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The transfer window has shut after a mini opening ahead of the summer’s Club World Cup. The window will re-open on 16 June and clubs are continuing to make deals in the interim.

Liverpool are making plans for a Florian Wirtz medical after agreeing a £116.5m deal for the German superstar. The Premier League champions, who have already brought in Jeremie Frimpong, will make Wirtz their club-record signing after agreeing a deal with Bayer Leverkusen.

Manchester United, who have secured Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m, are negotiating with Brentford over Bryan Mbeumo, who would prefer a move to Old Trafford over Tottenham Hotspur even as Thomas Frank takes charges in north London – though Spurs want Mbeumo and teammate Yoane Wissa.

Arsenal hope to bring in Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi, and Mikel Arteta has made RB Leipzig striker, Benjamin Sesko, their No 1 target for a striker. Chelsea, meanwhile, have been rebuffed in their efforts to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens.

You can to watch every Club World Cup game for free, while all the latest updates, rumours and done deals from what promises to be a chaotic transfer window will be covered in the blog below:

City closing in on young talent Sverre Nypan

It sounds like this one is close – an exciting prospect for Manchester City fans:

Lawrence Ostlere14 June 2025 11:38

Villa approach Betis over Jesus Rodriguez

Aston Villa have approached Real Betis about the signing of young talent Jesus Rodriguez, reports Fabrizio Romano. Villa are keen to strengthen in wide areas and the left winger has impressed in his first senior season at Betis, coming on as a substitute in the Conference League final against Chelsea.

Betis winger Jesus Rodriguez at the end of the Conference League final (Getty)

Lawrence Ostlere14 June 2025 11:20

Barca meet Athletic's price for Williams

Nico Williams looks close to joining Barcelona after the club met Athletic’s buy clause.

Lawrence Ostlere14 June 2025 11:02

United in for £85m-rated Ekitike?

Manchester United have reported entered the race for coveted French striker Hugo Ekitike, who currently plays for Eintracht Frankfurt.

Sky Sports reports that United have enquired as to the terms of a deal, with the German club insisting on €100m to lure the 22-year-old away.

Chelsea and Liverpool are the Premier League clubs who have previously registered an interest in Ekitike.

Hugo Ekitike of Eintracht Frankfurt celebrates against RB Leipzig (Getty Images)

Lawrence Ostlere14 June 2025 10:39

Liverpool receive interest in Darwin Nunez

It looks like Darwin Nunez’s time at Liverpool is coming to an end. Fabrizio Romano reports that Napoli are interested in signing the forward, with Victor Osimhen set to leave the club permanently this summer after spending last season on loan at Galatasaray, but the Italian champions face competition from Saudi Arabia, where the wages are higher.

Darwin Nunez is set to leave Anfield (EPA)

Liverpool meanwhile have been linked with Osimhen as they look for a new focal point.

(EPA)

Lawrence Ostlere14 June 2025 10:23

Done deal! Madrid sign Mastantuono

Real Madrid have confirmed the signing of prodigious 17-year-old midfielder Franco Mastantuono from River Plate on a six-year contract.

The hugely talented youngster has already scored 10 professonal goals playing for River Plate, and has earned one senior international cap for Argentina.

Mastantuono will officially join Madrid on 14 August, three days before the start of the Liga season.

Madrid have signed the teenaged talent (AP)

Lawrence Ostlere14 June 2025 10:08

Arsenal submit bid for Sporting striker Gyokeres

Talking of players Man United have been linked to, there have been conflicting statements from Viktor Gyokeres camp and his club regarding potential fees for a move away, and while a move to Utd makes sense due to his history with Ruben Amorim, Arsenal may prove the more attractive destination – that is, if they don’t end up signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.

Arsenal have reportedly submitted a first concrete offer of 46.8m with up to £8.5m in add-ons for the 27-year-old Swede.

Viktor Gyokeres is a wanted striker (Getty Images)

Lawrence Ostlere14 June 2025 09:37

Man United confident they lead race for Mbeumo

But Manchester United believe they still lead the race for Mbeumo, with private confidence that he prefers Old Trafford to north London.

Tottenham have held initial discussions with Brentford, though Man Utd had a £55m bid rejected for Mbeumo in recent weeks.

And while it was reported that the Cameroon international was intrigued by interest from Spurs now that Frank has moved, The Independent that United are still in the driving seat for the 25-year-old.

Lawrence Ostlere14 June 2025 09:34

Wissa and Mbeumo on Spurs list

We start with Tottenham this morning, who the Guardian reports are keen to sign not just Bryan Mbeumo but also his partner in crime Yoane Wissa.

The duo were excellent this season for Brentford under manager Thomas Frank, who replaced Ange Postecoglou at Spurs this week.

Frank wants to bring the duo, but Brentford will be reluctant to sell both of their star attackers in the same summer.

Norgaard said Brentford would be prepared if Mbeumo and Wissa departed (Getty Images)

Lawrence Ostlere14 June 2025 09:30

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