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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 are reportedly in talks with Eberechi Eze as the look to bring a striker to the club in this window. The Gunners have already agreed a fee for Brentford captain Christian Norgaard in a surprising move after contract talks with Thomas Partey have stalled. They have also agreed to pay above the release fee for Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Arteta wants to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko - though talks have stalled somewhat.

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.

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. Liverpool, who have already brought in Jeremie Frimpong, signed Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, on Thursday as they continue to strengthen ahead of the new season.

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:

Newcastle ready to up Alexander Isak's wages to ward off interest

Newcastle may have had their bid ofr Anthony Elanga rejected but they have more pressing concerns.

Those being to make sure Alexander Isak remains at the club.

Interest is flourishing for the Premier League striker with Liverpool in pole position to wrestle him away from St. James’ Park.

The Times believe that Newcastle are ready to up Isak’s wages to make him the best-paid player ever at the club to ensure their rivals don’t manage to persuade him to move away.

Mike Jones27 June 2025 09:44

Chelsea close in on Jamie Gittens

Bayern Munich had made a late attempt to hijack Chelsea’s move for Jamie Gittens but it seems as if the Borussia Dortmund winger is nearing a return to a club where he spent a short stint as a youngster.

The Athletic say a seven-year deal is in place and could be done “imminently” for the Englishman, who will turn 21 shortly before the start of the Premier League season.

(Reuters)

Mike Jones27 June 2025 09:35

Tottenham near deal for Japan defender

Tottenham are set to bolster their defensive options with the signature of Japan international Kota Takai from Kawasaki Frontale.

The 20-year-old is highly rated and could yet develop into a first-teamer for Thomas Frank.

Mike Jones27 June 2025 09:26

Why Matheus Cunha is Man United’s best signing in years

The Manchester United rebuild is underway, with the marquee transfer of Brazilian Matheus Cunha from Wolves.

After a difficult 2025 where the team really struggled to adapt to Ruben Amorim's 3-4-2-1 formation, Adam Clery looks at why this is about as perfect a signing as it's possible to make.

Why Matheus Cunha Is Man United's BEST Signing In Years

Mike Jones27 June 2025 09:17

Quartet of clubs in the mix for Omari Hutchinson

Omari Hutchinson flashed at times in a tough campaign for Ipswich last season, and may yet be staying in the top flight.

The Daily Mail mention West Ham, Fulham, Everton and Brentford as potential destinations.

Hutchinson will also have caught the eye in England U21s run to the European Championship final this summer.

Mike Jones27 June 2025 09:08

Fenerbahce emerge as Jadon Sancho suitors

What’s new with Jadon Sancho?

Like Marcus Rashford he’s on his way out of Manchester United this summer and Talksport say that Fenerbahce have registered their interest in the England international.

Linking up with Jose Mourinho could give him the fresh start he needs to get his career back on track.

(TT News Agency)

Mike Jones27 June 2025 09:00

PSG have £55m bid for Zabarnyi rejected

PSG have reportedly had a £55m bid rejected for Bournemouth’s Illya Zabarnyi.

The Champions League winners are keen to bolster their backline and have supposedly agreed personal terms with the 22-year-old Ukrainian but the Cherries don’t want to sell.

The English side have already lost one of their key defensive options after Dean Huijsen departed for Real Madrid in a deal worth £50m, while left-back Milos Kerkez joined Liverpool for £40m.

Mike Jones27 June 2025 08:53

Viktor Gyokeres 'tells Sporting he wants to leave'

News from Portugal claims that Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly told Sporting that he has no desire to play for the club again.

The striker has informed president Frederico Varandas that he wants a new challenge, Lisbon outlet A Bola believe.

That could be a boost for Arsenal, who have submitted a bid for the forward, as well as Liverpool and Manchester United who have both been rumoured to be interested in the Sporting star.

Mike Jones27 June 2025 08:45

Benjamin Sesko stalemate sends Arsenal looking at striker options

Mikel Arteta wants a striker as his priority this summer and Sesko is the main target, with all parties currently keen on a deal.

Benjamin Sesko stalemate sends Arsenal looking at striker options

Mike Jones27 June 2025 08:38

Tottenham eye Eberechi Eze after Bryan Mbeumo setback

Tottenham had been keen to reunite new manager Thomas Frank with Bryan Mbeumo, making Manchester United’s improved offer something of a setback.

It seem Mbeumo will be heading to Old Trafford after all and Spurs have switched direction.

Talksport believe that Spurs will now focus their attentions to Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace as they consider parting with club captain Son Heung Min.

This morning reports have appeared that Arsenal are also interested in Eze meaning Tottenham would have to move quickly should they actively want to pursue a deal for the Palace winger.

Mike Jones27 June 2025 08:30