The transfer window is now open again following the start of this summer’s Club World Cup with clubs able to accelerate deals ahead of the new season.
Liverpool are giving Florian Wirtz his medical today after agreeing a record £116.5m deal for the German superstar and the move could be rubber-stamped ahead of the weekend. The Premier League champions, who have already brought in Jeremie Frimpong, will make Wirtz their club-record signing after agreeing a deal with Bayer Leverkusen though rumours abound that Newcastle forward Alexander Isak is also on their radar.
Arsenal have agreed to pay above the release fee for Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi, while Mikel Arteta has made RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko a priority although talks have stalled somewhat according to Sesko’s agent. Also, the Gunners have reportedly submitted an initial offer for another forward option – Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres – and are apparently eyeing Chelsea’s Noni Madueke.
Manchester United, who have secured Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m, are negotiating with Brentford about Bryan Mbeumo but rumours are flying that Mbeumo has done a shock U-turn and would now prefer a move to Tottenham Hotspur with Thomas Frank taking charges in north London – while Spurs also want Mbeumo’s Bees teammate Yoane Wissa.
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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Latest transfer news
- Florian Wirtz completes move to Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen
- The Reds are also readying a big bid for Marc Guehi, potentially as a replacement for Jarell Quansah
- Man Utd target Bryan Mbeumo said to have done shock U-turn and now prefers a move to Spurs
- Arsenal eye Chelsea star Noni Madueke as Enzo Maresca responds to rumours
- Benjamin Sesko agent clarifies rumours on Arsenal situation after stumbling block over £86m fee
- The Gunners also agree to pay more than release clause for Martin Zubimendi
Liverpool break club record spend to sign Florian Wirtz
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Richard Jolly
Florian Wirtz has joined Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen for a club record £100m.
The German has signed a five-year contract after passing a medical and agreeing personal terms.
Wirtz's fee could rise to a British record of £116m if Liverpool enjoy sustained success during his first five years at Anfield.
Arsenal transfer news: Benjamin Sesko, Viktor Gyokeres, Martin Zubimendi and more
19:03
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Chris Wilson
Arsenal will be hoping for 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 Leaguechampions for a third successive season, the Gunners endured another trophyless campaign after their Champions League push fell at the hands of eventual winners PSG.
A key reason for their failure to achieve was an attacking injury crisis that forced Mikel Merino, a defensive midfielder, to take up a role of makeshift number nine for the final months of the season.
What these fitness problems demonstrated is that despite their undeniable quality in the starting XI, Arsenal’s depth is far from good enough for a team hopeful of major titles, both domestically and on the continent.
With the transfer window having re-opened on 16 June, a striker remains top of the club’s shopping list, though the club have been linked with midfield and winger signings in recent weeks.
Here’s everything you need to know about Arsenal’s summer transfer plans.
Sesko & Gyokeres latest
18:33
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Chris Wilson
Arsenal have reportedly “agreed personal terms” with their prime No 9 target Benjamin Sesko, according to Sport Bild via sportwitness, but there remains a major stumbling block in the shape of his huge price tag.
Sky Sports Germany reports that Leipzig are holding out for €80-100m (£68-86m), and Arsenal are reluctant to go that high. Even so, several reports have said the Gunners are preparing a first solid bid for the striker.
It is clearly a delicate operation, with Viktor Gyokeres waiting on hold to see how the situation progresses.
According to reports, Gyokeres has told friends and family he will join Arsenal this summer.
And Talksport claim that Gyokeres expects to make the move to the Gunners, even though a fee has not yet been agreed, with Arsenal hoping to pay around £60m, while Sporting want closer to £80m for the 27-year-old.
Arsenal eye Chelsea star Noni Madueke as Enzo Maresca responds
18:04
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Chris Wilson
Chelsea and England winger Noni Madueke is being linked with Arsenal as the Gunners look to improve their forward options this summer.
Madueke is seen as the ideal wing complement to Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka but Blues boss Enzo Maresca has poured cold water on the speculation, insisting Chelsea have no plans on selling him.
Speaking at the Club World Cup, Maresca told reporters: "Noni is our player, you can read a lot of speculation at the moment but we consider Noni our player for the coming season."
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Beating City, PSR and the No 10 role: Inside Liverpool’s record transfer for Florian Wirtz
17:32
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Chris Wilson
German superstar Florian Wirtz is set to join Liverpool in a deal that could see him become the most expensive player ever signed by a Premier League club.
The 22-year-old, who has become one of the most coveted players in world football during his time at Bayer Leverkusen, was a target for Real Madrid, Manchester City and Bayern Munich, though Arne Slot’s side quickly moved to the front of the race for his signature.
