The summer transfer window rolls on as Premier League clubs and those around Europe look to add to their squads.
Arsenal's negotiations for Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres have stalled over a difference in overall value and terms. However, Gyokeres appears to be taking action over the impasse, with the Sweden striker having refused to show up to Sporting training, while Arsenal have also been busy in agreeing a deal for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke.
Tottenham have been busy and have aggressively backed new manager Thomas Frank with a deal for West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, but despite triggering the release clause for Morgan Gibbs-White, Nottingham Forest are now considering legal action over what they believe to be an illegal approach.
Manchester United secured Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m early in this window but a subsequent deal for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo has been slow to develop, while the likes of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho remain at the club despite pushing for a fresh start this summer.
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Transfer news, rumours and latest done deals
- Forest take legal action after Tottenham trigger Morgan Gibbs-White release clause
- Viktor Gyokeres skips Sporting training amid interest from Arsenal
- Arsenal agree world record £1m fee with Liverpool for Smith
- Jordan Henderson set to join Brentford as free agent
- Chelsea eye shock move for Gianluigi Donnarumma with PSG future unclear
Crystal Palace star eyes summer move
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Jack Rathborn
Daniel Munoz is pushing for a move this summer away from Crystal Palace, reports the Mirror.
But the 29-year-old is eager for a new start after helping the Eagles claim the FA Cup last term.
Tottenham join Forest in pursuit of Brentford forward
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Jack Rathborn
Tottenham are still interested in DR Congo international Yoane Wissa, according to the Standard.
Spurs are yet to make an approach to Brentford, who value the 28-year-old at £50m.
Nottingham Forest have also been linked and made a move last January.
Archie Brown set for Fenerbahce move
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Jack Rathborn
Archie Brown is heading to Fenerbahce, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The English fullback is now in Istanbul, says the Italian reporter, and with his agents they will finalise details before making the switch.
The Turkish club will send Gent €8m plus a sell-on clause will be included. A medical will take place on Saturday, with the move likely official on Sunday or Monday.
Jack Grealish reiterates love for Man City
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Jack Rathborn
Jack Grealish has been linked with a move away from Man City.
With Pep Guardiola investing heavily in the squad over the last two windows, Grealish could find himself on the way out this summer.
But speaking at an Oasis concert, Grealish insists his passion for City is stronger than ever.
"I love Man City more than anything, and you know what I love more than anything, City fans, they're the best fans in the world."
Jack Grealish at Oasis: “I love #ManCity more than anything!
— City Report (@cityreport_) July 12, 2025
You know what I love more than anything? City fans - the best fans in the world!” pic.twitter.com/inxWkRODpc
What Tottenham’s spending spree tells us about new-look Spurs under Thomas Frank
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Jack Rathborn
As Thomas Frank gave his first thoughts on the Tottenham team he has taken over, the temptation was to assume his initial recruitment drive would be focused on the defensive half of his new side.
"They've clearly shown over the last two seasons that the ability to score goals is fantastic,” he said; the numbers showed Tottenham scored as many times in finishing 17th in the Premier League as Chelsea did in coming fourth. “I know the ethos and the history of the club is massive on attacking football, and I think there's so much attacking talent in the squad.”
A month on, there seems to be rather more attacking talent. Frank’s first major signing, albeit after a loan that meant he was part of the squad the Dane inherited, was Mathys Tel. His second – albeit after the £5m acquisition of the young Japanese defender Kota Takei – was Mohammed Kudus. His third, despite Nottingham Forest’s complaints about Spurs’ approach and suggestions of legal action, could be Morgan Gibbs-White. It would amount to a £150m overhaul to Tottenham’s creative contingent; a £150m upgrade, perhaps. At 20, 24 and 25, they look the shape of Spurs’ future.
Former Villa star nears Fenerbahce move
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Jack Rathborn
Fenerbahce could sign former Aston Villa loanee Marco Asensio, reports Football Italia.
The Turkish outfit are advancing talks with PSG for the 29-year-old.
The Spaniard shone in moments for Villa under Unai Emery, but without Champions League football, Villa’s interest in a permanent move cooled.
Matheus Cunha ‘privileged’ to take on Manchester United number 10 shirt
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Jack Rathborn
“I can mention many players that use this shirt. It’s so easy for me,” Cunha said after being confirmed as the new No 10 for Man United.
“Of course, I think the one that I always think about when I see this number in this shirt for me was Wayne Rooney.
“He was someone that I grew up to watch play and I have (watched) many games now.
“Then I swapped shirts with Marcus (Rashford, after a game) also. I have his shirt in my home. But, of course, we know many players used this shirt – Van Nistelrooy, Ibrahimovic.
“It’s the dream not only to use the shirt, but with all the history they have around the number, it’s something beautiful that I have the privilege to do.”
Bukayo Saka’s back-up or Gabriel Martinelli’s replacement? How Noni Madueke will fit in at Arsenal
12:36
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Jack Rathborn
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke is on the verge of joining Arsenal in a deal worth around £50m.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has given the green light to the deal for the 23-year-old, who has impressed in spells at Stamford Bridge.
