New updates: Florian Wirtz, Benjamin Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo could all be on the move before the deadline
The first of two summer transfer deadlines is approaching fast as clubs scramble to get their business done early. Arsenal are still hunting for a statement striker signing as talks continue with RB Leipzig over Benjamin Sesko, with optimism that a deal can be struck soon. The Gunners may also yet to decide to swoop for Viktor Gyokeres and are also keen on the likes of Morgan Rogers and Rodrygo as they wait to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga and Martin Zubimendi.
Manchester United could now face competition to sign Bryan Mbeumo as Tottenham plan to appoint Brentford’s Thomas Frank as their new manager. A medical for Florian Wirtz at Liverpool is now said to be possible this week as a final bid is made to Bayer Leverkusen worth around £118million. Chelsea are planning an improved offer for Jamie Gittens after agreeing a contract with the winger but seeing an initial approach turned down by Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester United are also being linked with Gianluigi Donnarumma amid new updates on Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho, while Manchester City are clinching deals for Rayan Cherki, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Ait-Nouri. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Mbeumo to Man Utd transfer twist
Manchester United face their move for Bryan Mbeumo being hijacked by Tottenham.
The Red Devils are said to have tabled two bids so far for Brentford’s star attacker, the second worth more than £60m.
However, that deal could now come under threat despite suggestions that Mbeumo prefers United over rival suitors such as Newcastle and Arsenal.
The Daily Mirror reports that Thomas Frank has told Spurs to swoop for the Cameroon international as he prepares to replace the sacked Ange Postecoglou as their new manager.
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Arsenal get new Benjamin Sesko boost
Arsenal are “very positive” that they can now seal a deal for Benjamin Sesko, reports suggest.
The Gunners appear to have chosen the Slovenian international over Sporting Lisbon’s prolific Swede Viktor Gyokeres as their ideal summer statement striker signing.
Arsenal have been locked in talks with RB Leipzig over Sesko, but have seemingly yet to table an official bid for his services as new sporting director Andrea Berta continues to fully assess the situation.