The summer transfer window rolls on as Premier League clubs and those around Europe look to add to their squads ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Liverpool are in advanced talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over Hugo Ekitike. The former Paris Saint-Germain player has a €100m (£86m) release clause and it is expected that Ekitike would want to make the switch to Anfield and that personal terms could be agreed with the 23-year-old.
Liverpool concentrated their attentions on Ekitike after asking about Alexander Isak but Newcastle have long taken the view their top scorer is not for sale. The Reds have also rejected a £58.5m bid from Bayern Munich for Luis Diaz though the Bundesliga champions are said to be preparing a second offer for the winger.
Arsenal’s negotiations for Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres had stalled due to a difference in valuation and terms, though the Gunners are now in the process of completing a move for the Sweden striker after a breakthrough in talks. It has been similar news regarding Noni Madueke too, with the Chelsea winger undergoing his medical over the weekend.
Nottingham Forest are considering legal action against Tottenham Hotspur over what they believe could be an illegal approach for Morgan Gibbs-White. Manchester United continue to focus on a deal for Bryan Mbeumo and have made an improved offer for the Brentford forward, though there remains plenty of focus on outgoings as Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho near the exit door.
All the latest updates, rumours and done deals will be covered in the blog below:
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Transfer news, rumours and latest done deals
- Liverpool handed key boost as Hugo Ekitike transfer enters advanced talks
- Liverpool were told by Newcastle that Alexander Isak was not for sale
- Man United bid to break Bryan Mbeumo deadlock with improved offer
- Arsenal are closing in on a move for Viktor Gyokeres in a deal worth £60m plus add-ons
- Gunners step up Eze pursuit despite Madueke interest
Man City confirm signing of teenager Sverre Nypan
18:03
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Richard Jolly
Manchester City have completed the signing of Norwegian teenager Sverre Nypan for £12.5m.
The midfielder, who has signed a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium, said he was proud to follow in the footsteps of Erling Haaland by joining City.
Nypan becomes City’s fifth summer signing after Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki and Marcus Bettinelli, with a combined cost of over £120m.
Chelsea transfer news: Alejandro Garnacho, Jorrel Hato, Morgan Rogers, Rodrygo and more
18:03
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Chris Wilson
Though a successful Club World Cup campaign sees Chelsea return from the USA as world champions, the Blues are not expected to slow down their transfer activity ahead of the new season starting in August.
Enzo Maresca’s side are preparing for a jaunt into the Champions League next season after finishing fourth in the English top-flight and winning the Conference League in a busy term.
Some fans will feel the Blues still have work to do in the summer, with a bulking of the squad needed in some areas to provide the quality demanded by Europe’s elite club competition.
There is no shortage of funds at Stamford Bridge, with big-money moves a constant fixture of recent transfer windows, and this summer is set to be no different.
Here’s everything you need to know about Chelsea’s summer transfer plans.
Manchester United monitoring Nicolas Jackson?
17:48
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Chris Wilson
The Times report that Manchester United are considering a shock move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, who is questioning his future after the Blues signed Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.
Could Man Utd move their attentions to the Senegal striker once they wrap up a deal for Mbeumo?
Forest target signs for Leipzig
17:32
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Chris Wilson
Nottingham Forest target Johan Bakayoko has signed for RB Leipzig from PSV Eindhoven for €18m plus €4m in add-ons.
The Belgian winger has signed a 5-year deal at the German club.
It's been a busy day in Leipzig pic.twitter.com/3BtQmYwuT7
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) July 16, 2025
United's newest Mbeumo offer 'expected to be accepted'
17:18
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Chris Wilson
Man Utd’s latest offer for Bryan Mbeumo is “expected to be accepted” as it matches Brentford’s valuation, according to the Standard.
It is hoped that the bid, worth £65m in fixed fees plus £5m in add-ons, will allow the deal to be completed quickly ahead of United jetting off on their tour of the USA.
Bayern see £47.4m bid rejected for Stuttgart striker
17:04
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Chris Wilson
Bayern Munich have made a big offer for Nick Woltemade, worth £43m plus £4.4m in add-ons, according to Sky Sport Germany.
The deal also includes a 10 per cent sell-on clause for the Stuttgart and Germany striker.
The 23-year-old could represent a successor to Harry Kane, but the bid has been immediately rejected.
Tottenham transfer news: Morgan Gibbs-White, Eberechi Eze, Yoane Wissa and more
16:50
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Chris Wilson
Thomas Frank has a seismic job on his hands to rebuild Tottenham and lead the freshly-crowned European champions into a new era.
Spurs come into the summer off the back of success in the Europa League final - a first trophy in 17 years, delivered by Ange Postecoglou.
