Transfer news live: Man United’s Mbeumo offer falls short, Arsenal’s Zubimendi pursuit stumbles, Wirtz talks Liverpool

Jack Grealish is not expected to be on the Manchester City plane bound for the Club World Cup later this month, according to The Telegraph.

Is this a telling sign that the once-£100m man’s time at the Etihad is coming to an end?

City have yet to submit their 35-man squad for the tournament and are reportedly willing to listen to offers for the winger.

Grealish’s wages may be off putting for potential clubs though and a loan move away could be the best option for Grealish.

Luka Modric has departed Real Madrid but his time at the top level does not seem to be over yet.

AC Milan are increasingly confident they can get a deal for free agent Modric over the line with a verbal agreement almost ready.

That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, who says the Croatian will sign on a two-year deal.

Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa admits a return to Italy is “something to think about” this summer after becoming all but an afterthought during his first season at Anfield.

“That’s something to think about during the summer,” he said.

“My family, my agent and I have a great relationship with Liverpool, and the goal is to be ready for the pre-season. We’ll find the best solution for everyone.

“I work every day with a Liverpool programme to be in top shape for the tests on July 8.

“While out of the squad (at Juventus), I was able to train in great condition, but I missed playing friendlies. I had to start from scratch at Liverpool and that held me back.

“I hope (next season) it’s my season. My dream is to participate in the World Cup.”

Arsenal are one of the first major movers of the transfer window with the (apparent) €60m signing of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.

But with the Gunners desperate for a new striker and other attackers, why has Mikel Arteta instead splashed the cash on a defensive midfielder?

Adam Clery dives deep into his game, and Arsenal’s issues, to explain why it actually makes sense.

Rangers have confirmed that Russell Martin will be there new head coach.

The 39-year-old has managed over 250 games in professional football at MK Dons, Swansea City and Southampton, leading the latter to promotion to the Premier League in 2024.

Speaking of his appointment Martin said: “It is a privilege to be named Head Coach of Rangers Football Club at the beginning of this exciting new chapter.

“I know what this club demands. From my time here, I had a taste of how special this club is, the expectation, the passion and the history. Now, as I return, I’m determined to bring success back, for the supporters, the players, and everyone inside this club.

“There’s a lot to be done, but the goal is clear: win matches, win trophies, and give Rangers fans a team that they can be proud of. We want to play with bravery, to take the ball, to be aggressive, and to stand up in the big moments.

“Preparations for pre-season are already underway. I look forward to meeting the players and building a squad that our fans can believe in.”

The cycling supremo will have less day-to-day involvement at United as he instead focuses on his position of director of sport for Ineos.

Brailsford, who will remain a director of United, has been a long-time ally of co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and has been prominent during an 18-month spell, since the petrochemicals billionaire agreed to take a stake in the club, in which there has been a huge overhaul at Old Trafford.

The former Manchester United midfielder leaves the Teesside outfit after three seasons in charge, having first joined Boro back in October 2022.

Al Hilal have confirmed that former Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi will take charge of the Saudi Pro League side for the Club World Cup and beyond.

Inzaghi has signed a two-year contract with a reported salary of £21.9m (€26m) per season.

A statement from the club read: “Inzaghi will soon begin supervising the first team’s training at the club’s headquarters in Riyadh, in preparation for the 2025 Club World Cup in the United States of America, which will begin on Sunday, June 15.”

Al Hilal face Real Madrid in their first fixture of the tournament on June 18.

Chelsea have signed striker Liam Delap from Ipswich on a deal until until 2031 after triggering his £30m release clause.

An agreement was reached between the clubs last week for the England under-21 international, who becomes the Blues’ first summer signing and can join immediately due to FIFA’s 10-day June transfer window.

That will enable him to take part in the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States, though if he travels with the team it will means he will miss the European Under-21 Championship in Slovakia.

A bit of a strange one in the Florian Wirtz saga now, with the German star taking to social media to hit out at claims he demanded the No 10 shirt at Liverpool.

As a reminder, Wirtz hasn’t even joined the Reds yet… Liverpool are said to be willing to pay a British record transfer fee to sign him but their £109m bid was rebuffed by Bayer Leverkusen over the weekend.

The Bundesliga side are holding out for a fee closer to £125m and talks are continuing.

Wirtz is keen on the move and some outlets were reporting that he wants the No 10 shirt on Merseyside. The problem is, Alexis Mac Allister already has that number.

However, the 22-year-old hasn’t taken kindly to those claims. He wrote on his Instagram story: “Who says I want the 10. I respect players. Don’t believe everything what’s written,” alongside a clown emoji.