The transfer window is now open again following the start of this summer’s Club World Cup with clubs able to accelerate deals ahead of the new season.
Arsenal chiefs are reportedly in talks with Eberechi Eze as the look to bring a striker to the club in this window. The Gunners have already agreed a fee for Brentford captain Christian Norgaard in a surprising move after contract talks with Thomas Partey stalled. They have also agreed to pay above the release fee for Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Arteta wants to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko - though talks have stalled somewhat.
Manchester United, meanwhile, have secured Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m and are negotiating with Brentford about Bryan Mbeumo, having submitted an improved offer.
Florian Wirtz is now officially a Liverpool player after agreeing a record £116.5m deal for the German superstar and completed the medical last Friday, while Reds defender Jarell Quansah is set to go the other way in a £35m deal to join Bayern Leverkusen. Liverpool, who have already brought in Jeremie Frimpong, signed Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, on Thursday as they continue to strengthen ahead of the new season.
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Transfer news live
- Bryan Mbeumo expresses desire to join Manchester United as new bid rejected
- Arsenal open talks over Eberechi Eze - with rivals Tottenham also linked
- Mikel Arteta chasing midfield depth in Brentford's Christian Norgaard
- Liverpool consider move for Viktor Gyokeres after securing Wirtz and Kerkez
Bilbao speak to LaLiga over Barcelona finances amid pursuit of Nico Williams
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Athletic Bilbao have confirmed that they have held talks with LaLiga to establish Barcelona’s financial position as the Catalan club look to sign Nico Williams.
Barcelona sporting director Deco revealed last week the club are intent on bringing the highly-rated 22-year-old winger to the Nou Camp this summer and have reportedly already agreed personal terms.
Still under financial constraints, Barcelona must comply with the ‘1:1 rule’ and are only able to spend as much as their income and accounts allow, governed by LaLiga, which calculates a limit.
Bilbao have sought feedback from LaLiga about how Barcelona would finance any transfer of Williams, who helped the Basque club qualify for next season’s Champions League and reach the Europa League semi-finals.
Ashley Barnes signs new Burnley deal
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Burnley have announced that Ashley Barnes has signed a new one-year deal.
The forward has played over 300 times for the Clarets and scored 42 Premier League goals and will hope to be a key figure in keeping them in the top flight next season after promotion.
"I have unfinished business," Barnes said on his extension.
"I'm not done yet and I'm here to challenge for a place in the squad, as well as helping everyone out and being in that environment around the changing room.
"I can bring a lot of knowledge and experience to the new lads and younger players. There's a few of us that have been in the Premier League before and a few that are new to it, it's about having that balance in the team and I have to use my influence on and off the pitch to help where I can."
Juventus striker Randal Kolo Muani responds to Chelsea transfer speculation
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Mike Jones
Juventus striker Randal Kolo Muani is determined to stay in Turin once his loan spell ends after the Club World Cup.
The French striker has scored eight times in 16 Serie A games since temporarily leaving PSG in January and has now been linked with a move to Chelsea.
“I don’t know anything about Chelsea, I’m trying to focus on the Club World Cup. We’ll see what happens on the market at the end of the competition,” Kolo Muani said.
“If it were only up to me, I’d stay here as I’m really happy at Juventus.”
Ederson dismisses ‘fake news’ around possible Man City exit
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has dismissed speculation he could leave the club as “fake news”.
The Brazilian has one year remaining on his contract at the Etihad Stadium and has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia.
The 31-year-old has spent the past eight years at City and helped the club win 18 trophies, including six Premier League titles and the Champions League.
“My future is here,” Ederson said. “Some friends send me lots of news, but 99 per cent is fake news.”
Real Madrid set hefty price for Rodrygo
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Rodrygo has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid this summer, with Arsenal among those interested in the Brazilian.
Yet any interested parties will have to pay a hefty price. Spanish radio station Cadena SER suggest the club will demand somewhere near £80m for him.
Timo Werner bound for MLS?
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Mike Jones
New York Red Bulls are reportedly in talks with RB Leipzig over forward Timo Werner.
The Athletic say Werner is surplus to requirements in Germany and both clubs are optimistic they will strike a deal.
Discussions have reportedly been ongoing for months to secure a deal for the former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur star.
West Ham and Nottingham Forest linked with Yunus Musah
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Nottingham Forest are, however, now chasing Yunus Musah, who is also connected with West Ham by Italian outlet Tuttomercato. The 22-year-old AC Milan midfielder represented England at age-group level before switching allegiance to the country of his birth, the United States.
