Newcastle United remain in the headlines due to the interest in striker Alexander Isak. The 25-year-old has been trying to force a move away from the club amid ongoing interest from Liverpool but Newcastle are holding out for a massive fee having rejected Liverpool‘s first bid. Manager Eddie Howe says the situation is “far from ideal”.
Nevertheless the club are searching for a potential replacement and have made a bid fo RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko which was deemed not good enough by the German side. To make matters worse, Manchester United, who are hopeful of securing a No.9 of their own, are willing to match the bid with improved add ons meaning the two clubs will battle it out over the closing days of the window.
Elsewhere, Tottenham captain Son Heung-Min is set to leave north London after a decade with the club, announcing the news in an emotional press conference ahead of the pre-season friendly against Newcastle in his native South Korea while Arsenal are aiming to bolster their forward line by signing Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze. Palace want a fee in excess of £60m which is the amount of Eze’s release clause but the Gunners are running out of time to trigger it.
All the latest updates, rumours and done deals will be covered in the blog below:
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Transfer news, rumours and done deals
- Manchester United battle Newcastle for Benjamin Sesko
- Liverpool think about second Isak bid after £110m offer rejected
- Arsenal face twist in Eberechi Eze pursuit amid Spurs interest
- Son Heung-Min announces decision to leave Tottenham this summer
- AC Milan and Saudi clubs interested in Darwin Nunez
- Ruben Dias close to signing new contract at Man City
Arsenal duo set for exit door?
19:30
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Chris Wilson
Jakub Kiwior and Fabio Vieira could be set to leave Arsenal this summer, with reports linking them both to moves away from the Emirates.
Kiwior is pushing to play more with Porto thought to be interested, though Arsenal rejected an offer from an unnamed club last month according to Fabrizio Romano.
And Vieira - who spent last season on loan at Porto – has been the subject of an approach from German side Stuttgart, who want to sign him on a permanent deal, according to David Ornstein.
It is unknown what sort of fee either player would command.
Alexander Isak set for crunch talks with Eddie Howe after returning to Newcastle
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Chris Wilson
Alexander Isak is facing showdown talks with Newcastle boss Eddie Howe after returning to Tyneside.
The 25-year-old Sweden international headed back to Tyneside over the weekend after spending time working on his fitness at former club Real Sociedad as Premier Leaguechampions Liverpool formalised their interest in him with a £110m bid, which was swiftly rejected by the Magpies.
He reported to the club’s training headquarters on Monday morning as the rest of the squad returned from their pre-season trip to Singapore and South Korea.
Ugochukwu & Broja to join Burnley
18:45
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Chris Wilson
Lesley Ugochukwu has been “authorised for [a] medical at Burnley after permanent deal [was] agreed with Chelsea” reports Fabrizio Romano.
The midfielder will join former Blues striker Armando Broja at Turf Moor after Burnley also agreed a deal for the Albanian, with that move worth around £20m. The fee for Ugochukwu remains unclear.
Liverpool youngster set for Lyon move
18:32
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Chris Wilson
Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton has completed his medical at French side Lyon ahead of a £15m move.
The 22-year-old was once a hot prospect at Anfield but he has found opportunities hard to come by in a transformed Reds midfield.
Arsenal transfer news: Eberechi Eze, Rodrygo, Ollie Watkins and more
18:18
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Chris Wilson
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.
A key reason for their failure to achieve was an attacking injury crisis that forced Mikel Merino to take up a role of makeshift number nine, and despite their undeniable quality in the starting XI, Arsenal’s depth is far from good enough for a team hopeful of major titles.
And with numerous players already on the chopping block, Arteta has promised a “big” summer of recruitment at the Emirates.
With the transfer window having re-opened on 16 June, a striker was top of the club’s shopping list, and they’ve finally got their man after completing a move for Viktor Gyokeres.
Elsewhere, deals for midfielders and defenders are being pursued, with Noni Madueke putting pen to paper and Eberechi 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.
Serie A and Saudi Pro League clubs circling for Darwin Nunez
18:03
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Chris Wilson
Darwin Nunez is attracting interest from AC Milan and Al Hilal as Liverpool could sell the striker this summer.
Neither club has yet bid for the £85m forward but Liverpool would be willing to let him go for the right price after signing Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for an initial £69m.
Liverpool also made a £110m bid for Alexander Isak, which Newcastle were swift to reject, and the Premier League champions do not currently intend to submit an improved offer.
Antony wants Betis move
17:47
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Chris Wilson
Manchester United winger Antony is still determined to return to Real Betis during this window, reports Sky.
Betis are struggling to gather the funds to make a permanent deal this summer, and Antony has attracted interest from Saudi clubs, though the Brazilian has so far refused their advances.
