The transfer window has shut after a mini opening ahead of the summer’s Club World Cup. The window will re-open on 16 June and clubs are continuing to make deals in the interim.
Liverpool are making plans for a Florian Wirtz medical after agreeing a £116.5m deal for the German superstar. 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.
Manchester United, who have secured Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m, are negotiating with Brentford over Bryan Mbeumo, who would prefer a move to Old Trafford over Tottenham Hotspur even as Thomas Frank takes charges in north London – though Spurs want Mbeumo and teammate Yoane Wissa.
Arsenal hope to bring in Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi, and Mikel Arteta has made RB Leipzig striker, Benjamin Sesko, their No 1 target for a striker. Chelsea, meanwhile, have been rebuffed in their efforts to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens.
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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Transfer news
- Tottenham want to sign Brentford duo Bryan Mbeumo and Yoane Wissa
- But Man United remain confident they lead the race for Mbeumo's signature
- Arsenal submit first offer for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres
- Liverpool receive interest in Darwin Nunez from Napoli and Saudi Arabia
- Real Madrid sign phenomenal teenaged talent Franco Mastantuono
- Man City closing in on Norwegian wonderkid Sverre Nypan
- Barcelona set to win race for Athletic Club's Nico Williams
- Atletico Madrid target Andy Robertson for left-back role
- Tottenham set to capture Mathys Tel on a permanent transfer from Bayern
Man Utd identify two 'Mbeumo back-ups' to boost squad
Saturday 14 June 2025 19:20
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Jack Rathborn
Man United are preparing for all eventualities this summer, which could mean a back-up plan if Bryan Mbeumo decides to join former boss Thomas Frank at Tottenham instead of moving to Old Trafford.
Brentford are also driving a hard bargain, meaning United could look elsewhere for value, with ESPN reporting new targets have emerged.
The Bees want closer to £70m for Mbeumo, based on the £62.5m fee paid by United for Matheus Cunha.
Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo and Crystal Palace star Ebere Eze are the key targets behind Mbeumo now.
Club World Cup 2025: Full schedule, fixtures, dates and venues for Chelsea and Man City
Saturday 14 June 2025 18:38
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Lawrence Ostlere
Away from the transfer window, the Club World Cup begins in the USA this weekend.
Here is everything you need to know ahead of the competition starting on 14 June.
Why Club World Cup could be transformative for a new Chelsea
Saturday 14 June 2025 17:54
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Lawrence Ostlere
Thomas Tuchel was musing about the knock-on effect of the Club World Cup on next season’s title race. “I think it will have a huge impact and it will give Liverpool and Arsenal a huge advantage in the next season to not be there,” he said.
What Tuchel did not mention is that Chelsea, disadvantaged as a result, qualified for the Club World Cup because of him. It feels a very different era given that Enzo Maresca is the fifth man to manage them since – Graham Potter, Bruno Saltor, Frank Lampard and Mauricio Pochettino are the others – and that Reece James is the only player to take the field in Tuchel’s 2021 Champions League final victory who is in the squad they have taken to the United States.
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Onana does not deny United exit
Saturday 14 June 2025 17:26
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Lawrence Ostlere
Andre Onana has been asked about his Manchester United future, with the goalkeeper’s place at Old Trafford in doubt.
Onana endured a difficult season full of mistakes and United have been linked with a number of replacements during the summer.
Afrikfoot reports that Onana was asked if he is leaving, to which he responded: “Will I leave? I don’t know, we’ll see!”
Why Liverpool won the race for Florian Wirtz
Saturday 14 June 2025 17:00
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Lawrence Ostlere
Manchester City were briefly seen as the favourites to sign Wirtz, but it quickly transpired that the German wanted to move to Anfield. He was persuaded by Liverpool’s vision for him and rejected more lucrative offers because of his desire to move to Anfield.
City were quick to rule out signing the German too, stating that the deal was too expensive to proceed with, and the club later signed French playmaker Rayan Cherki for around £30m.
As for Bayern, the club were long said to be Wirtz’s top choice for a move, though Liverpool quickly overtook them as favourites.
Several factors will have played a part in this change, with reports suggesting that Leverkusen were reluctant to sell to a domestic rival, though there were also doubts in Munich about the fee involved.
"If I'm honest, I don't know if we could have paid what Liverpool are apparently paying now," said Max Eberl, Bayern’s director of sport.
And while fees and inner workings will have been important, there is of course the simple draw of joining a historic club in Liverpool, with a side who have just won the Premier League at a canter and the club well-positioned to continue their recent success.