Nottingham Forest end interest in Timothy Weah
13:00
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Nottingham Forest had agreed a double deal to sign both Timothy Weah and Samuel Mbangula from Juventus for about £19m, but ESPN now report that they have ended their interest in the former having been unable to agree contract terms.
Everton plan to derail Kenny Tete’s new contract with Fulham
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Miguel Delaney
Everton are looking to derail Kenny Tete's contract renegotiation with Fulham, after offering a three-year contract.
The respected Dutch right-back’s current deal runs out at the end of June, meaning he could move on a free transfer, but the Craven Cottage hierarchy have been confident of a new agreement.
Everton are currently attempting to change that, as they proactively push for Tete. The 29-year-old has a three-year offer from Everton on the table improved terms.
Seamus Coleman extends Everton stay into 17th season after signing new deal
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Richard Jolly
Seamus Coleman is set to play for Everton for a 17th season after the defender signed a new one-year deal.
The 36-year-old, who skippered Everton in their last ever game at Goodison Park, could captain them in their first at their new home of the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Jarrad Branthwaite set to sign new Everton contract
12:15
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Harry Latham-Coyle
A good bit of news for David Moyes: Jarrad Branthwaite appears primed to put pen to paper on a new contract at Everton, which could ward off interested parties. The Times say that the club are also hopeful of tying down Idrissa Gueye to an extension.
Borussia Dortmund exploring deal for Chelsea starlet Josh Acheampong
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Miguel Delaney
Borussia Dortmund are exploring a deal for Chelsea's Joshua Acheampong, among a number of clubs monitoring his situation.
The 19-year-old has been seen by the Stamford Bridge hierarchy as a prospect for the future, but the defender is known to want more first-team opportunities in order to progress.
There is now a belief among suitor clubs that Chelsea may be willing to do business for £35m, having previously rejected approaches - including loans.
Leeds open talks to bring Douglas Luiz back to Premier League
11:45
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Harry Latham-Coyle
This would be a good bit of business from newly-promoted Leeds, you feel - the Yorkshire club are reportedly in the mix to bring former Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz back to the Premier League from Juventus, according to the Italian press. Luiz was linked heavily with Manchester City in January but a move did not materialise.
Keith Andrews eyes first signing as Brentford boss
11:30
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Keith Andrews was officially confirmed as Thomas Frank’s replacement as Brentford yesterday and there is little time to waste as the new manager gets up to speed. Feyenoord midfielder Antoni Milambo could be his first signing.
Arsenal hopeful of completing deal for defender
11:15
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Could a double deal be imminent at Arsenal? Christian Norgaard looks to be on the way and near-namesake Cristhian Mosquera could also be arriving, with The Guardian suggesting Arsenal are hopeful of signing the Valencia defender. Say your prayers....
Bournemouth set high price for Antoine Semenyo
11:00
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Antoine Semenyo is another player linked with Newcastle in recent days, though Bournemouth have set a high price for the Ghanaian - The I Paper believe the club are commanding £70m for Semenyo, who also has admirers at Manchester United and Tottenham.
Newcastle set to increase offer for Joao Pedro
10:45
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Sky Sports reported yesterday that Brighton had turned down Newcastle’s initial offer of about £50m for striker Joao Pedro - but it seems they may not be done. Talksport believe that the Tynesiders are set to test their resolve to keep Pedro with another, bulkier bid.
England U21s hero Harvey Elliott shows why he might have to leave Liverpool
10:30
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Harry Latham-Coyle
England’s Under 21s take on Germany in the European Championship final tonight hoping to defend their continental crown. Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott was their semi-final star, striking twice to take them past Portugal - but might the youngster have to move away from Anfield to really flourish? Richard Jolly ponders the question...
The key attribute that explains why Liverpool signed Florian Wirtz – and why he’ll succeed
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Richard Jolly
There was a time when Liverpool looked to a German prodigy at Bayer Leverkusen as they sought to add another dimension to their attack but didn’t get him. That time was 2017, the Bundesliga wunderkind was Julian Brandt and the reason was that Jurgen Klopp, initially an advocate of his compatriot, was persuaded to switch his attentions to Mohamed Salah by Michael Edwards and the recruitment team assembled by Fenway Sports Group.
