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15:57

Thanks for joining us

Another day gone in the transfer swirl with plenty of news - and the window hasn't even opened yet!

Thanks for joining us on this live blog and sorry for this delayed final post - it turns out England squad news is quite big as well...

Stay with us into the evening with our new live blog ahead of Gareth Southgate's press conference at 5.30pm.

14:12

Bayern 'want to extend Davies' deal'

Well, well, well...

The murmurs over the past few months have been that Alphonso Davies wants to switch Germany for Spain and join Real Madrid.

However, it seems Bayern Munich are reluctant to let that happen.

Instead of letting him set off to Madrid, the Bundesliga giants are putting the wheels in motion to offer him a new contract, according to Sky in Germany.

This would be a dramatic change in career trajectory after everything that has been said previously.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Action Press/Shutterstock (14470296ft) Alphonso Davies #19 (FC Bayern München), Real Madrid vs FC Bayern München, Football, Champions League, semi-finals Champions League: FC Bayern Munich loses 1:2 against Real Madrid, Estadio Santiago Bernabeu, Spain - 08 May 2024

13:39

What is next for Sterling?

Raheem has truly had a sterling career, so far (I'm sorry).

He has now spent two years at Chelsea following his glittering six years at Manchester City.

It's fair to say his time at the Blues has had its highs and its lows, but I think it would be a silly move for them to let him go.

Going by the news Mail Sport just revealed, it seems he isn't looking for a way out of the club.

So if I were Chelsea, I would put my faith in him.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Raheem Sterling of Chelsea looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and AFC Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge on May 19, 2024 in London, England.(Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)

13:17

Sterling camp deny Fenerbahce rumours

There are no substance to the Fenerbahce rumours then.

Raheem Sterling had been linked to the Turkish giants after Jose Mourinho's arrival at the club.

However, Mail Sport's Kieran Gill has spoken to Sterling's team who have stated there is nothing to the links.

Sterling is not interested in the move.

12:59

Should Sancho return to BVB on loan?

If you were Jadon Sancho, what would you do?

You have found out that Borussia Dortmund don't want you permanently, but you could still return to the club again on loan.

Do you jump at the chance for another season in yellow, or do you fight for your place at Manchester United?

He doen't have to do either of those, though, does he?

Sancho could surprise everybody by looking elsewhere, but who knows what clubs are interested in him?

It's a story you will want to keep track of over the summer.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 01: Jadon Sancho of Dortmund controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2023/24 final match between Borussia Dortmund v Real Madrid CF at Wembley Stadium on June 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty Images)

12:42

Why Borussia Dortmund 'have decided NOT to sign Jadon Sancho on a permanent

Well then, it seems Jadon Sancho is not on his way to Borussia Dortmund on a permanent basis.

The Manchester United winger spent the last six months on loan at his former side and even reached a Champions League final.

In the yellow of BVB, he found his spark again after losing it during his 18 months at the Red Devils.

Many of you may have just assumed that his future was at Signal Iduna Park, but it seems they don't want to commit to him yet.

They do still want him, though...

12:18

Martial on the move to Turkey?

Anthony Martial is attracting interest from Turkey.

The attacker's nine-year stay at Manchester United came to an end this month, and he is looking for a new challenge.

It appears Turkish Giants Galatasaray are extending the Frenchman an olive branch.

According to ESPN, they are interested in Martial but the player will have to take a significant pay cut.

Will he want to take that deal?

Manchester United's French striker #09 Anthony Martial celebrates after scoring his team third goal during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Manchester United at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on November 26, 2023. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /  (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

11:48

Villarreal forward Ben Brereton Diaz 'could make an immediate return to the Premier League'

Is he on his way back already?

It appears that Ben Brereton-Diaz could be on his way back to the Premier League.

The Stoke-on-Trent-born Chilean attacker impressed on loan at a poor Sheffield United side.

While he is now back at Villarreal, it seems it may not be for long.

11:24

Reds looking for new GK

Will he stay, or will he go?

Every season the same question arises in regard to Caoimhin Kelleher and whether his time at Liverpool is ready to come to an end.

The Irish goalkeeper impressed when he got his chance this season when Alisson endured an extended spell on the sidelines.