Leverkusen had wanted €150m, or £126m, and previously rejected two bids from the Premier League champions. But Liverpool have agreed to sign Wirtz for an initial £100m, potentially rising to £116m, making him their club-record signing.
But why has the German picked Liverpool as his next club?
The two transfers that prove Liverpool are right to pay £116m for Florian Wirtz
17:17
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Chris Wilson
When Florian Wirtz was 18, he was interviewed by Bayer Leverkusen’s club magazine. The headline was a quote from the teenager: “I have big dreams”. As he leaves, it will be after making Leverkusen’s biggest come true and yet while showing he didn’t share the dream of many a star at Germany’s other clubs. From Lothar Matthaus to Leon Goretzka and Leroy Sane, they gravitated to Bayern Munich, given their dominance and guarantee of trophies.
Not Wirtz, though. A player who can weave his way past defenders is plotting a different path: to Liverpool. It is a dream with a big price: Liverpool have agreed to sign Wirtz for an initial £100m, potentially rising to £116m, making him their club-record signing.
It shows a certain ambition and audacity at Anfield: to target and tempt Wirtz. In a way, he is Liverpool’s new Jurgen Klopp: a man Bayern had wanted but never got.
Lewis-Skelly agrees new Arsenal contract
17:02
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Chris Wilson
Myles Lewis-Skelly has agreed a new contract at Arsenal, reports the BBC.
The left-back, whose current deal expires in 2026, has been in talks with the club in recent months and is believed to have “agreed the outline of an extended agreement”.
It is not known how long the 18-year-old’s new deal will run for.
Palace hold talks over Diomande
16:47
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Chris Wilson
A big story from yesterday, as it was revealed that Crystal Palace have held initial talks with Sporting CP over centre-back Ousmane Diomande.
The 21-year-old Ivory Coast international has been identified as a target for the position amid Liverpool’s interest in Marc Guehi.
And it would represent a real coup for Palace, with Diomande highly regarded throughout the continent.
Onana on the move?
16:32
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Chris Wilson
Reports continue to link Andre Onana with a move away from Man Utd, with AS Monaco the latest team to be linked today.
Other reports claim that United want to replace Onana with Villa ‘keeper Emi Martinez (in a deal worth £40m), though Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio says that Utd are targeting Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Carnesecchi.
Quansah set for Leverkusen
16:17
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Chris Wilson
We mentioned the Liverpool-Marc Guehi link earlier and that makes even more sense given Jarell Quansah is on the brink of sealing his move to Bayer Leverkusen.
According to Fabrizio Romano, it will be agreed in the next 48 hours or so with the clubs at the final stages of negotiation with a fee set to be around £30m plus £5m add-ons. Quansah himself is happy to move.
⚫️ Jarell Quansah deal can be agreed in the next 24/48h as Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool are at final stages of negotiations.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 20, 2025
Quansah already said yes; understand final fee can be around £30m plus £5m add-ons. pic.twitter.com/Q9D7OmTwix
Florian Wirtz taking Liverpool medical ahead of £116m move
16:02
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Chris Wilson
Florian Wirtz has landed in England and is taking his Liverpool medical ahead of a British record £116m move to the club.
Liverpool came to a verbal agreement with Bayer Levekusen last week after seeing three bids turned down, with a fourth and final offer worth an initial £100m plus add-ons being accepted.
He landed at Manchester Airport on Thursday afternoon, from where he travelled to Merseyside to finalise a deal. He completed the first part of his medical last night and is said to have completed the rest today.
Forest swoop for South American trio
15:46
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Chris Wilson
Fabrizio Romano is reporting that Nottingham Forest are closing in on deals for three Botafogo players, including striker Igor Jesus, who scored the winner against PSG last night.
Forest are said to be edging closer to deals for Jesus, left-back Cuiabano and centre-back Jair Cunha, though the total fees are unknown at this point.
PSG closing in on Zabarnyi?
15:17
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Chris Wilson
Bournemouth could be set to lose a third key defender this summer, with reports suggesting that PSG are close to finding an agreement for the sale of Illia Zabarnyi.
It is said the deal could happen for a fee around £50m.
Wolves confirm signing
15:01
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Chris Wilson
Wolves have announced that they have completed the signing of Celta Vigo attacker Fer Lopez.
He joins for just under £20m, with the deal potentially rising to £21.3m (€25m) with add-ons.
The 21-year-old has signed a five-year deal with the club.
