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The summer transfer window is 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, and it appears the latter is now pushing for a move to London. 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 Gyokeres is also on their list of potential additions, while Ollie Watkins has latterly emerged as a target.

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 on their wishlist 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.

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

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 Manchester United target (Getty Images)

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2025 10:30

Arsenal complete permanent deal for Chloe Kelly

Arsenal have completed the permanent signing of England international Chloe Kelly after a successful loan spell last season.

The Gunners have confirmed that the 27-year-old, who is currently on Euro 2025 duty with the Lionesses, has returned to the club at which she spent eight years earlier in her career "subject to the completion of regulatory processes" following the expiration of her deal at Manchester City.

Kelly, who it is understood has agreed a three-year deal, made 13 appearances under head coach Renee Slegers last season after joining on loan in January and picked up a Champions League winners' medal after victory over Barcelona in Lisbon.

Kelly said: "Putting pen to paper on a permanent contract at Arsenal is a standout moment for me. Learning from an incredible manager and continuing to build relationships with an excellent team is a journey I'm looking forward to continuing.

"I'm excited for more silverware at this special club and to bring more trophies back to north London to celebrate with our supporters.

"I've always said that Arsenal supporters are the best and to have them on my side singing my name means so much to me."

Chloe Kelly has signed for Arsenal (PA Wire)

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2025 10:16

Southampton reject bid for Taylor Harwood-Bellis

Southampton have rejected a £19m bid from Porto for Taylor Harwood-Bellis.

Saints will listen to offers for the centre-back but value the defender at more than Porto’s opening bid.

But they are looking for a higher fee for the player who cost them £15m from Manchester City a year ago.

Mike Jones2 July 2025 10:15

Jarell Quansah completes move from Liverpool to Bayer Leverkusen

Liverpool have sold Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen.

The deal is official with the England defender now set for a new advaneture with the Germans.

The Reds will receive a fee in excess of £35m to boost their transfer funds, with another defender now likely before the end of the window.

Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi has been linked with Arne Slot’s side.

Jack Rathborn2 July 2025 10:09

Jamie Gittens to have Chelsea medical after £55m offer accepted

Jamie Gittens is set to have a medical at Chelsea after Borussia Dortmund accepted a £55m bid for the English winger.

The 20-year-old has agreed a seven-year contract and the clubs have no agreed terms after negotiations began before the Club World Cup.

Gittens, an England Under-21s international, moved to Dortmund in 2020 after coming through Manchester City’s academy.

Jamie Gittens looks set to return to England (Getty Images)

Jack Rathborn2 July 2025 10:00

Borussia Dortmund exploring deal for Chelsea starlet Josh Acheampong

Borussia Dortmund are exploring a deal for Chelsea's Joshua Acheampong, among a number of clubs monitoring his situation.

The 19-year-old has been seen by the Stamford Bridge hierarchy as a prospect for the future, but the defender is known to want more first-team opportunities in order to progress.

There is now a belief among suitor clubs that Chelsea may be willing to do business for £35m, having previously rejected approaches - including loans.

Borussia Dortmund exploring deal for Chelsea starlet Josh Acheampong

There is a belief Chelsea may be willing to sell Acheampong for £35m

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2025 09:50

Man City begin Ruben Dias contract extension talks

Manchester City have started talks with Ruben Dias over a new contract.

City hope to secure the Portuguese defender’s future for the coming years, with his current deal expiring in 2027.

And now the Mail reports the two parties will negotiate an extension ahead of his sixth season at the Etihad Stadium.

Jack Rathborn2 July 2025 09:37

Juventus and Newcastle vie for Argentine defender

Juventus are also said to be exploring a move for Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi - though face competition from Newcastle, according to the Daily Mail, as Eddie Howe looks to bolster his backline.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2025 09:25

Juventus close in on Jonathan David

It feels like just about every top-to-middling club in Europe has been linked with Lille’s Jonathan David over the last few years - but it appears it is Juventus who have finally captured the Canadian, with the striker set to sign for the Turin club on a free transfer following the conclusion of his contract in France.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2025 09:15

The logic behind Man United’s recruitment that could solve their goalscoring crisis

Manchester United were not merely outscored by 15 other clubs in the Premier League last season. They were outscored – as a team, and amassing the combined efforts of the 31 players who took the field in the division for them, plus the two opponents who donated own goals – by a trio who could have formed their new front three.

United got 44 goals. Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Liam Delap got 47 between them. Cunha has already joined United. Delap definitely won’t; they always thought Chelsea was a likelier destination and so it proved. But if the much-coveted Delap’s preference was for Stamford Bridge, Mbeumo, who has a similarly large group of admirers, has his heart set on Old Trafford. A second bid of around £60m has been rejected, but Mbeumo could join Cunha in a forward line Ruben Amorim has acquired more than inherited.

Richard Jolly