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The transfer window is about to re-open after shutting following its mini-opening ahead of the summer’s Club World Cup. The window will officially re-open on Monday (16 June) and clubs are continuing to make deals in the interim.

Liverpool are making plans for a Florian Wirtz medical after agreeing a record £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. However, they may well lose left-back stalwart Andy Robertson, with Atletico Madrid circling.

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. However, the Gunners have reportedly submitted an offer for another dorward option – Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres. 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:

DONE DEAL! Tottenham confirm signing of Mathys Tel

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel in a deal worth £29.8m, with the France U21 international signing a contract until 2031.

Tel was originally signed on loan with a view of a permanent deal in January under former boss Ange Postecoglou, who has since been replaced by Thomas Frank.

Spurs paid a £7.3m loan fee in January and that temporary deal was always intended to become a permanent one, with Postecoglou often saying Tel was signed with the long term in mind.

Mathys Tel has made his Spurs loan move a permanent one (PA Wire)

Luke Baker15 June 2025 11:22

Nico Williams 'chooses the club he wants to join' with Arsenal set for blow

Arsenal target Nico Williams looks set to push for a move to Barcelona in a blow to Mikel Arteta’s plans.

The 22-year-old has been linked with a transfer to the Emirates, while Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also in talks to tempt the Spain winger away from Athletic Bilbao.

Mundo Deportivo reports that Williams is desperate to join Barcelona, though, with a big-money deal set to be thrashed out in the coming weeks.

Nico Williams looks set for Barcelona (Getty Images)

Luke Baker15 June 2025 11:15

Atletico Madrid target Liverpool's Andy Robertson

In one of the more interesting transfer-related stories, Andy Robertson could move to LaLiga with Atletico Madrid, reports Fabrizio Romano.

With Liverpool linked with Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, Robertson may look for a new start.

The report states Robertson is a priority for Diego Simeone this summer.

Andy Robertson could be headed for Atletico Madrid (PA Archive)

Luke Baker15 June 2025 11:02

Man Utd identify two 'Mbeumo back-ups' to boost squad

Man United are preparing for all eventualities this summer, which could mean a back-up plan if Bryan Mbeumo decides to join former boss Thomas Frank at Tottenham instead of moving to Old Trafford.

Brentford are also driving a hard bargain, meaning United could look elsewhere for value, with ESPN reporting new targets have emerged.

The Bees want closer to £70m for Mbeumo, based on the £62.5m fee paid by United for Matheus Cunha.

Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo and Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze are the key targets behind Mbeumo now.

Luke Baker15 June 2025 10:54

Gyokeres prefers Arsenal, says report

More on Viktor Gyokeres, who Portuguese outlet Record reports has made clear he will not be joining Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.

Arsenal is claimed to be his preferred destination, with the promise of Champions League football and life in London both key in luring the Swede.

He would be a fantastic signing for any club, having scored 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting CP.

Gyokeres was prolific for Sporting this season (Getty Images)

15 June 2025 10:47

Wissa and Mbeumo on Spurs list

Some Tottenham news this morning, with the Guardian reporting they 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.

Spurs want Mbeumo and Wissa (Getty Images)

Luke Baker15 June 2025 10:41

Arsenal submit bid for Sporting striker Gyokeres

There have been conflicting statements from Viktor Gyokeres’ camp and his club regarding potential fees for a move away and Arsenal have officially joined the race with a first bid.

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

He has also been linked with a move to Man United but Arsenal may prove the more attractive destination – that is, if they don’t end up signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.

Viktor Gyokeres may be moving to Arsenal (Getty Images)

Luke Baker15 June 2025 10:40

Inside Liverpool’s record Florian Wirtz deal – and how they can afford it

German superstar Florian Wirtz is set to join Liverpool in a deal that could see him become the most expensive player ever signed by a Premier League club.

The 22-year-old, who has become one of the most coveted players in world football during his time at Bayer Leverkusen, was a target for Real Madrid, Manchester City and Bayern Munich, though Arne Slot’s side quickly moved to the front of the race for his signature.

Leverkusen had wanted €150m, or £126m, and previously rejected two bids from the Premier League champions. But Liverpool have agreed to sign Wirtz for an initial £100m, potentially rising to £116m, making him their club-record signing.

But why has the German picked Liverpool as his next club, and when will the deal be finalised?

Inside Liverpool’s record Florian Wirtz deal – and how they can afford it

The 22-year-old is set to sign for Liverpool for an initial £100m, which could rise to £116m

Luke Baker15 June 2025 10:38

Luke Baker15 June 2025 10:36