Madueke regularly featured on the right wing for the Blues but, along with many other members of the squad, found continuity hard to come by, and he will leave with many fans thinking he never got the time to really show what he could do in west London.
Here, The Independent looks at how Madueke might fit into the Arsenal team, and whether we can expect the youngster to be a starting player right away.
Christian Norgaard to fulfil Champions League ‘childhood dream’ as he completes Arsenal move
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Jack Rathborn
Christian Norgaard has admitted he thought his dream of playing for Arsenal had passed him by after completing his £10million switch from Brentford.
The 31-year-old midfielder is understood to have signed a two-year deal at the Emirates with the option of a third season. The transfer, Arsenal’s third of the summer so far, could rise to as much as £15million with performance-related add-ons.
“You can get almost emotional because maybe it was a dream that I’ve given a little bit up on coming towards the later stage in my career,” said Norgaard.
“I’ve just turned 31 and had signed a new deal with Brentford. Of course, there’s always a little chance that a miracle could happen with Brentford, but it was probably unrealistic to play Champions League with them.
“Now, I get to hear the anthem and be a part of a Champions League campaign. It’s a childhood dream and something I didn’t think would be possible. So it’s something I’m really, really happy about.”
Aston Villa close in on new goalkeeper
12:15
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Jack Rathborn
Aston Villa are close to completing a deal for Dutch goalkeeper Marco Bizot.
The Athletic reports that Villa will bring in the 34-year-old from French side Brest to provide competition for Emi Martinez next term.
Brighton’s shrewd recruitment has set up Chelsea’s success — but they risk making the same mistake
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Jack Rathborn
One of the more famous headlines after Patrick Vieira and Emmanuel Petit combined for the third goal in Brazil’s defeat at the Stade de France in 1998 was “Arsenal win the World Cup”. Perhaps some in Sussex will be tempted to script a sequel on Sunday. “Brighton win the Club World Cup”? It would have sounded especially unlikely in the 1990s, when they were battling relegation from the Football League or exiled to play their home games in Gillingham.
It wouldn’t be strictly true now but Chelsea’s two goals in the semi-final came from Joao Pedro, who started July as a Brighton and Hove Albion player. He has made an increasingly familiar journey. The joke, if not a particularly new one, is that it would have been cheaper for Chelsea simply to buy Brighton than to carry on paying them for personnel. At £115m, Moises Caicedo cost a British record fee. At £62.5m, Marc Cucurella is another of Albion’s three biggest ever sales: all were to Chelsea.
Italy centre-back will cost £50m amid Newcastle and Man Utd interest
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Jack Rathborn
Atalanta will not sell Giorgio Scalvini to Premier League clubs for less than £50m.
The i reports that the 21-year-old Italy centre-back is a key target for both Newcastle United and Manchester United.
Forest identify Gibbs-White replacement?
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Jack Rathborn
Nottingham Forest could splash some of the Anthony Elanga and Morgan Gibbs-White cash expected from those probable deals on a Man City starlet.
Forest could bid £25m plus add-ons for England Under-21 attacking midfielder James McAtee.
But City will hold firm, reports the Mail, as they value the 22-year-old at closer to £40m.
Rio Ferdinand warns Man United left with one choice over Bryan Mbeumo transfer pursuit
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Jack Rathborn
Former England defender Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United need to find a way to meet Brentford’s valuation of Bryan Mbeumo and bring him to Old Trafford.
United have reportedly agreed personal terms with the Cameroon international but are yet to meet the Bees’ requirements over a fee and risk missing out on their man during the transfer window.
“Man United need to find a way of meeting Brentford's valuation,” Ferdinand said on Rio Ferdinand Presents.
Everton, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth battle for Belgian winger
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Jack Rathborn
PSV Eindhoven could sell Johan Bakayoko in the coming weeks, putting a host of Premier League clubs on alert.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Everton, Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth are keen on the Belgian winger.
Mohammed Kudus’s Tottenham transfer is the end result of West Ham’s spending disasters
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Jack Rathborn
There are times when West Ham fans may catch the sight of one of their finest former players in action for capital rivals and hear a chant about getting him half price. It involves an element of exaggeration: Declan Rice commanded a British record fee of £105m and even a brace of superlative free kicks against Real Madrid do not make him worth £210m.
And yet there could be a sequel of sorts, Hammers supporters casting more envious glances at another favourite found elsewhere in London. And if, as seems likely, Mohammed Kudus joins Tottenham for £55m, there may be greater reasons to think West Ham have sold him on the cheap. Certainly in the context of the Ghanaian’s talent and his outstanding, 14-goal debut campaign in England, if not the underwhelming, five-goal sophomore season.
But the fee is £30m below Kudus’ release clause and there have been moments, with an ability to spin or glide away from defenders, to finish clinically or spectacularly, when that £85m has looked a realistic valuation.
Chelsea eye shock move for Donnarumma
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Jack Rathborn
Chelsea are considering a move for Gianluigi Donnarumma with his PSG future unclear.
L’Equipe reports that the Blues would be keen to bring in the Italy goalkeeper, with his contract set to expire in 2026.
