Transfer information dwell: Arsenal open talks with Eze, Man Utd pursue Mbeumo deal, Liverpool signal Kerkez
The transfer window is now open again following the start of this summer’s Club World Cup with clubs able to accelerate deals ahead of the new season.
Arsenal chiefs are reportedly in talks with Eberechi Eze as the look to bring a striker to the club in this window. The Gunners have already agreed a fee for Brentford captain Christian Norgaard in a surprising move after contract talks with Thomas Partey have stalled. They have also agreed to pay above the release fee for Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Arteta wants to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko – though talks have stalled somewhat.
Manchester United, meanwhile, have secured Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m and are negotiating with Brentford about Bryan Mbeumo, having submitted an improved offer.
Florian Wirtz is now officially a Liverpool player after agreeing a record £116.5m deal for the German superstar and completed the medical last Friday, while Reds defender Jarell Quansah is set to go the other way in a £35m deal to join Bayern Leverkusen. Liverpool, who have already brought in Jeremie Frimpong, signed Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, on Thursday as they continue to strengthen ahead of the new season.
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Why Matheus Cunha is Man United’s best signing in years
The Manchester United rebuild is underway, with the marquee transfer of Brazilian Matheus Cunha from Wolves.
After a difficult 2025 where the team really struggled to adapt to Ruben Amorim‘s 3-4-2-1 formation, Adam Clery looks at why this is about as perfect a signing as it’s possible to make.
Quartet of clubs in the mix for Omari Hutchinson
Omari Hutchinson flashed at times in a tough campaign for Ipswich last season, and may yet be staying in the top flight.
The Daily Mail mention West Ham, Fulham, Everton and Brentford as potential destinations.
Hutchinson will also have caught the eye in England U21s run to the European Championship final this summer.
Fenerbahce emerge as Jadon Sancho suitors
What’s new with Jadon Sancho?
Like Marcus Rashford he’s on his way out of Manchester United this summer and Talksport say that Fenerbahce have registered their interest in the England international.
Linking up with Jose Mourinho could give him the fresh start he needs to get his career back on track.
PSG have £55m bid for Zabarnyi rejected
PSG have reportedly had a £55m bid rejected for Bournemouth’s Illya Zabarnyi.
The Champions League winners are keen to bolster their backline and have supposedly agreed personal terms with the 22-year-old Ukrainian but the Cherries don’t want to sell.
The English side have already lost one of their key defensive options after Dean Huijsen departed for Real Madrid in a deal worth £50m, while left-back Milos Kerkez joined Liverpool for £40m.
Viktor Gyokeres ‘tells Sporting he wants to leave’
News from Portugal claims that Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly told Sporting that he has no desire to play for the club again.
The striker has informed president Frederico Varandas that he wants a new challenge, Lisbon outlet A Bola believe.
That could be a boost for Arsenal, who have submitted a bid for the forward, as well as Liverpool and Manchester United who have both been rumoured to be interested in the Sporting star.
Benjamin Sesko stalemate sends Arsenal looking at striker options
There is still a €10m gap between Arsenal and Leipzig on Benjamin Sesko, as the London club’s staff have also discussed a potential move for Chelsea’s Noni Madueke.
Mikel Arteta wants a striker as his priority this summer and Sesko is the main target, with all parties currently keen on a deal.
Tottenham eye Eberechi Eze after Bryan Mbeumo setback
Tottenham had been keen to reunite new manager Thomas Frank with Bryan Mbeumo, making Manchester United’s improved offer something of a setback.
It seem Mbeumo will be heading to Old Trafford after all and Spurs have switched direction.
Talksport believe that Spurs will now focus their attentions to Eberechi Eze of Crystal Palace as they consider parting with club captain Son Heung Min.
This morning reports have appeared that Arsenal are also interested in Eze meaning Tottenham would have to move quickly should they actively want to pursue a deal for the Palace winger.
Darwin Nunez to Napoli?
Liverpool’s signing of Florian Wirtz could leave something of a squeeze for places in their attacking midfield and forward lines – and might that make Darwin Nunez available for a move?
The Uruguayan is, Football Italia report, most keen on a transfer to Napoli if surplus to Arne Slot’s requirements.
Liverpool complete £40m deal for Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez
Liverpool have signed Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth for £40m as Arne Slot has taken his summer spending to £170m.
The left-back agreed a five-year contract at Anfield and passed a medical before becoming Liverpool’s third signing of the month.
The 21-year-old, who has been shortlisted for the PFA Young Player of the Year award, could prove the long-term replacement for Andy Robertson.
Liverpool size up move for Viktor Gyokeres
Liverpool are interested in competing for the services of Sporting’s wantaway striker Viktor Gyokeres.
That’s according to Portuguese outlet Correio da Manha, which reports that the Premier League club have made an initial enquiry over Sporting’s asking price, thought to be around €80m (£69m).
Manchester United have been strongly linked with Gyokeres this summer after the Swedish international scored 54 goals last season. Arsenal are the only club to have submitted a concrete offer and Gyokeres is reported to prefer a move to the Emirates to Old Trafford.
Liverpool’s involvement could now throw Arsenal’s plans into chaos, as Arne Slot seeks to replace Darwin Nunez, a target for Italian champions Napoli.
