The summer transfer window is up and running with a shortened period between 1 June and 10 June enabling business to be done ahead of the Club World Cup.
Manchester City, who have agreed a fee to sign AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, and Chelsea will represent the Premier League at the tournament, but it is champions Liverpool who are busy already having seen a club-record bid for Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz reportedly rebuffed, watching goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher leave for Brentford and wrapping up a deal to bring Jeremie Frimpong to Anfield by triggering his £29.5m release clause.
Manchester United have an awful lot of work to do in the window after a disastrous season, though Matheus Cunha will sign from Wolves for £62.5m, and Bryan Mbeumo is edging closer to joining with the Brentford forward seemingly keen on a switch despite huge wage demands. Captain Bruno Fernandes also provided a boost by turning down a lucrative move to Saudi Arabia.
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:
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Transfer News Live
- Martin Zubimendi move to Arsenal thrown into doubt
- Bryan Mbeumo's huge wage demands revealed for Man United
- Florian Wirtz hits out at claims amid strong Liverpool links
- Bruno Fernandes reveals reason for turning down Saudi Pro League mega offer to boost Man Utd
- Man City on verge of signing Tijjani Reijnders after agreeing fee
- The five factors driving a frenzied start to transfer window
- DONE DEAL! Chelsea complete signing of Liam Delap from Ipswich
Chelsea complete signing of Liam Delap from Ipswich
00:36
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Will Castle
Chelsea have signed striker Liam Delap from Ipswich on a deal until until 2031 after triggering his £30million release clause.
An agreement was reached between the clubs last week for the England under-21 international, who becomes the Blues’ first summer signing and can join immediately due to FIFA’s 10-day June transfer window.
That will enable him to take part in the upcoming Club World Cup in the United States, though if he travels with the team it will means he will miss the European Under-21 Championship in Slovakia.
Why do Arsenal want Martin Zubimendi
21:00
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Will Castle
Arsenal are one of the first major movers of the transfer window with the (apparent) €60m signing of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.
But with the Gunners desperate for a new striker and other attackers, why has Mikel Arteta instead splashed the cash on a defensive midfielder?
Adam Clery dives deep into his game, and Arsenal's issues, to explain why it actually makes sense.
Federico Chiesa breaks silence on future after frustrating first season at Liverpool
20:37
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Will Castle
Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa admits a return to Italy is “something to think about” this summer after becoming all but an afterthought during his first season at Anfield.
“That’s something to think about during the summer,” he said.
“My family, my agent and I have a great relationship with Liverpool, and the goal is to be ready for the pre-season. We’ll find the best solution for everyone.
“I work every day with a Liverpool programme to be in top shape for the tests on July 8.
“While out of the squad (at Juventus), I was able to train in great condition, but I missed playing friendlies. I had to start from scratch at Liverpool and that held me back.
“I hope (next season) it’s my season. My dream is to participate in the World Cup.”
Michael Carrick sacked as Middlesbrough manager after missing out on play-offs
20:14
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Will Castle
Some news from earlier today - Michael Carrick has been sacked as Middlesbrough head coach after the club missed out on the Championship play-offs.
The former Manchester United midfielder leaves the Teesside outfit after three seasons in charge, having first joined Boro back in October 2022.
Carrick previously enjoyed a brief spell as United caretaker manager after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was fired from his post in 2021.
Chelsea working on Ekitike personal terms
19:55
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Will Castle
Chelsea are currently working on a verbal agreement with Hugo Ekitike over personal terms, according to Florian Plettenberg.
Eintracht Frankfurt are still demanding €100m, and it remains to be seen if Chelsea will be able to agree a fee with the German outfit.
Luka Modric nearing AC Milan move
19:33
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Will Castle
AC Milan are increasingly confident they can get a deal for free agent Luka Modric over the line with a verbal agreement almost ready.
That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, who says the Croatian will sign on a two-year deal.
Inter Milan not giving up on Cesc Fabregas
19:17
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Will Castle
Inter Milan are still pursuing Cesc Fabregas despite the fact the former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder appeared to commit to his role at Como.
Inter are after a new coach after Simone Inzaghi left his post following Saturday’s Champions League final demolition.
And according to Sky Italy, Inter are still banking on Como to give them the green light to speak to Fabregas, hoping their resolute stance will soften in the days to come.
However, they face an uphill battle after the Spaniard seemed in no desperate position to move to the San Siro this summer.
Read more on what Fabregas had to say below:
Jack Grealish future in the air as Club World Club snubbing expected
19:00
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Will Castle
Jack Grealish is not expected to be on the Manchester City plane bound for the Club World Cup later this month, according to The Telegraph.