However, silverware was not enough to save the Aussie’s job after what was otherwise a catastrophic campaign, with Tottenham finishing 17th in the Premier League on just 38 points.
Frank was sounded out as Daniel Levy’s first choice to replace Postecoglou in the dugout, with the Dane winning his fair share of admirers over a seven-year spell at the Brentford helm.
First on the docket for Frank is to bolster Spurs’ problem-laden squad over the coming weeks, building a team capable of surging back up the table, and the capture of West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus for £55m is the first step in doing that.
Here’s everything you need to know about Tottenham’s summer transfer plans.
Man United bid to break Bryan Mbeumo deadlock with improved offer for Brentford forward
16:34
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Chris Wilson
Manchester United have made a third bid for Bryan Mbeumo, raising their offer of up to £70m, including add-ons.
United are willing to pay Brentford an initial £65m for the Cameroon international, with the possibility of a further £5m, depending on how the forward fares at Old Trafford.
Brentford had wanted a sum in excess of the £62.5m United paid Wolves for their first summer signing, Matheus Cunha, noting that Mbeumo scored more Premier League goals than the Brazilian last season.
Man United transfer news: Bryan Mbeumo, Hugo Ekitike, Corentin Tolisso and more
16:17
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Chris Wilson
Manchester United face a crucial summer as Ruben Amorim finally gets the chance to shape his squad and transform his failing team into contenders at the top end of the table.
The release of the Premier League fixtures shows a difficult start for United, with an opening game agasint Arsenal and fixtures against Manchester City and Chelsea within their first five matches of 2025/26, and the manager’s future could be called into question early should his side struggle.
United got some early business done with the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves in a £62.5m deal, but among interest in other targets including Bryan Mbeumo, co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made clear that the money pot is not deep.
Offloading high-wage players such as Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho seems key to funding the revolution, with a lack of movement causing frustration among fans as United lag behind their rivals.
Here’s everything you need to know about Manchester United’s summer transfer plans.
De Paul set for Miami move
16:01
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Chris Wilson
Fabrizio Romano reported yesterday that Atletico Madrid have accepted Inter Miami’s proposal to take Rodrigo de Paul to the MLS.
An agreement is close for a deal thought to be worth around €15m, with the Argentina midfielder set to sign a four-year deal.
Bayern preparing another Diaz bid
15:44
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Chris Wilson
Bayern Munich are preparing another offer for Luis Diaz, according to Sky.
Liverpool consider him not for sale and do not want any further bids, though at the same time they are said to value him around €100m (£86m).
Bayern are prepared to offer the Colombia international at least a four-year deal after seeing their original £58.5m bid rejected.
Liverpool reveal Luis Diaz plan after rejecting Bayern Munich bid
15:29
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Chris Wilson
Liverpool have rejected an opening offer of €67.5m from Bayern Munichfor Luis Diaz and remain adamant that the Colombian forward is not for sale.
The German champions had already made an approach for Diaz, which Liverpool had rebuffed, but they returned with a bid for the 28-year-old.
Liverpool see Diaz, who scored 17 goals last season to help them win the Premier League title and who flourished as both a left winger and a striker for Arne Slot, as a key player for this season and the rest of his contract, which ends in 2027.
Brentford handed Omari Hutchinson price tag
15:14
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Chris Wilson
Brentford have been told they must pay £40m for Ipswich Town winger Omari Hutchinson this summer.
Sources tell the Independent that the release clause for the former Chelsea starlet was set at £35m, but that the window to meet that fee has expired as of 30 June.
Keith Andrews is keen to bolster his squad and sees the 21-year-old as a key part of his bid to stabilise the club next season after the departure of Thomas Frank.
Man United bid to break Bryan Mbeumo deadlock with improved offer
14:43
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Richard Jolly
Manchester United have made a third bid for Bryan Mbeumo, raising their offer of up to £70m, including add-ons.
United are willing to pay Brentford an initial £65m for the Cameroon international, with the possibility of a further £5m, depending on how the forward fares at Old Trafford.
Brentford had wanted a sum in excess of the £62.5m United paid Wolves for their first summer signing, Matheus Cunha, noting that Mbeumo scored more Premier League goals than the Brazilian last season.
Arsenal’s biggest weakness is clear – here’s how Viktor Gyokeres can solve it
14:26
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Chris Wilson
Arsenal’s history could have been very different without Harry Woods. Without him, there may have been no Herbert Chapman, no trio of league titles in the 1930s, no status as London’s biggest club.
Arsenal narrowly avoided relegation in 1923-24. They only won 12 league games that season. Woods scored in six of them. He was Arsenal’s top scorer.
He also got a mere nine league goals. Which had a renewed pertinence more than a century later when Kai Havertz emulated him: for the first time in 101 years, Arsenal had no player in double figures for league goals.
