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 Alaxander Isak, according to the Athletic.
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 negotiations. It has been similar news regarding Noni Madueke too, with the Chelsea winger undergoing his medical over the weekend.
Tottenham’s window sprung into life last week with a deal for West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, though Nottingham Forest are considering legal action against them 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 deal
- Arsenal are closing in on a move for Viktor Gyokeres in a deal worth £60m plus add-ons
- Arsenal step up interest in Palace star Ebere Eze
- Barcelona want loan deal for Marcus Rashford
- Petrovic finalising Bournemouth move
- Liverpool considering Isak & Ekitike with Newcastle interested in Frenchman
- Liverpool reject £58.5m bid from Bayern for Luis Diaz
- Liverpool approach Newcastle over record move for Alexander Isak
Watford line up move for Bayern wonderkid
17:11
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Chris Wilson
Former A-League wonderkid Nestory Irankunda is set for a move to Watford from Bayern Munich.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the two clubs have agreed a deal worth €4m for a permanent move, with the youngster set to sign a four-year deal at Vicarage Road.
Bayern’s inclusion of a 50 per cent sell-on clause suggests they have faith that the 19-year-old will fulfil at least some of his early promise!
Bayern preparing another Diaz bid
16:44
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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.
Man Utd legend appointed new Under-18s manager after leaving key role
16:39
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Chris Wilson
Darren Fletcher has taken over as Manchester United’s Under-18 coach as the former technical director takes on another role at Old Trafford and looks to pursue his long-term aim of becoming a manager.
United believe that Fletcher, a graduate of their academy who went on to become vice-captain and make 342 appearances, can help them develop world-class players.
The 40-year-old, who also played for West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City, returned to United in 2020 and has since occupied a series of positions, from coaching the Under-16s to becoming technical director – a title he lost to Jason Wilcox – and being a first-team coach last season.
Chelsea update
16:26
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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.
Forest targeting Elanga replacement
16:10
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Chris Wilson
Nottingham Forest are looking at replacements for Anthony Elanga after the Sweden winger moved to Newcastle earlier in the window.
Forest are believed to be admirers of PSV’s Johan Bakayoko, though the Belgian seems to be on his way to RB Leipzig.
James McAtee and Harvey Elliott are also believed to be potential targets for Nuno Espirito Santo’s side.
There are also reports that Forest have made Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey a primary summer target.
Axel Tuanzebe sues Man United for alleged medical negligence
15:53
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Chris Wilson
Axel Tuanzebe is suing Manchester United in a lawsuit as he claims his former club were guilty of clinical negligence.
Defender Tuanzebe, who left United in the summer of 2023, filed a legal claim with the High Court last week in relation to a period from July 2022 involving an injury he had at the time. It is considered a high-value claim, which is understood to be more than £1m.
He suffered hip, ankle and hamstring injuries during his spell at Old Trafford and the now-27-year-old was sidelined through injury for 195 days in his final season there before being loaned to Stoke in January 2023 and then joining Ipswich as a free agent in September 2023.
Nicolas Jackson set for a move away?
15:26
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Chris Wilson
With the recent arrivals of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, the door has opened for a move away from Chelsea for Nico Jackson.
Several Premier League clubs are said to be interested alongside AC Milan, though rumours suggest that Chelsea may be demanding a fee as high as £100m for the Senegal international.
Arsenal close in on Viktor Gyokeres deal as Sporting back down over fees
15:12
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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.
Newcastle have club-record bid rejected for Hugo Ekitike
14:58
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Jack Rathborn
Newcastle have had a club-record bid rejected for Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike.
Sky Sport Germany reports that a £70m bid has been put down.
It is now a fascinating situation as to whether Eddie Howe’s side are pushing for an Alexander Isak replacement of another forward option ahead of their Champions League campaign.
The German club reportedly rate the French forward at £100m.
Trossard attracting interest
14:42
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Chris Wilson
With the imminent arrival of Noni Madueke and the potential arrival of Ebere Eze, one player who could be leaving Arsenal is Leandro Trossard.
The Belgian could find playing opportunities limited at the Emirates next season, and rumours suggest he is attracting interest from Fenerbahce as well as Bayern Munich.
The 30-year-old was reportedly preparing to fly to Istanbul for talks with the Turkish club, though Bayern are now said to be interested in both Trossard and his Arsenal teammate Gabriel Martinelli.
Liverpool approach Newcastle over record move for Alexander Isak
14:38
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Jack Rathborn
Liverpool have made an approach to Newcastle in an audacious move to sign Alexander Isak.
No formal bid has been made, reports David Ornstein of the Athletic, while the Reds are away that the Magpies’ stance is to not sell the Swedish superstar.
But talks have started with Liverpool willing to strike a deal for around £120m.
