Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are all making moves behind the scenes in preparation for the summer transfer window officially opening. The Gunners are set to spend big again as Mikel Arteta sets his sights on retaining the Premier League title and going one step further in the Champions League next season.
Morgan Rogers and Julian Alvarez have both linked with moves to the Emirates Stadium, while there has been significant updates regarding their pursuit of Jeremy Monga and Eli Junior Kroupi. Liverpool, meanwhile, have confirmed the appointment of Andoni Iraola as head coach and are hopeful of making Yan Diomande their first signing. Man United are set to sign Ederson after reaching an agreement with Atalanta for a £35million deal, but are said to have shelved contract talks with captain Bruno Fernandes.
Incoming Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso could lose both Enzo Fernandez and Marc Cucurella - both attracting interest from Spain - but has been urged to bolster his ranks with a new striker. Tottenham are expected to make another bid for Jan Paul van Hecke, while a deal for Savinho has been teased. Manchester City could move for Sandro Tonali after seeing an offer for Elliot Anderson rejected. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
Latest summer transfer news and rumours
Liverpool make Diomande approach
Liverpool have made an approach to sign RB Leipzig’s Yan Diomande.
The Reds are looking to strengthen their front three after the departure of Mohamed Salah, who will leave Anfield when his contract expires this summer.
Arsenal face competition from Paris Saint-Germain for two of their striker targets.
The Gunners are monitoring both Junior Kroupi from Bournemouth and Julian Alvarez of Atletico Madrid, according to the Independent, but Paris are also keeping tabs on the pair.
Roma enter Greenwood race
Roma have entered the race to sign Mason Greenwood, according to Teamtalk.
Fenerbahce and Galatasaray are also in the queue for the English forward, who currently plays in France for Marseille.
Should the French club sell the striker, Manchester United, his former club would be in for a major windfall.
He left United in 2024 for a figure of around £26million, and the Red Devils could recoup half of whatever the Ligue 1 side sell him on for, as per a 50% sell-on clause in Greenwood’s contract.
West Ham set Fernandes price point
West Ham are demanding £80million in order to part with Mateus Fernandes.
The Portugal midfielder has plenty of suitors this summer, with many hoping to land a cut-price deal as a result of the Hammers being relegated from the Premier League.
However, The Athletic report that the Irons have set out a staggering price point that they value their star at, and they do not plan on budging.
Real Madrid president set to promise another star signing
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is set to promise another marquee signing in a bid to be re-elected this weekend.
Portuguese outlet Record claim that the Spaniard will vow to sign PSG midfielder Vitinha should he resume his position.
It is believed that the Portugal international has a release clause worth €115million in Paris.
PSG set Kolo Muani price
PSG want £25.9million to part with Randal Kolo Muani, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.
The Champions League winners want to sell the striker, who flattered to deceive on loan at Tottenham this term, and the 27-year-old is on Juventus’ radar.
Sunderland rival Marseille for Algeria star
Sunderland are hope to beat Marseille to the signing of Charleroi’s Algeria midfielder Yacine Titraoui, according to reports in France.
The 22-year-old is also on the radar of newly-promoted Hull City, according to the Yorkshire Post.
Everton chase Arsenal star
Everton want to sign Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus, according to Football Insider.
The Gunners want £20million for the Brazilian striker, but the Toffees are hoping that price tag comes down.
Atleti eye Alvarez replacement
Fichjaes claim that Atletico Madrid are eyeing Mason Greenwood as a potential replacement for Julian Alvarez.
The Spanish outlet are reporting that Diego Simeone’s side could use the funds from a potential Alvarez sale to afford to persuade Marseille to sell the England forward.
Man Utd postpone Fernandes talks
Manchester United have postponed talks with captain Bruno Fernandes over a new contract, according to the Daily Mirror.
That is because the Red Devils believe that the 31-year-old is committed long term to the club, regardless of the fact that he has entered the final year of his current deal.
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