The transfer window is almost open with the Club World Cup creating an emergency, short-term window — though clubs not involved in the new Fifa tournament are still pushing ahead with plans to strengthen this summer.
Manchester United have an awful lot of work to do in the window after a disastrous season, and Matheus Cunha appears to be the first one through the door, with Wolves set to bank more than £60m for the Brazilian forward. There could also be exits from Old Trafford, though, with captain Bruno Fernandes among those being linked with moves away.
Liverpool are ready to go from strength to strength after winning the Premier League title, with a new striker perhaps on the wish list as right-back Jeremie Frimpong nears a switch to help fill the void left by Trent Alexander-Arnold’s departure. A forward to monitor could be Hugo Ekitike, who is also a Chelsea target, with the Eintracht Frankfurt striker one of the hottest properties in European football. Arsenal, meanwhile, look to be close to their first addition with Martin Zubimendi set for a medical.
You can sign up to DAZN to watch every Club World Cup game for free, while all the latest updates, rumours and done deals from what promises to be a chaotic transfer window will be covered in the blog below:
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- Martin Zubimendi set for Arsenal switch
- Matheus Cunha closing in on Manchester United move
- Bruno Fernandes linked with move to Saudi Arabia
- Jeremie Frimpong lands in Liverpool to finalise Anfield switch
- Chelsea eye Hugo Ekitike and also hold interest in Liam Delap with Man Utd keen on Ipswich star
Arsenal set high price for Viktor Gyokeres
10:28
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Harry Latham-Coyle
The Guardian report that interested clubs have been set a fee of €80m (£67m) for Viktor Gyokeres, with Arsenal among those expected to enter the market for the Sporting striker. The club’s vice-president, Francisco Zenha, recently told the Portuguese media that he is yet to receive an offer for Gyokeres, who is heavily coveted.
The hard decisions Aston Villa now face after transfer gamble backfires
10:00
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Harry Latham-Coyle
It appears Marcus Rashford will not be staying at Aston Villa, then - and Unai Emery’s side look to have a bit of a quandary after missing out on Champions League football, as Richard Jolly explores.
Marcus Rashford to Barcelona?
09:45
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Jack Rathborn
Marcus Rashford could move to Barcelona this summer with Aston Villa failing to meet the clause to make his loan from Manchester United permanent.
Rashford’s agent has begun talks with Barcelona director Deco in Spain, reports the Mail.
Rashford has three years remaining on his contract and is unlikely to play for United again after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim. Rashford, 27, has wages worth £315,000 per week and United are likely to accept a fee of around £40m.
Manchester City targeting Cherki or Gibbs-White for No 10 role
09:30
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Luke Baker
Telegraph Sport report that Manchester City are eyeing Lyon’s Rayan Cherki, who has confirmed he will leave the club this summer.
The 21-year-old is believed to have a release clause of around £20-25 million, and signing him would provide City with a cheaper but similar talent to Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, whose hefty fee has reportedly dampened enthusiasm for him at the Etihad.
But Cherki isn’t the only No 10 that Man City are considering, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the club are also interested in Morgan Gibbs-White.
The 25-year-old has starred in Nottingham Forest’s remarkable season that culminated in a Conference League spot and an FA Cup semi-final. He could end up being a replacement for Kevin de Bruyne.
DONE DEAL! Bayern Munich tie up Tah
09:21
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Harry Latham-Coyle
News from Bavaria of a signing, with Bayern Munich moving for free agent Jonathan Tah. The experienced defender will provide another option at the back for Vincent Kompany next season.
Welcome to the , Jona! ❤️ #ServusJona #FCBayern #MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/elovp5Kj9m
— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) May 29, 2025
Chelsea identify top striker target after Champions League boost
09:15
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Harry Latham-Coyle
There was success in the Conference League final for Chelsea last night, and it appears the club may have identified their top target up front in Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike - though there could well be competition for the Frenchman. Miguel Delaney has more.
Liverpool transfer guide: Florian Wirtz and top targets for Arne Slot’s title defence
09:00
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Want a full run down of the potential ins and outs at Anfield this summer? Will Castle’s guide to Liverpool’s transfer window has you covered...
Liverpool set Caoimhin Kelleher price tag as Brentford register interest in Irish goalkeeper
08:45
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Richard Jolly
Brentford are among the clubs interested in signing Caoimhin Kelleher, with Liverpool wanting at least £20m for the goalkeeper.
Kelleher will soon enter the last year of his contract at Anfield and is expected to leave in search of regular first-team football.
Brentford have made contact with Liverpool as they look for a potential successor to Mark Flekken, who is of interest to Bayer Leverkusen.