Fast forward eight years, when Brandt has had a fine career but Salah an exceptional one, and Liverpool have brought in the next generation of German playmaker. Florian Wirtz has cost an initial £100m; it could rise to a British record £116m if add-ons are triggered. It is already a club high: it could be a third overall record set in the FSG era after the most expensive prices then ever paid for a goalkeeper (Alisson, £65m) and defender (Virgil van Dijk, £75m). FSG can make the statement signing and balance the books. When they go big, it tends to be for a player they feel will be transformative.
Liverpool complete £40m deal for Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez
10:00
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Harry Latham-Coyle
The chase for Gyokeres would continue a busy summer for Liverpool so far that continued with the signing of Milos Kerkez this week.
Liverpool size up move for Viktor Gyokeres
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Mike Jones
Liverpool are interested in competing for the services of Sporting’s wantaway striker Viktor Gyokeres.
That’s according to Portuguese outlet Correio da Manha, which reports that the Premier League club have made an initial enquiry over Sporting’s asking price, thought to be around €80m (£69m).
Manchester United have been strongly linked with Gyokeres this summer after the Swedish international scored 54 goals last season. Arsenal are the only club to have submitted a concrete offer and Gyokeres is reported to prefer a move to the Emirates to Old Trafford.
Liverpool’s involvement could now throw Arsenal’s plans into chaos, as Arne Slot seeks to replace Darwin Nunez, a target for Italian champions Napoli.
Thomas Partey future at Arsenal all but confirmed
09:35
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Mike Jones
Thomas Partey’s contract at Arsenal has entered its final days, and according to Fabrizio Romano, there will be no last-gasp extension.
A deal for Brentford’s Norgaard, which is progressing, appears to be Arsenal’s solution to replace the midfielder.
Arsenal agree fee for Christian Norgaard
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Mike Jones
Arsenal have agreed a fee of £10m plus add-ons to sign Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard.
Sky Sports News have revealed that the add-ons amount to around £5m if they are all met, taking the total value of the deal to a possible £15m.
Negotiations are ongoing for the 31-year-old but this transfer is expected to get over the line in the next couple of days.
Arsenal made the move after contract extension talks with Thomas Partey began to stall.
Tottenham also in the hunt for Eberechi Eze
09:10
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Harry Latham-Coyle
It appears it may be a north London rivalry for the signature of Eberechi Eze - Talksport and others have mentioned that Tottenham have strong interest in the Crystal Palace man after being dealt a blow in their pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo.
Arsenal in talks with Eze's representatives
09:00
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Arsenal are reportedly in talks with the representatives of Crystal Palace winger Eberechi Eze.
It is claimed that Gunners chief Andrea Beta met with Eze’s people to discuss the details of a potential transfer.
Eze is on the market for around £68m and Arsenal would need to battle Tottenham to do a deal.
Their main priority is still an out-and-out striker with an attacking winger seen as a bonus.
If any move for Eze materialises that would reduce the funds available to purchase a centre forward with Arsenal still negotiating a price for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko.
The Chelsea-Man United swap deal that explains the transfer window’s latest trend
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Swap deals are becoming more and more common as Premier League clubs seek to navigate profit and sustainability rules, balance the books and find value in a market that is eye-wateringly expensive.
Amid reports that Chelsea and Manchester United are considering trading Christopher Nkunku and Alejandro Garnacho, Will Castle examines this transfer trend:
The logic behind Man United’s recruitment that could solve their goalscoring crisis
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Matheus Cunha has already been brought in by Manchester United and Bryan Mbeumo could well follow as Ruben Amorim’s side pick off the best and brightest from other Premier League clubs. Richard Jolly explores the strategy behind their transfer dealings:
Bryan Mbeumo intent on Manchester United move
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Harry Latham-Coyle
A blow, then, for Manchester United - though The Athletic report that Bryan Mbeumo has told both Brentford and Tottenham, another suitor, that he only desires a move to Manchester United if he is to be sold this summer.
Brentford reject second Bryan Mbeumo bid from Manchester United
08:00
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Brentford are widely reported to have last night rejected a bid of £62.5m for Bryan Mbeumo from Manchester United. It’s the second offer that the London club have knocked back for their forward as they hold out for a bigger fee.
Transfer news live
06:46
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Harry Latham-Coyle
The transfer window rolls on as clubs look to get business done ahead of the new season - although for those still involved at the Club World Cup, the last campaign is yet to end. We’ll have all the latest news and rumours throughout the day.