Is this a telling sign that the once-£100m man’s time at the Etihad is coming to an end?
Ex-Spanish starlet Gabri Veiga set for European return after two years in Saudi Arabia
18:27
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Will Castle
Gabri Veiga is on the verge of a return to Europe, two years after the highly-rated Spanish midfielder opted for a move to Saudi Arabia over the likes of Napoli and Liverpool.
Veiga, who rose to prominence at Celta Viga, joined Al-Ahli in the summer of 2023 - a move that was met with vocal criticism from Toni Kroos - but is now set to sign for Porto, according to Fabrizio Romano.
He will sign for £12.6m plus add ons with medical tests booked in.
Three players leave newly-promoted Sunderland
18:07
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Luke Baker
Sunderland are the latest club to release their retained list for the 2025/26 season and the newly-promoted side will see three players depart.
Chris Mepham returns to Bournemouth after making 40 appearances for the club on loan, while Salis Abdul Samed will also return to parent club Lens after featuring in 11 games.
And finally, in a move we already knew, play-off final hero Tommy Watson has completed a move Brighton. The youngster’s final Sunderland appearance saw him score a stoppage-time winner at Wembley to send the Black Cats back to the Premier League.
Club World Cup, Saudi money, PSR and No 9s: The factors driving the summer transfer market
17:53
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Luke Baker
It’s already been a relatively frenzied start to the summer window, with some of Europe’s top talents seemingly on the move.
Miguel Delaney explores the factors that are driving clubs into action...
Buying Florian Wirtz reveals Liverpool’s new ambition – and poses a question for Arne Slot
17:34
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Luke Baker
Were Liverpool to secure Florian Wirtz, though, it would be something of a statement signing as Arne Slot bids to build on Premier League triumph.
But it may also pose the Dutch manager a question or two, as Richard Jolly explains...
Arsenal hope to tie down Myles Lewis-Skelly to new deal amid Real Madrid interest
17:17
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Luke Baker
Real Madrid have already pinched one homegrown full-back from a Premier League club in recent weeks, and have been connected with another in Arsenal’s breakout start of the season, Myles Lewis-Skelly.
In what one would suggest is not entirely a coincidence, this link comes just as the 18-year-old begins discussions over a new contract with the north London club - and the Mail believe that he will put pen to paper on a new deal. Funny that...
Arsenal transfer guide: Benjamin Sesko and top targets in ‘big’ summer for Mikel Arteta
16:58
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Will Castle
Arsenal will be hoping for a productive summer as they look to buck their trend of second-place finishes next term.
Here’s our guide to the players they need to sign and shift to go one better.
Bruno Fernandes reveals reasons behind decision to remain at Manchester United
16:40
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Luke Baker
Bruno Fernandes has revealed that he rejected a lucrative move to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal to stay at Manchester United.
The United captain said he wants to carry on playing in the major competitions and said that manager Ruben Amorim kept asking him to remain at Old Trafford.
And Fernandes, who could reportedly could have quadrupled his wages, said his wife and Amorim persuaded him to stay as he preferred to carry on competing for trophies in Europe.
Roma interested in Norwich striker
16:23
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Luke Baker
Serie A side Roma are interested in signing Norwich City striker Josh Sargent.
Sky Sports are reporting that Sargent is among the names at the top of Roma’s attacking target list and while Norwich are aware of the interest, they are yet to receive a concrete offer.
The 25-year-old USA international is contracted to Norwich until the summer of 2028 and was named in the Championship Team of the Season after 15 goals and five assists in all competitions.
Mings signs Villa contract extension
16:02
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Lawrence Ostlere
Tyrone Mings has signed a contract extension with Aston Villa.
The 32-year-old England defender has made more than 180 appearances for the club since joining from Bournemouth in 2019.
He was sidelined for more than a year with a knee injury suffered at the start of the 2023-24 season but returned last October and made 22 appearances in all competitions.
Mings told Villa's website: "In the time I've been at the club, we've had quite the journey.
"Every player signs for a club hoping they can contribute positively towards something successful and my belief that we can achieve something extra special is stronger than ever.
"I thank the fans, the manager, the staff and the players for their unwavering support both on and off the pitch through one of the toughest periods of my career.
"I'm sure that next season will be our best one yet!"
Marcus Rashford willing to reduce salary to join Barcelona
15:43
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Luke Baker
Man United are looking for a buyer for Marcus Rashford this summer and Barcelona could be on the cards.
Barca were interested in Rashford in January, before he went on loan to Aston Villa, but were unable to meet his wage demands.
However, Spanish outlet Marca are now reporting that Rashford is prepared to drastically lower his salary requirements to join the Catalan giants.
