Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are all stepping up the pursuit of respective targets with the transfer window fast approaching. Although the World Cup is officially underway, deals are still being worked on as there are examples of nations willing to help facilitate moves as long as certain conditions are met. Arsenal, expected to bolster in attack this summer, are exploring a deal to sign Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge.
The Premier League champions have been handed a boost in pursuit of Morgan Rogers and are also said to hold an interest in Eli Junior Kroupi, Bradley Barcola and Ander Barrenetxea. Man United, meanwhile, are ready to launch a bid for Mateus Fernandes after winning the race to sign the West Ham midfielder. Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign Dusan Vlahovic on a free and aremweighing up a loan move for Marcus Rashford.
Elsewhere, Tottenham have wrapped up a deal for Marcos Senesi after landing Andy Robertson but they could lose highly-rated defender Luka Vuskovic in a swap deal for Jan Paul van Hecke. Liverpool want Adam Wharton and will rival Arsenal for Barcola. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
Latest transfer news and rumours
Man Utd prepare Fernandes bid
Manchester United are preparing an opening bid for West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes.
That is according to Sky Sports, who claim the 21-year-old is now viewed as a priority target for Man Utd, with Michael Carrick keen to bolster his options in the engine room ahead of the new season.
Standard Sport understands that the Hammers value Fernandes at £80m, but Man Utd are unlikely to entertain such a price tag.
As such the two clubs will have to find a compromise for a deal.
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Arsenal explore deal for Tzolis
The Athletic are reporting that Arsenal exploring deal to sign Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge.
Tzolis is expected to command a fee in the region of €40m (£34.5m).
Crucially though, any move for Greece international will not impact the club's interest in Morgan Rogers or other options to strengthen attack.
Atletico Madrid are set to open talks with Chelsea over signing Marc Cucurella.
Ben Jacobs reports that the La Liga side are after a new left-back, but they don’t want to spend any more than €50million to get their man.
Cucurella still has three years left on his deal at Stamford Bridge, but looks as though his future at the club is uncertain.
Arsenal have cooled interest in West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, according to multiple reports.
The Sun claim that the Gunners have backed off in the pursuit for the Portuguese, with Manchester United, according to The Times, now thought to be leading the race to sign the £80million-rated man.
Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid also have an interest in the young midfielder, who used to play for Southampton.
Tottenham are closing in on a new contract for Pedro Porro, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The right-back is seen to be a key part of Roberto De Zerbi’s plans, despite reports of interest from elsewhere in the Spaniard.
Now, the north Londoners are set to tie their full-back down for an extended period - four years to be exact.
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Pedro Porro of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after teammate Mathys Tel (not pictured) scored the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 11, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Pedro Porro of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after teammate Mathys Tel (not pictured) scored the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 11, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 11: Pedro Porro of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after teammate Mathys Tel (not pictured) scored the team's first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Leeds United at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on May 11, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Alex Pantling/Getty Images)
Arsenal are thinking about a deal for Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge.
The Athletic report that the Gunners are eyeing a €40million deal for the winger, who has lit up the Belgian Pro League.
It is believed that their interest in Tzolis does not impact their keenness on a deal for Morgan Rogers, who they are also tracking.
A new Arsenal transfer target has emerged in the form of Ander Barrenetxea.
The Spain winger, 24, has spent the entirety of his senior career so far in LaLiga with Real Sociedad.
But according to The Sun, Arsenal are now weighing up a potential summer move for Barrenetxea, who they also say has been scouted by north London rivals Tottenham.
However, the Gunners are said to be reluctant to meet the £65m asking price for a former team-mate of Martin Zubimendi’s who also came through the same youth academy as Mikel Arteta.
Manchester United have beaten Arsenal in the race for Mateus Fernandes, reports claim.
Both clubs have been heavily linked with the highly-rated Portuguese midfielder, whose exit from West Ham this summer looks guaranteed following their relegation from the Premier League.
He is also said to be wanted by Real Madrid following Jose Mourinho’s sensational return to the Bernabeu as manager, which was officially confirmed on Thursday.
But according to The Times, Fernandes is now set to move to Old Trafford in a transfer worth approximately £80m.
In Englands’ final pre-World Cup warm-up fixture against Costa Rica on Wednesday night (UK time), both Morgan Rogers and Eberechi Eze were introduced just after the hour mark as second half substitutes.
With Rogers operating centrally and Eze playing as a left-sided number eight, it meant the pair were close together for their 20+ minutes on the pitch and many Arsenal supporters were left encouraged by what they saw.
Of course, it remains to be seen if Rogers and Eze do become team-mates at club level this summer, but Gunners fans believe the former has passed his audition with flying colours.
Bayern Munich are closing in on the signing of Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt.