However, “there is a willingness from all parties to strike a deal” between Utd and the Spanish club.
United are said to value the winger at around £30m, and prefer a sale over a loan.
Man City make major breakthrough on Ruben Dias’ future as Pep Guardiola rebuild continues
17:31
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Chris Wilson
Ruben Dias is set to sign a new contract with Manchester City to extend his stay at the Etihad Stadium.
A deal has been agreed in principle between the Portuguese defender and the former Premier League champions.
Dias has entered the last two years of his current deal, which expires in 2027, but City are keen to keep the 2021 Footballer of the Year.
Arsenal face Eze twist as Spurs register interest
17:17
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Chris Wilson
Arsenal have been busy in the summer transfer window but Mikel Arteta wants a few more players to really build up some squad depth.
The next on the target list is Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze and the Gunners are making slow progress over a potential bid.
However, their hand may be forced by Tottenham who are being rumoured to hold an interest in Eze as well.
An injury to James Maddison on Sunday looks set to keep the midfielder on the sidelines for a while and Spurs will need a new creative players as Son Heung-min is also set to leave the club.
Eze reportedly holds a £68m release clause (which may or may not have expired) and Spurs are being encouraged to trigger it and waste no time securing a midfield replacement.
Dortmund still want Sancho deal
17:01
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Chris Wilson
Borussia Dortmund are still pushing to do a deal for Manchester United forward Jadon Sancho, according to Sky.
Though there has been no formal contact with Man Utd, Dortmund are believed to have “been getting information on the conditions” of a deal, with Utd preferring a permanent deal.
Sky’s information adds that his valuation is likely to be less than the £25m obligation price Chelsea had, with Juventus and Saudi Pro-League clubs having also shown their interest.
Will Liverpool bid again for Alexander Isak?
16:44
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Mike Jones
Liverpool’s first bid for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak was for £110m and landed on Friday with the North East side rejecting it promptly.
The swiftness of their rejection led to The Independent’s Richard Jolly reporting that the Reds had decided against making a second bid with Newcastle’s £150m valuation for Isak deemed too high.
However, Fabrizio Romano believes Liverpool have changed their mind again and are preparing to make a second bid for Isak depending on what Newcastle do in the market.
Newcastle are exploring moves for Benjamin Sesko and Goncalo Ramos while Al-Hilal hold an interest in Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez which could be a boon to help fund a move for Isak.
Man Utd expecting Garnacho offers
16:30
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Chris Wilson
Manchester United are expecting formal offers for Alejandro Garnacho later in the window, reports Sky.
Garnacho is a known target for Chelsea, who reportedly value him at around £30m.
Ruben Amorim said over the weekend that "it's clear Garnacho wants a different thing with a different leadership”, and it is likely that the Blues attempt to sign both Garnacho and Xavi Simons before the end of the window.
Newcastle to demand Sesko answer this week?
16:18
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Chris Wilson
Newcastle United are set to demand an answer on whether Benjamin Sesko wants to join “within the next 48 hours” according to talkSPORT.
The Magpies are confident they can reach an agreement on the fee with Leipzig despite seeing their first bid turned down, though they are yet to receive a clear indication from the Slovenian striker and do not want the saga to drag on late into the window.
Liverpool transfer news: Alexander Isak, Rodrygo, Jean-Philippe Mateta and more
16:04
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Chris Wilson
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 toValencia) 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 signs are extremely promising for Reds fans, with Jeremy Frimpong having signed from Bayer Leverkusen before Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Hugo Ekitike followed through the door.
Here’s everything you need to know about Liverpool’s summer transfer plans.
Atlanta CEO speaks on Lookman situation
15:49
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Chris Wilson
Atalanta CEO Antonio Percassi has spoken out on the situation involving the potential sale of Ademola Lookman, saying: “The pact with Lookman was made one year ago when we rejected €20m from PSG”.
“We told him: we’ll let you leave in 2025 for a super top club and not in Italy. Now, the situation [with Inter] is different... and as always, it’s us deciding,” he added according to Fabrizio Romano.
Everton agree deal for Dewsbury-Hall
15:33
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Chris Wilson
This one is moving quickly.
Everton have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, according to Sky.
The deal is worth £25m plus add-ons, which could increase it to around £29m.
Newcastle to compete for Guehi?
15:17
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Chris Wilson
Newcastle United are considering returning to a move for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, according to the Times.
Guehi has been a target for Liverpool this summer but was the subject of a large bid from Newcastle last summer.
This year, it is thought that the Magpies value him at £40m, though Palace’s valuation is more like £50m.
Man Utd expected to make formal Sesko offer
15:04
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Chris Wilson
Man Utd are expected to make a formal offer for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, reports Sky.