Man Utd make improved offer for Mbeumo
14:16
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Chris Wilson
Manchester United have made an improved bid worth £70m to sign Bryan Mbeumo, according to David Ornstein.
The offer is a £65m fixed fee plus £5m in add-ons, with United currently awaiting a response.
Liverpool told Alexander Isak not for sale as Newcastle target Yoane Wissa
13:58
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Richard Jolly
Liverpool concentrated their attentions on Hugo Ekitike after asking about Alexander Isak but Newcastle have long taken the view their top scorer is not for sale.
However, Liverpool’s approach for Ekitike could be a blow for the Carabao Cup winners, who had bid for him themselves in their attempts to strengthen their forward line.
Newcastle have reportedly turned to Brentford attacker Yoane Wissa instead as they look for a replacement for Callum Wilson, who left St James’ Park when his contract expired.
Liverpool handed key boost as Hugo Ekitike transfer enters advanced talks
13:56
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Richard Jolly
Liverpool are in advanced talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over Hugo Ekitike.
The Premier League champions could make the French forward their fourth major summer signing if a deal can be agreed with the Bundesliga club. It is expected that Ekitike would want to make the switch to Anfield and that personal terms could be agreed with the 23-year-old.
The former Paris Saint-Germain player has a €100m (£86m) release clause though it is not yet apparent if Liverpool will trigger it or agree a lower price with Eintracht.
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Sancho headed to Juve?
13:26
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Chris Wilson
Juventus are still keen on signing Jadon Sancho, according to Sky, with talks having been started between Juve, United and Sancho’s representatives.
Juventus are currently finalising a permanent deal for Francisco Conceicao, for around £28m.
United value Sancho at £25m, though it is unknown if his wage demands could be an issue.
Jude Bellingham could be out until October after shoulder surgery
13:10
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Chris Wilson
Jude Bellingham is expected to be sidelined until October after undergoing shoulder surgery.
The Real Madrid and England midfielder had the surgery after his club’s elimination from this summer’s Club World Cup to treat a recurring dislocation of his left shoulder.
The surgery is set to sideline him until October, but the Spanish club did not confirm any length of absence, saying only that Bellingham would now “begin a period of rehabilitation prior to his return to recovery work”.
Real Madrid said the surgery had been performed by Drs Manuel Leyes and Andrew Wallace, under the supervision of the club’s Medical Services.
Alexander Isak and the difficult choice Newcastle must make
12:54
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Chris Wilson
For Newcastle United, no news was good news. There was gossip, much of it tedious and tiresome, but no concrete developments when it came to Alexander Isak. They could reflect on Arsenal’s choice between Viktor Gyokeres and Benjamin Sesko with some satisfaction: it is no secret that Isak has admirers at the Emirates Stadium but the Gunners accepted they could not get a forward who often scores against them.
The prospect, whether more of a possibility than a probability, of an offer from Liverpool would alter that. Any such bid would bring a decision that would define Newcastle’s summer; their season, too. For now, what can be said is that there has been no direct contact between the clubs. Newcastle’s stance has long been that Isak is not for sale, though Liverpool’s similar position when it comes to Luis Diaz has not stopped Bayern Munich from bidding for the Colombian.
Juve looking into Rashford deal?
12:40
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Chris Wilson
Juventus have enquired about a potential deal to sign Marcus Rashford, reports Gianluca Di Marzio.
United are said to want £40m for the winger, though it is unknown what sort of deal the Turin club would be seeking.
Barcelona are said to be interested in the England international too.
'Man Utd’s move for Mbeumo stalls after Brentford raise asking price'
12:24
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Chris Wilson
Manchester United’s pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo has hit a stumbling block after Brentford raised their valuation of the Cameroon forward towards £70m, according to reports.
Mbeumo, 25, has been the subject of prolonged interest from United and the club have seen two bids rejected by Brentford, with the latter worth £60m.
However, negotiations have not progressed since that second bid in late June, despite Mbeumo telling United that he wants to join, with figures at the club previously having thought that a package totalling £65m would be enough to secure a deal.
Brentford’s change of stance has been met with resistance from United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and director of football Jason Wilcox, who are said to value Mbeumo at that same £65m point, reports the Guardian.
Arsenal transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze and more
12:08
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Chris Wilson
Arsenal are setting in motion the first steps of a productive summer as they look to buck their trend of second-place finishes next term.
It was once again a case of close but not close enough for Mikel Arteta’s side in 2024/25. Finishing second fiddle to the Premier League champions for a third successive season, the Gunners endured another trophyless campaign after their Champions League push fell at the hands of eventual winners PSG.
With the transfer window having re-opened on 16 June, a striker remains top of the club’s shopping list, and it looks like they’ll get one soon as they have struck an agreement with Sporting over a move for Viktor Gyokeres.
