The summer transfer window rolls on as Premier League clubs and those around Europe look to add to their squads.
Arsenal's negotiations for Sporting's Viktor Gyokeres have stalled over a difference in overall value and terms. However, Gyokeres appears to be taking action over the impasse, with the Sweden striker having refused to show up to Sporting training, while Arsenal have also been busy in agreeing a deal for Chelsea winger Noni Madueke.
Tottenham have been busy and have aggressively backed new manager Thomas Frank with a deal for West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, but despite triggering the release clause for Morgan Gibbs-White, Nottingham Forest are now considering legal action over what they believe to be an illegal approach.
Manchester United secured Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m early in this window but a subsequent deal for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo has been slow to develop, while the likes of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho remain at the club despite pushing for a fresh start this summer.
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What Tottenham’s spending spree tells us about new-look Spurs under Thomas Frank
As Thomas Frank gave his first thoughts on the Tottenham team he has taken over, the temptation was to assume his initial recruitment drive would be focused on the defensive half of his new side.
"They've clearly shown over the last two seasons that the ability to score goals is fantastic,” he said; the numbers showed Tottenham scored as many times in finishing 17th in the Premier League as Chelsea did in coming fourth. “I know the ethos and the history of the club is massive on attacking football, and I think there's so much attacking talent in the squad.”
A month on, there seems to be rather more attacking talent. Frank’s first major signing, albeit after a loan that meant he was part of the squad the Dane inherited, was Mathys Tel. His second – albeit after the £5m acquisition of the young Japanese defender Kota Takei – was Mohammed Kudus. His third, despite Nottingham Forest’s complaints about Spurs’ approach and suggestions of legal action, could be Morgan Gibbs-White. It would amount to a £150m overhaul to Tottenham’s creative contingent; a £150m upgrade, perhaps. At 20, 24 and 25, they look the shape of Spurs’ future.
What Tottenham’s spending spree tells us about new-look Spurs under Thomas Frank
Spurs have splashed around £200m on forwards in the past 12 months, including a trio signed permanently this summer to give new manager Frank the firepower to uphold the club’s proud attacking tradition
Jack Rathborn12 July 2025 13:16
Former Villa star nears Fenerbahce move
Fenerbahce could sign former Aston Villa loanee Marco Asensio, reports Football Italia.
The Turkish outfit are advancing talks with PSG for the 29-year-old.
The Spaniard shone in moments for Villa under Unai Emery, but without Champions League football, Villa’s interest in a permanent move cooled.
Jack Rathborn12 July 2025 13:02
Matheus Cunha ‘privileged’ to take on Manchester United number 10 shirt
“I can mention many players that use this shirt. It’s so easy for me,” Cunha said after being confirmed as the new No 10 for Man United.
“Of course, I think the one that I always think about when I see this number in this shirt for me was Wayne Rooney.
“He was someone that I grew up to watch play and I have (watched) many games now.
“Then I swapped shirts with Marcus (Rashford, after a game) also. I have his shirt in my home. But, of course, we know many players used this shirt – Van Nistelrooy, Ibrahimovic.
“It’s the dream not only to use the shirt, but with all the history they have around the number, it’s something beautiful that I have the privilege to do.”
Jack Rathborn12 July 2025 12:50
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.
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?
Jack Rathborn12 July 2025 12:36
Christian Norgaard to fulfil Champions League ‘childhood dream’ as he completes Arsenal move
Christian Norgaard has admitted he thought his dream of playing for Arsenal had passed him by after completing his £10million switch from Brentford.
The 31-year-old midfielder is understood to have signed a two-year deal at the Emirates with the option of a third season. The transfer, Arsenal’s third of the summer so far, could rise to as much as £15million with performance-related add-ons.
“You can get almost emotional because maybe it was a dream that I’ve given a little bit up on coming towards the later stage in my career,” said Norgaard.
“I’ve just turned 31 and had signed a new deal with Brentford. Of course, there’s always a little chance that a miracle could happen with Brentford, but it was probably unrealistic to play Champions League with them.
“Now, I get to hear the anthem and be a part of a Champions League campaign. It’s a childhood dream and something I didn’t think would be possible. So it’s something I’m really, really happy about.”
Jack Rathborn12 July 2025 12:26
Aston Villa close in on new goalkeeper
Aston Villa are close to completing a deal for Dutch goalkeeper Marco Bizot.
The Athletic reports that Villa will bring in the 34-year-old from French side Brest to provide competition for Emi Martinez next term.
Jack Rathborn12 July 2025 12:15
Brighton’s shrewd recruitment has set up Chelsea’s success — but they risk making the same mistake
One of the more famous headlines after Patrick Vieira and Emmanuel Petit combined for the third goal in Brazil’s defeat at the Stade de France in 1998 was “Arsenal win the World Cup”. Perhaps some in Sussex will be tempted to script a sequel on Sunday. “Brighton win the Club World Cup”? It would have sounded especially unlikely in the 1990s, when they were battling relegation from the Football League or exiled to play their home games in Gillingham.
It wouldn’t be strictly true now but Chelsea’s two goals in the semi-final came from Joao Pedro, who started July as a Brighton and Hove Albion player. He has made an increasingly familiar journey. The joke, if not a particularly new one, is that it would have been cheaper for Chelsea simply to buy Brighton than to carry on paying them for personnel. At £115m, Moises Caicedo cost a British record fee. At £62.5m, Marc Cucurella is another of Albion’s three biggest ever sales: all were to Chelsea.
Brighton’s recruitment set up Chelsea’s success — but risk making the same mistake
Joao Pedro has fired Chelsea into the Club World Cup final just days after joining from Brighton - but
Jack Rathborn12 July 2025 12:03
Italy centre-back will cost £50m amid Newcastle and Man Utd interest
Atalanta will not sell Giorgio Scalvini to Premier League clubs for less than £50m.
The i reports that the 21-year-old Italy centre-back is a key target for both Newcastle United and Manchester United.
But both clubs must dig deep into their pockets to even open up discussions with the Serie A club.
Jack Rathborn12 July 2025 11:49
Forest identify Gibbs-White replacement?
Nottingham Forest could splash some of the Anthony Elanga and Morgan Gibbs-White cash expected from those probable deals on a Man City starlet.
Forest could bid £25m plus add-ons for England Under-21 attacking midfielder James McAtee.
But City will hold firm, reports the Mail, as they value the 22-year-old at closer to £40m.
Jack Rathborn12 July 2025 11:36
Rio Ferdinand warns Man United left with one choice over Bryan Mbeumo transfer pursuit
Former England defender Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United need to find a way to meet Brentford’s valuation of Bryan Mbeumo and bring him to Old Trafford.
United have reportedly agreed personal terms with the Cameroon international but are yet to meet the Bees’ requirements over a fee and risk missing out on their man during the transfer window.
“Man United need to find a way of meeting Brentford's valuation,” Ferdinand said on Rio Ferdinand Presents.
Jack Rathborn12 July 2025 11:22