The summer transfer window is in full swing, and the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United are already making big moves in the market. The Gunners could wrap up a deal for Morgan Rogers at a lower fee than the £100million originally suggested, while a decision regarding interest in Bradley Barcola has been made if fresh reports are to be believed.
Man Utd's move for Ederson will be made official shortly, with the club also targeting both Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali to bolster the midfield further. However, they face competition from Tottenham - fresh off confirming three defensive signings for an outlay of £52m - who have now started talks with Newcastle for the latter.
Chelsea's priority is a left-back amid links to Lewis Hall and Andrea Cambiaso after selling Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid and the Spaniard could soon be reunited with Enzo Fernandez as reports claim an agreement is in place. Liverpool, meanwhile, have signalled their intent to spend upwards of £85million on RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast star Yan Diomande. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below! Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
Latest transfer news and rumours
Tonali bid rejected
Newcastle have rejected an offer from Tottenham for Sandro Tonali.
It was revealed on Saturday evening that Spurs had opened talks with Newcastle United over deal for the midfielder in an attempt to steal a march on Manchester City.
However, the Magpies are said to have turned down an offer of around £80m for Tonali as they hold out for at least £100m.
Chelsea weigh up Wirtz move
Remarkable news this as reports claim Chelsea are weighing up a move for Liverpool midfielder Florian Wirtz.
Wirtz struggled during his first season in England, failing to live up to his enormous price-tag of £100m+.
Of course, a shock switch to Stamford Bridge would mean a reunion with Xabi Alonso, whom he starred under in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen.
However, a potential deal for Chelsea depends on Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez leaving amid interest from Real Madrid.
Barcelona target Sesko
Barcelona have shortlisted Benjamin Sesko as an option to replace Robert Lewandowski this summer.
The legendary Pole left the club at the conclusion of the 2025/26 season, leaving the Blaugrana without an elite striker.
They are known to be keen on Julian Alvarez, but according to Marca, they will look at Sesko if Atletico prove unwilling to do a deal.
Ivory Coast star catches the eye
Trabzonspor and Ivory Coast star Christ Inao Oulai is being tracked by a number of European clubs this summer.
He impressed in midfield against Germany today, and Julien Laurens of ESPN reports the 20-year-old could be available for as little as £34.6m
Tonali latest
Newcastle have reportedly rejected Tottenham’s £75m bid for Sandro Tonali.
That is according to Sky Sports, who add that Roberto De Zerbi has deemed the player a top priority summer signing.
Tonali has three years left on his current deal.
Sandro Tonali
Sandro Tonali
Igor Thiago interest
Arsenal and Manchester United want to sign Igor Thiago from Brentford, per reports in Brazil.
The striker has enjoyed a superb breakout campaign in west London and has won plenty of suitors up and down the league.
Reports suggest he is one of Arteta’s top choices to bolster the attack this summer.
Tottenham send Tonali bid
Tottenham have lodged a £75m bid for Sandro Tonali, per Gianluca Di Marzio.
Roberto De Zerbi is thought to be a big fan of the Italian and hopes to add him to the squad as he undertakes a thorough overhaul of his squad this summer.
It remains to be seen whether the bid will be accepted, as Di Marzio adds Newcastle are hoping to net £85m.
Casemiro completes move
Casemiro has reportedly completed his move to Inter Miami.
The Brazil midfielder has left Manchester United at the expiry of his contract, and is due to join David Beckham’s Inter on a free transfer.
Enzo Fernandez latest
Real Madrid are yet to approach Chelsea for Enzo Fernandez, Fabrizio Romano reports.
Los Blancos are known to be interested in signing the Argentine after already purchasing his team-mate, Marc Cucurella, earlier in the window.
Word is that Real are prepared to make an offer for the player, but they need to sell players of their own first before they can bring in more reinforcements.
ICYMI: Vuskovic ready to force move
Luka Vuskovic is prepared to submit a transfer request to force a Tottenham exit after Brighton submitted a third bid for the defender.
Standard Sport understands that Spurs are weighing up an offer worth £45m from the Seagulls, with Vuskovic keen to leave in search of regular game time.
The 19-year-old is believed to be prepared to hand in a transfer request to force through a move away from Spurs, with Roberto De Zerbi unable to offer guarantees over minutes.
Spurs have already signed two centre-backs this summer, having confirmed deals for Marcos Senesi and Brighton centre-half Jan Paul van Hecke.
The summer transfer window is in full swing, and the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United are already making big moves in the market. The Gunners could wrap up a deal for Morgan Rogers at a lower fee than the £100million originally suggested, while a decision regarding interest in Bradley Barcola has been made if fresh reports are to be believed.
Man Utd's move for Ederson will be made official shortly, with the club also targeting both Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali to bolster the midfield further. However, they face competition from Tottenham - fresh off confirming three defensive signings for an outlay of £52m - who have now started talks with Newcastle for the latter.
