TRANSFER NEWS LIVE: MAN UTD DEAL CLOSE, ARSENAL CHASE EURO 2024 STAR, CHELSEA IN STRIKER TALKS

The summer transfer window is here and the Premier League giants are leading the way.

Manchester United are among the busiest clubs. They are chasing Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite, have an interest in Lille’s Leny Yoro and are preparing to trigger the £34million release clause in the Bologna contract of Joshua Zirkzee.Arsenal are also in the market for a striker this summer and Viktor Gyokeres is one of the players being considered. Michael Olise has snubbed Chelsea and other Premier League sides to choose Bayern Munich and there is plenty else going on across Europe.

Stay tuned with Mirror Football for all of the latest transfer news and rumours throughout the week Joshua Kimmich is a transfer target for Arsenal and Liverpool, according to Sky Sports Germany.

The Germany star only has a year left on his Bayern Munich contract and therefore could leave this summer, in order to fetch a transfer fee. Real Madrid, Barcelona and Manchester City are also mentioned as potential destinations in the report.Chelsea make bid for Boca defender
Chelsea have made an opening bid for 19-year-old Boca Juniors centre-back Aaron Anselmino.

The Blues have been tracking the highly-rated teenage prospect for several months and after entering club-to-club negotiations earlier this week, they’ve now made a proposal believed to be worth just north of £14million.However, sources close to the player have indicated that Boca are reluctant to accept the offer and they will continue to point suitors towards Anselmino’s £20m release clause. They are also looking to secure a sell-on clause that will entitle them to future profit.Here’s a summary of the latest transfer news and rumours involving Premier League clubs and other major European teams:

1. **Manchester United**:
– Chasing Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite.
– Interested in Lille’s Leny Yoro.
– Preparing to trigger the £34 million release clause for Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee.

2. **Arsenal**:
– Considering Viktor Gyokeres as a striker option.
– Targeting Joshua Kimmich from Bayern Munich, who is also on Liverpool’s radar. Kimmich has one year left on his contract and could leave to secure a transfer fee. Real Madrid, Barcelona, and Manchester City are also potential destinations.

3. **Chelsea**:
– Made an opening bid for Boca Juniors’ 19-year-old centre-back Aaron Anselmino. The offer is slightly over £14 million, but Boca are holding out for the £20 million release clause and a sell-on clause.

4. **Michael Olise**:
– Has chosen Bayern Munich over Chelsea and other Premier League clubs.

Stay tuned for more updates as the transfer window progresses!