Reports in Germany claim, talks between both clubs are advancing rapidly, with a deal worth around €55m now moving towards the final stages.
Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are all stepping up the pursuit of respective targets with the transfer window fast approaching. Although the World Cup is officially underway, deals are still being worked on as there are examples of nations willing to help facilitate moves as long as certain conditions are met. Arsenal, expected to bolster in attack this summer, are exploring a deal to sign Christos Tzolis from Club Brugge.
The Premier League champions have been handed a boost in pursuit of Morgan Rogers and are also said to hold an interest in Eli Junior Kroupi, Bradley Barcola and Ander Barrenetxea. Man United, meanwhile, are ready to launch a bid for Mateus Fernandes after winning the race to sign the West Ham midfielder. Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign Dusan Vlahovic on a free and aremweighing up a loan move for Marcus Rashford.
Elsewhere, Tottenham have wrapped up a deal for Marcos Senesi after landing Andy Robertson but they could lose highly-rated defender Luka Vuskovic in a swap deal for Jan Paul van Hecke. Liverpool want Adam Wharton and will rival Arsenal for Barcola. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
Latest transfer news and rumours
Southampton confirm retained list
Southampton have confirmed eight players will leave the club when their contracts expire at the end of June.
Oriol Romeu, Will Smallbone, Ross Stewart, Alex McCarthy, Joe Aribo, Jamie Jones, Charlie Taylor and Elias Jelert will all be available on free transfers from the beginning of July.
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Beth Mead explains decision to join Man City after leaving Arsenal
Manchester City have confirmed the signing of Beth Mead on a free transfer.
The 31-year-old left Arsenal at the end of the season and Man City have moved quickly to secure her signature.
Mead has signed a three-year contract with the Women's Super League champions.
“I’m very proud to be here," Mead said.
"Obviously, City had an amazing season last year and I am excited to start a new chapter here. I think the way City plays suits me really well, and I feel like it can get something extra out of my game.
“Speaking to the manager, I think it was a place where I think I can really fit into, help and bring a different dynamic to the team, so it was a no-brainer for me."
Liverpool confirm trio exits
Liverpool have announced that three members of staff have left the club.
Following the sacking of Arne Slot at the end of May, it has now been confirmed that Sipke Hulshoff, Ruben Peeters and Giovanni van Bronckhorst have all followed the Dutchman through the Anfield exit door.
Hulshoff and Peeters joined as first assistant coach and lead physical performance coach respectively when Slot was appointed as the successor to Jurgen Klopp in the summer of 2024.
Former Arsenal, Barcelona and Netherlands midfielder Van Bronckhorst, meanwhile, arrived at Anfield last summer to take up a role as an assistant coach within Slot’s set-up.
Tottenham face huge Luka Vuskovic transfer decision
Brighton have submitted a £30million bid to Tottenham for centre-back Luka Vuskovic, writes Matt Verri.
The 19-year-old spent this season on loan at Hamburg in Germany and further enhanced his reputation as one of Europe's brightest young defenders.
Vuskovic has yet to make his competitive debut for Spurs and the club are now considering the possibility of letting him leave without ever doing so.
Still returns to France
Former Southampton boss Will Still has been appointed head coach of Auxerre.
The 33-year-old has signed a two-year deal, with the option for a third.
Still took over at Southampton in May 2025, but lasted just 16 games before he was sacked last November.
Man City have announce the signing of England international Beth Mead on a deal until the summer of 2029.
Arsenal get 'green light' for Rogers and Kroupi deals
Arsenal legend Ray Parlour has said his former club should target Morgan Rogers and Eli Junior Kroupi in the summer transfer window.
Both players are said to be attracting interest from the Premier League champions as Mikel Arteta aims to bolster his squad ahead of the new season.
Kroupi, ironically played a big role in Arsenal ending their 22-year wait for a Premier League title, by scoring in the 1-1 draw against Manchester City, one of his 13 goals from an impressive first season in English football.
Rogers, meanwhile, lead Aston Villa to Europa League glory and a top-four league finish, earning a place in the England squad for this summer’s World Cup.
Trippier U-turn
Sky Sports are reporting that Kieran Trippier is considering ripping up his contract with Wolves following the sacking of Rob Edwards on Thursday.
The 35-year-old is angry and feels betrayed by Wolves.
Edwards being in charge was key to his decision to join the club last week.
SIGNING CONFIRMED
Burnley have confirmed the permanent signing of Florentino following a successful loan spell.
A statement reads: Burnley Football Club are pleased to confirm that Florentino has joined the Club on a permanent basis from S.L Benfica.
“The 26-year-old had an obligation to make the move permanent included in his transfer to the Club, which was triggered during last season.”