Big summer ahead: Several Premier League clubs are eyeing new attacking stars
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The second windows open on Monday - or the first window re-opens, depending on how you look at it - and could begin with a bang after Liverpool agreed a club-record-smashing £116million deal to sign Florian Wirtz, who will now undergo a medical. The Premier League champions are expected to add Milos Kerkez soon after, and have been linked with Paris Saint-Germain star Bradley Barcola.
Arsenal appear to have gone back in for Viktor Gyokeres as Mikel Arteta's striker search continues. The club have been in talks with RB Leipzig over Benjamin Sesko, but it is the Sporting striker reportedly the subject of one rejected bid. Another is thought to be incoming after Gyokeres rejected Manchester United. Martin Zubimendi will soon follow but Nico Williams is said to prefer Barcelona.
Tottenham have appointed Thomas Frank as their manager and are wasting no time on bolstering the squad as they make a move to hijack United's bid for Bryan Mbeumo. Frank could make it a double Brentford raid with Yoanne Wissa, too. Uinted are also interested in Hugo Ekitike, who also has admirers at Chelsea. The Blues are linked with Joao Pedro and remain keen on Jamie Gittens and Mike Maignan. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Latest transfer news headlines
Arsenal suffer Williams blow
Gyokeres 'officially rejects' Man Utd
Chelsea make Tomas Araujo their new top target
Wirtz wages at Liverpool revealed
Manchester United make contact over Ekitike deal
Tottenham want Mbeumo and Wissa from Brentford
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Williams hands Arsenal transfer blow
Nico Williams has told Barcelona he wants to join them this summer.
That’s according to Mundo Deportivo, and will be bad news for Arsenal who had been keen on persuading the Athletic Bilbao to make the move to north London.
It’s claimed that Williams’ agent travelled to Barcelona yesterday and informed the club the 22-year-old’s priority is to join Hansi Flick’s side.
Barcelona will have to pay his £49m release clause in full.
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48 minutes ago
Kerkez makes decision
Milos Kerkez is not considering offers from any club other than Liverpool.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the Bournemouth left-back has his heart set on a move to Anfield and will not listen to any other approaches.
Kerkez is expected to get his wish, with it claimed that only “technical steps” are left to be completed.
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1 hour ago
Update on Wirtz salary at Liverpool
Florian Wirtz will join Liverpool for a record fee but he will not be on record wages.
The German star is expected to complete his move next week, with Liverpool paying a guaranteed £100m with potentially another £16m in add-ons.
According to Sky Sports, Wirtz will be on a basic salary of £195,000-a-week, with the potential to rise to £245,000-a-week depending on individual and team targets.
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1 hour ago
Postecoglou off to Saudi?
Ange Postecoglou is being lined up for a swift return to management.
The Athletic report that Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli have made contact with Postecoglou over taking charge.
It’s claimed that former Barcelona boss Xavi is also on the shortlist, should Matthias Jaissle be dismissed.
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2 hours ago
Spurs have two advantages over Man Utd in Mbeumo race
Tottenham have an ace or two up their sleeve in their pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo.
Spurs have launched an audacious bid to hijack's Manchester United's deal for the Brentford forward, with new manager Thomas Frank keen on a reunion in his new job.
United have seen one bid, worth around £45million, rejected for Mbeumo, with Brentford holding out for more than £60million. Spurs are willing to match the Bees' valuation and have at least once advantage over United.
According to TBR Football, Mbeumo is keen to remain in London and the idea of playing under Frank is attractive to the forward.
There is a belief at Spurs that Mbeumo could change his mind and turn down United.
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2 hours ago
Man City book Nypan medical
Sverre Nypan will undergo a medical with Manchester City on Monday.
Nypan has rejected interest from Arsenal and Aston Villa to become City’s latest signing, but is expected to be sent out on loan next season.
Fabrizio Romano reports today that the Rosenborg teenager will undergo a medical on Monday before completing a move worth around £13million.
It is a record fee involving a player from the Norwegian league.
La Liga side Girona — part of the City Football Group (CFG) - have been credited with interest in taking the player on loan.
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2 hours ago
Gyokeres 'officially rejects' Man Utd as Arsenal prepare second bid
Viktor Gyokeres has "officially" rejected Manchester United and a reunion with former Sporting head coach Ruben Amorim, after Arsenal reportedly made their interest clear.
That's according to Portuguese outlet Record, who report on Saturday morning that United have been made aware of Gyokeres' decision to snub a move to Old Trafford after talks with the player's agents.
With Sporting demanding at least €70million (£59.6m) to begin negotiations over a fee, Record express doubts United could afford to sign Gyokeres ahead of the likes of Arsenal.
Arsenal are now thought to be clear favourites to sign Gyokeres, though the club retain interest in Benjamin Sesko for their vacant striker spot.
The Gunners and RB Leipzig have been in talks for some time over a deal before reports of a rejected bid for Gyokeres emerged. A second bid is now reportedly incoming from Arsenal.
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3 hours ago
Rashford pushing for Barcelona
Marcus Rashford is expected to leave Manchester United this summer but there is only one club he wants to join.
The forward is available for £40m, with Ruben Amorim again making it clear that Rashford is not in his plans.
However, El Nacional report that Rashford has told his agents he is only interested in joining Barcelona, despite interest from elsewhere.
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3 hours ago
Liverpool want Osimhen to replace Nunez
Liverpool are internally discussing a move for Victor Osimhen, according to reports.
The player has been tipped as a replacement for Darwin Nunez, with the struggling striker set to be offloaded this summer. Liverpool have named their price for the player at just £59m.
They are now assessing a £63m move for Osimhen, who is hoping to leave Napoli this summer.
He has already seen a proposed move to Al Hilal fall through, and has reportedly discussed a permanent move to Galatasaray, where he spent last season on loan.
Chelsea were thought to have held a longstanding interest in the player but are no longer in pursuit of his services after signing Liam Delap.
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4 hours ago
Gabriel sends Rodrygo message to Arsenal
Gabriel has urged Arsenal to make a move for “phenomenon” Rodrygo.
The Gunners have been linked with the Real Madrid winger, amid reports that he is not in Xabi Alonso’s plans.
It remains to be seen if a move materialises after the Club World Cup, but Gabriel has made clear he would love to see his Brazilian team-mate in north London.
“I don’t. No, I don’t, not really,’ Gabriel replied when asked if he knew if Arsenal would sign Rodrygo this summer.
“But I’d like obviously. Rodrygo is a phenomenon, for me. He’s not at Arsenal… If it depended on me, I’ve told people already, he’s a phenomenon.
“His name is mentioned a lot. If it was up to me, of course.”
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