Kevin De Bruyne transfer saga takes fresh twist with multiple offers
08:30
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Miguel Delaney
Kevin De Bruyne is still deciding on his future, principally between Napoli and Chicago Fire, although has still not ruled out a move to another Premier League club.
The 33-year-old had a 25-minute meeting with Napoli owner Aurelio De Laurentiis, but it is understood negotiations are not yet as advanced as have been made out in Italy, with De Laurentiis saying De Bruyne had already bought a villa in the country.
Omar Berrada says Man Utd have plan in place for ambitious transfer window
08:15
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Chief executive Omar Berrada says Manchester United will balance “ambition” with the need to be “prudent” in the transfer market having been given permission to wrap up a deal for Wolves’ Matheus Cunha.
The Red Devils are looking to rebuild the side after their worst top-flight season since they were relegated in 1973-74, which was compounded by last week’s Europa League final loss to Tottenham in Bilbao.
That damaging defeat meant United missed out on silverware and Champions League qualification, worth an estimated £100million, and the club have wasted little time trying to improve Ruben Amorim’s side.
Matheus Cunha is the enigma that could finally solve Man United’s mess
08:00
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Richard Jolly
There are reasons why a club with a diminishing income and limited leeway within Profitability and Sustainability Rules would submit a £62.5m offer around 48 hours after their season ended.
Manchester United, left with more questions after a torrid campaign, could look at the numbers and see that Matheus Cunha scored 15 Premier League goals last season. It is more than double the combined haul of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. They could add in the efforts of Marcus Rashford, Mason Mount and Antony in United shirts and still have fewer than Cunha had mustered by the end of February.
Or they might just be rationalising that it was a hefty price to pay to spare them some embarrassment. Because, in different ways and in the last two seasons, Cunha has contrived to show up his future employers.
Matheus Cunha set for Manchester United medical after £62.5m release clause met
07:45
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Richard Jolly
Matheus Cunha will have a medical with Manchester United after they triggered his £62.5m release clause at Wolves.
The Brazilian is set to become the third and biggest buy of Ruben Amorim’s time at Old Trafford as the Portuguese has targeted him to bring firepower to a goal-shy United team.
Wolves agreed a payment structure with United, which is believed to involve paying the transfer fee over two years, and have given Cunha permission to have a medical at Old Trafford.
Why do Arsenal want to sign Martin Zubimendi
07:30
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Arsenal close in on Martin Zubimendi
07:16
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi.
The Gunners have made the 26-year-old their primary target in the summer transfer window and are reported to have met the Spain international's £51m release clause.
A medical is said to be booked for the coming days.
Boss Mikel Arteta will hope Zubimendi's reported arrival will kickstart a strong summer of recruitment in a bid to make the next step with his Arsenal side.
Arteta is facing questions after three successive seasons of finishing second in the Premier League, with the most recent campaign seen as a regression after failing to capitalise on Manchester City's drop-off.
The Gunners are also thought to be in the market for a striker, having seen Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz suffer serious injuries in the second half of last season.
Atletico Madrid target big-money deal for Spurs defender?
Wednesday 28 May 2025 22:00
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Jack Rathborn
Atletico Madrid are poised to open talks with Tottenham Hotspur over a move for Cristian Romero.
Sky Sports reports that the Spaniards would like the Argentine defender, but Spurs, now with Champions League football next season after winning the Europa League, will quote €70m (£58.7m) for the World Cup winner.
Villarreal's Alex Baena is another target for Atleti, who are only willing to part with €45m (£37.7m) for Romero.
Inter Milan line up Marseille star to bolster wide options
Wednesday 28 May 2025 21:30
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Jack Rathborn
Champions League finalists Inter Milan look poised for a busy summer once again with the Italians ready to sign Luis Henrique from Marseille, reports Sky Sport Italia.
The fee will be €23m (£19.3m) plus up to €2m (£1.7m) in bonuses depending on the team’s success in the Champions League over the next few seasons.
Personal terms are not thought to be a problem, with a five-year deal ready for the Brazilian winger, who has seven goals in 33 Ligue 1 games this season.
Barcelona begin talks over Marcus Rashford move?
Wednesday 28 May 2025 21:00
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Jack Rathborn
Marcus Rashford could move to Barcelona this summer with Aston Villa failing to meet the clause to make his loan from Manchester United permanent.
Rashford’s agent has begun talks with Barcelona director Deco in Spain, reports the Mail.
Rashford has three years remaining on his contract and is unlikely to play for United again after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim. Rashford, 27, has wages worth £315,000 per week and United are likely to accept a fee of around £40m.