And now, unsurprisingly, several clubs are interested in acquiring Kelleher. He deserves his chance to prove himself as a number one.

Liverpool know that Kelleher's time at the club could be coming to an end soon, and according to Football Insider, the Reds have started their search for his replacement.

How do you feel about this, Liverpool fans?

Liverpool's Irish goalkeeper #62 Caoimhin Kelleher shouts at teammates during the English League Cup final football match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Wembley stadium, in London, on February 25, 2024. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /  (Photo by GLYN KIRK/AFP via Getty Images)

10:59

PSG join race for Alvarez

Right, that's enough talk about Chelsea.. for now.

Instead, we are going to talk about Manchester City, and a certain forward mentioned on this live yesterday, Julian Alvarez.

It's believed that Atletico Madrid are interested in the Argentine attacker, but they could face competition from PSG, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Alvarez has shown his value to City, so it will be interesting to see how hard they fight for him to stay.

He is a wanted man.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Julian Alvarez of Manchester City celebrates after scoring his team's fourth goal to make it 4 - 0  during the Premier League match between Fulham FC and Manchester City at Craven Cottage on May 11, 2024 in London, England.(Photo by Gaspafotos/MB Media/Getty Images)

10:39

Chelsea 'ready to battle Manchester United for £60m Michael Olise'

Could this be one of the six signings I predicted?

Less than a year ago, Michael Olise looked set to join Chelsea, but at the last moment changed his mind and signed a new deal at Crystal Palace.

The Blues have not been disheartened by that experience...

It's being reported that they are going back in for Olise this year, but face stiff competition from Manchester United.

This story just never goes away.

Read more here:

10:22

How many players will Chelsea sign?

It's time to play a prediction game?

As you can see, Chelsea are once again ready to be active in the trasnfer window yet again as they look to challeng for the top-four next season.

This season,though, they are having to sel players in order to sign the stars they want.

So, how many will they let go, and how many will they sign?

Here are my guess:

Buy: Six players

Sell: Eight players

Let me know your predictions in the comments!

09:59

New Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca 'set to raid former club Leicester

Chelsea wanting more players, surely not?

Yes, that is sarcasm, we know that every transfer window will involve the Blues in a large capacity.

And with Enzo Maresca walking through the door as their new boss, they want to use his connections to nab a player from his former club Leicester City.

Which player, though?

Find out, below:

09:36

Chelsea eye-up a move for Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin

Right, I've given you a snippet of this piece, and now you can read the full story.

As you now know, Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin has intrigued the higher-ups at Chelsea.

He and Benjamin Sesko are now both potential options for the Blues as they look to bring in some new attackers.

Read more on the interest, below:

09:21

Should DCL make the move?

Now this could be an interesting story.

Yes, Chelsea are interested in a lot of people, but could going for Dominic Calvert-Lewin make sense?

His injury record would be a cause for concern, but on his day Calvert-Lewin has the tools to be a top striker.

Will he trade the blue of Everton for the blue of Chelsea?

Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton v Liverpool - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - April 24, 2024 Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Carl Recine NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 45 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS.

09:18

'Chelsea monitoring Dominic Calvert-Lewin'

Simon Jones, Mail Sport transfer specialist:

Chelsea are monitoring developments with Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as they assess forward targets this summer.
The 27-year old is among a number of options Chelsea are considering with Red Bull Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko also on the list.
Everton have offered the England international a new deal and want him to stay but Chelsea and other Premier League rivals are assessing whether he is worth a gamble this summer.
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09:14

Man United fail in late hijack attempt for Chelsea-bound Tosin Adarabioyo

We are starting off with a bang!

Tosin Adarabioyo has been the topic of much discussion over the last few weeks, and his name has cropped up again this morning.

Chelsea are closing in on the acquisition of Adarabioyo, with a medical already having been completed.

Manchester United made a late punt to challenge the Blues for his signature, but as you can tell from the headline, it didn't work.

To read more, click below:

09:10

Good morning!

When I started this live yesterday, the sun was shining.

Sadly, it's not today. It means social media teams for clubs up and down the country will be hoping no signings are made. The photos won't come out as good!

With silly season, though, transfers can pop up out of the blue on any given day.

Maybe there will be some today, maybe there won't, but make sure you stay with us!

Let's get cracking.

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