Arsenal issue update on futures
15:23
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Lawrence Ostlere
Arsenal remain in discussions with Thomas Partey over a new contract but have confirmed the expected exits of Jorginho and Kieran Tierney.
Partey’s contract is set to expire on 30 June, and the defensive midfielder has been linked with Barcelona and Juventus.
The news on Partey’s future came in an update shared by the Premier League runners-up thanking the out-of-contract men’s and women’s players who will be leaving the club at the end of the month.
Italy midfielder Jorginho, who is expected to join Brazilian outfit Flamengo, had already confirmed his exit in a farewell video posted to his Instagram last week, while Tierney is returning to former club Celtic.
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Lyon sign Katoto from PSG
15:01
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Lawrence Ostlere
OL Lyonnes have signed France forward Marie-Antoinette Katoto from Paris St Germain on a four-year contract, the French women's league champions said on Wednesday.
Katoto came up through PSG's academy and became the club's leading goalscorer with 180 goals in 223 games, winning the Premiere Ligue in 2021 as well as three Coupe de France titles.
The 26-year-old has made 53 appearances for France's national team, scoring 37 goals.
She becomes the first signing under new coach Jonatan Giraldez, who was appointed on Monday to replace the Australia-bound Joe Montemurro.
Lyonnes, formerly known as Olympique Lyonnais Feminin, are widely regarded as the most successful women's soccer club in the world and have won a record eight Women's Champions League titles.
They were crowned Premiere Ligue champions for the 18th time in the 2024-25 season and reached the semi-finals of the Champions League.
Gyokeres pulls out of Sweden squad
14:39
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Luke Baker
A fly in the ointment for the teams chasing Viktor Gyokeres or an abundance of caution?
Gyokeres has withdrawn from the Sweden squad for friendlies against Hungary and Algeria, with the Swedish FA citing a "minor injury".
The Sporting striker has interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea after his prolific goalscoring form (54 goals in 52 appearances this season), with his release clause around £84m but expected to leave for less.
The extent of Gyokeres’ injury has not been disclosed, but he did have a thigh issue at the beginning of the year that saw him miss Sporting’s Champions League clash against Bologna as well as the league showdown with Farense.
Danilo to leave Nottingham Forest?
14:21
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Luke Baker
Nottingham Forest midfielder Danilo looks set to leave the club, with Lyon closing in on a deal for around £20m.
Forest need to give the move a final green light still but the Brazilian appears to be close to the exit door.
Man City agree personal terms with Rayan Cherki
14:03
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Luke Baker
A promising day in the transfer market for Man City as, in addition to agreeing a fee for Tijjani Reijnders, their pursuit of Rayan Cherki is also progressing.
Fabrizio Romano is reporting that City have agreed personal terms with No 10 Cherki and will soon submit an official bid to Lyon.
Talks between the two clubs will then likely get underway as we move towards the weekend
Chelsea and AC Milan well apart in Mike Maignan valuation
13:44
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Luke Baker
Chelsea are interested in signing AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan but the two clubs are not close in their valuation of the player.
Milan are expecting around £25m+ for the stopper, while Chelsea value him at about £10m, given the fact he’s out of contract in 2026.
The Blues are also said to be happy enough with the four goalkeepers currently in the squad if a move doesn’t materialise, so won’t feel pressured to pay over the odds.
Brazilians exit Fulham as Cairney offered new deal
13:27
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Lawrence Ostlere
Fulham have announced Willian and Carlos Vinicius will leave the club following the expiration of their contracts at the end of the month.
Willian, who rejoined the Cottagers earlier this year on a free, will end a third spell at Craven Cottage having made 79 appearances for them since his debut in 2022.
Striker Vinicius also bids farewell having been surplus to requirements in west London, with him being third choice behind Raul Jimenez and Rodrigo Muniz.
Captain Tom Cairney, who was linked with a free transfer to newly-promoted Championship club Wrexham, has been offered a new deal by the club alongside Kenny Tete, who manager Marco Silva is interested in keeping at right-back.
Youth players Luc De Fougerolles, Callum Osmand and Lemar Gordon have also been offered deals to extend their time at Fulham.
Spurs want big money for captain Son
13:12
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Lawrence Ostlere
Spurs are set to visit South Korea again later this summer for pre-season - the third time in four years they have travelled to Son's homeland to prepare for a new campaign.
Even though Son - who is currently on international duty - only managed 11 goals last term, which is his lowest return since his debut season, his global status offers enormous commercial value to the club.
Son is not the only key figure with an uncertain future with no clarity over head coach Postecoglou, who remains in the dark as to whether he will get a third season at Tottenham.
