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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.
Liverpool are on the verge of signing Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. A £79m deal has been hashed out for the former Paris Saint-Germain striker, who is on Merseyside to complete a medical. The Reds have beaten off interest from Newcastle to secure his signature after the Magpies held firm over Alexander Isak .
Manchester United have completed the signing of Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, joining Matheus Cunha in Ruben Amorim’s new-look attack though the manager is still hopeful of securing a No.9 before the start of the season. Marcus Rashford has completed a loan move to Barcelona while Jadon Sancho is drawing interest from Juventus as the club also focus on outgoings.
Elsewhere, Arsenal have finally made a breakthrough in negotiations for Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres, closing out a deal worth £63m for the forward. Xavi Simons remains a target for the Gunners, but Chelsea are accelerating their pursuit for the Dutchman and are set to enter club-to-club talks with RB Leipzig. The Blues are also lining up a push for centre-back Jorrel Hato.
All the latest updates, rumours and done deals will be covered in the blog below:
Rashford on situation at Manchester United
Speaking at his unveiling at Barcelona, Marcus Rashford touched on the situation at Manchester United and said the club are in a period of change.
“The situation with United is the club is in a period of change and they have been for a while,” Rashford explained.
“I don’t have anything bad to say about Manchester United as it has been an important part not only in my career but my life.
“I was grateful for the opportunity to play for them. But football is like life – not everything goes as simply as you thought and this is my next chapter. I’m fully focused on this and trying to improve myself and helping the team win trophies.
“I don’t have anything bad to say about United. I wish them all the best and hope they are successful in the future.”
Mike Jones24 July 2025 08:24
Rashford says Barcelona ‘feels like home’
Marcus Rashford said Barcelona “feels like home” after joining the LaLiga champions on loan as he refused to criticise Manchester United.
“I want to win the biggest trophies and feel like Barcelona is a huge club in the football world so it is the perfect place,” Rashford said at a press conference unveiling him as a new La Liga player.
“You see with the team last season, they have a young ambitious team and I want to add my qualities, my personality, improve the team and help them win.
“(It was) not difficult. I was clear on my preference from the beginning. Actually from maybe in January. It didn’t work out in January so I went to Aston Villa and enjoyed a good period there. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to play there.
“The summer came around very quickly, it was time to make another decision. My choice was easy. It’s a family club, something I’m used to from my past.
“It feels like home. I feel I made the right decision. I’m excited to get going and eager to play the first game in front of the fans.”
Mike Jones24 July 2025 08:16
Chelsea prepare Simons bid
Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Xavi Simons and are preparing to lodge a formal bid, according to The Times.
RB Leipzig hope to recoup £61m for the 19-year-old, who can play as a left-winger or No.10.
He has two years left on his current contract, worth £100,000 per week.
Mike Jones24 July 2025 08:08
Rodrygo to Liverpool?
Could this really happen?
Foot Mercato in France are reporting that Liverpool have opened talks with Real Madrid winger Rodrygo.
The 24-year-old winger is out of favour under Xabi Alonso and could seek a move this summer.
Quite whether the Reds would want to spend big again, following Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz’s arrivals to bolster the front line, is unclear.
L’Equipe also detailed how Rodrygo would “without a doubt” replace Luis Diaz, should the Colombian international leave this summer.
Mike Jones24 July 2025 08:00
Ten Hag chats Xhaka's qualities
"The agent can say anything. But this club has already lost three important players," Ten Hag told German media on Tuesday.
"We won't let any more players go, that's not possible. That would neglect the structure and also the culture of the squad.
"It's clear Granit is a leader, he has signed here for five years and has three years left on his contract. He's too important for us to let him go."
Mike Jones24 July 2025 07:54
Ten Hag wants to keep Xhaka
Granit Xhaka is a key figure for Bayer Leverkusen and the Bundesliga side cannot afford to let the Swiss midfielder leave, said manager Erik ten Hag according to Reuters.
Leverkusen have already lost playmaker Florian Wirtz and defender Jeremie Frimpong to Premier League champions Liverpool, while centre back Jonathan Tah has moved to Bayern Munich.
Former Arsenal man Xhaka has been linked with a move to Sunderland, with his agent telling German media the 32-year-old Switzerland skipper has an agreement in principle with the newly-promoted Premier League club.
Xhaka helped Leverkusen secure the double in the 2023-24 season as they lifted their first Bundesliga title without losing a game, won the German Cup and reached the Europa League final.
He has made 99 appearances for Leverkusen, scoring six goals and registering nine assists.
Mike Jones24 July 2025 07:48
Man Utd sign Mbeumo from Brentford
Manchester United have completed the long-awaited signing of Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo for a fee rising to £71m.
Nearly seven weeks after seeing their first offer rebuffed, the Red Devils finally have their man and the 25-year-old has signed a deal until 2030 with the option of a further year.
Mbeumo leaves Brentford for an initial £65m fee that could rise by a further £6m should certain add-on clauses related to team and player be achieved.
Mike Jones24 July 2025 07:43
Son to leave Spurs?
Tottenham’s Europa League winning captain could potentially depart ahead of the new season in what would be both a blow and a well-earned farewell.
The Athletic report that Son Heung-min is drawing interest from the MLS.
Apparently, Los Angeles FC are said to be ‘pushing hard’ to sign the South Korean and talks with Spurs are ongoing.
Son is not expected to play a prominent role under Thomas Frank next season and could emulate former manager Ange Postecoglou is leaving the club in a blaze of glory after ending their 17-year wait for a major trophy win.
Mike Jones24 July 2025 07:39
Liverpool reach agreement to sign Hugo Ekitike
Liverpool have agreed a £69m deal with Eintracht Frankfurt to sign striker Hugo Ekitike.
The fee could rise to £79m if add-ons are triggered and the French forward is set to become their fourth summer signing.
Ekitike will travel to Merseyside for a medical and will sign a six-year deal, with personal terms not expected to be a problem.
Liverpool entered into advanced talks with Frankfurt last week after making an inquiry with Newcastle for Alexander Isak.
Mike Jones24 July 2025 07:36
Why Man United could be in pole position for Sesko
Fabrizio Romano has pointed to a key reason why Manchester United could be in pole position to sign Benjamin Sekso, and it is down to their head of scouting, Christopher Vivell.
Vivell is a former part of the Red Bull Group and knows Sesko, who plays for RB Leipzig.
United have made no official contact with Leipzig yet, but there is interest.
Mike Jones24 July 2025 07:29