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 had stalled due to a difference in valuation and terms, though the Gunners are now in the process of completing a move after a breakthrough in talks. Noni Madueke was unveiled on Friday, whereas Eberechi Eze remains a target, but Arsenal are set to leave on their pre-season tour of Asia without completing the deal for a new striker.
Manchester United continue to focus on a deal for Bryan Mbeumo and have now agreed a fee for the Brentford forward with a medical to follow next, 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.
All the latest updates, rumours and done deals will be covered in the blog below:
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Transfer news live
- Marcus Rashford nears switch to Barcelona
- Liverpool submit offer for Hugo Ekitike
- Arsenal continue Viktor Gyokeres chase
- Juventus in for Jadon Sancho
Marcus Rashford nears Barcelona switch
13:52
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Mike Jones
Marcus Rashford is close to another loan move away from Manchester United.
Barcelona look set to pay the whole of the England international’s considerable salary to take him to La Liga for the entire campaign.
Will this be another productive fresh start for Rashford?
Roma agree basic loan terms over Ferguson
13:38
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Miguel Delaney
Roma and Brighton have come to an agreement over a move for striker Evan Ferguson.
The two clubs have agreed the basic terms of a loan move for Ferguson who will land in Italy tonight to sign for the Serie A side.
Wrexham break club transfer record to sign New Zealand international
13:35
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Jack Rathborn
Wrexham have signed New Zealand international defender Liberato Cacace from Empoli, understood to be for a club-record £2.1million.
The 24-year-old has signed a three-year deal with the Sky Bet Championship side as they prepare for their first season in the second tier since 1982.
He made 76 Serie A appearances after moving from Belgian side Sint-Truiden in 2022, though he was unable to prevent the team from being relegated last season.
A 33-cap international, he captained the All Whites to victory in the 2024 OCF Nations Cup.
He told the club's official website: "I'm absolutely delighted to sign for this historic club, and I just can't wait to get started.
"Looking from the outside, what they are creating here is something I want to be part of. The family they have here. It's a tight-knit club and that enticed me. I had a great phone call with the manager, and after that I really wanted to sign."
Liverpool Women sign Rafaela Borggrafe
13:22
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Jack Rathborn
Liverpool have announced the signing of goalkeeper Rafaela Borggrafe on a free transfer from Freiburg.
Borggrafe told the Women's Super League club's official website: "This means a lot.
"This is a big club with a big history and I want to be part of that - we never walk alone. I want to have fun playing football and [I] am so happy to now be a part of the Liverpool family.
"I spent 12 years with Freiburg but I think this is the best step for me, to come to Liverpool."
They later added the permanent signing of Scotland midfielder Sam Kerr, who spent the second half of last season on loan from Bayern Munich.
Brazilian star joins Botafogo to boost Forest's PSR concerns
13:10
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Jack Rathborn
Nottingham Forest midfielder Danilo has signed for Botafogo.
Danilo, who joined Forest in January 2023, leaves the City Ground after making 62 appearances to return to his native Brazil.
The energetic midfielder missed most of last season with an ankle fracture suffered on the opening day of the campaign.
Manchester City sell midfielder as Pep Guardiola’s clearout continues
12:57
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Jack Rathborn
Manchester City have sold midfielder Maximo Perrone to Como in a deal that could make them up to €15m (£13m) as Pep Guardiola continues to trim his squad.
City also have a buyback clause for the 22-year-old midfielder and a 30 percent sell-on clause for when he leaves the Italian club.
The fee they will receive for Perrone in effect offsets the transfer fee they paid for Sverre Nypan, the 18-year-old Norwegian midfielder who completed his £12.5m move to the Etihad Stadium on Thursday.
Perrone impressed Como manager Cesc Fabregas while on loan there last season, helping the promoted club finish 10th in Serie A.
The Argentinian, who was bought from Velez Sarsfield in January 2023, only made two senior appearances for City, both as a substitute, amounting to 25 minutes on the pitch.
Man United transfer news: Bryan Mbeumo, Viktor Gyokeres, Hugo Ekitike, Oumar Solet and more
12:39
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Jack Rathborn
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.
Now Amorim has a full preseason to prepare his side and a summer transfer window to mould his squad before a season without European football, and he must take full advantage.
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, and among interest in other targets including Bryan Mbeumo, co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made clear that the money pot is not deep, so offloading high-wage players such as Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho could be key to funding the revolution.
Eddie Howe confident Alexander Isak will stay at Newcastle despite missing friendly
12:22
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Jack Rathborn
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe excused Alexander Isak from travelling to their friendly with Celtic to shield him from transfer speculation but is confident the striker will remain at St James’s Park.
Isak went home as the rest of the squad returned from an Austrian training camp on Friday but he was never earmarked to play in Glasgow.
The 25-year-old, who pulled out of Sweden’s friendly double header last month because of a groin injury, has been linked with a potential move to Liverpool this summer and, more recently, with Saudi club Al-Hilal.
Howe is desperate to keep the forward, who netted 27 goals last season.
Asked to explain the absence of Isak and Joelinton after the 4-0 defeat, Howe said: “Both players are fit but we just felt they weren’t ready to play.
West Ham sign Kyle Walker-Peters
12:05
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Flo Clifford
West Ham have signed Kyle Walker-Peters on a three-year deal after his departure from Southampton.