Liverpool considered Matheus Cunha move before shifting focus
Wednesday 28 May 2025 20:30
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Jack Rathborn
Liverpool opted against joining the race to sign Matheus Cunha, with Man United in the clear to complete a £62.5m deal.
The Reds believed their depth in that position, from out wide or just behind the No. 9, was adequate, reports the Mail.
The depth and the pursuit, or priority, of Florian Wirtz that is.
How will Martin Zubimendi fit into Arsenal's line-up?a
Wednesday 28 May 2025 20:00
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Jack Rathborn
Martin Zubimendi is will boost Arsenal and their pursuit of the final step next term to win one of the two biggest trophies.
For £51m, it’s a statement signing for the Gunners, but how will he contribute for Mikel Arteta?
The Independent’s Adam Clery took a look at the Spaniard and just what he brings.
Chelsea settle on four striker shortlist to solve striker problem?
Wednesday 28 May 2025 19:29
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Jack Rathborn
Chelsea have a Conference League final to focus on, but after that the Blues are expected to hit the transfer market with intent.
It’s no secret that Chelsea will prioritise a striker, with the Independent’s Miguel Delaney reporting last week that Hugo Ekitike is top of that list.
Sky Sports’ Kaveh Solhekol adds the list is up to four, with Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap, RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko and Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres among those being analysed.
Nicolas Jackson can expect competition from next season, it would seem.
Arsenal finalising Martin Zubimendi deal
Wednesday 28 May 2025 19:01
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Luke Baker
This one has been brewing for a few months now but it appears Arsenal will seal their move for Martin Zubimendi sooner rather than later.
It is being widely reported that Arsenal have met the conditions of the £51m release clause in Zubimendi's contract with Real Sociedad and that personal terms won’t be an issue for the defensive midfielder.
He’ll shortly undergo a medical in north London to complete the deal and after nearly joining Liverpool last summer, will be headed to the Gunners instead.
Jonathan Tah undergoing medical for Bayern move
Wednesday 28 May 2025 18:37
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Luke Baker
It looks like the expected move of Jonathan Tah to Bayern Munich will be completed shortly.
According to Sky Germany Tah has been undergoing his medical today and the 29-year-old centre-back will sign a four-year deal with the Bundesliga champions after being out of contract at Bayer Leverkusen at the end of next month.
Jeffrey Schlupp to leave Crystal Palace
Wednesday 28 May 2025 18:12
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Luke Baker
Jeffrey Schlupp will leave Crystal Palace this summer, after almost nine years at Selhurst Park.
The 32-year-old has made 247 appearances for the club since joining from Leicester City in January 2017, scoring 19 times, although he spent the second half of this season on loan at Celtic, winning the Scottish Premiership title.
Schlupp said: "It's been an incredible eight years playing for this club. I've met some great people – the chairman, the gaffer, and all the staff I've met over the years – and it's meant a lot to have played for Crystal Palace. A big 'thank you' to this group, who have achieved something so special.”
DONE DEAL! Michael Kayode joins Brentford permanently
Wednesday 28 May 2025 17:45
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Luke Baker
Brentford have completed the permanent signing of defender Michael Kayode after his loan spell at the club this season.
Kayode, 20, who arrived on a half-season loan from Fiorentina in January, has agreed a five-year deal, with Brentford having an option to extend his contract by another 12 months.
The Italy Under-21 international, who has made 12 Premier League appearances for the Bees, said: "I'm so excited to extend my stay at Brentford. I have felt so welcome from the first day I arrived at the club.
"I've wanted to play in the Premier League since I was a child and it's been so good to do that here. I can't wait for more next season and beyond."
Liverpool set Caoimhin Kelleher price tag as Brentford register interest in Irish goalkeeper
Wednesday 28 May 2025 17:22
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Jack Rathborn
Brentford are among the clubs interested in signing Caoimhin Kelleher, with Liverpool wanting at least £20m for the goalkeeper.
Kelleher will soon enter the last year of his contract at Anfield and is expected to leave in search of regular first-team football.
Brentford have made contact with Liverpool as they look for a potential successor to Mark Flekken, who is of interest to Bayer Leverkusen.
But they could face competition for the Republic of Ireland international, who has attracted other admirers with fine performances for Liverpool. Nottingham Forest have bid for Kelleher in the past while several Premier League clubs are expected to look for goalkeepers this summer.
Marcus Rashford meets with Barcelona
Wednesday 28 May 2025 17:01
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Luke Baker
Marcus Rashford is on his way out of Manchester United this summer with reports suggesting he’s available for £40m.
Per Spanish journalist Toni Juanmarti, Rashford met with Barcelona today and he’s one of four options on their list. They were keen on him in January but a move never materialised
Chelsea in 'concrete talks' for Hugo Ekitike
Wednesday 28 May 2025 16:48
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Jack Rathborn
Chelsea are said to be in “concrete talks” over a deal for Hugo Ekitike.
