Aleksandr Golovin starred for Russia in their 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia
Aleksandr Golovin starred for Russia in their 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia

Football daily: The latest transfer news and deals for Monday June 18


We round-up some of the key rumours from across the media, as well as looking at the confirmed transfers on Monday.


Confirmed deals

The World Cup has taken priority - but a number of deals have been done over the past 72 hours

  • Harry Burgoyne (Wolves - Plymouth) - Loan
  • Darius Charles (AFC Wimbledon - Wycombe) - Free
  • Odsonne Edouard (Paris St-Germain - Celtic) - Undisclosed
  • Dean Henderson (Manchester United - Sheffield United) - Loan
  • Tom Hopper (Scunthorpe - Southend) - Free
  • Christoph Knasmullner (Barnsley - Rapid Vienna) - Undisclosed
  • Rui Patricio (Sporting - Wolves) - Free
  • Mitch Pinnock (Dover - AFC Wimbledon) - Tribunal
  • Marc Navarro (Espanyol - Watford) - Undisclosed
  • Robert Sanchez (Brighton - Forest Green) - Loan
  • Marley Watkins (Norwich - Bristol City) - £1m
  • Elliott Whitehouse (Lincoln - Grimsby) - Free

Russia international Aleksandr Golovin is wanted by Arsenal, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

The CSKA Moscow forward, who bagged a goal in Russia’s 5-0 demolition of Saudi Arabia in the World Cup opener, is also reportedly attracting interest from Juventus.

Staying with Arsenal, and the Daily Express reports that the Gunners will be looking to supplement their midfield with the potential signing of Steven Nzonzi.

The midfielder previously had a spells at Blackburn and Stoke and worked under new Arsenal manager Unai Emery at Sevilla.

Negotiations are continuing today between West Ham and Swansea over a deal, thought to be worth around £7m, for goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski. 

The former Arsenal keeper has admitted that he’s awaiting news on a move as he prepares for Poland's World Cup opener against Senegal tomorrow.

Sky Sports News understands that the two clubs are yet to settle on the scheduling of payments on a three-year deal, bringing an end to his four-year stay in South Wales. 

Lukasz Fabianski: Linked with a move away from Swansea
Lukasz Fabianski: Linked with a move away from Swansea

Sky Sports News also reports that Everton have prioritised signing a centre half and a winger in the current transfer window as well as a left back. 

The Toffees are reportedly interested in German international Marvin Plattenhardt as they look to bring in a long term successor to Leighton Baines. 

Juventus are planning to make a move for Crystal Palace left-back Patrick van Aanholt, according to reports in the Sun.

The Netherlands international, 27, is contracted to the Eagles until the summer of 2021.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reported to be interested in a reunion with Chelsea winger Willian, according to the Daily Mail.

United are reportedly preparing a £60m bid for the Brazil international who has been at Stamford Bridge since 2013, scoring 25 times in 166 appearances.

Leeds United goalkeeper Felix Wiedwald
Felix Wiedwald has had a tough year at Leeds United

Leeds United goalkeeper Felix Wiedwald is set to depart the club and move to Bundesliga outfit Eintracht Frankfurt.

Frankfurt's Sporting Director Bruno Hubner confirmed that they were looking to bring the German back to the club, where the 28-year-old played between 2013 and 2015.

Reports say that Leeds will terminate his contract in an effort to move him on.

Mario Balotelli's agent Mino Raiola believes a move to Marseille would be a good fit for the Italy striker.

Reports in France claim Balotelli has a verbal agreement with current club Nice that he can leave for the right offer, and that discussions are ongoing with Marseille.

Raiola told French radio station RMC: "I have good relations with OM (Olympique Marseille). I know the sports director (Andoni Zubizarreta) and the president (Jacques-Henri Eyraud) very well."


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