Brentford looking at Hutchinson as Mbeumo replacement?
14:28
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Chris Wilson
Rumours emerged yesterday that Brentford are considering signing Omari Hutchinson, with the 21-year-old having impressed last season despite facing relegation at Ipswich.
Hutchinson also impressed in the recent U21 Euros, and signed for Ipswich in a club-record £22.5m deal last season.
It is assumed a fee of at least the same level would be necessary to prise him away from Portman Road.
What Tottenham’s spending spree tells us about new-look Spurs under Thomas Frank
14:04
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Chris Wilson
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.
Wolves signing Club World Cup star
13:48
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Chris Wilson
It was announced yesterday that Wolves are closing in on the signing of Fluminense forward Jhon Arias.
The two clubs have reportedly agreed a deal worth around €20m for the 27-year-old, who impressed with his performances for the Brazilian club during the recent Club World Cup.
Man City sign record-breaking £1bn kit deal extension with Puma
13:33
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Chris Wilson
Manchester City have struck a £1bn deal with Puma for the biggest kit sponsorship contract in Premier League history.
The 2023 Champions League winners will earn around £100m a year from the sportswear company in a long-term agreement that will last at least a decade.
It marks a big increase on City’s previous deal with Puma, which was signed in 2019 and was worth £65m a year to the former Premier League champions. And it provides a boost to Pep Guardiola’s transfer funds after the City manager has spent around £300m already in 2025 in acquiring eight new signings.
Liverpool reveal Luis Diaz plan after rejecting Bayern Munich bid
13:16
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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.
Bournemouth holding firm on Illia Zabarnyi asking price despite PSG interest
13:01
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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.
Zabarnyi had long been a main target for PSG but the need has only increased, strengthening Bournemouth’s hand. They are currently not budging from a valuation of €70m (£59m) for the 22-year-old Ukrainian.
Brentford announce Henderson signing
12:46
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Chris Wilson
Brentford have today officially announced the signing of Jordan Henderson, who joins as a free agent.
Henderson has signed a two-year deal with the Bees, with new boss Keith Andrews saying the England international “will drive standards and be a brilliant addition to the squad.”
Jordan Henderson back in the @PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/5dwRDVcZhs
— Brentford FC (@BrentfordFC) July 15, 2025
Madrid announce Carreras deal
12:32
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Chris Wilson
Real Madrid announced the arrival of former Man Utd youth defender Alvaro Carreras yesterday, with the defender joining from Benfica in a deal worth around €50m.
Man Utd are set to bank just over £4m from a sell-on clause inserted when they sold him to Benfica in 2024.
#WelcomeCarreras pic.twitter.com/JYilQxDBma
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadriden) July 14, 2025
Newcastle working on €75m deal for Ekitike
12:18
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Chris Wilson
Reports emerged yesterday that Newcastle are working on a deal for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, who is also a reported target for Liverpool, Man Utd and Chelsea.
The Magpies are hoping to work on a deal worth around £65m though it is believed the German club want more for the France U21 international.
It is unknown how exactly this move would affect Alexander Isak, who has been the target of interest from Liverpool, though the Magpies insist that they would be buying Ekitike to play alongside their star man.
Everton to sign Bournemouth goalkeeper for £4m
11:33
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Miguel Delaney
Mark Travers is to join Everton from Bournemouth for £4m, sources tell the Independent
The Irish goalkeeper spent last term on loan at Middlesbrough.
And the 26-year-old will arrive to provide back-up for Jordan Pickford, with the Cherries investing in Djordje Petrovic from Chelsea for £25m after losing former loanee Kepa Arrizabalaga, who returned to the Blues before crossing the capital to Arsenal for £5m.
McAtee assessing options ahead of new season
11:31
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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 now Fabrizio Romano is reporting 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 at least £25m.
Romano adds that McAtee is “assessing his options” ahead of a move this summer.
Luka Modric joins AC Milan
11:27
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Chris Wilson
Some news from yesterday, as Luka Modric made his move to AC Milan official.
The 39-year-old joins on a free and signed a one-year deal with an option to extend.
La Scala del Calcio has a new maestro #WelcomeModrić
— AC Milan (@acmilan) July 14, 2025
Bukayo Saka’s back-up or Gabriel Martinelli’s replacement? How Noni Madueke will fit in at Arsenal
11:11
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Chris Wilson
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.
And Gunners fans will have questions of their own, with the club currently employing one of the world’s best right wingers in Bukayo Saka and some fans feeling the money could have been used better elsewhere.
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.
Garnacho rejects Saudi move
10:57
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Chris Wilson
Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho has rejected the opportunity to pursue a move to Al Nassr.
The Telegraph reports that the 21-year-old is prioritising European clubs after having initial discussions with the Saudi Pro League side, who Cristiano Ronaldo plays for.
