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. The Premier League club’s stance is to offer €65m, with potential performance-related add-ons of €5m and €10m. Arsenal and Gyokeres had reached agreement on personal terms and director Andrea Berta has flown to Lisbon to try and get things over the line. They finally completed the Martin Zubimendi deal, a medical is planned for incoming Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard and they have their sights on Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze, although face competition from Tottenham – who have had a bid for Mohammed Kudus rejected by West Ham.
Manchester United secured Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m early in this window and have now nabbed teenage Paraguayan defender Diego Leon. They have re-opened negotiations with Brentford about Bryan Mbeumo, while Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho face exits from the club.
Elsewhere, Chelsea have signed Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund in a £55m deal for the former England Under-21 winger. The Blues have confirmed to signing of Brighton’s Brazil forward Joao Pedro. Newcastle are also making moves and have stepped up their pursuit of Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga with a deal near.
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Tottenham trigger Morgan Gibbs-White release clause
We said this was accelerating, but this deal is now reaching warp speed!
According to a variety of reputable sources, Spurs have triggered Morgan Gibbs-White’s £60m release clause after being in direct contact with Nottingham Forest today.
He will undergo a medical in the next 24 hours and will join Mohammed Kudus as another high-profile attacking reinforcement for Thomas Frank.
Tottenham accelerating pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White
Tottenham have are accelerating talks with Nottingham Forest over a possible £60m move for Morgan Gibbs-White.
Gibbs-White was integral to Forest’s unlikely European push last season, scoring seven goals and notching eight assists in 34 Premier League games.
He has attracted interest from a number of England’s top sides in recent months, amongst them were said to be Manchester City, but it’s Spurs who have stepped-up their efforts to sign the midfielder, according to BBC Sport.
How Kyle Walker and Burnley can make unlikely marriage a success
It was, Kyle Walker said, “an opportunity I jumped at”. Two years ago, the scramble for his services was between Manchester City and Bayern Munich, a contest that meant a 33-year-old got a three-year deal. And so, had everything gone to either of his plans, he would now be planning for a final season at either the Etihad Stadium or the Allianz Arena.
Rather than the MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, however, Walker is at the homelier confines of Turf Moor. He was not even named in the City squad that Pep Guardiola took to the United States.
Real Madrid line up ex-Man Utd youth player
According to Fabrizio Romano, Real Madrid are closing in on a deal for Benfica defender Alvaro Fernandez Carreras, who moved to the Portuguese club from Manchester United in 2024.
Romano, who references a report from Spanish outlet Marca, says that the deal will advance after the Club World Cup, with personal terms having been agreed.
Clubs lining up for Man City’s James McAtee
Sky Sports News suggests that multiple clubs are interested in Manchester City’s James McAtee, who recently captained England U21s to a defence of their European Championship title.
The 22-year-old has a year left on his contract and would be another academy product to earn City a significant fee should he depart, in the manner of Cole Palmer.
Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace are believed to be circling, while Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly also expressed their interest.
Celtic eyeing Dutch defender Justin de Haas
Celtic are reportedly considering a move for for towering Dutch defender Justin de Haas, according to Record.
The 25-year-old plays for Portuguese top flight side Famalicão, and the Scottish side have mooted a £3m fee, according to reports.
Roma reportedly interested in West Ham’s Mavropanos
Sky Italy report that Roma are keen on West Ham and Greece defender Konstantinos Mavropanos.
The 27-year-old joined West Ham from Stuttgart two years ago and has three years left on his deal.
Leeds table bid for Sean Longstaff as Newcastle contemplate sale of homegrown midfielder
The promoted club are willing to pay an initial £10m, plus a potential £2m in add-ons, for the 27-year-old.
Longstaff has entered the last year of his contract at Newcastle and they risk losing him on a free transfer if they do not sell him this summer.
But Sky Sports News reported that that £12m bid has been rejected, leaving Leeds weighing up their options.
Brighton and Villa eyeing Joao Palhinha
Former Fulham man Joao Palhinha could be set for a Premier League return after falling out of favour at Bayern Munich, according to Bild.
Brighton and Aston Villa have contacted Bayern to explore the possibility of signing Palhinha.
The Portuguese international midfielder is said to be keen on the idea of returning to England after recognising that game-time will be limited in Munich.
Celtic close in on Shin Yamada
Sky Sports News reports that Celtic are close to a deal worth £1.5m for Japan international Shin Yamada.
The striker, who currently plays for Japanese top-flight club Kawasaki Frontale, is currently in action in South Korea playing in the E-1 Championship.
The 25-year-old is reportedly set to travel to the UK at the end of the tournament, with Japan’s last fixture on 15 July, to complete a medical and finalise the deal.
If Celtic secure the move, he would follow teammate and fellow Japan international Kota Takai in moving to the UK, after Tottenham signed the defender earlier this week.