Lopez ➡️ Lobos
— Wolves (@Wolves) June 20, 2025
Erling Haaland snubbed again as Liverpool duo leads PFA Player of the Year shortlist
14:46
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Chris Wilson
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah leads a six-player shortlist for the PFA Player of the Year award as Erling Haaland is snubbed once again.
The Egyptian was instrumental in the Reds' Premier League title success last season, scoring 29 goals and adding 18 assists.
Earlier this year he was voted Footballer of the Year by the FWA, and will now be favourite to win the vote of his peers.
Haaland, meanwhile, has missed out on the nominations despite hitting 22 goals this season, the third best of any player in the league. The Norwegian, who won the award in 2022-23, was also a notable omission in the Premier League Player of the Year shortlist.
Newcastle United transfer news: Joao Pedro, Anthony Elanga, James Trafford and more
14:31
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Chris Wilson
Having ended their trophy drought with Carabao Cup success last season, Newcastle United now have work to do in the transfer market.
With a return to the Champions League, the Magpies need to strengthen their squad to compete at the highest level.
Boss Eddie Howe has made it known that he is looking to work fast this summer, seemingly not wanting to repeat the sort of saga that saw Marc Guehi remain at Crystal Palace despite strong interest.
The Saudi-backed club have been without any major recruits over the past two seasons due to PSR rules, but could make a plunge in the summer market with a string of options already linked to the North East giants.
Here’s everything you need to know about Newcastle United’s summer transfer plans:
Isak targeted by Liverpool?
14:14
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Chris Wilson
Reports continue to link Alexander Isak with a move to Liverpool, with suggestions that the Sweden striker would be keen on.
However, reports put the price demanded by Newcastle anywhere between around £120 to a whopping £200m.
While Liverpool seem to have the funds to break even the record they are about to set for Wirtz, it is unknown what their valuation of Isak is for certain.
The Reds are also supposedly in the market for a replacement for Quansah, as well as the immune signing of Milos Kerkez, with fees around a combined £75m being reported for those two.
Arsenal agree to pay more than release clause for Martin Zubimendi
14:00
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Chris Wilson
Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Real Sociedad’s Martin Zubimendi and have agreed to pay the Spanish club more than the player’s €60m release clause.
Fabrizio Romano says that is because Sociedad have allowed the Gunners to fund the transfer in installments rather than an upright payment.
Both clubs are happy with the deal and the necessary next steps, such as a medical for the midfielder, will take place soon.
The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports that Zubimendi is in London to “complete formalities of transfer” from today.
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca breaks silence on Mykhailo Mudryk following doping charges
13:31
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Chris Wilson
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has revealed he has not yet spoken to winger Mykhailo Mudryk since the Ukrainian was charged with violating anti-doping rules.
The 24-year-old is facing a lengthy ban after the FA announced on Thursday it had charged the player.
Arsenal targeting Sesko and Gyokeres
13:14
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Chris Wilson
There have been few concrete developments in Arsenal’s race to sign a striker in recent days, though work will surely be going on behind the scenes.
However, it is not known for sure whether the club have Benjamin Sesko or Viktor Gyokeres as their primary target, with different outlets reporting different things.
Unsurprisingly, Sesko is being heavily linked with a move by reports in Germany, with the fee reported to be as high as £85m.
Meanwhile, Gyokeres is believed to be keen on a move to Arsenal, with some reports even suggesting that he has told family members he will move to the Emirates this summer.
Tottenham transfer news: Eberechi Eze, Bryan Mbeumo, Marc Guehi and more
12:56
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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 Leaguefinal - 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.
He oversaw a remarkable rise in the Bees’ fortunes, guiding them to promotion to the top flight in 2021, and he holds the record for most wins in his first 200 games at the club, with 90.
He has since established Brentford as a top-flight side - no mean feat in an era of inevitable yo-yoing - but has now moved to one of the Premier League’s “big six” in a bid to restore Spurs’ status as a contender at the upper end of the table.
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.
Here’s everything you need to know about Tottenham’s summer transfer plans.
Liverpool reach Kerkez agreement
12:40
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Chris Wilson
The Athletic is reporting that Liverpool have reached an agreement with Bournemouth to sign full-back Milos Kerkez.
The deal will be worth around £40m, with Kerkez expected to have his medical next week.
Mbeumo deal still on?
12:33
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Chris Wilson
Plenty of conflicting reports continue to emerge regarding the future of Bryan Mbeumo, who is a target for both Man Utd and Spurs.