Chelsea's priority is a left-back amid links to Lewis Hall and Andrea Cambiaso after selling Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid and the Spaniard could soon be reunited with Enzo Fernandez as reports claim an agreement is in place. Liverpool, meanwhile, have signalled their intent to spend upwards of £85million on RB Leipzig and Ivory Coast star Yan Diomande. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below! Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
Latest transfer news and rumours
Real Madrid issue Michael Olise update
Real Madrid have issued a statement claiming they do not hold an interest in signing Michael Olise.
Los Blancos had been linked with a nine-figure bid for the Bayern Munich winger, but say the reports are false.
It read in part: “Real Madrid wishes to highlight the excellent institutional relationship it maintains with Bayern Munich, with whom it shares a long history of mutual respect, collaboration and admiration, and regrets the spread of speculation that does not correspond to reality.”
Michael Olise Real Madrid
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Real Madrid eye Paz swoop
Real Madrid are keen to re-sign Nico Paz from Como, per reports from The Athletic.
The Argentine midfielder moved from Madrid to Italy in 2024, but Real hold a buyback clause which they intend to activate.
The player, however, is thought to be keen to stay in Serie A.
Arsenal tee up Barcola bid
Arsenal are preparing a bid worth €80M (£69.3m) for PSG’s Bradley Barcola.
The France forward has impressed at the World Cup, scoring against Senegal last week, and reports suggest the Gunners are preparing to validate their long-standing appreciation for the player with a formal approach.
Mikel Arteta has supposedly approved the move.
West Ham make loan permanent
West Ham have activated their option to make Keiber Lamadrid’s loan from Deportivo La Guaira permanent.
The 22-year-old Venezuelan joined up in January and made one senior appearance, also playing here and there for the U21s.
And he has now become a permanent fixture at the team, with the Irons activating their £1m option to buy.
Tottenham close in on Fernandes agreement
Tottenham are very close to reaching an agreement with Mateus Fernandes over personal terms, according to journalist Matteo Moretto.
As with Sandro Tonali, Spurs are focusing on an agreement with the player before beginning club to club talks over a fee.
Despite strong interest from Manchester United, Spurs are pushing ahead with talks for Fernandes and making progress.
Fernandes, currently with Portugal at the World Cup, is open to joining Spurs.
Real Madrid want €200m Olise
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is plotting a staggering bid to land Bayern Munich and France star Michael Olise.
After announcing his intention to sign a €150m attacker should he secure the Real Madrid presidency - which he did - rumours are floating around that attacker is Olise.
Despite Madrid bidding a similar amount for Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, Spanish outlet Marca are reporting that this was purely to antagonise Barcelona, who were also interested in the Argentine.
The real target is actually Olise, who Perez may be willing to bid upwards of €200m for - and break the €200m record fee PSG paid for Neymar back in 2016.
Anderson's Man City move in final stages
Manchester City are closing in on Elliot Anderson as final talks between City and Nottingham Forest are underway, reports Fabrizio Romano.
Anderson - currently on England World Cup duty in the US - will complete his medical there if the move goes ahead as expected.
City have previously bid a total package worth £120m, but Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis rejected it.
However - with this news - it seems the Sky Blues will have an offer accepted by the Greek and Anderson’s move will go ahead.
Barca eye Van de Ven
Barcelona are monitoring Micky van de Ven, according to Sky Sports.
The Dutchman’s future in north London is uncertain, with other interest from Premier League clubs.
He has held talks with Spurs over a new deal but there has been no agreement.
De Zerbi wants to keep the centre-back, who was integral to bringing Jan Paul van Hecke to the club.
RB Leipzig reject Liverpool's Diomande bid
Liverpool’s £87million offer for Yan Diomande has been turned down by RB Leipzig.
According to the Liverpool Echo, the Bundesliga club want £113m for the 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger.
The Mirror has reported Bayern Munich want to give France winger Michael Olise a lucrative new contract amid interest from Real Madrid and Liverpool.
Yan Diomande
Yan Diomande
Why Arsenal want Bouaddi, who could be as big as Mbappe
It took just 71 seconds for Morocco to open the scoring against Scotland at the World Cup. It is no surprise that Arsenal transfer target Ayyoub Bouaddi played a role in the move.
Under heavy pressure from Scott McTominay, the 18-year-old picked a tidy pass to his captain, Achraf Hakimi, who in turn lofted a ball over the Scotland defence for Ismael Saibari to smash past Angus Gunn.
It proved to be the winning goal and Bouaddi’s part in creating it underscored his obvious qualities and potential.
Some of Europe’s biggest clubs are desperate to sign Bouaddi this summer. Arsenal have already made contact with Lille for the teenager, valued at £70million, as they look to bolster Mikel Arteta’s midfield options ahead of their Premier League title defence.
They face competition, however, from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, while Bayern Munich are also reported to have joined the race.
So what is all the fuss about? Arthur Ferridge was at Scotland vs Morocco to find out.