Elsewhere, deals for midfielders and defenders are being pursued, with Noni Madueke set to sign and Ebere Eze being considered.
New sporting director Andrea Berta is leading the club’s transfer dealings, and Arsenal will be hoping he can replicate his Atleti exploits in London as Arteta looks to lead the club back to the Premier League pinnacle for the first time since 2006.
Here’s everything you need to know about Arsenal’s summer transfer plans.
Olivia Smith signs for Arsenal to become first £1m player in women’s football
11:52
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Chris Wilson
Arsenal have broken the world transfer record by signing Liverpool for forward Olivia Smith, making the 20-year-old the first £1m transfer in women’s football.
It is understood the Gunners beat competition from several clubs - including Women’s Super League champions Chelsea - to sign the 20-year-old Canada international, who arrives on an undisclosed seven-figure-fee.
It comes 46 years after Trevor Francis became the first male player to break the £1m barrier when he moved from Birmingham City to Nottingham Forest in 1979.
Chelsea update
11:38
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Chris Wilson
Several fringe squad members are up for sale at Chelsea, with Noni Madueke soon to leave.
Joao Felix, Ben Chilwell, Axel Disasi, Lesley Ugochukwu, Renato Veiga, Armando Broja, Alfie Gilchrist, Carney Chukwuemeka and Raheem Sterling are all free to leave Stamford Bridge this summer, with interest in Chukwuemeka and Veiga from Dortmund.
Bayern Munich are said to be interested in Christopher Nkunku and even full-back Malo Gusto, while striker Nicolas Jackson could also leave and has reportedly been targeted by AC Milan, while even Man Utd could be considering the Senegal man.
Liverpool advancing on Ekitike deal
11:29
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Chris Wilson
Liverpool are now advancing in talks to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, according to David Ornstein.
The fee will be “in excess of €80m”, and Ekitike wants the move so personal terms won’t be an issue.
Inter in for Lookman?
11:23
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Chris Wilson
According to reports in Italy, Ademola Lookman could be on the verge of a move to Inter Milan, with the Nerazzurri having reached an agreement with the Nigeria forward on personal terms.
Gianluca di Marzio says that Inter a ready to bid €40m for the ex-Fulham man.
Liverpool submit bid for Ekitike
11:17
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Chris Wilson
Liverpool have submitted a bid for Hugo Ekitike, reports Fabrizio Romano.
The proposal has been rejected by Frankfurt, who want more money for the Frenchman.
The amount of the bid is not specified, though the Italian explains that Ekitike has already said yes to joining the Reds.
More on Newcastle-Ekitike
11:08
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Chris Wilson
Fabrizio Romano has now added that he believes Newcastle’s move for Ekitike is off, with Liverpool advancing instead.
Newcastle cool Ekitike interest and move to Wissa
11:00
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Chris Wilson
David Ornstein is reporting that Newcastle United have ‘cooled’ their interest in Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, and are instead weighing up a move for Brentford’s Yoane Wissa.
Clubs were quite £50m for the Congo international last summer.
Liverpool transfer news: Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, Jean-Philippe Mateta and more
10:54
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Chris Wilson
Liverpool are bracing for a busy summer to build on this season’s Premier League title success.
Arne Slot orchestrated a stunning debut campaign at Anfield, inheriting a stacked squad from Jurgen Klopp before taking English football by storm to seal a record-equalling 20th top-flight crown for the club.
The summer months of 2024 hardly shaped the season that followed for Liverpool, and Slot has already proven that he doesn’t require overwhelming transfer activity to be successful. Last summer, he saw just two arrivals come through the door in the form of Giorgi Mamardashvili (who was immediately loaned back to Valencia) and Federico Chiesa, who played a total of just 104 minutes in the Premier League.
But with Trent Alexander-Arnold heading for the exit and a Premier League title to defend, Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards are expected to engage in a substantial recruitment drive over the coming months.
And the early signs are extremely promising for Reds fans, with Jeremy Frimpong having signed from Bayer Leverkusen before Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez followed through the door.
Here’s everything you need to know about Liverpool’s summer transfer plans.
Teddy Sheringham upset by ‘soul-destroying’ Man Utd and Marcus Rashford saga
10:38
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Chris Wilson
Treble winner Teddy Sheringham does not believe Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford deserves to join Barcelona after what he feels has been a “soul-destroying” episode.
The 27-year-old is on the lookout for a new club having spent the second half of last season on loan at Aston Villa after falling out with boss Ruben Amorim and admitting he was “ready for a new challenge”.
Rashford is among five players to have informed United they wish to explore a future away from Old Trafford, where he came through the academy and scored 138 goals in 426 first-team appearances.
