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The summer transfer window is ramping up as Premier League clubs look to add to their squads.
Arsenal are looking to beat Tottenham to Eberechi Eze and reports say they have a clean run at signing the Crystal Palace star – but they want to pay below his release clause. The Gunners continue to be linked with Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres, and it appears the latter is now pushing for a move to London. In the meantime, Arsenal have planned a medical for incoming Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard and agreed to pay above the release fee for Martin Zubimendi.
Manchester United, meanwhile, have secured Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m and are negotiating with Brentford about Bryan Mbeumo, having submitted an improved offer. Sporting’s Gyokeres is also on their list of potential additions, while Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins has latterly emerged as a target.
Florian Wirtz is now officially a Liverpool player after agreeing a record £116.5m deal for the German superstar, while Reds defender Jarell Quansah has joined Bayer Leverkusen in a £35m deal meaning the Reds have turned their sights on Marc Guehi as his replacement.
Chelsea are set to sign Jamie Gittens after Borussia Dortmund accepted an offer of £55m for the former England Under-21s winger, who will have a medical, while the Blues have confirmed to signing of Brighton’s Brazil forward Joao Pedro.
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Transfer news live
Mikel Arteta's hopes of signing Viktor Gyokeres given boost
Liverpool turn attention to Marc Guehi as Crystal Palace line up possible replacement
Manchester United target Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins
4 minutes ago
Antoine Semenyo signs new Bournemouth contract
Staying where he is, it seems, is Antoine Semenyo - the forward has been connected with a host of clubs early in this summer window but Bournemouth have tied him down to a new deal until 2030.
Could bids yet still come for the Ghanaian? Of course, but the club’s position is now far stronger.
Mike Jones3 July 2025 08:09
8 minutes ago
Ollie Watkins emerges as Manchester United transfer target
With the future of Rasmus Hojlund far from certain, and Viktor Gyokeres potentially pricey, Manchester United have made Ollie Watkins a transfer target, according to The Athletic.
The Aston Villa striker showcased his goalscoring prowess last season even while bouncing in and out of Unai Emery’s starting side - and the club will surely not part with the England international for a small sum.
(Action Images via Reuters)
Mike Jones3 July 2025 08:06
9 minutes ago
Good morning!
Welcome to The Independent’s live transfer blog where we’ll bring you the biggest and latest stories from the summer transfer window.
There’s plenty of moves being rumoured so let’s just get right into it...
Mike Jones3 July 2025 08:04