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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 has officially re-opened today, Monday 16 June, with clubs able to accelerate deals ahead of the new season.

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:

Bournemouth sign Truffert from Rennes

There are a lot of outgoings at Bournemouth this summer but the job of replacing their departing stars has begun.

Rennes left-back Adrien Truffert, 23, will join on a five-year deal according to Fabrizio Romano for a €13.5m fixed fee, €3.5m add-ons and a 10 per cent sell-on clause to Rennes.

Romano says the medical has been completed and he’ll be officially unveiled next week.

Truffert will replace Milos Kerkez, with the 21-year-old destined for Liverpool.

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Jack Rathborn16 June 2025 09:57

Zabarnyi agrees personal terms with PSG

Another defender who could be headed for the exit at Bournemouth is Ilya Zabarnyi.

The 22-year-old Ukrainian centre-back has agreed personal terms on a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, according to Fabrizio Romano.

PSG and Bournemouth are discussing a potential fee, with talks underway but no agreement sealed yet.

Jack Rathborn16 June 2025 09:46

Wissa and Mbeumo on Spurs list

Some Tottenham news, 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.

Norgaard said Brentford would be prepared if Mbeumo and Wissa departed (Getty Images)

Jack Rathborn16 June 2025 09:34

Man City receive no offers for Grealish and could be forced to agree loan

Man City may be forced into agreeing to a loan deal for Jack Grealish after receiving no offers for the winger.

The former Aston Villa star appears to have little future with the club after being axed from Man City's Club World Cup squad.

According to The Guardian, City currently value him at £50m but have so far found no takers. They may switch attention to a loan move, with Everton linked with a temporary swoop.

CLUBES MUNDIAL-MAN CITY-GREALISH (AP)

Jack Rathborn16 June 2025 09:22

West Ham eyeing young striker

West Ham are considering a move for young Gambian striker Adama Bojang.

The 21-year-old forward previously caught the eye of Man United, Man City and Chelsea in 2023 before later joining French side Stade Reims and spending last season on loan at Swiss side Grasshoppers.

Earlier this week, West Ham held talks over a move and, according to sources, Bojang is expected to be available for a price in the region of £10m -£11m.

Everton and Brentford are also being linked with the striker.

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Jack Rathborn16 June 2025 09:09

The real reason Liverpool signed Jeremie Frimpong

Jeremie Frimpong became Liverpool’s first signing of the summer earlier this month.

Is he a direct replacement for the outgoing Trent Alexander-Arnold, or do Liverpool have a more elaborate plan for how to use him?

Adam Clery examines the Reds’ new signing:

The REAL Reason Liverpool Signed Jeremie Frimpong

Jack Rathborn16 June 2025 08:57

Liverpool goalkeeper set for Ajax loan

Liverpool goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros looks set to move to Ajax with a loan move close to being agreed for the 23-year-old.

Czech goalkeeper Jaros served as third-choice stopper for the Reds last season, making two appearances for the first team, and would link up with ex-Liverpool coach John Heitinga at the Dutch giants.

Liverpool goalkeeper Vitezslav Jaros (pictured) believes new head coach Arne Slot has done a good job getting his message across (Phil Noble/PA) (PA Archive)

Jack Rathborn16 June 2025 08:44

DONE DEAL! Leeds seal Nmecha signature

We reported yesterday morning that Lukas Nmecha was close to joining newly-promoted Leeds as their first signing of the summer and it’s now official.

The 26-year-old attacker is out of contract at Wolfsburg, so will join on a free on 1 July.

Nmecha began his career at Man City and played for England up to U21 level when he switched to represent Germany and has won seven caps for Die Mannschaft, although none since 2022.

He’s never exactly been a prolific striker and scored just three goals in 20 games for Wolfsburg last term but in announcing the move, Leeds claimed they had fought off interest from other PRemier League clubs to seal the deal.

Jack Rathborn16 June 2025 08:32

How Liverpool won the race to sign Florian Wirtz

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.

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

Jack Rathborn16 June 2025 08:22

Arsenal pursue three strikers as Viktor Gyokeres stance emerges

Arsenal are keen on signing TWO strikers this summer with deals for Viktor Gyokeres AND Benjamin Sesko in the works, reports the Mirror.

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is desperate to upgrade the Gunners’ attack with talks for both players progressing.

An alternative target is Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins after a January deal fell through.

Arsenal have previously considered Alexander Isak and Julian Alvarez but neither striker looks realistic now with Newcastle and Atletico in strong positions to retain their star forwards.

Jack Rathborn16 June 2025 08:07