The summer transfer window may only be in its infancy, but deals are being finalised at pace as Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United all look to strengthen ahead of the new Premier League season. The Gunners have stepped up their interest in Jeremy Monga by making an opening bid for the 16-year-old, while they are set to offer a pre-contract to young Georgian talent Andria Bartishvili.
An overhaul of the Arsenal front-line is also expected amid interest in Morgan Rogers and Christos Tzolis. Bradley Barcola continues to be linked amid talk of a bid being prepared. Man United aiming to bolster their midfield but are set to face competition from Tottenham for Mateus Fernandes. Spurs have completed the signing of Jan Paul van Hecke and would appear to have given up on Sandro Tonali, who remains of interest to Manchester City.
Chelsea want to sign a new left-back after cashing in on Marc Cucurella. Liverpool have signed Victor Munoz from Osasuna and are still pursuing a deal for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
Latest transfer news and rumours
Arsenal bid rejected
Arsenal have had their first bid for Jeremy Monga rejected.
However, the Telegraph claim the likelihood is that the two clubs will likely to reach agreement on a fee for the teenager which reflects his talent and potential.
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Tottenham are interested in West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, according to David Ornstein.
It is believed that Roberto De Zerbi is a big fan of the Portuguese, who is also on Arsenal, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain’s radars, and any pursuit of the Irons man would be separate to a potentiald deal for Sandro Tonali of Newcastle.
Liverpool have indicated that they are willing to pay around €100million to sign Yan Diomande.
The Ivorian is the Reds’ priority signing out wide as they look for a replacement for Mohamed Salah.
The Athletic report that the Merseysiders are firmly in the driving seat in the race to land the teenager, although they are considering alternatives if he proves too hard to prise out of Germany.
Yan Diomande
Yan Diomande
The Times report that RB Leipzig have made an enquiry to Everton about Thierno Barry.
The striker signed for the Toffees last summer, and scored eight goals in 38 games for the club.
It is thought that the Merseysiders would want to get back the £27million they spent to buy him from Villarreal.
Manchester United do not want to loan Marcus Rashford out again.
ESPN claim that the Red Devils are only intent on selling the forward, who spent the season at Barcelona.
The Culers do not want to pay their buy option for the winger, which expired on Monday, but they do want to re-sign him on another temporary deal.
England’s Marcus Rashford was among those praised by Sir David (Bradley Collyer/PA)
England’s Marcus Rashford was among those praised by Sir David (Bradley Collyer/PA)
Fernandez tops Mourinho wishlist
Enzo Fernandez is Jose Mourinho’s dream midfield signing for Real Madrid this summer, according to AS.
The Chelsea midfielder features prominently on Real’s transfer shortlist in this window, and he has been angling for a move to Spain in recent weeks.
Chelsea are believed to want over £120million to let the Argentine leave, while Real also hold interest in Mateus Fernandes.
Sky Italia report that Napoli want to sign Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, who has also drawn interest from Juventus.
Emi Martinez, the Aston Villa shot-stopper, is also on Juve’s radar, and is their primary target, although Vicario is on their shortlist too.
Hearts sign National League star
Scottish Premiership runners-up have landed former Tottenham youth prospect Malachi Fagan-Walcott.
He impressed at York City in the National League this year, and the defender has signed a four-year contract with the Tynecastle side, becoming their fifth signing of the summer.
Roberto set for move
Sergi Roberto is set to leave Como as a free agent.
The Spaniard signed for the Italian side back in 2024 and has made 33 appearances for them.
The former Barcelona right-back confirmed his departure on social media on Thursday.
Chelsea, Tottenham and Liverpool are interested in signing Yasin Ayari, according to Teamtalk.
The Seagulls want to keep the Swede, who scored a brace in his side’s World Cup opener, and he is seen as a key player on the Sussex coast.
Fabian Hurzeler’s side are trying to tie him down to a new deal at the Amex Stadium.
The summer transfer window may only be in its infancy, but deals are being finalised at pace as Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United all look to strengthen ahead of the new Premier League season. The Gunners have stepped up their interest in Jeremy Monga by making an opening bid for the 16-year-old, while they are set to offer a pre-contract to young Georgian talent Andria Bartishvili.
