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The transfer window is now open again following the start of this summer’s Club World Cup, with clubs able to accelerate deals ahead of the new season.

Arsenal chiefs reportedly want Hugo Ekitike after talks over a move for striker Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres have stalled. Mikel Arteta wants to bring a striker to the club in this window but, in the meantime, the Gunners have planned a medical for incoming Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard and have also agreed to pay above the release fee for Martin Zubimendi. Eberechi Eze, a target for rivals Tottenham, is also on their radar.

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.

Bayern Munich add Luis Diaz to shortlist

Bayern Munich are also on the hunt for a new forward, with a left winger high on their wishlist. Liverpool’s Luiz Diaz is now a target, report Sky Germany.

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Harry Latham-Coyle1 July 2025 10:25

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.

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Harry Latham-Coyle1 July 2025 10:13

Crystal Palace eye double swoop for Middlesborough pair

Crystal Palace are reported to be eyeing a double move for Hayden Hackney and Rav van den Berg, with a combined fee just short of £30m mentioned for the Middlesbrough pair.

Harry Latham-Coyle1 July 2025 10:03

Gyokeres gives Sporting ultimatum

Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly told Sporting that he has no desire to play for the club again and will not be returning for pre-season training.

Gyokeres has had interest from Manchester United and Arsenal but the Portuguese club are holding out for the right price.

The forward is now trying to force a move having also informed president Frederico Varandas that he wants a new challenge, Lisbon outlet A Bola believe.

Jack Rathborn1 July 2025 09:52

The key attribute that explains why Liverpool signed Florian Wirtz – and why he’ll succeed

There was a time when Liverpool looked to a German prodigy at Bayer Leverkusen as they sought to add another dimension to their attack but didn’t get him.

That time was 2017, the Bundesliga wunderkind was Julian Brandt and the reason was that Jurgen Klopp, initially an advocate of his compatriot, was persuaded to switch his attentions to Mohamed Salah by Michael Edwards and the recruitment team assembled by Fenway Sports Group.

The key attribute that explains why Liverpool signed Wirtz – and why he’ll succeed

Liverpool broke their own transfer record to bring in the German playmaker but it’s actually a low-risk investment for Arne Slot’s side

Jack Rathborn1 July 2025 09:42

Inamura on his way to Celtic

Japanese club Albirex Niigata have confirmed Hayato Inamura has left the club.

Sky Sports News reports that Celtic are closing in on a deal to sign the 23-year-old centre-back.

It is understood that Inamura is set to undergo a medical and finalise the paperwork this week.

Jack Rathborn1 July 2025 09:32

Nottingham Forest end interest in Timothy Weah

Nottingham Forest had agreed a double deal to sign both Timothy Weah and Samuel Mbangula from Juventus for about £19m, but ESPN now report that they have ended their interest in the former having been unable to agree contract terms.

Nottingham Forest are, however, now chasing Yunus Musah, who is also connected with West Ham by Italian outlet Tuttomercato. The 22-year-old AC Milan midfielder represented England at age-group level before switching allegiance to the country of his birth, the United States.

Jack Rathborn1 July 2025 09:22

Seamus Coleman extends Everton stay into 17th season after signing new deal

Seamus Coleman is set to play for Everton for a 17th season after the defender signed a new one-year deal.

The 36-year-old, who skippered Everton in their last ever game at Goodison Park, could captain them in their first at their new home of the Hill Dickinson Stadium.

Seamus Coleman extends Everton stay into 17th season after signing new deal

The veteran right-back could captain the club in their first game at the Hill Dickinson Stadium

Jack Rathborn1 July 2025 09:12

Real Madrid set hefty price for Rodrygo

Rodrygo has been linked with a move away from Real Madrid this summer, with Arsenal among those interested in the Brazilian.

Yet any interested parties will have to pay a hefty price. Spanish radio station Cadena SER suggest the club will demand somewhere near £80m for him.

Jack Rathborn1 July 2025 09:02

Bradley Barcola on Arsenal's radar?

Arsenal appear to be stepping up their interest in a number of targets.

Another target could emerge in Paris Saint-Germain’s Bradley Barcola.

Jack Rathborn1 July 2025 08:52