Garnacho has been told he can leave United after becoming one of a quintet of ‘exiles’ aiming to exit, which also includes Marcus Rashford, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia.
Chelsea eyeing shock move for Donnarumma?
10:41
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Chris Wilson
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.
Arsenal working on deal for Valencia defender
10:14
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Chris Wilson
Arsenal are also working on a deal for young Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera, who is valued at around €20m.
The Gunners have already agreed personal terms with the 21-year-old, and the clubs are though to be close to a deal.
Why Jordan Henderson can make his Premier League return successful – and prove his doubters wrong
09:59
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Chris Wilson
The last time Jordan Henderson played in the Premier League, he set up a goal. Not a Liverpool goal, admittedly. His stray pass went to Adam Armstrong in a frenetic 4-4 draw between an already-relegated Southampton side and a Liverpool team who had failed to finish in the top four.
Liverpool knew then it was a farewell: to Roberto Firmino, who scored on his final appearance; to James Milner, the long-serving vice-captain who was out of contract. Just not to Henderson, whose departure has come to look like Liverpool opportunistically offloading him. The consensus since then is that a misplaced pass was far from the worst option Henderson took in the summer of 2023, that he lost his way in a rather more damning effect than simply picking out a Southampton player.
Man Utd optimistic of reaching Mbeumo deal
09:45
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Chris Wilson
Manchester United remain optimistic of a deal to sign Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, according to Sky Sports News.
United are expected to make an improved offer, possibly as soon as this week. Brentford are understood to want £65m and Mbeumo is eager to join United.
It is thought the deal will come down to the structure and conditions, as United’s last offer was not far away in terms of total fee.
Djordje Petrovic putting finishing touches on Bournemouth move
09:31
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Chris Wilson
Djordje Petrovic is on the brink of becoming a Bournemouth player and will undergo a medical later today after the club finalised terms of a deal with Chelsea.
The two clubs agreed a £25m transfer fee for the goalkeeper and Petrovic is set to sign a five-year deal with the Cherries having also negotiated and agreed personal terms.
Bournemouth has booked him in for a medical on Monday 14 July with an announcement of his signing expected sometime on Tuesday 15.
Barcelona only want loan move for Rashford
09:16
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Chris Wilson
This is possibly Marcus Rashford’s best route out of Old Trafford but is seemingly a long way off.
Barcelona are interested in the forward and Rashford wants to go to the Spanish giants.
However, his huge wages are a real problem and Barcelona only want a loan move for the 27-year-old while Manchester United want to sell him permanently.
Little progress is being made and Barcelona have not made an official enquiry just yet.
Noni Madueke leaves Club World Cup camp to complete Arsenal move, Enzo Maresca confirms
09:02
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Chris Wilson
An update on Noni Madueke from Will Castle in New York:
Enzo Maresca has all but confirmed Noni Madueke’s imminent switch Arsenal after revealing that the winger 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.
Liverpool interested in Isak & Ekitike
08:48
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Chris Wilson
While Newcastle are rumoured to be holding an interest in Hugo Ekitike, it was Liverpool who were originally linked with the Frenchman a month ago and The Athletic reports that the Premier League champions are still keeping tabs on him.
Arne Slot’s side want to sign a top striker and though their dream target is Alexander Isak, the difficulty in doing that deal means they may need to look elsewhere.
Newcastle are working on a deal with around €75m to sign Ekitike, and though they maintain that they would be signing him to play alongside Isak, that move could open the door for the Swedish striker’s exit.
Plenty to keep an eye on at St James’ Park and Anfield then.
Arsenal still chasing Eze
08:36
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Chris Wilson
Arsenal are still interested in Ebere 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 £68million 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.
Liverpool linked to Mateta
08:24
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Chris Wilson
According to reports in France, Liverpool have made contact with Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, with the club holding talks with the striker’s representatives in Paris.
The suggested fee for the 28-year-old is between the £43m-£52m mark.
Gyokeres agreement reached with fee decided
08:13
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Chris Wilson
Arsenal have agreed a £63.5m fee with Sporting for the transfer of Viktor Gyokeres, according to The Athletic.
They say that £54.9m of that fee will be paid up front, with the remaining £8.6m made up of future add-ons.
Gyokeres' agent waived their fee in order to force the move through after a long-running dispute with Sporting.
Personal details had previously been agreed between the striker and Arsenal with Gyokeres set to sign a five-year contract. Expect movement on this transfer in the next couple of days.
Good morning
08:03
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Chris Wilson
Hello and welcome to The Independent’s live transfer news blog.
This blog will bring you all the latest transfer news and rumours from around the world’s top leagues, as fans wait for updates on the likes of Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike and Bryan Mbeumo.
We’ll have all the latest updates right here.
