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.
Arsenal’s negotiations for Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres have 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 whereas Eberechi Eze remains a target.
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 now reportedly agreed a fee for the Brentford forward, while there remains plenty of focus on outgoings as Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho near the exit door.
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.
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
- Man United agree deal with Brentford for Bryan Mbeumo
- Why Arsenal's £60m+ transfer for Viktor Gyokeres is delayed
- Arsenal announce Noni Madueke signing
- Liverpool handed key boost as Hugo Ekitike transfer enters advanced talks
- Liverpool were told by Newcastle that Alexander Isak was not for sale
- Brentford striker Yoane Wissa prefers Tottenham to Newcastle
- Man City star tops Everton’s ambitious £200m summer transfer plans
Noni Madueke bids farewell to Chelsea after completing Arsenal move
17:19
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Mike Jones
Noni Madueke has said his goodbyes to Chelsea after completing a £48m summer transfer to London rivals Arsenal.
The 23-year-old winger joined the Blues from PSV Eindhoven in 2023 and played 92 times for Chelsea scoring 20 goals and providing nine assists.
He won the Conference League with Chelsea last season and also featured in their successful Club World Cup campaign in June.
Arsenal transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres, Noni Madueke, Eberechi Eze and more
17:09
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Lawrence Ostlere
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.
Madueke signs for Arsenal
17:00
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Mike Jones
Arsenal and Chelsea have agreed a deal for winger Noni Madueke.
The fee is £48m and Madueke will sign a five-year contract which runs until June 2030.
Talent in abundance.
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 18, 2025
Noni Madueke is a Gunner ✍️
Narrated by artist and Arsenal in the Community alumni, Stazzy ️ pic.twitter.com/TfnkwG86Sz
Olivia Smith signs for Arsenal to become first £1m player in women’s football
16:41
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Lawrence Ostlere
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
16:03
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Lawrence Ostlere
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
15:10
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Lawrence Ostlere
A reminder of this top story:
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.
Man City star tops Everton’s ambitious £200m summer transfer plans
15:07
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Miguel Delaney
Manchester City’s James McAtee heads a list of ambitious summer plans for Everton, who can spend up to £200m under the new Friedkin ownership.
David Moyes wants a right-back, a number-six, a number-eight and a right-winger, having already secured Mark Travers as goalkeeper on a £4m deal from Bournemouth.
Other options for Everton are Juventus' Douglas Luiz, Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche and Freiburg's Merlin Rohl in midfield, Real Sociedad's Takefusa Kubo on the right, and Panathinaikos' Georgios Vagiannidis for right-back.
Sporting are nevertheless expected to push ahead on the latter, and are currently seen as favourites to sign the Greek international.
Such an outlay would represent a considerable statement from Everton ahead of the move to their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, after years of frustration, financial stretch and uncertainty.
Inter in for Lookman?
14:35
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Lawrence Ostlere
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.
Newcastle cool Ekitike interest and move to Wissa
14:02
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Lawrence Ostlere
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.
But Wissa is thought to prefer a move to Spurs, it has been reported elsewhere.
Liverpool transfer news: Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike, Jean-Philippe Mateta and more
13:39
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Lawrence Ostlere
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.
Fulham want to re-sign Nelson
13:10
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Lawrence Ostlere
The BBC is reporting that Fulham have approached Arsenal to re-sign attacker Reiss Nelson.
Nelson spent last season on loan at Craven Cottage and it is believed that this deal is also likely to be a loan.
Fulham are the only side in the division yet to make any signings so far in the summer transfer window.
Club World Cup star set for Wolves medical
12:49
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Lawrence Ostlere
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.
Man Utd reach agreement for Mbeumo
12:43
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Chris Wilson
Manchester United have reached an agreement with Brentford to sign Bryan Mbeumo.
The move consists of £65m in guaranteed fees and up to £6m in add-ons, according to David Ornstein, who adds that the deal is now being finalised.
Arsenal still chasing Eze despite Madueke interest
12:32
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Lawrence Ostlere
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.
Chelsea leading the race for Hato
12:13
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Lawrence Ostlere
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
11:50
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Lawrence Ostlere
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 considering his next move
11:26
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Lawrence Ostlere
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.
Sunderland eye bold Xhaka move
11:01
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Lawrence Ostlere
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
10:38
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Lawrence Ostlere
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
10:22
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Lawrence Ostlere
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.
