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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.

Arsenal have agreed a fee for Brentford captain Christian Norgaard in a surprising move after contract talks with Thomas Partey have stalled. The Gunners hope to be active in this transfer window with the club also agreeing to pay above the release fee for Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Arteta wanting to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko a priority - though talks have stalled somewhat.

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.

Florian Wirtz is now officially a Liverpool player after agreeing a record £116.5m deal for the German superstar and completing the medical last Friday, while Reds defender Jarell Quansah is set to go the other way in a £35m deal to join Bayern Leverkusen. Liverpool, who have already brought in Jeremie Frimpong, now turn attention to Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, who looks set to complete his deal this week.

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:

Sunderland target Marcin Bulka

Sunderland, who earned promotion back to the Premier League for this season are looking to sign a new goalkeeper and believe that Marcin Bulka, the former PSG shot-stopper, fits the mould.

Bulka played 34 times for Nice in Ligue 1 last season, and Fabrizio Romano reports that Regis Le Bris’ side are interested in bringing him to the Premier League.

Mike Jones26 June 2025 17:31

Brentford prepare Mbeumo replacement

Brentford are expecting to lose Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United this summer in a deal worth almost £65m.

They’ve already stepped up their task of replacing him and have agreed a deal to sign Feyenoord’s 20-year-old Dutch attacker Antoni Milambo, according to the Daily Mirror.

The transfer is believed to be worth £17m plus £4.25m in add-ons.

The deal is also said to have been approved by former manager Thomas Frank before his departure to Tottenham.

Mike Jones26 June 2025 17:18

Arsenal celebrate Lewis-Skelly extension

Myles Lewis-Skelly was affored a special gathering at the Emirates Stadium to celebrate his new contract.

Take a look at the video below:

Mike Jones26 June 2025 17:05

Wrexham begin first second-tier campaign in 43 years with trip to Southampton

Wrexham will start their 2025-26 Sky Bet Championship campaign with a mouth-watering trip to Southampton on Saturday, August 9.

The Welsh club, co-owned by Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds and It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia co-creator Rob McElhenney, are back in the second tier for the first time in 43 years after winning three consecutive promotions.

Wrexham begin first second-tier campaign in 43 years with trip to Southampton

Wrexham are back in the second tier following three consecutive promotions since Hollywood actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney took over the club.

Mike Jones26 June 2025 16:52

Burnley sign Hartman from Feyenoord

Burnley have signed left-back Quilindschy Hartman from Feyenoord.

The 23-year-old Netherlands international joins on a four-year deal.

Mike Jones26 June 2025 16:39

Lewis-Skelly on Arsenal extension

After signing his new five-year deal with Arsenal, Myles Lewis-Skelly told Arsenal.com: "I'm so proud and happy. I know those words are simple, but I think they sum up how I feel signing for this club. I'm a fan and it's like a dream come true.

"I've embodied the values of Hale End and come through. I've still got a lot of years ahead of me, so if I can keep staying humble and being a good person, that's the most important thing to me.

"I know I've taken a lot of experience from the games about the positive moments, the mistakes that I've made. I'm definitely more ready now for the next season. I just want to keep learning and keep improving.

"I want a legacy. I want to win everything there is to win in the game. I want to win trophies on the biggest stages whilst being a person that's always learning and stays grounded, which is so important."

Mike Jones26 June 2025 16:26

Kerkez on Liverpool move

Milos Kerkez on his Liverpool move: "I'm really happy.

"It's a real honour for me, a privilege to come to play for one of the biggest clubs in the world, [the] biggest club in England. I'm just really, really happy and excited.

"After this, I'll go home and in my hometown enjoy a few days, and then I can't really wait to come back and put the training kit on and start to train and prepare for the season.

"I just want to thank everyone for really showing me big love, even before it will be announced now.

"And keep supporting the team like you support always, because you're the biggest fan base in the world.

"I'm going to give everything – absolutely everything – to win trophies with the club and to hopefully score some goals at Anfield. I can't wait to hear the roar. And see you soon."

Mike Jones26 June 2025 16:13

Atletico interested in Robertson

Atletico Madrid remain interested in Andy Robertson, with the Spanish club reportedly hoping to do a deal for under £10m.

The 31-year-old has a year left on his current contract and is believed to be open to the move considering the impending arrival of Milos Kerkez.

Mike Jones26 June 2025 16:03

Borussia Dortmund exploring deal for Chelsea starlet Josh Acheampong

Borussia Dortmund are exploring a deal for Chelsea's Joshua Acheampong, among a number of clubs monitoring his situation.

The 19-year-old has been seen by the Stamford Bridge hierarchy as a prospect for the future, but the defender is known to want more first-team opportunities in order to progress.

There is now a belief among suitor clubs that Chelsea may be willing to do business for £35m, having previously rejected approaches - including loans.

Borussia Dortmund exploring deal for Chelsea starlet Josh Acheampong

There is a belief Chelsea may be willing to sell Acheampong for £35m

Miguel Delaney26 June 2025 15:59

Noni Madueke emerges as surprise Arsenal target

Among those under consideration by Arsenal is Chelsea’s Noni Madueke, a forward of a different ilk to Sesko but clearly talented. The arrival of Brazilian revelation Estevao from Palmeiras is set to create further competition for places in Enzo Maresca's frontline, perhaps leaving the England international available.

Chelsea nevertheless want £50m for Madueke, which is not a price Arsenal want to go to right now. There is a possibility a deal may be revived later in the summer.

Miguel Delaney26 June 2025 15:54