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Latest Football Transfer News And Rumours For Wednesday, 22nd May, 2019

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Latest Transfer News Across The Globe

With the transfer window officially opened in England and some other European countries as well as others, the rush by clubs to get needed players gets fully underway as well.

Some clubs have already gotten their transfer business underway as they hope to get the best legs ahead of the next season.

Naija News presents to you all the latest gists and rumours as well as an update on completed deals here.

Arsenal targets defender, Saliba

Goal reported on Sunday that Arsenal have made Saint-Etienne defender William Saliba a top target this summer.

The teenage centre-back has impressed in Ligue 1 this season and is likely to be priced at £25m.

Barcelona keeper agrees deal with Benfica

Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen has agreed a deal to join Portuguese champions Benfica, but negotiations over price are holding up the transfer.

Goal understands that the Blaugrana are demanding €25 million (£22m/$28m) for the Netherlands international despite him having barely appeared for the first team over the past two seasons.

Liverpool lands new goalkeeper

Liverpool have locked up the signing of Polish goalkeeper Jakub Ojrzynski, reports the Liverpool Echo.

The 16-year-old goalkeeper will join the Reds from Legia Warsaw with Liverpool beating out Manchester United and Juventus for his signature.

Ojrzynski will begin the season with the club’s Under-18s squad.

Henry Onyekuru Set To Join Bayern Munich

Nigerian international player, Henry Onyekuru, is set to sign for Bayern Munich this summer.

The development was revealed by the former media officer of the Super Eagles, Colins Udoh.

Solskjaer Gives Pogba Mouthwatering Offer To Stay At Man Utd

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is willing to make Paul Pogba his captain for the 2019/2020 EPL season in a bid to keep the midfielder at the club sources at ESPN said.

Man United captain Antonio Valencia is leaving on a free transfer at the end of the month, making the armband up for grabs.

Hazard joins Dortmund

Midfielder Thorgan Hazard has joined eight-time German champions Borussia Dortmund from Borussia Mönchengladbach.

The 26-year-old, who is a younger brother to Chelsea’s wantaway striker, Eden Hazard, signed a contract with BVB until 30 June 2024.

Manchester United Goalkeeper, De Gea Plans To Leave Club

With clubs extending hands of love to players in the summer transfer window, Manchester United goalkeeper, David De Gea, has rejected the club’s latest contract offer.

Real Madrid has shown interest in the Red Devils goalkeeper in the past few months.

According to the SUN, De Gea is set to leave Old Trafford after discussion between him and the club’s board over a new contract stalled.

Manchester United To Sign Pedro In €25million Deal

According to Globoesporte, English Premier League side, Manchester United, has begun a discussion with Fluminense striker, Pedro.

The 21-year-old striker almost penned a deal with Real Madrid last year but the deal was broken due to a cruciate ligament injury, which kept him out of play for seven months.

Pulisic Speaks On Replacing Eden Hazard At Chelsea

Chelsea newly signed player, Christian Pulisic, has stated that he is not looking at replacing Eden Hazard at Stamford Bridge.

The United State international completed a £58million move to Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund during the January transfer window but re-joined on loan till the end of the season.

That will be all for now. Naija News will be on the ground to give you latest information on transfers across the globe as they break.