The transfer window is open for a shortened period between 1 June and 10 June to enable transfers to be made ahead of the summer’s Club World Cup.
Manchester United have began their needed rebuild after a disastrous season, and have secured Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m, with Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo and Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP linked. The captain Bruno Fernandes also provided a boost by turning down a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.
Manchester City, meanwhile, have agreed a fee to sign AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders and Liverpool have also been busy putting in a club-record bid for Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz while goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has left for Brentford. The Reds also wrapped up a deal to bring Jeremie Frimpong to Anfield by triggering his £29.5m release clause.
Arsenal, meanwhile, may have hit a snag in their attempted addition of Martin Zubimendi but Mikel Arteta has sanctioned talks with RB Leipzig over striker Benjamin Sesko in their ongoing pursuit for a No 9.
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:
Transfer news live
- Liverpool submit new offer for Florian Wirtz worth up to £113m
- Man Utd given boost in pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres – as Inter explore Rasmus Hojlund deal
- Arsenal in 'advanced' talks to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig
- Tottenham join Bryan Mbeumo chase
- Manchester City close in on double deal
Cristiano Ronaldo turns down Club World Cup chance
19:05
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Mike Jones
Cristiano Ronaldo had the opportunity to play in this summer’s Club World Cup but turned down the chance.
River Plate, one of South America’s teams, wanted to sign him on a short term deal covering just the tournament.
Ronaldo chose not to accept.
Al-Hilal make big offer for Victor Osimhen
19:05
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Mike Jones
Victor Osimhen’s free-scoring season at Galatasaray on loan will surely lead to a permanent move away from Napoli this summer - and it appears Saudi Arabia could be his destination.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Al-Hilal have offered £55m plus £4m in add-ons - and it appears that Osimhen may be keen on the move.
Why Matheus Cunha makes sense as a Manchester United signing
18:45
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Mike Jones
Any deal for Bryan Mbeumo would follow the recruitment of Matheus Cunha for Manchester United. Adam Clery looks at why the Wolves forward’s signing could be a good bit of business for Ruben Amorim.
Man Utd given boost in pursuit of Gyokeres
18:25
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Mike Jones
Viktor Gyokeres is open to joining his former manager Ruben Amorim at Manchester United.
That’s according to TalkSport, who report that Sporting want £60m for the prolific striker, who has 97 goals in 102 games in Portugal.
Gyokeres is a wanted man, with Arsenal also interested in his signature and with Champions League football to offer, but United hope Amorim can persuade the Swede to move to Old Trafford.
And they will be buoyed by signs that the 27-year-old wants to join.
Jack Grealish is at a crossroads – and the next step is far from obvious
18:05
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Mike Jones
Sometimes a career can be measured by what happens over summers. In 2021, Jack Grealish became the most expensive Englishman in history, the Premier League’s record signing, the £100m man.
In 2023, he was the treble winner whose celebrations in Ibiza felt the stuff of legend.
In 2024, he was, to his surprise, omitted from England’s European Championships squad. In 2025, it would be rather less of a shock if he is excluded from Manchester City’s Club World Cup squad.
Harry Kane admits England ‘got away with it’ against Andorra
17:45
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Mike Jones
England captain Harry Kane admits Thomas Tuchel’s side “got away with it” having put in a sloppy display in Saturday’s drab encounter with minnows Andorra.
After starting World Cup qualification, and the German’s reign, with Wembley wins against Albania and Latvia, things fell flat against the 173rd-best team in the world in Barcelona.
Tottenham sack Robert Vilahamn after poor WSL season as summer of change continues
17:25
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Mike Jones
Tottenham have sacked women’s first team head coach Robert Vilahamn after two years in charge.
Vilahamn led the club to an FA Cup final in his first season at the club alongside a sixth place finish but Tottenham have decided to part ways with the 42-year-old after Spurs finished second-bottom in the Women’s Super League this campaign.
The Swedish coach joined in 2023 and was handed a three-year contract extension last July but only relegated Crystal Palace conceded more goals than Vilahamn’s side in a disappointing season.