United have a maximum price for Mbeumo
Saturday 14 June 2025 16:27
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Lawrence Ostlere
Manchester United still want to sign Bryan Mbeumo but the club have a limit they are not willing to pass, according to ESPN.
The club’s first offer of £45m + £10m in add-ons was rejected by Brentford, who are thought to be holding out for a fee of around £60-70m, and United haven’t yet returned with an improved bid.
And Rob Dawson reports that the club’s sporting director Omar Berrada will move on to other options – such as Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo and Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze – should Brentford refuse to play ball.
Tottenham sue Man Utd co-owner Jim Ratcliffe's company
Saturday 14 June 2025 16:02
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Lawrence Ostlere
Tottenham have filed High Court proceedings against Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe's company Ineos over a terminated sponsorship agreement.
Court records show Spurs filed a commercial claim at the High Court against Ineos Automotive on Thursday, though no documents are available.
Chemicals firm Ineos agreed a five-year deal with Spurs in 2022 - before Ratcliffe bought a stake in United - for Ineos Grenadier to become the London team's official 4x4 vehicle partner.
Ineos said in a statement: "Ineos Automotive has been a partner of Tottenham Hotspur since 2022, expanding on a partnership agreement that Ineos Group had in place with the club since 2020.
"We have a contractual right to terminate our partnership contract and in December 2024 exercised that right."
Spurs declined to comment.
In March it was announced Ineos had reached a settlement with New Zealand Rugby in relation to a sponsorship deal.
The previous month, NZR had said it had launched legal proceedings against Ineos after alleging that the first instalment of 2025 sponsorship money due under a six-year agreement struck in 2021 had not been paid.
Atletico Madrid target Liverpool's Andy Robertson?
Saturday 14 June 2025 15:30
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Jack Rathborn
In one of the more interesting transfer-related stories, Andy Robertson could move to La Liga with Atletico Madrid, reports Fabrizio Romano.
With Liverpool linked with Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, Robertson may look for a new start.
The report states Robertson is a priority for Diego Simeone this summer.
Saudi Pro League club approach Postecoglou
Saturday 14 June 2025 15:10
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Lawrence Ostlere
It sounds like Ange Postecoglou is going to get a chunky offer from Saudi Arabia to coach out there. Will he take the cheque or will he try and test himself in one of top leagues? He must surely have some offers after winning the Europa League with Tottenham last season, even if their domestic form was woeful.
Al Ahli make contact with Ange Postecoglou about becoming head coach, if Matthias Jaissle exits. Former Tottenham Hotspur boss among candidates being considered in event of #AlAhli managerial change. Xavi another option @TheAthleticFC after @mcgrathmike https://t.co/n2f99aPnHx
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) June 14, 2025
Frank says goodbye to Brentford
Saturday 14 June 2025 15:03
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Lawrence Ostlere
Thomas Frank insists Brentford will always have "a big piece of my heart" as he begins life in charge of Premier League rivals Tottenham.
Spurs announced Frank as their new head coach on Thursday night on a three-year deal.
It ended Frank's time at Brentford, where he won 136 of his 317 matches across a seven-year spell, with the Danish coach able to lead the club into the Premier League for the first time in 2021 via Championship play-off success at Wembley.
In an emotional message posted on Brentford's official club website on Friday, Frank said: "The time has come for me to move on. But, even as I leave, I know I have left a big piece of my heart at Brentford, not just at the football club but with the community and, of course, the incredible and loyal supporters.
"I want to extend my profound gratitude to the club for giving me the chance to pursue my dreams and for everyone involved who made the journey such a memorable one.
"For my family and I, it has been a privilege to be allowed to be part of such a special community - it's an experience and adventure that we will cherish for life. So, thank you.”
Barcelona activate release clause for 'keeper target
Saturday 14 June 2025 14:21
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Lawrence Ostlere
More news from Spain now, as Barcelona have activated the €25m release clause for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the ‘keeper could become a Barca player as early as next week.
Man United confident they lead race for Mbeumo
Saturday 14 June 2025 09:34
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Lawrence Ostlere
But Manchester United believe they still lead the race for Mbeumo, with private confidence that he prefers Old Trafford to north London.
Tottenham have held initial discussions with Brentford, though Man Utd had a £55m bid rejected for Mbeumo in recent weeks.
And while it was reported that the Cameroon international was intrigued by interest from Spurs now that Frank has moved, The Independent that United are still in the driving seat for the 25-year-old.
Transfer news live
Saturday 14 June 2025 09:22
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Lawrence Ostlere
Hello and welcome along as we track all the latest rumours and done deals in the transfer market. And there’s plenty to get stuck into this morning...
