The latest Premier League transfer news as Man United, Spurs, Crystal Palace and Fulham chase summer signings
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We’ve well and truly got World Cup fever here at 3AM Towers, after England bulldozed their way past Croatia with a 4-2 win in the opening match of Group L. A roller-coaster encounter saw the Three Lions defence look worryingly shaky in the first half, with the two sides going into the break level at 2-2, before a potent display of attacking football saw Thomas Tuchel’s side assert their dominance and run out comfortable winners by full-time.
Meanwhile, the summer transfer window is open and business is booming. Premier League are clubs looking to seal new signings and get rid of the deadwood ahead of the 2026/27 campaign. The big done deals so far this month include Barcelona’s £70m swoop for Anthony Gordon, and Real Madrid’s raid for Chelsea’s left-back Marc Cucurella.
We’ll stay in the Spanish capital to kick off this rumour mill round-up, as Los Blancos are looking to push ahead with another blockbuster transfer deal. They’ve already signed Ibrahima Konate and Bernardo Silva alongside Cucurella, and Team Talk claim the club are now ready to spend over £100m to sign Enzo Fernandez from the Blues.
Jose Mourinho’s side have been heavily linked with the Argentina international since the spring, when Fernandez received a two-match ban from his own club after making comments in an interview that many perceived to suggest he was angling for a move to the Spanish capital. The Blues’ high asking price was initially thought to be an obstacle, but now it appears that Real Madrid are ready to pay up.
The report suggests that they have an “agreement in principle” with Fernandez over personal terms, and will now look to tempt Chelsea with a financial package lucrative enough for them to consider a sale. The Blues look set to sell at least one more key player this summer, after failing to qualify for Europe following a poor 2025/26 league campaign.
The 3AM Verdict: Real Madrid flicked a switch and got the Cucurella deal done out of nowhere in just a couple of days - we wouldn’t be surprised to see the same thing happen with Fernandez. He’ll leave a gaping hole in Chelsea’s midfield, but with the money accrued from his sale, they could get a top class replacement - Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton, perhaps.
Tottenham ‘in contact’ with West Ham to sign star man
Over to east London for our next story, where West Ham are bracing themselves ahead of a transfer window likely to see them lose a host of their most important players. Tottenham just got the better of their London rivals in the Premier League relegation battle, with the Hammers going down on the final day of last season, and now Spurs could be set to rub salt in the wound.
According to Team Talk, Tottenham, along with Man United, have made contact with the Hammers with an eye to signing their star winger Crysencio Summerville. West Ham are said to be holding out for a £50m fee to agree a deal, as they look to deal with the financial difficulties caused by dropping down to the Championship.
The report notes Spurs’ need to strengthen in wide areas, and describes their interest as “strong”. However, it’s also claimed that they view Summerville as more of a cover option, who could be picked up if they fail to make progress with their other targets. Man United, meanwhile, look to be on the hunt for a Marcus Rashford replacement should he leave this summer.
The 3AM Verdict: There’s no chance West Ham are holding onto Summerville. Along with his teammate Mateus Fernandes, he’s far too good to be playing Championship football next season. Spurs are so short in quality in wide areas, so it’s odd that it appears he’s not a first-choice option for them - he could improve their attacking threat considerably.
Crystal Palace and Fulham eye bargain signing
We’ll round things off at Selhurst Park, where Crystal Palace are gearing up for Europa League football next season after winning the Conference League last month. They’re set to make some signings with new manager Pierre Sage at the wheel, and according to Italian outlet AS Roma Live, they’re looking at Girona full-back Arnau Martinez.
The story says that the Eagles, along with a host of others including Fulham, Roma and Real Betis, are ready to meet the 23-year-old’s release clause, which is thought to sit at around the £7m mark. He’s a highly versatile footballer, also capable of putting in a shift at centre-back, or playing further up the field in wide areas.
The 3AM Verdict: Bargains are hard to come by these days, and a £7m release clause for a relatively young defender with four seasons of La Liga experience to his name seems like a very fair deal. Palace could do with some more cover a right-back, so a move for Martinez makes sense. With so much interest, however, getting a deal done won’t be straightforward.