Spurs want big money for captain Son
13:01
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Lawrence Ostlere
Tottenham will only listen to significant offers for captain Son Heung-min this summer amid renewed interest from Saudi Pro League clubs, the PA news agency understands.
Son was linked with a move to Saudi Arabia two years ago, but rejected advances to stick around for the start of Ange Postecoglou's tenure.
Postecoglou subsequently named Son as Spurs captain and last month the South Korean forward led the team to Europa League success to achieve his goal of winning silverware at the club.
Speculation over Son's future has been rife during his 10th season at Tottenham and whilst the club triggered a 12-month option in his deal in January, he is set to enter the final year of his contract in July.
Son will also turn 33 next month and was affected by injury problems during the 2024-25 campaign, but the Premier League club will only let their talismanic skipper leave for a significant transfer fee, PA understands.
Modric to Milan
12:47
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Luke Baker
Luka Modric has verbally agreed to join AC Milan, according to Sky in Italy.
The veteran midfielder is a free agent after leaving Real Madrid at the end of the season.
Milan are confident Modric will join them and believe a deal will be formally completed in the next 48 hours.
Bryan Mbeumo reveals huge wage demands for Man United
12:33
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Luke Baker
As a reminder, here’s the news that emerged this morning about Bryan Mbeumo’s potential move to Manchester United.
Mbeumo is keen on a move and talks are underway between the two clubs, with Brentford wanting at least £60m for the 25-year-old forward.
Now The Times have revealed Mbeumo’s wage demands, with £250k per week the staggering amount he is said to be desiring.
That would be five times his current £50k p/w salary with the Bees and although United are looking to offload two of their higher earners, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho, who are both on about £300,000 a week, this would be a significant addition.
Mbeumo has scored 29 goals and produced 14 assists in the Premier League over the past two seasons, while his versatility in terms of playing on the right or through the middle is seen as a bonus.
Manchester City on verge of signing Tijjani Reijnders after agreeing fee
11:57
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Luke Baker
Manchester City are set to make Tijjani Reijnders their first summer signing after agreeing a £46m fee with AC Milan.
The Netherlands midfielder will sign a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium, assuming he passes a medical.
City hope the transfer will be completed in time for the 26-year-old to make his debut at the Club World Cup.
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Buying Florian Wirtz reveals Liverpool’s new ambition – and poses a question for Arne Slot
11:42
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Luke Baker
Were Liverpool to secure Florian Wirtz, it would be something of a statement signing as Arne Slot bids to build on Premier League triumph.
But it may also pose the Dutch manager a question or two, as Richard Jolly explains...
Aaron Ramsdale to West Ham?
11:29
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Luke Baker
West Ham could be in the market for a new goalkeeper this summer and they have opened talks to sign Aaron Ramsdale.
Recently-relegated Southampton are eager to offload the goalkeeper's wages, report The Sun, with the Hammers expressing an interest.
Lukasz Fabianski is leaving the London Stadium and while Alphonse Areola has moments of high quality, he also has times where he looks incredibly fallible, so an upgrade at No 1 could be in order
Why Manchester United are confident of signing Bryan Mbeumo as attacking overhaul continues
11:14
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Luke Baker
Manchester United are interested in signing Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo and are confident he wants to move to Old Trafford.
Ruben Amorim wants to make the 25-year-old his second summer signing, with Matheus Cunha set to complete a £62.5m move from Wolves when he returns from international duty with Brazil.
United are yet to agree a fee with Brentford for Mbeumo, who has attracted attention from Newcastle and could be valued at around £60m.
But Amorim has targeted the Cameroon international as he looks to add goals to a United side who only scored 44 times in the Premier League last season.
Latest from Richard Jolly:
Liverpool move closer to Milos Kerkez deal
11:00
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Luke Baker
Liverpool are moving closer to getting a move for Milos Kerkez over the line.
Fabrizio Romano is reporting that there will be one more round of talks between the Reds and Bournemouth to reach an agreement.
Personal terms are already sorted and the 21-year-old left-back will likely be heading to Anfield
Liverpool are prepared to seal Milos Kerkez deal with one more round of talks to get it over the line!
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 4, 2025
Bournemouth and Liverpool are finalizing the agreement after personal terms in place last week.
Here we go, soon. pic.twitter.com/YTBgYeXzxC
Son Heung Min could leave Spurs for Saudi Arabia
10:40
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Luke Baker
Tottenham skipper Son Heung Min could be set to leave the club this summer as they seek to reshape their squad ahead of their Champions League return.
The Telegraph are reporting that there are Saudi Pro League clubs prepared to ma