Newcastle have seen a bid worth around €75m rejected for there Slovenian, with reports elsewhere suggesting that he would prefer a move to Manchester.
Tottenham fear for James Maddison as injury overshadows Son Heung-min farewell
14:57
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Chris Wilson
James Maddison suffered a serious-looking knee injury as Tottenham’s pre-season tour of Asia concluded with a draw against Newcastle in Seoulon Sunday.
The England international was carried off on a stretcher and looked in obvious pain after going down unchallenged late in the game.
The friendly, which ended 1-1, was otherwise notable for the emotional reception the departing Son Heung-min received from fans in his home city.
Chelsea transfer news: Xavi Simons, Jorrel Hato, Morgan Rogers, Rodrygo and more
14:41
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Chris Wilson
Though a successful Club World Cup campaign sees Chelsea return from the USA as world champions, the Blues are not expected to slow down their transfer activity ahead of the new season starting in August.
The club began the summer transfer windows with their usual vigour and have already completed the signings of Jamie Gittens and Liam Delap, while adding Joao Pedro in time for the Brazilian to score in the Club World Cup final against PSG.
Some fans will feel the Blues still have work to do in the summer, with a bulking of the squad needed in some areas to provide the quality demanded by Europe’s elite club competition.
There is no shortage of funds at Stamford Bridge, with big-money moves a constant fixture of recent transfer windows, and this summer is set to be no different.
Here’s everything you need to know about Chelsea’s summer transfer plans.
Wissa expected to return to Brentford training
14:26
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Chris Wilson
Yoane Wissa is expected to train with the Brentford squad when they return to training on Tuesday, reports Sky.
Wissa was not part of the squad in the 1-0 friendly win over QPR at the weekend, and is believed to be keen on a move to Newcastle to play Champions League football.
However, Brentford want to keep the player, who was the subject of a £30m bid from the Magpies.
Burnley set to sign Ugochukwu
14:10
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Chris Wilson
Burnley have reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Lesley Ugochukwu, reports David Ornstein.
The 21-year-old is set to travel for a medical ahead of completing a permanent move, and he will sign a five-year deal.
Man United transfer news: Benjamin Sesko, Ollie Watkins, Corentin Tolisso and more
13:53
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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 approach following 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.
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 before completing a move for Brentford star Bryon Mbeumo, but co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made clear that the money pot is not deep.
Offloading high-wage players such as Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho seems key to funding the revolution, with a lack of movement causing frustration among fans as United lag behind their rivals.
Here’s everything you need to know about Manchester United’s summer transfer plans.
Another Chelsea player on the way out
13:39
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Chris Wilson
Carney Chukwuemeka is another Chelsea player who is on the way out of Stamford Bridge, with Borussia Dortmund ‘reactivating’ direct talks with the Blues according to Fabrizio Romano.
“Negotiations ongoing between the clubs to find a solution as Carney wants the move”, adds the Italian, who clarifies that Chelsea want a permanent move for the midfielder.
Madrid interested in Premier League duo
13:24
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Chris Wilson
File this one under ‘unlikely’ but reports from Spain suggest that Real Madrid are interested in Premier League midfielders Enzo Fernandez and Alexis Mac Allister.
Fichajes reports that Madrid have a €100m budget for a midfielder, and though they are interested in Rodri, it is felt that a deal is unlikely.
Liverpool sign highly rated youngster
13:11
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Chris Wilson
Liverpool have completed the signing of 17-year-old Will Wright from Salford City.
The youngster made his senior debut with Salford during the 2024/25 campaign and was attracting interest from a range of top clubs, including Arsenal.
Saints reject second Dibling bid
12:57
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Chris Wilson
Southampton have rejected another bid from Everton for Tyler Dibling, according to Sky.
The offer was thought to be worth an initial £35m plus £8m in add-ons, though Southampton's valuation is said to be £45m.
Everton make bid for Dewsbury-Hall
12:46
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Chris Wilson
Everton have made a bid for Chelsea midfielder Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Chelsea are said to be willing to let the 26-year-old leave on a permanent deal, with talks underway and then player in contact with the Toffees.
There’s no mention on a fee yet, though.
Hojlund priced at £30m
12:33
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Mike Jones
Manchester United are prepared to sell Rasmus Hojlund for £30m this summer says The Times.
The 22-year-old Dane is prepared to fight for his place though and when asked if a move away from Old Trafford was on the cards he replied: “Nothing so far.
"I think the most important (thing) for me is just to keep working hard and stay focused and then obviously we’ll see what happens.
"I think my plan is very clear and that is for me to stay and fight for my spot, whatever happens."
