Deadline day LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Fulham complete Broja signing, Veliz leaves Spurs
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Today's key events
West Ham 'dealt blow in pursuit of Premier League midfielder'
West Ham United have reportedly been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Burnley's Josh Brownhill ahead of the summer transfer window.
The 28-year-old has been a regular appearance maker for the Clarets in the Premier League this season, earning minutes across 32 top-flight matches.
That being said, Brownhill has been forced to a substitutes' role over recent times, with Vincent Kompany preferring Sander Berge and Josh Cullen as the duo in Burnley's engine room.
Despite this, the Englishman has still managed to provide six goal contributions in the Premier League for the Clarets, including a goal versus Brighton & Hove Albion on April 13.
Liverpool 'schedule contract talks with key defender'
Liverpool have reportedly set a date for contract talks with one of their key defenders amid uncertainty over his next career move.
Captain Virgil van Dijk will be in the final 12 months of his contract by the time July rolls around, leaving Liverpool in a tricky situation regarding a possible sale.
Should no new terms be agreed, the Dutchman would be free to leave the Reds for nothing at the end of the 2024-25 season, seven-and-a-half years on from his £75m switch from Southampton.
Van Dijk added fuel to the fire earlier this year, claiming that he did not know whether he would be part of the post-Jurgen Klopp era as the long-serving German prepares to depart at the end of the season.
Tottenham 'planning to keep 27-year-old midfielder this summer'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly have no plans to part ways with one of their under-performing midfielders in the summer transfer window.
Yves Bissouma was only a peripheral figure during his first campaign at the club under Cristian Stellini, Antonio Conte and Ryan Mason, but his fortunes changed when Ange Postecoglou arrived at the club.
Together with Pape Sarr, another lynchpin who struggled to win over Conte, the pair were cornerstones of Spurs' success in the early stages of the season, where they took 26 points from their opening 10 Premier League games.
However, as Tottenham's fortunes have gone downhill as a team, Bissouma has also experienced a personal decline since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations, where he briefly battled Malaria.
Man Utd 'considering paying Serie A star's £51.5m release clause'
Manchester United are reportedly weighing up paying the £51.5m release clause in Bremer's Juventus contract in order to bring the centre-back to Old Trafford this summer.
The 27-year-old has been in impressive form for the Old Lady during the 2023-24 campaign, making 37 appearances in all competitions, scoring three times in the process.
Bremer has a contract in Turin until June 2028, but there is believed to be a £51.5m buy-out fee in his deal, with Juventus in a vulnerable position heading towards the summer market.
According to the Daily Mail, Man United are considering activating the release clause in his agreement, with the Red Devils huge admirers of the Brazil international.
Barcelona 'close to agreeing bumper new deal with in-demand teenager'
Barcelona are reportedly closing in on an agreement with Pau Cubarsi over a new deal at Camp Nou.
The 17-year-old only made his first-team debut for the Catalan outfit in January, but he has developed into a vital player for Xavi's side, now featuring on 20 occasions in all competitions.
Cubarsi has cemented his spot in the middle of the Barcelona back four, but there had been some concern over his future due to the alleged presence of a €10m (£8.6m) release clause in his contract.
Manchester United and Manchester City are believed to be among the clubs keen on Cubarsi, with the Premier League giants said to be monitoring his situation at Barcelona.
Atletico Madrid 'keen to sign Barcelona star this summer'
Atletico Madrid are reportedly exploring the possibility of signing Barcelona forward Robert Lewandowski during this summer's transfer window.
The 35-year-old has again been in strong scoring form for Barcelona during the 2023-24 campaign, finding the back of the net on 24 occasions in 45 appearances in all competitions.
Meanwhile, the ex-Bayern Munich striker has struck 57 times in 91 appearances for the Catalan outfit, in addition to registering 17 assists.
Lewandowski has another two years left to run on his contract at Camp Nou, with the option of a further year, but there is currently widespread speculation surrounding his future.