Sky Sport Germany reports that Chelsea would like to complete the deal quickly to fend of interest from Liverpool in the Eintracht Frankfurt forward.
The 22-year-old has 15 goals in 30 games since joining from PSG on a permanent basis, having impressed enough in a shorter spell with four goals in 14 Bundesliga games.
Man City targeting Cherki or Gibbs-White for No 10 role
Wednesday 28 May 2025 16:34
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Luke Baker
Telegraph Sport reports that Manchester City are eyeing Lyon’s Rayan Cherki, who has confirmed he will leave the club this summer.
The 21-year-old is believed to have a release clause of around £20-25 million, and signing him would provide City with a cheaper but similar talent to Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz, whose hefty fee has reportedly dampened enthusiasm for him at the Etihad.
But Cherki isn’t the only No 10 that Man City are considering, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that the club are also interested in Morgan Gibbs-White.
The 25-year-old has starred in Nottingham Forest’s remarkable season that culminated in a Conference League spot and an FA Cup semi-final. He could end up being a replacement for Kevin de Bruyne.
Chelsea identify top striker target after Champions League boost
Wednesday 28 May 2025 16:11
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Luke Baker
Chelsea have discussed a move for Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike, as they hone transfer plans now that they have qualified for the 2025/26 Champions League.
Victory at Nottingham Forest on Sunday, to round out the Premier League 2024/25 campaign, thanks to Levi Colwill’s goal, has handed Enzo Maresca’s side a boost.
With Nicolas Jackson suspended for the final two games and Marc Guiu just 18 years of age, Chelsea had been left short in attack.
The club are now actively targeting a striker in the market with the French star high on their list, though they also have significant interest in Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres and Ipswich Town's Liam Delap.
While Arsenal are considering the former, who has shone for Sporting this season, Manchester United are now expected to sign Delap, leaving Chelsea to extensively discuss a move for Ekitike.
Matheus Cunha is the enigma that could finally solve Man United’s mess
Wednesday 28 May 2025 15:45
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Richard Jolly
There are reasons why a club with a diminishing income and limited leeway within Profitability and Sustainability Rules would submit a £62.5m offer around 48 hours after their season ended.
Manchester United, left with more questions after a torrid campaign, could look at the numbers and see that Matheus Cunha scored 15 Premier League goals last season. It is more than double the combined haul of Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. They could add in the efforts of Marcus Rashford, Mason Mount and Antony in United shirts and still have fewer than Cunha had mustered by the end of February.
Or they might just be rationalising that it was a hefty price to pay to spare them some embarrassment. Because, in different ways and in the last two seasons, Cunha has contrived to show up his future employers.
Pep Guardiola to lose three key Man City coaches in major revamp
Wednesday 28 May 2025 15:15
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Pep Guardiola is losing three key members of his Manchester City backroom staff, including assistant manager Juanma Lillo, to leave the Spaniard in pursuit of a coaching team.
Lillo, Inigo Dominguez and Carlos Vicens are all leaving City and will not go to the Club World Cup, with Guardiola yet to confirm who will join him in the dugout in the United States.
Vicens, who has been at City for seven years, is going to take up his first managerial job at Portuguese club Braga, where he will replace the former Sheffield Wednesday head coach Carlos Carvalhal.
Why Arsenal want Martin Zubimendi so badly
Wednesday 28 May 2025 14:15
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Adam Clery
Arsenal appear to have identified Martin Zubimendi as their top midfield target - but why? The Independent tries to explain what makes him so attractive a prospect.
Lamine Yamal signs new six-year deal at Barcelona
Wednesday 28 May 2025 13:45
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Harry Latham-Coyle
One player staying where they are for the foreseeable future is Lamine Yamal. The Barcelona phenom has signed a new six-year deal with the Catalan club.
The forward, who does not turn 18 until July, made his debut in April 2023 aged just 15 but has already become an integral part of the club's success.
He helped Barca to the LaLiga, Spanish Super Cup and Copa del Rey treble and was a driving force in their journey to the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Yamal, who joined the club's academy aged seven, has already made 106 appearances - becoming the club's youngest player to reach a century of games.
Manchester City’s bloated squad leaves Pep Guardiola facing tough transfer choices
Wednesday 28 May 2025 13:15
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Pep Guardiola is preparing for a clearout as he looks trim down Manchester City’s bloated squad. Richard Jolly wonders who could on their way out:
Bryan Mbeumo ‘likely’ to leave Brentford this summer, captain Christian Norgaard admits
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