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·5 July 2025
Transfer news LIVE: Madueke wants Arsenal, Rodrygo boost; Chelsea in Dibling talks; Osimhen to Man Utd latest

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Huge moves edging closer as summer window ramps up
Transfer talk: Noni Madueke and Rodrygo are both on Arsenal’s radar, as well as Viktor Gyokeres
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Transfer news LIVE!
Some major moves are in the works as the second summer transfer window continues to heat up. Noni Madueke looks to be willing to swap Chelsea for Arsenal, who have also been boosted in their pursuit of Rodrygo at Real Madrid. Mikel Arteta also appears to have set a final deadline over Viktor Gyokeres, with the Gunners also looking at Benjamin Sesko and Ollie Watkins, plus the likes of Eberechi Eze and Anthony Gordon.
Chelsea are said to be in talks over a shock swoop for Tyler Dibling as Jamie Gittens prepares to seal his switch to Stamford Bridge, while they could yet hijack Tottenham’s pursuit of West Ham star Mohammed Kudus. Manchester United may have got the green light to sign Victor Osimhen as they look to finally clinch the arrival of Bryan Mbeumo.
Barcelona could sign Marcus Rashford after missing out on Nico Williams, while Spurs are once again being linked with Jack Grealish at Manchester City as Newcastle close in on a deal for Anthony Elanga. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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17 seconds ago
Manchester United forward Matheus Cunha has learned his squad number for the 2025-26 campaign, and it spells disaster for one of his teammates.
The Brazilian was the first senior signing of the summer for United as Ruben Amorim looks to overhaul his squad following a dismal season.
He arrived from Wolves in a deal thought to be worth £62.5million, and his new squad number has now been revealed.
Cunha will don the coveted No10 shirt, joining a long line of legendary players such as Wayne Rooney and Bobby Charlton in doing so.
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39 minutes ago
Enzo Maresca has said that Chelsea expect to complete the signing of Jamie Gittens imminently.
Chelsea have reached an agreement with Borussia Dortmund for the talented winger who will sign a seven-year contract with the Stamford Bridge outfit.
Standard Sport understands the fee to be £55million including add-ons.
It would appear the deal is all but done with the Bundesliga outfit granting Gittens permission to join up with Chelsea for their quarter-final tie against Palmeiras.
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1 hour ago
Noni Madueke may be linked with a Chelsea exit this summer, and Enzo Maresca has made it clear that any player not happy at the club is free to leave.
Speaking after the Blues reached the Club World Cup semi-final, the Italian said: “Noni has been very important for us during this season.
“Today, again, he has been important. But my message to the players and to the club is that I want just players that are happy to be with us.
“The ones that are not happy, they are free to go. It's not for Noni, it's for all the players we have.
“But again, Noni has been very good during the season and very good tonight.”
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1 hour ago
Mikel Arteta is said to have imposed a deadline for Arsenal to sign Viktor Gyokeres.
The prolific Sporting star is among the top options to become the Gunners’ new striker next season, along with the likes of Benjamin Sesko at RB Leipzig.
However, progress on a move remains slow and the Daily Mail now claim that Arteta wants his new frontman in place by the time Arsenal fly out to Singapore for their pre-season tour on July 19.
If they can’t get Gyokeres, it seems they will move for either Sesko or Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins instead.
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2 hours ago
Victor Osimhen wants to join Manchester United this summer, according to new reports.
The Nigerian striker has long been linked with a potential switch to Old Trafford and could finally get his wish before the September transfer deadline.
According to Spanish outlet Fichajes, Napoli frontman Osimhen is now prioritising a move to Manchester United after an impressive loan stint at Galatasaray last season.
The Red Devils are one of a huge numbers of clubs to be linked with the Super Eagles star in this window.
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2 hours ago
Chelsea have opened talks over a shock move for Tyler Dibling, reports claim.
The highly-rated midfielder is expected to leave Southampton this summer following their miserable relegation from the Premier League last term, but so far a move has yet to materialise despite rumoured interest from the likes of Tottenham, Manchester United and Newcastle, among others.
Chelsea have been linked before with securing the return of Dibling, who was briefly in their academy as a youngster.
According to FootballTransfers, the Blues have now reopened talks with his agents, though the sort of fee Southampton would be demanding for the 19-year-old is unclear.
Some say they want £55m, others claiming they are demanding as much as £100m.
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2 hours ago
Arsenal look like they will have the chance to sign Rodrygo this summer.
The Brazilian is of major interest to Mikel Arteta, who is looking to add a new top-level winger to his squad in the weeks ahead as well as finally securing a statement striker signing.
A deal for Rodrygo had looked unlikely given his regular role at Madrid and new boss Xabi Alonso’s desire to keep him, but he has barely featured at the ongoing Club World Cup and looks set for showdown talks with Los Blancos after the tournament.
According to GiveMeSport, Real Madrid are now willing to sell Rodrygo and will sanction his exit for a fee of around £77m.
However, it seems that Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich are also in the race.
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2 hours ago
Arsenal look to have received a huge new boost over Noni Madueke.
The Gunners want to sign the England winger from Chelsea this summer and were rumoured to have submitted a first official bid for his services earlier this week.
It would be a surprise if Madueke were to leave Chelsea given his important role last season, though the Blues have multiple wide options now with the signings of Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens, plus rumoured interest in Mohammed Kudus.
According to The Guardian, Madueke is open to following former Chelsea team-mate Kepa Arrizabalaga to Arsenal in this transfer window.
They could get a deal done for around £40m, though it is said Chelsea want £50m ideally with interest from other Premier League clubs.
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11 hours ago
Marcus Rashford has his heart set on joining Barcelona next summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The player has been frozen out at Man United after Ruben Amorim criticised his work rate in training, and has been excused from preseason training so as to find a new club.
Romano added today United ‘don’t count on him’.
Barcelona are expected to make a move after missing out on alternative wing target Nico Williams, who today signed a considerable extension with Athletic Club.
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12 hours ago
Bayern Munich have suspended talks with Stuttgart over Nick Woltemade.
The two clubs reportedly disagree as to the player’s valuation, with Stuttgart holding out for around £70m, whereas Bayern are only keen to pay around £43m.
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