Transfer news LIVE! Chelsea make Fofana approach; Williams to Arsenal latest; Gyokeres offer; Liverpool medical

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·17. Juni 2025

Transfer news LIVE! Chelsea make Fofana approach; Williams to Arsenal latest; Gyokeres offer; Liverpool medical

Clubs get the green light to finalise deals as summer transfer window reopens

Transfer targets: Malick Fofana, Nico Williams, Florian Wirtz are all being linked with big moves this summer

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Transfer news LIVE!

The main summer transfer window has officially reopened with the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool set to finalise some big deals.

Arsenal, who are confident of signing Martin Zubimendi despite reported interest from Real Madrid, remain on the hunt to bolster their attacking options amid talks for Benjamin Sesko and persistent links to Viktor Gyokeres as well as Ollie Watkins. Meanwhile, Nico Williams, Johan Bakayoko and Antonio Nusa are said to be on the Gunners' radar, as is Lille defender Alexsandro. Chelsea are in talks over German sensation Nick Woltemade and the Blues continue to target Jamie Gittens and Mike Maignan, having also approached Lyon over Malick Fofana.

Manchester United have turned to Hugo Ekitike and Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Milos Kerkez having scheduled a medical for Floran Wirtz after agreeing a £116m British-record deal. Tottenham are pressing ahead with moves to make signings for Thomas Frank, with Bryan Mbeumo and Yoanne Wissa linked with a reunion with their former Brentford boss, as well as Arnaud Kalimuendo at Rennes. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!