should Chelsea give up their pursuit of Michael Olise?

The agent of Turkish wonderkid Semih Kilicsoy has confirmed that Arsenal are keen on his client.

Arsenal and Man Utd have been left stunned by the transfer statements of Man City star Bernardo Silva.

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Chelsea have officially signed Tosin Adarabioyo.

But his arrival could be a big mistake.

Man Utd outcast Mason Greenwood has given the green light for his next transfer.

Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest news on Victor Osimhen and Benjamin Sesko.

Lastly, Arsenal have received a brilliant update on three top targets.

Read more about: La Liga Serie A Bundesliga Süper Lig Ligue 1 Premier League Arsenal Aston Villa Barcelona Bayern Besiktas Brentford Brighton C. Palace Chelsea Fulham Juventus Liverpool Luton Man City Man Utd Nice Tottenham Adam Wharton Bernardo Silva Christopher Nkunku Emile Smith Rowe Evan Ferguson Ivan Toney Jean-Clair Todibo Julián Álvarez Khéphren Thuram Michael Olise Raheem Sterling Ross Barkley Semih Kılıçsoy Tosin Adarabioyo Trevoh Chalobah