Jadon Sancho 'makes decision over Man Utd future'
Jadon Sancho reportedly wants to leave Manchester United during this summer's transfer window and would not be interested in a return even if Erik ten Hag lost his job as head coach.
The England international had a high-profile falling-out with Ten Hag in the first half of the 2023-24 campaign.
Sancho was a notable absentee from the squad against Arsenal in the Premier League at the start of September, and Ten Hag claimed that the ex-Manchester City youngster had been left out due to some poor performances on the training ground.
The forward took to social media to insist that was not the case, claiming that he had been made "a scapegoat", and having refused to apologise for his outburst, the 24-year-old was removed from the first-team picture.
Bundesliga clubs battling for Aston Villa teenager?
An Aston Villa prospect is reportedly attracting widespread interest from Germany ahead of next season.
The West Midlands outfit have had one of the best academy setups in the Premier League for some time, mixing using the talent in their senior ranks and cashing in some starlets to bolster their financial position.
As well as Carney Chukwuemeka joining Chelsea in 2022 for a £20m fee, Villa generated £35m through the sales of Jacob Ramsey, Jaden Philogene and Cameron Archer during the last summer transfer window.
More recently, the likes of Kaine Kesler-Hayden and Tim Iroegbunam have been used in the first-team setup, as has winger Omari Kellyman.
Four Man Utd players 'set for early-window departures'
Manchester United will reportedly attempt to move Casemiro and Christian Eriksen on in the early stages of the summer transfer window, while Raphael Varane and Jonny Evans are set to depart on free transfers.
There is expected to be a huge overhaul of the squad this summer, with the club's new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe planning major changes at Old Trafford.
According to Football Insider, the club have decided against offering contracts to Varane and Evans, with the duo set to leave on free transfers at the end of June.
Meanwhile, the report claims that Casemiro and Eriksen are surplus to requirements, with the midfield pair expected to depart in the early stages of the summer window.
Manchester United 'actively looking to sell key player'
Manchester United are reportedly actively searching for a buyer for Casemiro, with the experienced midfielder set to leave Old Trafford during this summer's transfer window.
The Brazil captain starred for the Red Devils during the 2022-23 campaign following a big-money move from Real Madrid, but he has found it difficult to impress this term.
Casemiro has remained a key player for Erik ten Hag's team this season despite some injury issues, making 29 appearances in all competitions, scoring five goals and registering three assists in the process.
The 32-year-old has been used in central defence of late due to the team's injury problems in that area of the field, and he had a difficult night against Crystal Palace on Monday.
Getafe president provides major Mason Greenwood update
Getafe president Angel Torres has claimed that Manchester United have no intention of bringing Mason Greenwood back to the club this summer.
Having been told that he had no future at the club last year, the 22-year-old moved on loan to Getafe, and he has had an impressive 2023-24 season for the La Liga team, scoring 10 goals and registering six assists in 32 appearances in all competitions.
Earlier this year, Man United's new minority shareholder Sir Jim Ratcliffe recently opened the door for the forward to potentially return to Old Trafford for the 2024-25 campaign.
However, it has since been widely reported that the Red Devils are planning to sell Greenwood this summer, providing that their asking price for the academy product is met.
Mbappe rolls eyes at Real Madrid question after PSG elimination
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe was in no mood to answer questions about Real Madrid following Paris Saint-Germain's latest heartbreaking exit from the Champions League.
Needing to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg of their semi-final with Borussia Dortmund, Luis Enrique's men instead suffered an identical defeat in equally frustrating circumstances at the Parc des Princes.
The French champions were made to pay for squandering numerous chances in last week's first leg, and it was a similar story on Tuesday, where Dortmund veteran Mats Hummels headed in the only goal of the contest.
It was certainly not for a lack of trying for PSG, who fired 30 shots on the Dortmund goal but only landed five of them on target, the former statistic representing a record for a team in the Champions League knockout stages without scoring.