The 28-year-old, a Tottenham Hotspur academy graduate, made more than 200 appearances for the Saints.
“I’m really excited,” he said. “It feels like it has been a long-time coming - I’ve been linked with a move to the Club in the past - and I’m just happy to be here now.
“I spoke to Graham Potter and he was a big, big part of me making the decision. I’ve always liked his style as a coach, and I think it will suit me well.
“He spoke about the family feel at the Club, and that’s what I’m all about. I’d like to think I’m going to be a good fit for West Ham United.”
Welcome to West Ham, Walker-Peters @CorpayFX✍️✅ pic.twitter.com/AiOzm1NsHm
— West Ham United (@WestHam) July 20, 2025
Thomas Frank makes no assurances over Son or Romero futures
11:45
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Thomas Frank made no guarantees over the future of Son Heung-min during his Tottenham unveiling on Friday.
Frank faced a series of questions about Son and vice-captain Cristian Romero, who have both been linked with a move away this summer.
"Two top players, Sonny, been here 10 years, finally got his his well-deserved trophy in the summer, so important for the team and the club. Cristian Romero, World Cup winner, Europa League winner, Copa America winner, very, very important for us as well," Frank explained.
"Both have trained well, setting the standards out there on the training pitch and both will play tomorrow so I'm very happy.
"My expectation is all the players are here and they are training well. That is what I am focusing on and again very impressed by them.”
The pair both featured in a friendly win against Reading yesterday.
Tottenham in talks for Joao Palhinha?
11:25
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Joao Palhinha didn’t have the season he had hoped for after leaving Fulham for Bayern Munich - could a move back to London be on the cards for the Portuguese midfielder? Reports in Germany suggest Thomas Frank is keen, though a mooted fee of £26m may be steep.
Arsenal’s biggest weakness is clear – here’s how Viktor Gyokeres can solve it
11:05
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Arsenal are closing in on Viktor Gyokeres as Mikel Arteta gets the sort of statement striker signing the manager surely coveted this summer. Richard Jolly examines how he will improve their side:
The problem with Chelsea’s transfer masterplan
10:45
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Richard Jolly
It could be deemed the most successful transfer policy in the global game. Cole Palmer, the flagship coup of Chelsea’s recruitment in the new era, scored twice in the Club World Cup final and was named player of the tournament.
The other goal in the demolition of Paris Saint-Germain went to Joao Pedro: 11 days into his Chelsea career, the Brazilian had already scored twice in the semi-final. The Golden Glove was awarded to the much-maligned Robert Sanchez, the unlikely scourge of PSG’s feared forward line. Of 15 players used in the final, three were academy graduates and the other 12 all bought under the new regime.
Now Chelsea have a rare lull in the football, they can get back to their actual business: transfer business. After proof of the mastery of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, they have another chance to demonstrate it. Or, putting sarcasm aside, after the evidence that Chelsea’s outlay on players – now around £1.4bn under their current owners – has brought some quality and some return on the pitch, the Club World Cup winners have more trading to do.
Evan Ferguson set to move to Roma
10:30
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Brighton striker Evan Ferguson looks bound for Roma, the 20-year-old hoping to inject fresh energy into his career with a switch to the Italian capital after a tricky time at West Ham in the back half of last season. Fabrizio Romano believes an agreement has been reached that includes an option to buy at the end of a season-long loan.
Man City star tops Everton’s ambitious £150m summer transfer plans
10:14
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Manchester City’s James McAtee heads a list of ambitious summer plans for Everton, who can spend up to £150m 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.
Man United finally agree Bryan Mbeumo deal after Brentford’s Cunha wish
10:00
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Richard Jolly
Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Bryan Mbeumo after agreeing a £71m deal with Brentford for the forward.
United have committed to pay £65m, with the possibility of a further £6m in add-ons, as Mbeumo is set to become Ruben Amorim’s biggest buy at Old Trafford.
The forward, who scored 20 Premier League goals last season, was also a target for Newcastle and Tottenham but made it clear his preference was to go to Old Trafford. Personal terms are not expected to be an issue and he may be able to join United in time for their pre-season tour of the United States.
Manchester United and Newcastle eye Randal Kolo Muani
09:45
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Manchester United and Newcastle also fancy a French striker, it seems - Footmercato believe Randal Kolo Muani is on the radar of the Premier League pair after a successful stint at Juventus.
Liverpool submit Hugo Ekitike offer
09:30
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Liverpool are hot in pursuit of a new striker - and may just be closing in on their man. Sky Sports report that an offer of £69m plus add-ons has been sent to Eintracht Frankfurt for Hugo Ekitike.
Could Jadon Sancho follow Marcus Rashford out of Manchester United?
09:20
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Harry Latham-Coyle
Also perhaps on the move of the Manchester United exiles is Jadon Sancho - reports in Italy suggest that a deal is near between the Old Trafford club and Juventus, with a figure of just north of £20m mentioned.
Marcus Rashford nears Barcelona switch
09:10
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Harry Latham-Coyle
We begin with Marcus Rashford, who is close to another loan move away from Manchester United - Barcelona look set to pay the whole of the England international’s considerable salary to take him to La Liga for the entire campaign. Will this be another productive fresh start for Rashford?
Transfer news live
09:00
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Harry Latham-Coyle
A very good morning and welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of the summer transfer window. We’ll have all of the latest rumours, done deals and general speculative behaviour throughout the day.