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min leads reaction to Ange Postecoglou’s sacking
17:05
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Mike Jones
Son Heung-min hailed Ange Postecoglou as a “Tottenham Hotspur legend” as the club’s supporters’ trust expressed “concern” with another change in manager.
Postecoglou ended Spurs’ 17-year wait for silverware with Europa League success over Manchester United in Bilbao on May 21, but it failed to earn the Australian a third season.
Frank, Iraola or Silva? Contenders to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham
16:45
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Mike Jones
Ange Postecoglou has been sacked by Tottenham.
Postecoglou delivered Spurs’ first trophy in 17 years with Europa League success over Manchester United in Bilbao, but it failed to stop chairman Daniel Levy dismissing the Australian.
Here, the PA news agency takes a look at candidates to replace Postecoglou, who presided over a 17th-placed Premier League finish last season.
Could Spurs join Bryan Mbeumo chase?
16:25
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Bryan Mbeumo has already been the subject of a bid from Manchester United this summer - but could Totttenham emerge as suitors for the Brentford forward? With Thomas Frank seemingly the top choice at Spurs to succeed Ange Postecoglou, the Mirror suggest that the manager may be keen to take Mbeumo with him across London if appointed.
Tijjani Reijnders bound for Manchester City
16:05
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Harry Latham-Coyle
A second signing could soon follow with Tijjani Reijnders due to have a medical at Manchester City. The AC Milan playmaker could be a good bit of business as Pep Guardiola bids to fill the vacancy left by Kevin De Bruyne’s departure.
Manchester City close in on Rayan Ait-Nouri
15:45
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Manchester City are seemingly on the verge of securing a new left-back, with a deal for Rayan Ait-Nouri expected to be done in the coming days after agreement was reached with Wolves over a fee. That figure is expected to be around the £31m mark.
Cristiano Ronaldo will not be at Club World Cup with future unclear
15:25
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Cristiano Ronaldo has said he will not play at the upcoming Club World Cup after turning down offers from participating teams.
The 40-year-old’s contract with Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr, who have not qualified for the tournament in the United States, expires at the end of June.
Earlier this year, FIFA president Gianni Infantino raised the prospect of Portugal captain Ronaldo joining one of the sides involved in the competition, which starts next Saturday.
But speaking ahead of his country’s Nations League final against Spain on Sunday evening in Munich, the forward said: “I will not be at the Club World Cup.
“Some teams reached out to me. Some made sense and others did not, but you can’t try and do everything. You can’t catch every ball.”
Chase for Leroy Sane hots up
15:05
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Harry Latham-Coyle
The list of clubs reportedly interested in Leroy Sane continues to swell, with Fenerbahce the latest to be linked just days after fellow Turkish club Galatasaray were mooted as suitors. There is also Premier League interest in the Bayern Munich and Germany winger.
Why Matheus Cunha is an excellent signing for Manchester United
14:45
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Their pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo goes on, then, but Manchester United have already picked off one forward from another Premier League club this summer. Adam Clery explains why Matheus Cunha could be a top signing for Ruben Amorim.
Man United consider second Bryan Mbeumo bid in pursuit of Brentford forward
14:25
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Richard Jolly
Manchester United are considering making a second offer for Bryan Mbeumo but will have to raise their bid significantly to tempt Brentford to sell the forward.
United made a first approach of £45m plus a further £10m in add-ons for the 25-year-old, but it was not close to Brentford’s valuation of the attacker, who is priced in excess of £60m.
However, while United are pursuing their interest and they may return with a bigger package, they are adamant they will not repeatedly increase their bid as they aim to be disciplined in the transfer market.
Crystal Palace’s European dream is at risk – it’s time for football to wake up
14:05
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Harry Latham-Coyle
It remains to be seen if Crystal Palace will actually be in Europe next season, with a decision still to be made by Uefa with the club running the risk of falling foul of ownership regulations related to John Textor’s stake. The whole situation feels faintly absurd, Miguel Delaney writes, and the multi-club ownership rules need sorting.