It was United who were said to be in the driving seat to sign the Cameroon international, though recent developments – including Thomas Frank’s move to Spurs – seem to have thrown a spanner in the works.
It is said that Brentford want close to £70m for the 25-year-old, while United are the only club to have made an offer so far. That bid, allegedly around £45m plus £10 in add-ons, was swiftly rejected.
Man United transfer news: Bryan Mbeumo, Viktor Gyokeres, Hugo Ekitike, Oumar Solet and more
12:18
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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.
It shouldn’t be forgotten that Amorim initially rebuffed United’s approachfollowing the sacking of Erik ten Hag, and perhaps he was wise to try and delay the move, because what followed was a disastrous campaign cuminating in the 1-0 loss to Tottenham in the Europa League final.
Now Amorim has a full preseason to prepare his side and a summer transfer window to mould his squad before a season without European football, and he must take full advantage.
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, and among interest in other targets including Bryan Mbeumo, co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made clear that the money pot is not deep, so offloading high-wage players such as Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho could be key to funding the revolution.
Here’s everything you need to know about Manchester United’s summer transfer plans.
Atleti interested in Robertson
11:33
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Chris Wilson
Atletico Madrid remain interested in Andy Robertson, with the Spanish club reportedly hoping to do a deal for under £10m.
The 31-year-old has a year left on his current contract and is believed to be open to the move considering the impending arrival of Milos Kerkez.
Man Utd outgoings latest
11:19
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Chris Wilson
Reports around Man Utd suggest that Ruben Amorim has told Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Alejandro Garnacho that they will not be going on the club’s US tour if they are still at the club by then.
The quartet will train alone at Carrington if they are still at the club.
Reports linking all four with moves away have gone quiet in recent days, with Rashford linked to a move to Barcelona and Real Betis supposedly keen on keeping Antony in some form.
Garnacho was reportedly wanted by Napoli but seems keen to stay in the Premier League, while Sancho has also been touted for a move to the Italian champions.
Barca eyeing two wingers?
10:50
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Chris Wilson
While reports yesterday suggested that Barcelona have agreed personal terms with Nico Williams, Fabrizio Romano claims that the club have asked to be kept informed over conditions for the transfer of young winger prospect Roony Bardghji.
The Copenhagen winger, aged 19, has represented Sweden at youth level as is regarded as a top prospect.
Benjamin Sesko’s agent clarifies price tag haggling rumours over Arsenal switch
10:08
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Chris Wilson
Benjamin Sesko’s agent, Elivis Basanovic, says rumours that RB Leipzigare being pressured lower their asking price for the forward are ‘rubbish’.
Basanovic made clear that the German club and Sesko have a respectable relationship and are both aware of the other’s priorities. Those, of course, being: Sesko’s desire to move to Arsenal and Leipzig wanting to negotiate the best price for him.
Leipzig are open to letting Sesko leave and the forward has reportedly agreed personal terms with the Gunners but Basanovic sought to ‘clarify’ matters and stressed he will honour Leipzig's price tag of a reported €80-100m (£68-86m).
Chelsea to swoop for Pedro
09:43
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Luke Baker
Joao Pedro has been heavily linked with Newcastle this summer but Chelsea may well swoop in to hijack the move.
The Brighton forward is said to be available for around £60m, with Newcastle in talks with the Seagulls but The Sun are now saying that Chelsea have real interest in the Brazilian.
Both clubs can offer Champions League football so it would come down to the players’ preference.
Liverpool to make big bid for Guehi
09:01
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Luke Baker
With Jarell Quansah potentially heading to Bayer Leverkusen, Liverpool are set to launch a bid for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi.
That’s according to The Telegraph , who say the Reds are in pole position to sign the England man, despite interest from Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle.
Spurs bid £70m for Guehi in January (£55m guaranteed) but couldn’t convince Palace to sell. However, the defender is now entering the final year of his contract, which may force the Eagles’s hand.
Arsenal hold initial talks with Rodrygo
08:46
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Luke Baker
Another forward that Arsenal are being linked with, they club are said to have held “exploratory talks” with Real Madrid forward Rodrygo as Mikel Arteta seeks to upgrade his forward options.
Rodrygo’s role in the Madrid faded towards the end of last season, and The Independent reported this month that the 24-year-old Brazilian would not be a natural fit for new manager Xabi Alonso’s preferred system.
But Ben Jacobs reports that Arsenal hold a “genuine interest” in Rodrygo, with ongoing talks dating back to May. Madrid value their player at around €90m.
Chelsea lead race for Dortmund's Gittens
08:33
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Luke Baker
Chelsea lead the race for Bor