An overhaul of the Arsenal front-line is also expected amid interest in Morgan Rogers and Christos Tzolis. Bradley Barcola continues to be linked amid talk of a bid being prepared. Man United aiming to bolster their midfield but are set to face competition from Tottenham for Mateus Fernandes. Spurs have completed the signing of Jan Paul van Hecke and would appear to have given up on Sandro Tonali, who remains of interest to Manchester City.
Chelsea want to sign a new left-back after cashing in on Marc Cucurella. Liverpool have signed Victor Munoz from Osasuna and are still pursuing a deal for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
Latest transfer news and rumours
Chelsea confirm second sale of Alonso era
Chelsea have confirmed the sale of striker Jimmy-Jay Morgan to West Brom.
Standard Sport understands that the 20-year-old departs Stamford Bridge permanently in a deal worth around £4million.
Chelsea retain a sizeable sell-on clause as they believe he will do well in the Championship.
Spurs sign Van Hecke
Spurs had agreed a fee worth around £52million for the Dutch defender, who has secured a starting berth at the back for his country at this summer’s World Cup.
The centre-back has signed a long-term deal in north London, and he reunites with manager Roberto De Zerbi, who he played under at Brighton.
Arsenal star moves ahead of Norgaard in pecking order
Myles Lewis-Skelly’s recent performances in midfield for Arsenal have seen Christian Norgaard slip down the pecking order in north London, to the point of being put on the transfer list, according to reports in the Danish media.
The former Brentford captain has been linked with a move back to Denmark bandied about.
The 32-year-old used to play for Brondbym but a return there looks a long way off.
Bayern set to sign Saibari
Bayern Munich are set to sign Morocco star Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven.
The forward, who scored in his side’s World Cup draw with Brazil, underwent his medical with the Bundesliga club in New Jersey, according to Sky Germany.
The fee will be between €52-€55million, with an announcement likely after the World Cup.
Cheeky chip: Ismael Saibari
Liverpool sign Munoz
Liverpool have announced the signing of Victor Munoz as their first arrival of the summer transfer window.
The winger joins in a £35million deal from La Liga side Osasuna, after the Reds triggered the release clause in the forward’s contract.
It had been previously reported that Newcastle United were closing in on an agreement to land the Spain international, who is part of his country’s World Cup squad, but a late Liverpool hijack sees him sign for Andoni Iraola’s Merseyside outfit.
Chelsea, Tottenham eye World Cup star on Barcelona's radar
Chelsea and Tottenham are tracking Christ Inao Oulai, who is playing for the Ivory Coast at the World Cup.
The Trabzonspor midfielder has also been linked with Barcelona, who SportsBoom report have sent scouts to watch him this summer.
The 20-year-old is valued at around €50million by the Turkish club.
Real reach Fernandez agreement
Nico Schira claims that Real Madrid have struck an agreement in principle with Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
The Italian journalist says that Los Blancos have offered the Argentine a contract till 2032, with the midfielder pushing for a move to the Bernabeu.
It is thought that Real are now preparing a significant offer for Chelsea, who have previously confirmed that they would only entertain bids of £120million or higher.
Who is Bartishvili? Arsenal star compared to Kvaratskhelia
Arsenal have reportedly made a move for young Georgian talent Andria Bartishvili.
The Gunners are said to have made a pre-contract offer to the 17-year-old starlet, who has drawn comparisions to his compatriot Khivcha Kvaratskhelia.
The attacking midfielder currently still plies his trade in his home country, and finished the most recent campaign on loan at Iberia 1999, where he made 11 appearances and scored once in the Georgian top flight.
Arsenal make move for young star
Arsenal have made a pre-contract offer to young Georgian star Andria Bartishvili, the 17-year-old attacking midfielder.
BBC Sport claim that the Gunners are looking to sign the teeanger, who spent the remainder of the season just gone at Iberia 1999 in his home country.
Dubbed the ‘new Khvicha Kvaratshelia’, the starlet, contracted to Kolkheti 1913, is the youngest ever player that season in the Georgian top flight at just 16.