Transfer news live - Ronaldo dealt fresh blow, Zinchenko and Lewandowski latest

Manchester United and Arsenal are both closing in on big-money transfers as the summer window truly gathers pace.

Erik ten Hag has thus far brought in two players in during the early months of his Old Trafford tenure, with Christian Eriksen joining Tyrell Malacia. And two could very quickly become three with Lisandro Martinez set to make his move from Ajax.

As for the Gunners, they are hoping to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City, with reports suggesting a fee has been agreed with the champions.

Meanwhile, Chelsea's first window post-Roman Abramovich is beginning to take shape with Kalidou Koulibaly signing from Napoli. One player they won't be signing is Cristiano Ronaldo and Bayern Munich have also confirmed they won't be looking to land the United superstar.

And, of course, the saga involving United, Barcelona and Frenkie de Jong is continuing to rumble on, with no agreement over personal terms struck. Stay tuned right here as Mirror Football brings you the latest transfer news throughout Saturday!

18:09Ben Husband

Nagelsmann shuts down Ronaldo links

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann has firmly quashed the speculation linking Cristiano Ronaldo with a summer transfer.

The 37-year-old has told United he is looking to leave during the current window, just one year on from his emotional Old Trafford return. Bayern had been touted as a potential suitor, with club officials now publicly denying the speculation.

And now Nagelsmann has told Bild reporter Christian Falk: "I read that too [Ronaldo links], but that's not true."

17:53Ben Husband

Branthwaite to PSV

Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite is set to join PSV on a season-long loan deal. The Dutch giants have confirmed the 20-year-old is currently undergoing his medical, with his move now in the 'final phase'.

Branthwaite was signed from Carlisle during January 2020 making 13 appearances in all competitions.

17:16Ben Husband

Barcelona confirm Lewandowski agreement

16:52Ben Husband

Morata to stay at Atleti

Alvaro Morata, who had been linked with Arsenal earlier this summer, will be staying with Atletico Madrid, according to reports in Spain.

AS claim that the chances of him remaining at the Wanda Metropolitano stand at 99 per cent after impressing Diego Simeone and his coaching staff during pre-season.

The report adds that Morata has sold his home in Italy and isn't intending on returning to Juventus, where he was on loan last season.

16:26KEY EVENT

Bayern Munich confirm Lewandowski exit

Bayern Munich have officially announced the departure of Robert Lewandowski, with the striker now due to join Barcelona.

In a statement released by the German giants, it is claimed all parties have now reached an agreement ahead of his move to the Camp Nou.

CEO Oliver Kahn said: "We have agreed to release Robert Lewandowski. We have a verbal agreement with FC Barcelona, the contract is still pending. We know very well what we have to thank Robert for, but great players have also left FC Bayern in the past, and even after that, Bayern's world did not fall apart. On the contrary, it often continued with even more success."

Hasan Salihamidžić added: "Robert Lewandowski has done great things for FC Bayern. We spoke at length with our colleagues from Barcelona and clarified the details. He said farewell this morning. After our trip to the USA, he'll come back one more time and we'll have a coffee together. We wish him every success at his new club."

16:08KEY EVENT

Arsenal close in on Zinchenko

Reports are now claiming the Gunners have reached an agreement to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko for £30m from Man City.

Arsenal have been very active in the summer window so far, signing Matt Turner, Fabio Vieira, Marquinhos and former City striker Gabriel Jesus.

Zinchenko could now join up with his ex-teammate in north London, although negotiations on personal terms remain ongoing.

15:49Kieran King

Kahn makes De Ligt claim

Bayern Munich chief executive Oliver Kahn has claimed that Matthijs de Ligt wants to join the club from Juventus this summer.

He told BR24Sport: "We have had talks for Matthijs de Ligt, I can confirm that the player wants to come to FC Bayern We'll have more talks and then we'll see how it goes."

15:39Kieran King

Arsenal preparing Tapsoba bid

Arsenal are preparing a €50million bid for Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Edmond Tapsoba.

That's according to journalist Gianluigi Longari, who claims the Gunners are plotting a move for the 23-year-old, who has impressed since joining Bayer from Vitória de Guimarães in 2020.

15:23Kieran King

Spartak send subtle dig at Ronaldo

15:02Kieran King

Man Utd closing in on Martinez switch

Lisandro Martinez is close to joining Manchester United after the club and Ajax signed paperworks over a deal worth €55m with add-ons, as per Fabrizio Romano.