Crystal Palace eye £45m Sporting star
13:45
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Crystal Palace are keen on signing Sporting’s Ousmane Diomande, report the Telegraph.
The Eagles, fresh from winning the FA Cup and with a potential European campaign after qualifying for the Europa League, have targeted the Ivory Coast international.
Rated at £45m, Diamande would be an expensive acquisition but could bring quality should Marc Guehi depart, with the England international’s contract set to expire in 2026.
Luis Diaz considering alternatives to Liverpool
13:25
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Richard Jolly
Luis Diaz has revealed that his representatives are talking with other clubs.
Liverpool rejected an approach from Barcelona for the Colombia winger and have insisted he is not for sale.
And Diaz said he is happy at Anfield and does not want to leave – but is considering alternatives in case Liverpool do not give him the right offer for a new deal.
The former Porto winger’s contract expires in 2027, though he said he is content to stay at Anfield for the next two years.
Diaz said: “I’m very, very happy in Liverpool. From day one, they’ve made me feel really welcome. Right now we’re in contact with them because we’re speaking with [other] clubs. It’s normal, the market is open, and we’re trying to sort out what’s best for us.
“I am just waiting to see what happens. If Liverpool doesn’t make a good offer, I still have two years left with them, I would be happy and content to stay there. And that’s it, everything depends on them obviously, it’s up to me to decide what’s best for us and the future.”
Victor Osimhen edges closer to Al-Hilal move
13:05
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Victor Osimhen is closing in on a switch to the Saudi Pro League and Al-Hilal, with the Nigeria striker set to leave Napoli after a productive season on loan with Galatasaray.
‘Keeping Isak is the biggest signing Newcastle can make’
12:45
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Will Castle
Newcastle legend Shay Given has revealed what the club needs to do this summer to stay among Europe’s elite. Read more:
Callum Wilson in talks to stay at Newcastle
12:30
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Callum Wilson has entered into talks to extend his stay with Newcastle.
The striker arrived on Tyneside from Bournemouth in 2020 and has made 130 appearances for the Magpies, including 22 last season as the team lifted the Carabao Cup and secured Champions League football.
Both Wilson and goalkeeper John Ruddy are out of contract at the end of June and Newcastle confirmed that discussions have begun with the pair about their futures at the club and the possibility of new deals.
The Magpies also announced that Jamal Lewis will leave in the summer following the expiration of his contract, while Lloyd Kelly's loan at Juventus will become permanent on 30 June.
Jack Grealish is at a crossroads - and the next step is far from obvious
12:15
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Harry Latham-Coyle
The assumption is that Jack Grealish will be on the move this summer, his time at Manchester City seemingly coming to a relatively natural end. But, as Richard Jolly writes, his next destination is far from obvious...
Chelsea set to bid again for Mike Maignan
12:00
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Chelsea are set to bid again for Mike Maignan, Calciomercato in Italy believe, having had an initial approach for the goalkeeper knocked back by AC Milan. It seems their first offer fell some way short of the Serie A side’s valuation - could an improved bid get the deal done?
Aaron Ramsey agrees surprise move to Mexico
11:45
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has agreed a deal to sign for Mexican side Club Universidad Nacional, the PA news agency understands.
The former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder would become the first high-profile British player to play in the Mexican league should the formalities of the move be completed.
Ramsey was appointed Cardiff interim manager for the final three games of the Sky Bet Championship season after the club sacked Omer Riza.
The 34-year-old was unable to prevent Cardiff from being relegated to the third tier, but reports had linked him to taking over the Bluebirds on a full-time basis this summer.
Ramsey has made it clear he wants to continue his playing career and lead Wales at the World Cup next summer.
Arsenal close in on Kepa Arrizabalaga
11:30
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Perhaps not the sort of signing that Arsenal will need to finally get over the line in the Premier League, but decent value, one would suggest - Kepa Arrizabalaga is close to a £5m move from Chelsea to provide back-up to David Raya.