'Newcastle want to pair Isak and Ekitike amid Liverpool interest'
09:57
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Lawrence Ostlere
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.
Liverpool reveal Luis Diaz plan after rejecting Bayern Munich bid
09:39
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Lawrence Ostlere
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.
Reports link Newcastle to Osimhen & Nunez
09:22
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Lawrence Ostlere
German paper Bild reports that Newcastle are considering Victor Osimhen and Darwin Núñez after missing out on a deal to sign Hugo Ekitike.
While the club are hoping to keep Alexander Isak this summer, their previous pursuit of Ekitike suggested that they may want a second striker to play alongside the Sweden international this season.
Osimhen has been the subject of plenty of interest so far this summer, but his wage demands are said to be very high.
Arsenal’s biggest weakness is clear – here’s how Viktor Gyokeres can solve it
09:12
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Lawrence Ostlere
Arsenal are closing in on Viktor Gyokeres - the man who can solve Mikel Arteta’s biggest problem: goals.
Leeds chasing winger Paixao
09:02
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Lawrence Ostlere
Leeds are in talks to sign Feyenoord’s Brazilian winger Igor Paixao.
So says Sky Sports, after the 25-year-old plundered 18 goals last season.
Gibbs-White stuck in tug of war
08:34
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Lawrence Ostlere
The future of Morgan Gibbs-White remains up in the air after dramatic events last week.
Spurs thought they were closing in on signing the midfielder and were preparing to activate his release clause, when Forest reacted furiously, threatening to sue their Premier League rivals.
Now Givemesport reports that Forest are trying to persuade the 25-year-old England international to commit his long-term future to the club.
Everton submit bid for Douglas Luiz
08:19
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Lawrence Ostlere
Everton have submitted a bid to sign Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz.
The Brazilian left Aston Villa for Turin last summer but only made 19 league appearances in Serie A after struggling for form and fitness.
Now his former club Villa are reported to want him back, according to Teamtalk, while West Ham are also interested in the 27-year-old.
But Everton appear to be in the driving seat among the Premier League clubs giving pursuit after putting in an offer thought to be worth around £30m.
Wissa prefers Spurs?
08:08
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Lawrence Ostlere
Yoane Wissa would prefer to stay in London with former manager Thomas Frank than join Newcastle United.
That’s according to TalkSport, which reports that the 28-year-old Congolese striker – who enjoyed the most prolific season of his career at Brentford in 2024/25 – could follow Bryan Mbeumo out the door this summer.
Mbeumo looks set to join Manchester United, and Wissa is wanted by both Spurs and Newcastle, but Tottenham appear to be the frontrunners, despite spending £60m on Dominic Solanke last summer.
The clause that could help Martinez to Man United
07:51
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Lawrence Ostlere
Emiliano Martinez is determined to make the switch from Aston Villa to Manchester United, and he could be in luck after in emerged there is a clause in his contract for a €25m transfer.
That’s according to Clarín, the biggest newspaper in Argentina, via SportWitness, which reports that Man Utd retain strong interest in the goalkeeper.
The clause would be for a full, up-front payment but United would be willing to pay more in order to spread payments out over installments.
Why Gyokeres' transfer to Arsenal is delayed
07:44
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Lawrence Ostlere
Viktor Gyokeres is almost certainly on his way to Arsenal, so what’s the hold up? It’s all about the add-ons, as transfer badger Fabrizio Romano explains:
“Gyokeres is fighting to go to Arsenal. But obviously it’s really important to agree on the add-ons. They are really on it on every single hour, every single minute – Arsenal and Sporting are working on this deal. So as soon as it will be agreed guys, I will let you know. But they are still working on the add-ons, showing to you that when on Sunday there were reports of deal done, that was not done, that was simply not done. They agreed the first part of the fee, but not the add-ons. Still working on the add-ons in London.”
Liverpool in advanced talks to sign Hugo Ekitike with release clause set
07:00
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Chris Wilson
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.
Man United bid to break Bryan Mbeumo deadlock with improved offer for Brentford forward
06:30
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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.
Arsenal’s biggest weakness is clear – here’s how Viktor Gyokeres can solve it
06:00
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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 City sign record-breaking £1bn kit deal extension with Puma
04:00
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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
02:00
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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
Friday 18 July 2025 00:00
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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.
Olivia Smith signs for Arsenal to become first £1m player in women’s football
Thursday 17 July 2025 23:00
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Chris Wilson
Arsenal have broken the world transfer record by signing Liverpool 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.
