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.
And the biggest move of the window could be about to happen, with Liverpool starting talks with Newcastle over a potential £120m move for Alexander Isak and enquiring about Hugo Ekitike as they continue to scour the market for a centre-forward. 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 after securing Matheus Cunha from Wolves, 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 approach Newcastle over record move for Alexander Isak
- Liverpool also make approach for Hugo Ekitike amid Newcastle interest
- 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 Utd 'monitoring' Nicolas Jackson as Bryan Mbeumo talks stall
Club World Cup star set for Wolves medical
10:11
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Chris Wilson
Fabrizio Romano reports that Fluminense’s Jhon Arias is set for a medical with Wolves.
The two clubs have a deal agreed for a €21m package, according to the Italian.
Arsenal still chasing Eze despite Madueke interest
10:00
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Chris Wilson
Arsenal are still interested in Eberechi Eze, with Mikel Arteta keen on the Palace playmaker. The club are set to approach Palace over a deal soon.
The 27-year-old has a £68m release clause, though Arsenal are expected to try and negotiate a deal at a lower price point.
Eze, who scored eight goals and got eight assists for the Eagles in the Premier League last season, is not believed to be deterred by Arsenal’s move for Noni Madueke.
Arsenal close in on Viktor Gyokeres deal as Sporting back down over fees
09:50
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Chris Wilson
Arsenal are close to a deal on Viktor Gyokeres, having struck an agreement with Sporting on the basic payment principles of a prospective transfer.
The London club are expected to pay €63m guaranteed over instalments, with another €10m subject to add-ons.
Sporting climbed down from asking for a guaranteed €70m over changes of terms on issues like the payment of agent commissions.
Chelsea leading the race for Hato
09:42
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Chris Wilson
Chelsea are reportedly leading the race for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, with Liverpool and Arsenal also interested.
The 19-year-old can play at left-back or centre-back and is valued around £40, according to reports.
Bournemouth holding firm on Illia Zabarnyi asking price despite PSG interest
09:28
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Chris Wilson
Bournemouth are holding out for €70m from Paris Saint-Germain for centre-half Illia Zabarnyi.
The two clubs have been discussing a deal for weeks, with the European champions’ initial proposals only going up to €60m.
The riches of the Club World Cup have arguably worked against Luis Enrique's side, however, as the need for centre-half back-up became clear through the injury to Willian Pacho. Chelsea repeatedly targeted that side to win 3-0.
McAtee assessing options ahead of new season
09:14
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Chris Wilson
Manchester City youngster James McAtee is said to be a target for several clubs across England and Germany, and Fabrizio Romano is reported that the England U21 international was visiting Eintracht Frankfurt yesterday.
The 22-year-old is free to leave City this summer, with the club said to be demanding around £40m.
Romano adds that McAtee is “assessing his options” ahead of a move this summer, with other reports claiming he will be visiting Borussia Dortmund during his trip to Germany.
Premier League clubs continue to be linked to Rodrygo
08:59
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Chris Wilson
The future of Real Madrid winger Rodrygo threatens to be the saga of the summer, with the Brazilian having been linked to Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool in recent weeks.
Madrid are believed to be looking for a fee around €100m (£86m) for the 24-year-old, with his future uncertain after playing second fiddle to Mbappe and Vini Jr last season.
Bayern see £47.4m bid rejected for Stuttgart striker
08:45
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Jack Rathborn
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.
Sunderland eye bold Xhaka move
08:30
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Jack Rathborn
Sunderland have initiated talks over a bold move for Bayer Leverkusen and Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka.
Sky Sports reports that the Black Cats are keen to add the 32-year-old midfielder, with his Premier League experience, from his time at Arsenal, coveted.
Xhaka will also have options in Saudi Arabia, adds Sky Sports, with his future away from the Bundesliga club.
Villa one of three Premier League clubs monitoring Garnacho
08:14
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Jack Rathborn
In addition to Chelsea, Aston Villa have been linked with Manchester United and Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho,
The Mail reports that the 21-year-old could move to Villa, as did his teammate, for the time being, Marcus Rashford, last term on loan.
Rashford has returned and is destined to move abroad, with links to Barcelona and Juventus.
The Mail add Chelsea and Tottenham are also monitoring Garnacho.
Alexander Isak and the difficult choice Newcastle must make
08:03
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Richard Jolly
Newcastle have already bought Anthony Elanga for £52m this summer. Their pursuit of goalkeeper James Trafford has continued. They offered a club-record sum of £70m for Hugo Ekitike, which Eintracht Frankfurt declined. Sell Alexander Isak and, together with Newcastle’s existing budget, there would presumably be scope to afford Ekitike, for a raised bid, a back-up striker, Trafford and the right-sided centre-back that has long been on the agenda.
But there is a counterargument.
Garnacho and Jackson in Man Utd-Chelsea swap deal?
07:53
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Jamie Braidwood
The I adds that Manchester United could consider offering Alejandro Garnacho to Chelsea in order to sign Nicolas Jackson on more favourable terms.
United want to sell Garnacho, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho this summer and have singed Matheus Cunha while talks continue over Bryan Mbeumo.
Manchester United monitoring Nicolas Jackson?
07:41
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Jamie Braidwood
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.
'Newcastle want to pair Isak and Ekitike amid Liverpool interest'
07:29
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Jamie Braidwood
The Telegraph report that Newcastle want to push on with their interest in Hugo Ekitike despite Liverpool opening talks with the striker and the Reds’ approach for Alexander Isak.
Newcastle want to partner Isak with Ekitike, according to The Telegraph, and want to resist Liverpool’s interest in Isak while also beating the Premier League champions to Ekitike.
'Man Utd’s move for Mbeumo stalls after Brentford raise asking price'
07:20
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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.
Liverpool reveal Luis Diaz plan after rejecting Bayern Munich bid
07:11
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Richard Jolly
Liverpool have rejected an opening offer of €67.5m from Bayern Munich for 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.
Arsenal’s biggest weakness is clear – here’s how Viktor Gyokeres can solve it
07:10
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Richard Jolly
Arsenal are closing in on Viktor Gyokeres - the man who can solve Mikel Arteta’s biggest problem: goals.
Liverpool make approach for Hugo Ekitike amid Newcastle interest
07:09
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Richard Jolly
Liverpool have asked about Hugo Ekitike as they continue to scour the market for a centre-forward.
The Premier League champions are making inquiries about a number of strikers as they look for a No 9 during the summer transfer window.
Newcastle top scorer Alexander Isak is also among those on their radar but no offer has been made for any of their possible targets yet.
Eintracht Frankfurt have already rejected a bid from Newcastle for Ekitike, who scored 22 goals last season to help them finish third in the Bundesliga.
