Transfet targets: Victor Osimhen, Florian Wirtz, Benjamin Sesko
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The summer window remains alive despite a brief hiatus between registration windows ahead of the start of the Club World Cup. The biggest deal of the close season is edging closer to a conclusion, with Liverpool planning a medical for Florian Wirtz after agreeing a stunning £127million deal with Bayer Leverkusen. This is a British record surpassing the £115m Chelsea paid for Moises Caicedo.
Arsenal continue to work on two key arrivals and are plotting a medical of their own. Martin Zubimendi is finally set to join in a deal worth around £59m, almost a year after talks first began for a player Mikel Arteta has long deemed a dream signing. The Gunners hope to soon add Benjamin Sesko to their ranks for around £60m, but Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen will cost more with Manchester United sniffing around.
Chelsea are currently focusing on their first Club World Cup game, against LAFC on Sunday, but are expected to soon revive interest in Mike Maignan and Jamie Gittens after failed attempts to snap them up before the first summer deadline. Manchester City got deals for Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders over the line. Tottenham are set to announce Thomas Frank as their new manager imminently. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Latest transfer news headlines
Liverpool plot medical for £127m Wirtz
Arsenal handed fresh Sesko boost
Manchester United have plan for Osimhen
Chelsea get Gittens lifeline
Zubimendi lined up for Arsenal medical
Tottenham set to announce Frank appointment
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Chelsea get Gittens lifeline
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl has left the door open for Chelsea with regards to a future deal for Jamie Gittens.
Chelsea were in talks to sign Gittens in time to be registered in their squad for the Club World Cup tournament which gets underway in the USA this weekend.
However, the 20-year-old was still a Dortmund player after the first of this summer’s transfer windows closed at 7pm BST on Tuesday.
That said, all is not lost in terms of a potential transfer taking place at some point in the near future.
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Liverpool plan Wirtz medical with agreement close
A medical for Florian Wirtz at Liverpool is now considered “possible” this week, reports claim.
The Premier League champions have been in hot pursuit of Bayer Leverkusen’s star attacker for weeks now, but have seen a total of three bids for his services snubbed.
Liverpool are said to be preparing a fourth and final offer for Wirtz worth in the region of £118m.
Sky Germany report that things could now move “very quickly”, with a full agreement “very close” and a medical possible.
That will be music to the ears of every Liverpool fan.
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15 minutes ago
Man Utd have plan to sign Osimhen
Napoli are holding out for €70million (£63.5m) to sell Victor Osimhen this summer, but Manchester United have a plan to reduce that figure.
Al Hilal did think they had sealed the Nigerian's signature, with the offer for €40m over three years, only for Osimhen to pull the plug at the last minute. The Saudi club tried again before yesterday's first summer deadline, but again were rejected.
Why? Because, according to Gazetta dello Sport, Osimhen wants to play in the Premier League. He has one year left on his contract in Naples, and United sense and opportunity.
United hope they can bring the cost of Osimhen down by offering striker Joshua Zirkzee in part-exchange and the report claims Napoli are open to the idea.
One to watch.
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20 minutes ago
Arsenal fend off rival interest in Sesko
Arsenal have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko.
The Gunners have made the RB Leipzig star their no1 striker target this summer, having seemingly gone cold on Viktor Gyokeres, and are in talks over a deal which could be worth around £60million.
But they are (read: were) not the only admirers of Sesko, who was the subject of a bid from Al Hilal ahead of this week’s first transfer deadline.
The Mirror reports that a late move was made on Tuesday, but Sesko rejected it as he wishes to remain in Europe.
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8 hours ago
Angel Gomes deal confirmed
Angel Gomes is set to join Marseille after the Ligue 1 club announced they had reached an "agreement in principle" to sign the England midfielder.
The former Manchester United youngster is set to become a free agent when his contract with another French side in Lille expires at the end of this month.
The 24-year-old could also be joined by Burnley's CJ Egan-Riley at the Stade Velodrome after the Clarets confirmed the defender had rejected the offer of a new deal at Turf Moor.
Gomes joined Lille five years ago after failing to establish himself as a first-team regular at Old Trafford.
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9 hours ago
Liverpool name Darwin Nunez asking price
Liverpool are hoping to secure a fee of at least £59million as they look to offload misfiring striker Darwin Nunez this summer.
The Uruguayan played 30 matches as Liverpool cruised to the Premier League title this year, but was responsible for just five of their 86 goals.
He was a club record signing when he moved from Benfica for £85m in 2022 and has struggled under the weight of the price tag.
The Reds are now prepared to take a £26m loss on their initial investment as they look to recoup as much as possible with a sale, according to reports from TalkSport.
Their valuation is said to be based on a January bid received from Saudi Pro League side Al Nassr, who offered £59m. Liverpool will not sell for less than that.
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10 hours ago
Sane chooses Turkey
Leroy Sane has turned down the chance to return to the Premier League with Arsenal, choosing instead to move to Galatasaray.
The Gunners were thought to be interested in signing him on a free transfer once his contract expired following the Club World Cup, but could not match the financial firepower of the Turkish giants.
He has reportedly signed a three-year deal worth £12.7m, equal to £472,000 per week.
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10 hours ago
Forest to battle promoted sides for Atletico star
Nottingham Forest are set to fight Sunderland and Leeds United for Reinildo Mandava as he looks set to leave Atletico Madrid as a free agent.
The 31-year-old left-back’s contract expires at the end of July, meaning he will be available for a free transfer following the Club World Cup.
Turkish and Saudi clubs are also thought to hold an interest.
Sunderland are thought to be keen to strengthen in all positions, while Leeds need cover as they look set to lose Junior Firpo. Forest are hoping to add competition for Harry Toffolo.
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11 hours ago
Millwall look to sign Chelsea youngster
Chelsea youngster Zak Sturge is set to make his loan move to Millwall permanent.
According to BBC Sport, all parties expect the deal to be completed.
His Chelsea contract expires at the end of next season.
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11 hours ago
Angel Gomes makes move
Angel Gomes’ next club is all but confirmed after he completed his medical at Olympique Marseille.
The England international moves from Lille on a free transfer after spending five years in the north-east.
He has reportedly signed a four-year deal.
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