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Transfer news live: Arsenal plan Gyokeres medical, major Man Utd deal update, Madueke to be finalised
Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke are closing in on moves to Arsenal this window
The summer transfer window rolls on as Premier League clubs and those around Europe look to add to their squads ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Arsenal’s negotiations for Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres had stalled due to a difference in valuation and terms, though the Gunners are now in the process of completing a move for the Sweden striker after a breakthrough in negotiations. It has been similar news regarding Noni Madueke too, with the Chelsea winger undergoing his medical over the weekend.
Tottenham’s window sprung into life last week with a deal for West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, though Nottingham Forest are considering legal action against them over what they believe could be an illegal approach for Morgan Gibbs-White.
Manchester United continue to focus on a deal for Bryan Mbeumo after securing Matheus Cunha from Wolves, though there remains plenty of focus on outgoings as Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho near the exit door.
All the latest updates, rumours and done deals will be covered in the blog below:
PSG ready to sell trio after Club World Cup final
Gonçalo Ramos, Lee Kang-in and Lucas Hernández could all be sold by Paris Saint-Germain after Sunday’s Club World Cup final.
According to L’Équipe, Luis Enrique has identified the three players as potential sales in moves to help further boost his squad with purchases to come later this summer.
PSG’s main target appears to be Bournemouth’s Illia Zabarnyi, with the Cherries ready to fight to keep their defender.
Chris Wilson14 July 2025 11:20
Man Utd optimistic of reaching Mbeumo deal
Manchester United remain optimistic of a deal to sign Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, according to Sky Sports News.
United are expected to make an improved offer, possibly as soon as this week. Brentford are understood to want £65m and Mbeumo is eager to join United.
It is thought the deal will come down to the structure and conditions, as United’s last offer was not far away in terms of total fee.
Chris Wilson14 July 2025 11:01
Djordje Petrovic putting finishing touches on Bournemouth move
Djordje Petrovic is on the brink of becoming a Bournemouth player and will undergo a medical later today after the club finalised terms of a deal with Chelsea.
The two clubs agreed a £25m transfer fee for the goalkeeper and Petrovic is set to sign a five-year deal with the Cherries having also negotiated and agreed personal terms.
Bournemouth has booked him in for a medical on Monday 14 July with an announcement of his signing expected sometime on Tuesday 15.
Djordje Petrovic putting finishing touches on Bournemouth move
The 25-year-old will join on a five-year deal after the clubs agreed a £25m fee
Miguel Delaney14 July 2025 11:00
Petrovic finalising Bournemouth move
Djordje Petrovic will be a Bournemouth player next season having finalised the details on his move from Chelsea.
The deal is for £25m and has been agreed by both clubs with Petrovic set to sign a five-year deal with the Cherries.
The 25-year-old goalkeeper will undergo a medical today and his announcement is expected on Tuesday.
Miguel Delaney14 July 2025 10:45
Petrovic set for Bournemouth medical
Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic is set to undergo a medical at Bournemouth this afternoon, according to Sky Sports.
The Cherries agreed a deal with Chelsea for Petrovic on Friday, with the fee understood to be around £25m.
Chris Wilson14 July 2025 10:40
Bukayo Saka’s back-up or Gabriel Martinelli’s replacement? How Noni Madueke will fit in at Arsenal
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke is on the verge of joining Arsenal in a deal worth around £50m.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has given the green light to the deal for the 23-year-old, who has impressed in spells at Stamford Bridge.
Madueke regularly featured on the right wing for the Blues but, along with many other members of the squad, found continuity hard to come by, and he will leave with many fans thinking he never got the time to really show what he could do in west London.
And Gunners fans will have questions of their own, with the club currently employing one of the world’s best right wingers in Bukayo Saka and some fans feeling the money could have been used better elsewhere.
Here, The Independent looks at how Madueke might fit into the Arsenal team, and whether we can expect the youngster to be a starting player right away.
Saka back-up or Martinelli’s replacement? How Noni Madueke fits in at Arsenal
Cheslea’s 23-year-old England international is on the verge of joining the Gunners in a £50m transfer, but where will he play in Mikel Arteta’s side?
Chris Wilson14 July 2025 10:20
Premier League clubs want Ekitike
Eintracht Frankfurt are making a major push to keep Hugo Ekitike.
The Germans want to attack the Champions League and see the French forward as a vital part of that bid.
But Sky Sport Germany reports the Bundesliga club expects many offers to arrive soon for the former PSG star.
Liverpool is “a concrete option,’ while Newcastle and Manchester United remain keen.
Chelsea’s interest has cooled after signing João Pedro, with Ekitike likely to cost €100m.
Chris Wilson14 July 2025 10:00
Garnacho rejects Saudi move
Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho has rejected the opportunity to pursue a move to Al Nassr.
The Telegraph reports that the 21-year-old is prioritising European clubs after having initial discussions with the Saudi Pro League side, who Cristiano Ronaldo plays for.
Garnacho has been told he can leave United after becoming one of a quintet of ‘exiles’ aiming to exit, which also includes Marcus Rashford, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia.
Chris Wilson14 July 2025 09:41
Arsenal book Gyokeres medical
Viktor Gyokeres seems likely to become an Arsenal player before the end of the summer and his agents have landed in London.
The Gunners are preparing a medical for the forward after coming to an agreement with Sporting over a fee.
The deal is worth €63.5m plus €10m and the medical for Gyokeres is likely to be soon says Fabrizio Romano.
Mike Jones14 July 2025 09:24
Joao Palhinha wanted by Man Utd and Spurs
Manchester United and Tottenham are both targeting Bayern Munich’s former Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha.
According to reports in Germany, the 29-year-old is keen on a return to the Premier League after falling out of favour at Bayern.
Palhinha only moved to the Bundesliga a year ago for a £43.4m fee from Fulham and still has three years left on his deal, meaning he probably won’t come cheap.
Chris Wilson14 July 2025 09:22