Transfer news: Man Utd surprise deal, Rashford decision made, Alvarez to Liverpool

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Arsenal sign Piero HincapieArsenal have confirmed that Piero Hincapie has signed for them on a permanent basis.The versatile defender spent last season on loan at the Emirates Stadium as the Gunners won the Premier League and reached the Champions League final.The north Londoners have now activated their £35m purchase option and Hincapie will officially become an Arsenal player from July 1.Hincapie's here to stay \ud83c\uddea\ud83c\udde8The club is delighted to announce that Piero has signed a permanent deal at The Arsenal \ud83d\udc4a— Arsenal (@Arsenal) June 25, 2026 7 hours ago14:09 Archie GriggsEverton lead race for Liam DelapEverton are in pole position to sign Liam Delap on a permanent deal, according to Football Insider.It's been reported that Chelsea would be willing to sell the former Ipswich Town striker for around £40m this summer.Delap was linked with the Toffees before he left Portman Road to join Chelsea last year.Liam Delap looks set to leave Chelsea this summer (Image: Getty) 8 hours ago13:21 Archie GriggsLiverpool's stance on Julian AlvarezLiverpool are not expected to launch a move for Julian Alvarez this summer despite the striker being keen to leave Atletico Madrid.Barcelona are known to have a long-standing interest in the former Manchester City forward.Alvarez has been tentatively linked with a move to Anfield but that is not expected to happen before the window closes. Jeremy Sarmiento joins MiddlesbroughBrighton winger Jeremy Sarmiento has completed a permanent move to Middlesbrough.He spent last season on loan at the Riverside Stadium as Boro narrowly missed out on promotion to the Premier League.Good luck to Jeremy Sarmiento who has completed a permanent move to Middlesbrough, for undisclosed terms.Wishing you all the best, Jeremy! \ud83d\udc99\ud83e\udd0d— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) June 25, 2026 10 hours ago11:20 Archie GriggsMan City hold fresh Elliot Anderson talksManchester City recently held a fresh round of talks with Nottingham Forest over a potential move for Elliot Anderson.That's according to Fabrizio Romano, who says City are taking steps to speed up the negotiating process.It's claimed that an agreement in principle, worth around £129m, may already be in place with only minor details left to be ironed out.Manchester City are trying to sign Elliot Anderson (Image: Getty) 11 hours ago10:20 Archie GriggsMan Utd considering surprise goalkeeper swoopManchester United are weighing up a surprise move for Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn, according to The Sun.Gunn is currently available on a free transfer after he was released by Nottingham Forest.United reportedly want to sign a new back-up goalkeeper to provide competition for Senne Lammens next season.

13 hours ago08:46 Archie GriggsHull City keeping tabs on Nico RaskinHull City are weighing up a potential move for Rangers midfielder Nico Raskin, according to The Herald.It's claimed that Hull want to revamp their midfield this summer and have included Raskin on their shortlist of targets.Atalanta and Bologna have also been credited with a desire to land the 25-year-old, who would reportedly command an eight-figure fee.Nico Raskin is said to be a target for Hull City (Image: Getty) 13 hours ago08:05 Archie GriggsAston Villa could hijack Harry Wilson moveAston Villa could still hijack Harry Wilson's proposed summer move to Leeds United on a free transfer.That's according to The Times, who say Villa believe there is still time to sign the Welshman for themselves.Wilson is currently poised to join Leeds, who have offered him a salary increase from his time at Fulham. 14 hours ago07:55 Archie GriggsTottenham ready to meet Marcus Rashford wage demandsTottenham are willing to pay Marcus Rashford a weekly salary of around £325,000, according to The Sun.The north Londoners are said to be interested in signing the England international this summer.Rashford has a release clause worth around £40m but isn't currently interested in joining another Premier League club.Tottenham are reportedly eager to sign Marcus Rashford (Image: Getty) 14 hours ago07:50 Archie GriggsLiverpool prepare new Yan Diomande bidLiverpool are preparing to submit a renewed offer for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, according to Bild.The Reds saw an opening offer worth around £87m rejected by the German heavyweights earlier this month.Their newest package is said to be in the region of £103m, including performance-related bonuses.

14 hours ago07:45 Archie GriggsArsenal agree personal terms with Manu KoneArsenal have reached an agreement on personal terms with Roma and France midfielder Manu Kone, according to football.london.It's claimed that Kone is intent on joining the Premier League champions and has made his preference clear behind the scenes.While the likes of Atletico Madrid have also been credited with an interest, it's understood he only wants to join Arsenal. 14 hours ago07:40 Archie GriggsMan Utd plot move for William GomesManchester United are weighing up a potential move for Porto winger William Gomes, according to A Bola.The Red Devils are mentioned as one of several clubs with a keen interest in signing the 20-year-old this summer.He has a release clause of £70m but United could try to get him for less, with suggestions that Porto would be willing to negotiate.William Gomes has been linked with a potential move to England (Image: Getty) 14 hours ago07:35 Archie GriggsGood morningHello and welcome to Express Sport's coverage of the latest transfer news from across the Premier League and beyond.We'll be on hand to bring you the biggest developments throughout the day, so make sure to stick around...