Joao Palhinha considering Bayern exit
11:15
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Portuguese midfielder Joao Palhinha says that he is open to leaving Bayern Munich if he fails to receive more regular first-team football. The tough-tackling former Fulham player has struggled to force his way into Vincent Kompany’s preferred side, and though he has vowed to fight for his place if he remains in the Bundesliga, a move away could be an option.
“I still have three years left on my contract here at Bayern,” he told Sky Germany. “I need to talk to the coach and sporting director about whether I’ll get my chance here. If not, then we’ll see.
“My dream is to be successful here. It was incredibly tough getting here. Nothing in life is easy. I’m proud to have landed here. There’s no reason to be angry. I’ve won a title with Bayern and hope there is more to come. I will always fight, whatever the future holds.”
Rafael Leao wants to leave AC Milan?
11:00
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Harry Latham-Coyle
The ears of a few clubs across Europe may prick up at a report from German journalist Florian Plettenberg, who understands that Rafael Leao has expressed a desire to leave AC Milan. Bayern Munich are among the possible suitors for the Portuguese forward.
Club World Cup, Saudi money, PSR and No 9s: The factors driving the summer transfer market
10:45
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Harry Latham-Coyle
It’s been a surprisingly busy start to the summer in the transfer market - Miguel Delaney explains the key factors driving the fast and furious early opening.
Buying Florian Wirtz reveals Liverpool’s new ambition – and poses a question for Arne Slot
10:30
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Were Liverpool to get a deal done for Florian Wirtz, it would be a real statement of intent. Richard Jolly explores the options it would give Arne Slot - and the one big question.
Liverpool return to Leverkusen with new record bid for Florian Wirtz
10:15
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Richard Jolly
Liverpool have made a second bid for Florian Wirtz, raising their offer to a club record £113m.
Bayer Leverkusen are believed to want €150m for the Germany international, who would prefer a move to Anfield.
Liverpool’s initial proposal came to £109m, including add-ons, but they have now submitted an improved offer with a greater guarantee of £100m.
Andy Robertson responds to Liverpool links with Milos Kerkez
10:00
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Harry Latham-Coyle
So a new left-back potentially in for Arne Slot - but his incumbent first-choice on that side of the back four won’t give up his spot easily...
Milos Kerkez leaves international camp as Liverpool move perhaps looms
09:45
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Harry Latham-Coyle
It’s looking likelier and likelier that Milos Kerkez will be a Liverpool player this summer. The Bournemouth left-back has been released by Hungary from international duty, with the Mirror thinking this is due to his impending switch to Anfield.
Newcastle target Joao Pedro
09:30
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Another club who potentially held interest in Bryan Mbeumo was Newcastle, though it seems they may have switched their attentions elsewhere. Brighton’s Joao Pedro is now a top target, The Telegraph believe.
Why Tottenham have turned to Thomas Frank
09:15
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Frank has done fine work with Brentford, establishing them as a Premier League constant over the last several seasons and threatening a real breakthrough campaign. Miguel Delaney explains why he’d be an ideal fit at Tottenham.
Could Spurs join Bryan Mbeumo chase?
09:00
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Bryan Mbeumo has already been the subject of a bid from Manchester United this summer - but could Totttenham emerge as suitors for the Brentford forward? With Thomas Frank seemingly the top choice at Spurs to succeed Ange Postecoglou, the Mirror suggest that the manager may be keen to take Mbeumo with him across London if appointed.
Tijjani Reijnders bound for Manchester City
08:45
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Harry Latham-Coyle
A second signing could soon follow with Tijjani Reijnders due to have a medical at Manchester City. The AC Milan playmaker could be a good bit of business as Pep Guardiola bids to fill the vacancy left by Kevin De Bruyne’s departure.
Manchester City close in on Rayan Ait-Nouri
08:35
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Manchester City are seemingly on the verge of securing a new left-back, with a deal for Rayan Ait-Nouri expected to be done in the coming days after agreement was reached with Wolves over a fee. That figure is expected to be around the £31m mark.
