Targets: Hugo Ekitike, Viktor Gyokeres and Nick Woltemade could be on the move this summer
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Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool are among the clubs stepping up their transfer business ahead of the window re-opening on Monday.
The Gunners have gone back in for Viktor Gyokeres as they continue talks over Benjamin Sesko, as Mikel Arteta targets a top-level striker. The Gunners are still confident of signing Martin Zubimendi, remain interested in Nico Williams and have now been linked with Johan Bakayoko. Chelsea are in talks over German sensation Nick Woltemade and the Blues continue to target Jamie Gittens and Mike Maignan.
Manchester United have turned to Hugo Ekitike and Liverpool are eyeing a shock £100million move for Anthony Gordon as the close in on a £116m British-record deal for Florian Wirtz. Tottenham are pressing ahead with moves to make signings for Thomas Frank, with Bryan Mbeumo and Yoanne Wissa linked with a reunion with their former Brentford boss. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Arsenal plot huge new Gyokeres bid
Gunners suffer Williams blow
Manchester United get Ekitike boost
Chelsea in Woltemade talks
Wirtz wages at Liverpool revealed
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23 minutes ago
Man Utd get Ekitike boost
Manchester United are ramping up their interest in Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.
United have joined Chelsea and Liverpool in the race to sign Ekitike, who scored 22 goals in 45 games for Frankfurt last season and is valued at around £80million.
And after Viktor Gyokeres made it clear he would prefer to join Arsenal, United are ready to accelerate interest in Ekitike.
In a potential boost for United, Ekitike was asked recently which club was his “favourite” growing up and he responded: “Manchester United”.
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30 minutes ago
Chelsea in Woltemade talks
Chelsea have held talks over a move for Stuttgart sensation Nick Woltemade as they target a new frontman in the transfer market.
The 23-year-old enjoyed a brilliant 2024-25 season, scoring 17 goals in 33 games in all competitions, and he hit a hat-trick for Germany at the European Under-21 Championship this week.
German transfer expect Christian Falk says Chelsea have been in talks Woltemade’s management team and have been “monitoring the striker for some time”.
Chelsea have been linked with Hugo Ekitike, but Woltemade could be an alternative option.
Atletico Madrid are also said to be interested in Woltemade.
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38 minutes ago
Arsenal plot huge new Gyokeres bid
Arsenal are preparing a new bid for Viktor Gyokeres after the Sporting striker made it clear he is ready to snub a Manchester United for a “dream” move to the Gunners.
United have been in talks to sign Gyokeres but it has emerged that Arsenal is his preferred option because he wants to play in the Champions League.
And now UOL report that Arsenal are ready to make a fresh offer in excess of £60m for the Sweden hitman.
Arsenal have made a new striker their top transfer priority this summer but it is unclear whether Gyokeres is their first-choice centre-forward recruit, with Mikel Arteta thought to prefer RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko.
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10 hours ago
Chelsea plan Ede talks
Chelsea will step up their efforts to sign Bright Ede.
According to a report from Poland, the Blues intend to sign the Motor Lublin youngster who was promoted to the first team in March and has made six appearances for them so far.
It is claimed that Chelsea will ‘start talks next week to finalise’ the defender’s arrival.
However, Ede won’t be part of Enzo Maresca’s squad immediately because the plan to send him on loan to Strasbourg.
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11 hours ago
Arsenal get Williams boost
Arsenal may be able to sign Nico Williams this summer after all.
Earlier we brought you news that the winger had told Barcelona he wants to join them this summer.
However, Spanish publication Sport states that the LaLiga champions' priority for their attack is Liverpool winger Luis Díaz.
This may give Arsenal and Bayern Munich hope of swooping for Williams.
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12 hours ago
New Man City man issues warning
Tijjani Reijnders has warned Man City supporters that he is not aiming to replace Kevin De Bruyne.
He said: "I'm not here to replace him [De Bruyne].
"I have to play my own game. But I take things from different players and what they can do really well and try to adapt that. With Kevin De Bruyne, [it was] how he was scanning the pitch, the passes he gave."
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12 hours ago
Alisson turns down Galatasaray
Galatasaray have had their attempts to sign Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson knocked back.
Sky Germany report that the Turkish club made a serious enquiry to the Brazilian, but have been told he is not interested in joining.
Alisson has a contract until 2027 and is expected to stay at Liverpool this summer.
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Liverpool FC v Crystal Palace FC - Premier League
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13 hours ago
Onana coy on Man United future
Andre Onana refused to rule out the possibility of leaving Manchester United this summer.
The goalkeeper has failed to convince since arriving at Old Trafford and there are rumours of the club looking for a replacement for next season.
Emiliano Martinez is one of those being linked, and Onana did little to end the speculation when asked by local media in Cameroon for an update on his future.
He said: “Will I leave? I don’t know, we’ll see.”
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14 hours ago
Sporting defender in demand
Manchester United and Liverpool are among the clubs keeping tabs on Goncalo Inacio.
The 23-year-old has a release clause of £51million, but Portuguese outlet O Jogo report that Sporting could be willing to accept less than that.
United have the advantage of Inacio having worked under Amorim at Sporting, but Liverpool could well prove the more attractive opportunity.
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15 hours ago
Man United making Ekitike progress
Manchester United are pushing to sign Hugo Ekitike.
The Eintracht Frankfurt striker is also a target for Liverpool and Chelsea, but it is United who appearing to be leading the race.
Foot Mercato claim that United have held positive talks with Ekitike’s agent in recent days and have already registered their interest with the German club.
Eintracht Frankfurt v RB Leipzig - Bundesliga
Eintracht Frankfurt v RB Leipzig - Bundesliga
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