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Transfer news live: Liverpool agree Ekitike deal, Gyokeres to Arsenal latest, Man Utd launch fresh Mbeumo bid
Liverpool are in advanced talks over Huge Ekitike while 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.
Liverpool are in advanced talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over Hugo Ekitike. The former Paris Saint-Germain player has a €100m (£86m) release clause and it is expected that Ekitike would want to make the switch to Anfield and that personal terms could be agreed with the 23-year-old.
Liverpool concentrated their attentions on Ekitike after asking about Alexander Isak but Newcastle have long taken the view their top scorer is not for sale. The Reds have also rejected a £58.5m bid from Bayern Munich for Luis Diaz though the Bundesliga champions are said to be preparing a second offer for the winger.
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 talks. It has been similar news regarding Noni Madueke too, with the Chelsea winger undergoing his medical over the weekend.
Nottingham Forest are considering legal action against Tottenham Hotspur over what they believe could be an illegal approach for Morgan Gibbs-White. Manchester United continue to focus on a deal for Bryan Mbeumo and have made an improved offer for the Brentford forward, 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:
Sunderland still keen on Xhaka
Sunderland and Fenerbahce are the clubs most interested in signing Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Granit Xhaka.
It is not known exactly what sort of fee the Swiss international would demand, or if he’s keen on a return to the Premier League.
Chris Wilson17 July 2025 18:17
Man City confirm signing of teenager Sverre Nypan
Manchester City have completed the signing of Norwegian teenager Sverre Nypan for £12.5m.
The midfielder, who has signed a five-year deal at the Etihad Stadium, said he was proud to follow in the footsteps of Erling Haaland by joining City.
Nypan becomes City’s fifth summer signing after Tijjani Reijnders, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Rayan Cherki and Marcus Bettinelli, with a combined cost of over £120m.
Man City confirm signing of teenager Sverre Nypan
The Norwegian teenager becomes City’s fifth summer signing after penning a five-year deal
Richard Jolly17 July 2025 18:03
Chelsea transfer news: Alejandro Garnacho, Jorrel Hato, Morgan Rogers, Rodrygo and more
Though a successful Club World Cup campaign sees Chelsea return from the USA as world champions, the Blues are not expected to slow down their transfer activity ahead of the new season starting in August.
Enzo Maresca’s side are preparing for a jaunt into the Champions League next season after finishing fourth in the English top-flight and winning the Conference League in a busy term.
Some fans will feel the Blues still have work to do in the summer, with a bulking of the squad needed in some areas to provide the quality demanded by Europe’s elite club competition.
There is no shortage of funds at Stamford Bridge, with big-money moves a constant fixture of recent transfer windows, and this summer is set to be no different.
Here’s everything you need to know about Chelsea’s summer transfer plans.
Chelsea transfer news: Garnacho, Hato, Rogers, Rodrygo and more
Chelsea’s summer business is unlikely to slow down after their victorious Club World Cup campaign
Chris Wilson17 July 2025 18:03
Manchester United monitoring Nicolas Jackson?
The Times report that Manchester United are considering a shock move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, who is questioning his future after the Blues signed Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.
Could Man Utd move their attentions to the Senegal striker once they wrap up a deal for Mbeumo?
Chris Wilson17 July 2025 17:48
Forest target signs for Leipzig
Nottingham Forest target Johan Bakayoko has signed for RB Leipzig from PSV Eindhoven for €18m plus €4m in add-ons.
The Belgian winger has signed a 5-year deal at the German club.
Chris Wilson17 July 2025 17:32
United's newest Mbeumo offer 'expected to be accepted'
Man Utd’s latest offer for Bryan Mbeumo is “expected to be accepted” as it matches Brentford’s valuation, according to the Standard.
It is hoped that the bid, worth £65m in fixed fees plus £5m in add-ons, will allow the deal to be completed quickly ahead of United jetting off on their tour of the USA.
Chris Wilson17 July 2025 17:18
Bayern see £47.4m bid rejected for Stuttgart striker
Bayern Munich have made a big offer for Nick Woltemade, worth £43m plus £4.4m in add-ons, according to Sky Sport Germany.
The deal also includes a 10 per cent sell-on clause for the Stuttgart and Germany striker.
The 23-year-old could represent a successor to Harry Kane, but the bid has been immediately rejected.
Chris Wilson17 July 2025 17:04
Tottenham transfer news: Morgan Gibbs-White, Eberechi Eze, Yoane Wissa and more
Thomas Frank has a seismic job on his hands to rebuild Tottenham and lead the freshly-crowned European champions into a new era.
Spurs come into the summer off the back of success in the Europa League final - a first trophy in 17 years, delivered by Ange Postecoglou.
However, silverware was not enough to save the Aussie’s job after what was otherwise a catastrophic campaign, with Tottenham finishing 17th in the Premier League on just 38 points.
Frank was sounded out as Daniel Levy’s first choice to replace Postecoglou in the dugout, with the Dane winning his fair share of admirers over a seven-year spell at the Brentford helm.
First on the docket for Frank is to bolster Spurs’ problem-laden squad over the coming weeks, building a team capable of surging back up the table, and the capture of West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus for £55m is the first step in doing that.
Here’s everything you need to know about Tottenham’s summer transfer plans.
Tottenham transfer news: Gibbs-White, Eze, Wissa and more
Everything you need to know about Tottenham’s transfer plans
Chris Wilson17 July 2025 16:50
Man United bid to break Bryan Mbeumo deadlock with improved offer for Brentford forward
Manchester United have made a third bid for Bryan Mbeumo, raising their offer of up to £70m, including add-ons.
United are willing to pay Brentford an initial £65m for the Cameroon international, with the possibility of a further £5m, depending on how the forward fares at Old Trafford.
Brentford had wanted a sum in excess of the £62.5m United paid Wolves for their first summer signing, Matheus Cunha, noting that Mbeumo scored more Premier League goals than the Brazilian last season.
Man United bid to break Bryan Mbeumo deadlock with improved offer for forward
Manchester United are looking to reshape their attack and are confident Mbeumo wants to move to Old Trafford
Chris Wilson17 July 2025 16:34
Man United transfer news: Bryan Mbeumo, Hugo Ekitike, Corentin Tolisso and more
Manchester United face a crucial summer as Ruben Amorim finally gets the chance to shape his squad and transform his failing team into contenders at the top end of the table.
The release of the Premier League fixtures shows a difficult start for United, with an opening game agasint Arsenal and fixtures against Manchester City and Chelsea within their first five matches of 2025/26, and the manager’s future could be called into question early should his side struggle.
United got some early business done with the signing of Matheus Cunha from Wolves in a £62.5m deal, but among interest in other targets including Bryan Mbeumo, co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has made clear that the money pot is not deep.
Offloading high-wage players such as Jadon Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho seems key to funding the revolution, with a lack of movement causing frustration among fans as United lag behind their rivals.
Here’s everything you need to know about Manchester United’s summer transfer plans.
Man United transfer news: Mbeumo, Ekitike, Tolisso and more
Manchester United have already secured Matheus Cunha from Wolves in what is set to be a busy summer at Old Trafford
Chris Wilson17 July 2025 16:17