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The summer transfer window is gently ramping up as Premier League clubs look to add to their squads.

Arsenal are looking to beat Tottenham to Eberechi Eze and reports say they have a clean run at signing the Crystal Palace star – but they want to pay below his release clause. The Gunners continue to be linked with Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres although progress on those fronts have stalled.

In the meantime, Arsenal have planned a medical for incoming Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard and agreed to pay above the release fee for Martin Zubimendi.

Manchester United, meanwhile, have secured Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m and are negotiating with Brentford about Bryan Mbeumo, having submitted an improved offer. Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres is also on their list of potential additions.

Florian Wirtz is now officially a Liverpool player after agreeing a record £116.5m deal for the German superstar and completed the medical last Friday, while Reds defender Jarell Quansah is set to go the other way in a £35m deal to join Bayern Leverkusen. Marc Guehi is a top target to join from Crystal Palace.

Chelsea are set to sign Jamie Gittens after Borussia Dortmund accepted an offer of £55m for the former England Under-21s winger, who will have a medical, while the Blues have agreed to sign Brighton’s Brazil forward Joao Pedro.

Arsenal sign goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea

Arsenal have signed goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea.

The 30-year-old Spaniard spent last season on loan at Bournemouth, making 35 appearances in all competitions.

Arsenal had brought in Neto from the Cherries as back-up to David Raya, but the Brazilian has returned to the Cherries following the end of his own season-long loan.

Kepa, who spent the 2023/24 campaign at Real Madrid, has signed a three-year deal, the PA news agency understands. The fee is reported to be around £5million, with the transfer subject to the completion of regulatory processes.

“I’m really, really happy to be here, really excited and looking forward to what is coming,” Kepa told Arsenal’s website.

“The ambition that is shown in this club, when I talk with Mikel (Arteta) and (goalkeeping coach) Inaki (Cana), how much they show me their desire to win, I think we are so close to winning and, hopefully, altogether, we can achieve it.”

Arsenal sign goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea

The 30-year-old Spaniard spent last season on loan at Bournemouth.

Harry Latham-Coyle1 July 2025 18:30

Arsenal lead Eberechi Eze race over Tottenham

Fabrizio Romano has an update on the race for Eberechi Eze.

Arsenal are said to be right in the mix to sign the Crystal Palace and England star, and still keen on a deal which could cost £85m.

Eze is reportedly interested in accepting a move to Arsenal.

While the Athletic report the 27-year-old is among the options being considered, though no contact has been made yet with Crystal Palace.

The Gunners lead the race as no other club has the same level of interest currently, including Tottenham.

Eberechi Eze could be on the move (PA Wire)

Harry Latham-Coyle1 July 2025 18:16

Arsenal plan Norgaard medical

Christian Norgaard, meanwhile, will become an Arsenal player and a medical is being booked in for the Brentford captain.

The Gunners will pay up to £15m for the midfielder including a £10m fee and a further £5m in potential add ons.

Brentford’s Christian Norgaard looks to be heading to Arsenal (PA Wire)

Jack Rathborn1 July 2025 18:00

Brentford chief provides update on Bryan Mbeumo future

Brentford director of football Phil Giles has said that it is “not impossible” that Bryan Mbeumo yet remains at the club this summer despite strong interest from Manchester United. Two bids have been rejected for the forward, and Giles has told the BBC that little progress had been made on a deal.

"He had a fantastic season," Giles said. "We expected big interest in him, we have had big interest in him.

"He has his ideas about where he wants to take his career. He is well within his rights to do that.

"It is not impossible he is still a Brentford player next season if we agree he is going to stay."

Coud Bryan Mbeumo (right) follow Thomas Frank away from Brentford? (PA Wire)

Harry Latham-Coyle1 July 2025 17:50

Tottenham target Mohammed Kudus

It is 14 years now since Scott Parker left West Ham for Tottenham in the last direct dealing between the two rival London clubs - but if The Telegraph are to be believed, there could yet be another player skirting northward around the city. Mohammed Kudus is said to be a top target for Thomas Frank as he seeks to add attacking talent to his squad after a blow in their pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo.

Mohammed Kudus is a Tottenham target (Action Images via Reuters)

Harry Latham-Coyle1 July 2025 17:35

Ollie Watkins emerges as Manchester United transfer target

With the future of Rasmus Hojlund far from certain, and Viktor Gyokeres potentially pricey, Manchester United have made Ollie Watkins a transfer target, according to The Athletic. The Aston Villa striker showcased his goalscoring prowess last season even while bouncing in and out of Unai Emery’s starting side - and the club will surely not part with the England international for a small sum.

Ollie Watkins is a reported Manchester United target (PA Wire)

Harry Latham-Coyle1 July 2025 17:20

DONE DEAL: Aston Villa snap up Dutch youngster

Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of striker Zepiqueno Redmond following the expiry of his contract at Feyenoord.

The Dutchman, 19, was part of the Netherlands side that recently triumphed at the European Under-19 Championship and will hope to press for places in Unai Emery’s frontline.

Harry Latham-Coyle1 July 2025 17:05

Kenny Tete set to stay at Fulham?

Fulham had been hoping to keep Kenny Tete until Everton nipped in with an offer that the Dutch seemed prime to accept - but reports now suggest that Tete could yet remain in London, with Fulham fighting hard to keep the full-back.

Kenny Tete (left) has been an Everton target (Getty)

Harry Latham-Coyle1 July 2025 16:50

List of Premier League free agents

Today is 1 July, which marks the start of the new Premier League year as far as most contracts are concerned. As such, yesterday saw clubs list their out-of-contract players now available for a free transfer. Below is a comprehensive list of those now in theory available, though West Ham have left the door open to Michail Antonio staying owing to his “unique situation” as he continues to recover from last December’s car crash, and Arsenal did not list Thomas Partey among their leavers yesterday.

Arsenal: Thomas Partey

Aston Villa: Kortney Hause

Brentford: Josh Dasilva, Ben Mee

Brighton: N/A

Bournemouth: N/A

Burnley: Ashley Barnes, Josh Brownhill, Michael Obafemi, Nathan Redmond, Jonjo Shelvey

Chelsea: Lucas Bergstrom

Crystal Palace: Joel Ward

Everton: Asmir Begovic, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, Abdoulaye Doucoure, Idrissa Gueye, Michael Keane, Joao Virginia, Ashley Young

Fulham: Tom Cairney, Kenny Tete, Carlos Vinicius

Leeds United: Sam Byram, Junior Firpo, Josuha Guilavogui

Liverpool: N/A

Manchester City: Scott Carson

Manchester United: Christian Eriksen, Victor Lindelof

Newcastle United: Jamaal Lascelles, Jamal Lewis, John Ruddy,Callum Wilson

Nottingham Forest: Wayne Hennessey, Harry Toffolo

Sunderland: N/A

Harry Latham-Coyle1 July 2025 16:35

West Ham chasing El Hadji Malick Diouf

Harry Latham-Coyle1 July 2025 16:20