Man United and Man City would also be keen if an extension cannot be agreed with the European champions.
Three Premier League clubs ready to bid for Eintracht Frankfurt star
10:25
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Jack Rathborn
Eintracht Frankfurt are making a major push to keep Hugo Ekitike.
The Germans want to attack the Champions League and see the French forward as a vital part of that bid.
But Sky Sport Germany reports the Bundesliga club expects many offers to arrive soon for the former PSG star.
Liverpool is “a concrete option,’ while Newcastle and Manchester United remain keen.
Chelsea’s interest has cooled after signing João Pedro, with Ekitike likely to cost €100m.
Chelsea set Nicolas Jackson price tag amid Serie A interest
10:12
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Jack Rathborn
Chelsea have set an huge £100m price tag for Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson.
The Mail reports that the 24-year-old could be sold this summer, with AC Milan keen.
But the Blues value Jackson highly for his output, with 24 goals in 65 Premier League games, work rate and versatility to play in a number of different styles.
But with Liam Delap and Joao Pedro providing competition for places, Jackson could be sold at the right price.
Barcelona line up Marcus Rashford move after failing with two top targets
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Jack Rathborn
Marcus Rashford is a top target for Barcelona as the Spanish giants look to fill an issue at left wing.
Sky Sports reports that Barcelona failed with a move for Liverpool’s Luis Diaz and Nico Williams of Athletic Club, leaving the Man United forward as the next best option.
Rashford returned to training this week, but remains out of Ruben Amorim’s plans at Old Trafford.
Juventus agree Jadon Sancho fee with Man United?
09:43
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Jack Rathborn
Juventus have struck a deal with Manchester United to sign Jadon Sancho for £17.3m.
La Stampa reports a deal for the former Chelsea loanee has come amid negotiations between the player and Man United to find a severance package.
Sancho’s wages provided an obstacle for Chelsea to complete a permanent move for the England winger this summer, leaving him back at Old Trafford, despite the knock-down fee available to buyers.
Noni Madueke leaves Club World Cup camp to complete Arsenal move, Enzo Maresca confirms
09:31
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Jack Rathborn
Enzo Maresca has all but confirmed Noni Madueke’s imminent switch Arsenal after revealing that the winger has left the Chelsea camp ahead of the Club World Cup final.
Madueke looks set to become the latest player to swap blue for red in London after a £48.5m fee was agreed between the two clubs, with Chelsea giving him permission to undergo a medical.
The 23-year-old will subsequently play no part in Chelsea’s bid to become world champions as they take on Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey on Sunday.
“Noni is in contact with the new club,” he told a press conference. “I guess he is going to be (announced) in the next hours.”
Maresca has long been complimentary about Madueke, who last season earned his maiden call-up to the England national team, causing some to wonder why this sale has been sanctioned.
Jordan Henderson set to join Brentford as free agent
09:23
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Jack Rathborn
Jordan Henderson is set to return to England by signing for Brentford on a free transfer.
The former Liverpool captain left Ajax after deciding not to trigger a 12-month extension to his contract with the Dutch club.
And Brentford have moved for the 35-year-old as they look for a replacement for Christian Norgaard, who has joined Arsenal.
Henderson, who is likely to sign a two-year contract, is expected to have a medical before completing his move to Brentford, which he hopes will enable him to keep his place in the England squad for next summer’s World Cup.
The midfielder, who has won 84 caps, was recalled by new England manager Thomas Tuchel, who values his experience.
Arsenal agree world record £1m fee with Liverpool for Smith
09:22
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Jack Rathborn
Arsenal have had a world-record bid accepted by Liverpool for forward Olivia Smith, which is set to make her the first £1m transfer in women’s football.
As first reported by the Guardian, the Gunners have beat competition from several clubs - including Women’s Super League champions Chelsea - to sign the 20-year-old Canada international.
Smith became Liverpool’s record signing when she joined from Sporting Lisbon for just over £200,000 last year and she scored seven goals for the Reds in her debut WSL campaign.
Arsenal have moved aggressively in the transfer market after winning the Women’s Champions League in May and the club want to compete with Chelsea on the domestic front.
Arsenal’s signing of Smith will eclipse the previous world record transfer in the women’s game set by Chelsea in January when they signed US international Naomi Girma for £900,000.
Gyokeres skips Sporting training
09:22
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Jack Rathborn
Reports emerging that Viktor Gyokeres will miss Sporting CP’s upcoming training sessions as “he only wants Arsenal”.
Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein are reporting that the Sweden striker report for preseason, with a five-year deal ready for him subject to a fee being agreed between the clubs.
Gyokeres has told Sporting’s president that he will not play for the club again.
Forest seek legal advice over Spurs' Gibbs-White approach
09:21
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Jack Rathborn
An extraordinary story coming out of Nottingham Forest – who’d have thought? – amid reports that the club are looking to sue Tottenham over their approach for Morgan Gibbs-White.
Gibbs-White was due to have a medical at Spurs today after the club triggered his £60m release clause. But Forest have reacted furiously to events and are seeking urgent legal advice to scupper the deal, reports the Telegraph.
