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The transfer window is now open again following the start of this summer’s Club World Cup with clubs able to accelerate deals ahead of the new season.

Liverpool are giving Florian Wirtz his medical today after agreeing a record £116.5m deal for the German superstar and the move could be rubber-stamped ahead of the weekend. 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 though rumours abound that Newcastle forward Alexander Isak is also on their radar.

Arsenal have agreed to pay above the release fee for Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi, while Mikel Arteta has made RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko a priority although talks have stalled somewhat according to Sesko’s agent. Also, the Gunners have reportedly submitted an initial offer for another forward option – Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres – and are apparently eyeing Chelsea’s Noni Madueke.

Manchester United, who have secured Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m, are negotiating with Brentford about Bryan Mbeumo but rumours are flying that Mbeumo has done a shock U-turn and would now prefer a move to Tottenham Hotspur with Thomas Frank taking charges in north London – while Spurs also want Mbeumo’s Bees teammate Yoane Wissa.

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:

Benjamin Sesko’s agent clarifies price tag haggling rumours over Arsenal switch

Benjamin Sesko’s agent, Elivis Basanovic, says rumours that RB Leipzigare being pressured lower their asking price for the forward are ‘rubbish’.

Basanovic made clear that the German club and Sesko have a respectable relationship and are both aware of the other’s priorities. Those, of course, being: Sesko’s desire to move to Arsenal and Leipzig wanting to negotiate the best price for him.

Leipzig are open to letting Sesko leave and the forward has reportedly agreed personal terms with the Gunners but Basanovic sought to ‘clarify’ matters and stressed he will honour Leipzig's price tag of a reported €80-100m (£68-86m).

Benjamin Sesko’s agent clarifies price tag haggling rumours over Arsenal switch

The 22-year-old wants to join the Gunners who hope to reduce RB Leipzig’s asking price

Chris Wilson20 June 2025 10:08

Partey set to leave Arsenal?

The Guardian are reporting that Thomas Partey’s contract talks are at an “impasse”, with the Ghanaian out of contract at the end of the month.

The paper suggests that Partey “is thought to prefer to stay”, though Arsenal are only offering reduced terms.

Chris Wilson20 June 2025 09:55

Chelsea to swoop for Pedro

Joao Pedro has been heavily linked with Newcastle this summer but Chelsea may well swoop in to hijack the move.

The Brighton forward is said to be available for around £60m, with Newcastle in talks with the Seagulls but The Sun are now saying that Chelsea have real interest in the Brazilian.

Both clubs can offer Champions League football so it would come down to the players’ preference.

Joao Pedro is wanted by Newcastle and Chelsea (EPA)

Luke Baker20 June 2025 09:43

Quansah set for Leverkusen

We mentioned the Liverpool-Marc Guehi link a short while ago and that makes even more sense given Jarell Quansah is on the brink of sealing his move to Bayer Leverkusen.

According to Fabrizio Romano, it will be agreed in the next 48 hours or so with the clubs at the final stages of negotiation with a fee set to be around £30m plus £5m add-ons. Quansah himself is happy to move.

Luke Baker20 June 2025 09:30

Gyokeres makes transfer decision in good news for Arsenal

According to reports, Viktor Gyokeres has told friends and family he will join Arsenal this summer.

The Sporting striker is one of most sought-after names on the market and has been strongly linked with a move to Manchester United.

But Talksport claim that Gyokeres expects to make the move to the Gunners, even though a fee has not yet been agreed, with Arsenal hoping to pay around £60m, while Sporting want closer to £80m for the 27-year-old.

Viktor Gyokeres wants to move to Arsenal (AFP/Getty)

Luke Baker20 June 2025 09:14

Liverpool to make big bid for Guehi

With Jarell Quansah potentially heading to Bayer Leverkusen, Liverpool are set to launch a bid for Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi.

That’s according to The Telegraph , who say the Reds are in pole position to sign the England man, despite interest from Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle.

Spurs bid £70m for Guehi in January (£55m guaranteed) but couldn’t convince Palace to sell. However, the defender is now entering the final year of his contract, which may force the Eagles’s hand.

Marc Guehi is wanted by Liverpool (The FA via Getty Images)

Luke Baker20 June 2025 09:01

Arsenal hold initial talks with Rodrygo

Another forward that Arsenal are being linked with, they club are said to have held “exploratory talks” with Real Madrid forward Rodrygo as Mikel Arteta seeks to upgrade his forward options.

Rodrygo’s role in the Madrid faded towards the end of last season, and The Independent reported this month that the 24-year-old Brazilian would not be a natural fit for new manager Xabi Alonso’s preferred system.

But Ben Jacobs reports that Arsenal hold a “genuine interest” in Rodrygo, with ongoing talks dating back to May. Madrid value their player at around €90m.

Rodrygo is interesting Arsenal (AP)

Luke Baker20 June 2025 08:46

Chelsea lead race for Dortmund's Gittens

Chelsea lead the race for Borussia Dortmund’s talented young winger Jamie Gittens.

The 20-year-old Gittens has impressed at Dortmund, scoring 12 goals in 49 games this season and playing an integral role in the campaign.

He has already agreed personal terms on a long contract at Stamford Bridge, reports Fabrizio Romano, and is refusing to speak with other clubs. Now it is up to Chelsea to meet Dortmund’s price tag.

Jamie Gittens is only interested in Chelsea (Reuters)

Luke Baker20 June 2025 08:33

Sancho will need to take pay cut to join Napoli

Sky Sports reports that Jadon Sancho is under consideration at Napoli, though the winger would need to take a significant pay cut if he were to join the Italian champions.

Napoli “will formally approach Man Utd if they believe a move is realistic”, and they have reportedly been in touch with Sancho’s representatives over personal terms.

United are said to prefer a permanent sale to any other type of deal, and it is thought their valuation is around £25m.

Jadon Sancho lookss set to be on the move this summer (TT News Agency)

Luke Baker20 June 2025 08:20

Arsenal eye Chelsea star Noni Madueke as Enzo Maresca responds

Chelsea and England winger Noni Madueke is being linked with Arsenal as the Gunners look to improve their forward options this summer.

Madueke is seen as the ideal wing complement to Gabriel Martinelli and Bukayo Saka but Blues boss Enzo Maresca has poured cold water on the speculation, insisting Chelsea have no plans on selling him.

Speaking at the Club World Cup, Maresca told reporters: "Noni is our player, you can read a lot of speculation at the moment but we consider Noni our player for the coming season."

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Chelsea’s Noni Madueke is wanted by Arsenal (PA Wire)

Luke Baker