Transfer news live: Arsenal close in on Gyokeres as Liverpool given boost in pursuit of Guehi

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·02 de julho de 2025

Transfer news live: Arsenal close in on Gyokeres as Liverpool given boost in pursuit of Guehi

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The summer transfer window is ramping up as Premier League clubs look to add to their squads.

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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 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 and completed the medical last Friday, while Reds defender Jarell Quansah is set to go the other way in a £35m deal to join Bayern Leverkusen. Marc Guehi is on their wishlist to join from Crystal Palace.

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 agreed to sign Brighton’s Brazil forward Joao Pedro.

Juventus and Newcastle vie for Argentine defender

Juventus are also said to be exploring a move for Marseille defender Leonardo Balerdi - though face competition from Newcastle, according to the Daily Mail, as Eddie Howe looks to bolster his backline.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2025 09:25

Juventus close in on Jonathan David

It feels like just about every top-to-middling club in Europe has been linked with Lille’s Jonathan David over the last few years - but it appears it is Juventus who have finally captured the Canadian, with the striker set to sign for the Turin club on a free transfer following the conclusion of his contract in France.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2025 09:15

The logic behind Man United’s recruitment that could solve their goalscoring crisisManchester United were not merely outscored by 15 other clubs in the Premier League last season. They were outscored – as a team, and amassing the combined efforts of the 31 players who took the field in the division for them, plus the two opponents who donated own goals – by a trio who could have formed their new front three. United got 44 goals. Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Liam Delap got 47 between them. Cunha has already joined United. Delap definitely won’t; they always thought Chelsea was a likelier destination and so it proved. But if the much-coveted Delap’s preference was for Stamford Bridge, Mbeumo, who has a similarly large group of admirers, has his heart set on Old Trafford. A second bid of around £60m has been rejected, but Mbeumo could join Cunha in a forward line Ruben Amorim has acquired more than inherited. The logic behind Man Utd’s recruitment that could solve their problemsBryan Mbeumo could follow Matheus Cunha through the door as United look to solve their woes up topRichard Jolly2 July 2025 09:05

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.

The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium may be home for Mohammed Kudus next season (Getty Images)

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2025 08:50

Brentford chief provides update on Bryan Mbeumo future

Brentford director of football Phil Giles has said that it is “not impossible” that Bryan Mbeumo yet remains at the club this summer despite strong interest from Manchester United. Two bids have been rejected for the forward, and Giles has told the BBC that little progress had been made on a deal.

"He had a fantastic season," Giles said. "We expected big interest in him, we have had big interest in him.

"He has his ideas about where he wants to take his career. He is well within his rights to do that.

"It is not impossible he is still a Brentford player next season if we agree he is going to stay."

Coud Bryan Mbeumo (right) follow Thomas Frank away from Brentford? (PA Wire)

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2025 08:40

Liverpool give Bayern firm response over Luis Diaz

Liverpool have rejected Bayern Munich’s approach to sign Luis Diaz, reports Sky Sports.

The Colombian winger could follow in the footsteps of Sadio Mane, who made the move from Anfield to the Allianz Arena.

But Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl has been told by the Reds Diaz is not for sale.

Jack Rathborn2 July 2025 08:29

Arsenal plan Norgaard medical

Christian Norgaard, meanwhile, will become an Arsenal player and a medical is being booked in for the Brentford captain.

The Gunners will pay up to £15m for the midfielder including a £10m fee and a further £5m in potential add ons.

(Action Images via Reuters)

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2025 08:20

Arsenal sign goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea

One player is definitely making the move from Stamford Bridge to the Emirates: Kepa Arrizabalaga has been brought in to back up David Raya as Arsenal bolster their goalkeeping options.

Arsenal sign goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea

The 30-year-old Spaniard spent last season on loan at Bournemouth.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2025 08:10

Arsenal submit Noni Madueke offer

Noni Madueke emerged as an alternative Arsenal target earlier in the window, and Sky Germany now suggest that a bid has already been submitted for the Chelsea winger. The Independent has reported that Chelsea want a fee in the region of £50m for the England international, which may not be a price that their London rivals wish to pay.

Harry Latham-Coyle2 July 2025 08:00

Potential Marc Guehi replacement emerges for Crystal Palace

It appears Crystal Palace may be contingency planning if Marc Guehi does leave. A Bola, the Portuguese outlet, suggest a £47m agreement has been reached for Ousmane Diomande, who was a key part of the best defence in the Primeira Liga with Sporting last season.