The 24-year-old is currently in Manchester with his agents and is set to sign a five-year deal at Old Trafford.

14:44Kieran King

PSG join Barcelona in Chukwuemeka race

Paris Saint-Germain have joined the race for Aston Villa outcast Carney Chukwuemeka.

The Qatari-backed French giants are now vying with Barcelona for the 18-year-old's signature after Aston Villa stirred up a hornets' nest this week.

Chukwuemeka was left at home by Villian's boss Steven Gerrard as the squad left for Australia ahead of the inaugural Queensland Champions Cup.

Read more here.

14:08Kieran King

Gnabry signs new Bayern contract

After much speculation linking Serge Gnabry with a move to Arsenal and Liverpool, the German has signed a new contract to extend his stay at Bayern Munich.

Gnabry was linked with a move to Anfield as Sadio Mane made it clear he would be leaving Liverpool to move to the Allianz Arena, while Mikel Arteta is also searching for a winger this summer.

13:50Kieran King

Gibbs-White stance on future

Morgan Gibbs-White is in no rush to decide on his Wolverhampton Wanderers future, according to reports.

The midfielder has just two years left on his contract at Molineux and has been linked with a transfer away from the club this summer.

Following an outstanding season on loan at Sheffield United last season, the 22-year-old has attracted interest from Everton and Nottingham Forest.

Despite interest from elsewhere this summer, Gibbs-White is content in Bruno Lage's squad, according to Daily Mail reporter Tom Collomosse.

He also wrote on Twitter: "Gibbs-White: in no rush to decide on his future or to leave Wolves. Plenty of interest but as things stand at the moment, player happy to stay. An offer Wolves couldn't refuse changes things of course but MGW (two years left) not pushing to leave."

13:18Kieran King

Kahn confirms Lewandowski will join Barcelona

Bayern Munich chief executive Oliver Kahn has confirmed that Robert Lewandowski will join Barcelona this summer.

He said, via BILD: "So we have now reached an agreement with FC Barcelona. So far, however, only verbally, the contract is still pending."

13:06Kieran King

Wolves 'have not given up' on Nunes

Wolves 'have not given up' on the potential signing of Sporting's Matheus Nunes.

Sport Witness report that Chelsea and Liverpool are also monitoring the situation as Sporting still seek €45m+€5m in bonuses.

12:33Kieran King

Salihamidzic rules out Ronaldo move

Bayern Munich director Hasan Salihamidzic has made it clear that the club will not sign Manchester United wantaway star Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.

"I have a lot of respect for Cristiano Ronaldo, his successes and his career. But once again: That was and is not a topic for us", Salihamidzic told Sport.

12:11Kieran King

Premier League trio 'monitoring' Pepe

Sevilla, West Ham, Everton and Leicester City are monitoring the situation of Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe this summer, according to journalist Ekrem Konur.

The 27-year-old has struggled for game time since making the £72million switch from Lille in 2019 and could be allowed to leave the Gunners this summer.

11:49Kieran King

Barcelona leave out five players for pre-season tour

Barcelona have confirmed that Martin Braithwaite, Oscar Mingueza, Samuel Umtiti, Riqui Puig and Neto will not travel with the club for their pre-season tour of the USA.

According to Fabrizio Romano, all four players are free to leave the club this summer as they look to free up space in the squad for new signings.

11:23Kieran King

Tuchel on Chelsea's transfer business

Thomas Tuchel has revealed Chelsea are working on more signings after confirming the arrival of Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly.

He said: "We're working on more signings. Everybody is wishing to have the complete team in pre-season but this almost never happens.

"We're working on it as fast as possible but at the same time we're relaxed."

10:59Kieran King

Man Utd's Eriksen plan revealed

Manchester United have decided not to fly new signings Christian Eriksen and Lisandro Martinez out to Australia to take part in the closing stages of their pre-season tour.

United were hopeful that they would complete both transfers with enough time for them to fly out to join up with their new teammates in Australia.

However, Metro reports that both players will instead train at Carrington once Martinez's move is confirmed as club chiefs feel it 'does not make sense' for them to embark on a long-haul flight for just a week's worth of training.

10:37Kieran King

Chelsea sign Arsenal starlet

Chelsea have completed the signing of teenage forward Omari Hutchinson from Arsenal.

The 18-year-old was a key figure for the Gunners side which finished third in Premier League 2 last season.

10:13Kieran King

Derby confirm Smith signing

Derby County have confirmed their 11th signing of the summer transfer window, with Korey Smith arriving on a free transfer after leaving Swansea City last month.