Transfer information reside: Atletico need Robertson, Spurs chase Brentford duo, Arsenal submit Gyokeres bid
The transfer window has shut after a mini opening ahead of the summer’s Club World Cup. The window will re-open on 16 June and clubs are continuing to make deals in the interim.
Liverpool are making plans for a Florian Wirtz medical after agreeing a £116.5m deal for the German superstar. The Premier League champions, who have already brought in Jeremie Frimpong, will make Wirtz their club-record signing after agreeing a deal with Bayer Leverkusen.
Manchester United, who have secured Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m, are negotiating with Brentford over Bryan Mbeumo, who would prefer a move to Old Trafford over Tottenham Hotspur even as Thomas Frank takes charges in north London – though Spurs want Mbeumo and teammate Yoane Wissa.
Arsenal hope to bring in Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi, and Mikel Arteta has made RB Leipzig striker, Benjamin Sesko, their No 1 target for a striker. Chelsea, meanwhile, have been rebuffed in their efforts to sign Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens.
You can sign up to DAZN to watch every Club World Cup game for free, while all the latest updates, rumours and done deals from what promises to be a chaotic transfer window will be covered in the blog below:
Tottenham sue Man Utd co-owner Jim Ratcliffe’s company
Tottenham have filed High Court proceedings against Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe’s company Ineos over a terminated sponsorship agreement.
Court records show Spurs filed a commercial claim at the High Court against Ineos Automotive on Thursday, though no documents are available.
Chemicals firm Ineos agreed a five-year deal with Spurs in 2022 – before Ratcliffe bought a stake in United – for Ineos Grenadier to become the London team’s official 4×4 vehicle partner.
Ineos said in a statement: “Ineos Automotive has been a partner of Tottenham Hotspur since 2022, expanding on a partnership agreement that Ineos Group had in place with the club since 2020.
“We have a contractual right to terminate our partnership contract and in December 2024 exercised that right.”
Spurs declined to comment.
In March it was announced Ineos had reached a settlement with New Zealand Rugby in relation to a sponsorship deal.
The previous month, NZR had said it had launched legal proceedings against Ineos after alleging that the first instalment of 2025 sponsorship money due under a six-year agreement struck in 2021 had not been paid.
Atletico Madrid target Liverpool’s Andy Robertson?
In one of the more interesting transfer-related stories, Andy Robertson could move to La Liga with Atletico Madrid, reports Fabrizio Romano.
With Liverpool linked with Bournemouth’s Milos Kerkez, Robertson may look for a new start.
The report states Robertson is a priority for Diego Simeone this summer.
Saudi Pro League club approach Postecoglou
It sounds like Ange Postecoglou is going to get a chunky offer from Saudi Arabia to coach out there. Will he take the cheque or will he try and test himself in one of top leagues? He must surely have some offers after winning the Europa League with Tottenham last season, even if their domestic form was woeful.
Frank says goodbye to Brentford
Thomas Frank insists Brentford will always have “a big piece of my heart” as he begins life in charge of Premier League rivals Tottenham.
Spurs announced Frank as their new head coach on Thursday night on a three-year deal.
It ended Frank’s time at Brentford, where he won 136 of his 317 matches across a seven-year spell, with the Danish coach able to lead the club into the Premier League for the first time in 2021 via Championship play-off success at Wembley.
In an emotional message posted on Brentford’s official club website on Friday, Frank said: “The time has come for me to move on. But, even as I leave, I know I have left a big piece of my heart at Brentford, not just at the football club but with the community and, of course, the incredible and loyal supporters.
“I want to extend my profound gratitude to the club for giving me the chance to pursue my dreams and for everyone involved who made the journey such a memorable one.
“For my family and I, it has been a privilege to be allowed to be part of such a special community – it’s an experience and adventure that we will cherish for life. So, thank you.”
Barcelona activate release clause for ‘keeper target
More news from Spain now, as Barcelona have activated the €25m release clause for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the ‘keeper could become a Barca player as early as next week.
James Milner set to chase Premier League record after agreeing new Brighton deal
James Milner has agreed a one-year contract extension with Brighton and Hove Albion as the 39-year-old eyes the all-time record for appearances in the Premier League.
Milner, who made his Premier League bow as a 16-year-old for Leeds United in 2002, was restricted to just four league appearances in the 2024-25 campaign due to an injury in August, taking his overall tally to 638 Premier League games.
But Milner, who will celebrate his 40th birthday in January, now has the chance to overhaul Gareth Barry‘s record of 653 Premier League games.
Inside Liverpool’s record Florian Wirtz deal – and how they can afford it
The 22-year-old, who has become one of the most coveted players in world football during his time at Bayer Leverkusen, was a target for Real Madrid, Manchester City and Bayern Munich, though Arne Slot’s side quickly moved to the front of the race for his signature.
But why has the German picked Liverpool as his next club, and when will the deal be finalised?
Gyokeres prefers Arsenal, says report
More on Viktor Gyokeres, who Portuguese outlet Record reports has made clear he will not be joining Ruben Amorim at Old Trafford.
Arsenal is claimed to be his preferred destination, with the promise of Champions League football and life in London both key in luring the Swede.
He would be a fantastic signing for any club, having scored 97 goals in 102 games for Sporting CP.
City closing in on young talent Sverre Nypan
It sounds like this one is close – an exciting prospect for Manchester City fans:
Villa approach Betis over Jesus Rodriguez
Aston Villa have approached Real Betis about the signing of young talent Jesus Rodriguez, reports Fabrizio Romano. Villa are keen to strengthen in wide areas and the left winger has impressed in his first senior season at Betis, coming on as a substitute in the Conference League final against Chelsea.