Son on leaving Tottenham this summer
12:26
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Mike Jones
Tottenham captain, Son Heung-min will leave after 10 years at the club.
"I came to north London as a kid - a very young age, a young boy came to London who even didn't speak English," he said.
"Leaving this club as a grown man is a very, very proud moment.
"I need a new environment to push myself. I need a little bit of change - 10 years is a long time.
"I spent a lot of time reflecting on whether I wanted to experience football in a different environment, and I had those conversations with myself over and over again."
Bruno Fernandes tears into ‘lazy’ Man United teammates after Everton draw
12:19
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Mike Jones
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes let rip at his teammates following their 2-2 pre-season draw with fellow Premier League side Everton, saying their performance was "lazy" and calling for further reinforcements.
A second-half goal from Mason Mount had United on course for victory in Atlanta after Fernandes's opener was cancelled out by Iliman Ndiaye, but a bizarre 75th-minute own goal by Ayden Heaven gifted Everton the draw on Sunday.
Alexander Isak set for crunch talks with Eddie Howe after returning to Newcastle
12:12
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Mike Jones
Alexander Isak is facing showdown talks with Newcastle boss Eddie Howe after returning to Tyneside.
The 25-year-old Sweden international headed back to Tyneside over the weekend after spending time working on his fitness at former club Real Sociedad as Premier League champions Liverpool formalised their interest in him with a £110m bid, which was swiftly rejected by the Magpies.
He reported to the club’s training headquarters on Monday morning as the rest of the squad returned from their pre-season trip to Singapore and South Korea.
AC Milan make approach for Nunez
12:05
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Chris Wilson
AC Milan have also made an approach for Darwin Nunez, reports Sky.
The Serie A side are yet to make an offer but they are keen on the striker, who is also a target for Al Hilal.
Liverpool are said to want around £70m for the Uruguayan.
Antonio won't be offered new contract
11:51
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Chris Wilson
Michail Antonio will not be offered a new West Ham contract, reportsThe Athletic.
The 35-year-old was involved in a car crash in December and had to undergo surgery, and has not played since.
The Hammers previously said they would delay their decision on offering Antonio a new deal due to the "unique" circumstances.
Chelsea sign 19-year-old Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax
11:39
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Chris Wilson
Chelsea have completed the signing of Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax in a deal worth a reported £37million.
The 19-year-old, who has been capped six times by his country, has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
He becomes the Blues’ eighth signing of the summer transfer window.
“I’m very excited, I’m so happy to be here,” Hato, who can operate in central defence or at left-back, told the Premier League club’s website.
Utd open to Hojlund sale
11:26
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Chris Wilson
Manchester United could be open to selling Rasmus Hojlund for as little as £30m this summer, according to reports.
RB Leipzig are said to be interested in the Dane as a potential replacement for the outgoing Benjamin Sesko, which could be interesting at United are interested in the Slovenian.
However, Hojlund is determined to fight for his place, telling the media after Manchester United's 4-1 win over Bournemouth in the Premier League Summer series that his “plan is very clear and that is for me to stay and fight for my spot, whatever happens."
Tottenham remain keen on Kolo Muani
11:12
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Chris Wilson
Spurs are still keen on Randal Kolo Muani, who will be allowed to leave PSG this summer.
It is unknown how much the striker will be sold for, though he spent the second half of last season on loan at Juventus.
Lookman accuses Atalanta of 'breaking promises'
11:01
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Chris Wilson
Ademola Lookman has accused Atalanta of “breaking promises” made to him after the club rejected a bid from Inter Milan.
"I feel I have no choice but to speak out for what I believe is right and I feel that enough is enough," Lookman wrote on social media.
"I can confirm I have now handed in a formal transfer request."
Lookman said Atalanta were "blocking the opportunity" of him leaving the club "for reasons I do not understand".
Atalanta rejected a bid worth around €40m last week.
Moyes: 'There will be deals next week'
10:51
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Chris Wilson
After the overnight game against Man Utd, David Moyes told the media that there should be deals in the near future for Everton.
Moyes had previously lamented the club’s inability to do deals for top players, but speaking after the game he said:
"We have to make several additions, we know that, even for the numbers. We have people in the squad where we’d maybe like to put them out on loan or do other things with them.
“"But I’ve been saying it from near enough the minute we finished against Newcastle that we have to get it done and I feel like we should be further down.
"But in the main, it looks as if we’re getting closer to things and hopefully a few things will come to fruition this week.
"If we didn’t, I’d have to be confident I can make something with what we’ve got and find a way around it and get results.
"It’s not that easy in the Premier League and you can see we need a lot. We’ve got a lot of things to do to get better,” he added.
Alli looking for new club
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