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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 Aston Villa’s 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, while Reds defender Jarell Quansah has joined Bayer Leverkusen in a £35m deal meaning the Reds have turned their sights on Marc Guehi as his replacement.

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 confirmed to signing of 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:

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 Jones3 July 2025 09:29

Liverpool target further defensive options

According to French outlet Foot Mercato, as reported in the Standard, Liverpool are interested in a deal for Castello Lukeba.

The 22-year-old RB Leipzig defender is a French international and has drawn the interest of Spurs and Bayern Munich according to the report.

Having sold Jarell Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen, Liverpool aim to strengthen their defensive line with Marc Guehi a prime target.

Guehi will be difficult to move out of Crystal Palace so it seems the Reds are making enquiries in case a deal cannot be done.

Lukeba apparently has a release clause worth £77.9m in his current contract at Leipzig which may be the only route to purchase his services as the German club are reluctant to sell.

Mike Jones3 July 2025 09:23

Kenny Tete ends speculation over future by signing new Fulham deal

Kenny Tete is officially remaining a Fulham player, the right-back ending speculation over his future by re-committing to the London club.

Everton had made an approach for the Dutch defender at the end of his contract at Craven Cottage, but Tete has now signed three-year contract with the club he joined in 2020.

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Mike Jones3 July 2025 09:17

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.

Mike Jones3 July 2025 09:11

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 (Getty Images)

Mike Jones3 July 2025 09:06

Liverpool confirm Luis Diaz plan after rejecting Bayern Munich approach

Liverpool have rejected an approach from Bayern Munich for Luis Diaz.

The Premier League champions are not looking to sell the Colombian winger, who will remain a key part of Arne Slot’s plans to defend their title next season.

Bayern have followed Barcelona in contacting Liverpool about a possible deal, but Diaz is likely to take up a starting role once more with Mohamed Salah and Cody Gakpo.

Liverpool reject Bayern Munich approach for star forward

The Bundesliga giants have targeted the Colombian winger, who has two years remaining on his contract at Anfield

Richard Jolly3 July 2025 09:00

Bayern want Rashford?

Bayern Munich are reportedly considering a move for Marcus Rashford.

Rashford’s future remains slightly unclear, the forward now back at Manchester United after Aston Villa elected not to sign him permanently.

Could Bayern Munich be a possible destination?

The Mirror believe so, with Bayern keen to add to their forward options particularly on the left side of the frontline.

That would mean a link up with England captain Harry Kane and could potentially be a fantastic move for the out of favour United forward.

(Nigel French/PA Wire)

Mike Jones3 July 2025 08:54

Hurzeler on keeping Mitoma

Brighton boss, Fabian Hurzeler, told Sky Sports News:

"We try to keep our best players. Mitoma played a great last season but it's only because we as a club worked together. Then you can shine as individuals.

“It's the most important that all the players try to understand that. Mitoma understood it the last season.

"I'm really looking forward to seeing him back [on Thursday for pre-season]. That's the plan. We look forward to continue working with him, to try to improve him because I still think his limit is not reached yet.

"That's our job, his job the job of the whole club to get the best potential out of the players and that's what we're looking for in the pre-season. I'm sure he will be an important part of us."

Mike Jones3 July 2025 08:48

Mitoma wants to stay at Brighton

Kaoru Mitoma has been linked with moves away from Brighton this summer but the winger is happy where he is.

The Seagulls plan to reward Mitoma with a new contract.

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Mike Jones3 July 2025 08:42

Liverpool stance on new centre-back revealed after Jarell Quansah joins Bayer Leverkusen for £35m

Jarell Quansah has become Bayer Leverkusen’s club record signing after completing his move from Liverpool.

The 22-year-old defender has joined the 2024 German champions for an initial £30m with a fee rising to £35m (€41m) with easily achievable add-ons.

Liverpool also have a buyback clause if they want to bring Quansah back to Anfield in the future, which they hope will give them the best of both worlds as the build on a title-winning season last term.

The Bundesliga outfit will pay £30million up front for the 22-year-old defender.

Richard Jolly