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.
Florian Wirtz is now officially a Liverpool player after agreeing a record £116.5m deal for the German superstar and completing the medical on 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, now turn attention to Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, who looks set to complete his deal next week, while they retain interest in Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi.
Arsenal have agreed to pay above the release fee for Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi, while Mikel Arteta has made RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko a priority although talks have stalled somewhat according to Sesko’s agent. Also, the Gunners have submitted an initial offer for another forward option – Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres – and the Swede has reportedly told friends and family he’ll be moving to Arsenal this summer.
Manchester United, who have secured Matheus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5m, are negotiating with Brentford about Bryan Mbeumo but rumours are flying that Mbeumo has done a shock U-turn and would now prefer a move to Tottenham Hotspur with Thomas Frank taking charges in north London – while Spurs also want Mbeumo’s Bees teammate Yoane Wissa.
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:
Arsenal preparing Gyokeres offer? Foreign media outlet Correio da Manhã say that Arsenal want Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres to be part of their pre-season tour of Asia despite rumours of a move for the forward easing up.
They claim the Gunners are ‘preparing to make another offer’ for the Sweden international.
Their first offer was said to only be verbal, and worth €55m plus €10m in bonuses.
It was deemed lower than Sporting’s valuation for the striker.
Mike Jones23 June 2025 15:17
Martinez eager to seal Man United moveMan United may well be in the market for a new goalkeeper with Andre Onana’s inconsistency and Aston Villa’s Emiliano Martinez is desperate to engineer a move to Old Trafford.
According to The Sun, it is his dream transfer and the Argentina No 1 would be a big upgrade on Onana.
There’s still a long way to go to make a deal happen however.
Mike Jones23 June 2025 15:17
Norgaard on Arsenal’s radarArsenal are keeping their options open this transfer window and a new name has emerged as a target – Christian Norgaard.
With a midfield reshuffle on the cards, the 31-year-old Brentford man is on their wanted list according to the Daily Mirror with two years left on his contract.
The Gunners are yet to make an official approach however.
Mike Jones23 June 2025 15:04
Damian Duff in talks for Brentford assistant roleBrentford are in discussions to bring Damian Duff in as an assistant to Keith Andrews.
Andrews, who had been part of Thomas Frank’s coaching staff since last year is well-regarded within the club and is one of the favourites to take over as manager.
Brentford promoted from within last time they required a new head coach, with Frank having been Dean Smith’s assistant.
There is still some way to go in talks with Duff coming on as his assistant but both negotiations are progressing.
Miguel Delaney23 June 2025 14:53
Antony fee becomes clearManchester United reportedly want to receive around €35m if they are to sell forward Antony this summer. That is according to Diario de Sevilla, who suggest Real Betis want to bring the Brazilian back after an impressive loan spell.
However, Betis cannot afford United’s asking price and suggested a co-ownership deal which would involve them paying an initial €20m and buy more later down the line.
That idea was swiftly rejected by the Red Devils, who want the full amount.
Mike Jones23 June 2025 14:53
The key attribute that explains why Liverpool signed Florian Wirtz – and why he’ll succeedThere was a time when Liverpool looked to a German prodigy at Bayer Leverkusen as they sought to add another dimension to their attack but didn’t get him.
That time was 2017, the Bundesliga wunderkind was Julian Brandt and the reason was that Jurgen Klopp, initially an advocate of his compatriot, was persuaded to switch his attentions to Mohamed Salah by Michael Edwards and the recruitment team assembled by Fenway Sports Group.
Richard Jolly23 June 2025 14:44
Nuno on new Forest contractThe Nottingham Forest manager said: “I am delighted to be able to continue our journey at this fantastic football club.
“Since we arrived at Forest, we have worked extremely hard to create a special bond between the players, the fans and everyone at the club, which helped us achieve great things last season.
“I would like to thank our owner, Mr Marinakis, for his constant support and backing. It is important to me to share a strong relationship with our ownership and we have thoroughly enjoyed working together ever since I arrived at Forest.
“Now is the time to work harder than ever as we strive for more special memories together.”
NOTTINGHAM FOREST NUNO (AP)Mike Jones23 June 2025 14:32
New deal for Nuno Espirito SantoNottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo has signed a new three-year contract to remain at the City Ground until at least 2028.
The 51-year-old guided Forest to a seventh-place finish in the Premier League last season, securing European qualification for the first time since the 1995-96 season.
Owner Evangelos Marinakis has rewarded Nuno following the club’s highest league finish for 30 years.
Mike Jones23 June 2025 14:20
Leicester to sack Van Nistelrooy?Leicester City reportedly plan to confirm the sacking of Ruud van Nistelrooy at the start of July reports The Sun.
Van Nistelrooy took over at the King Power Stadium in December, but picked up just 15 points from 25 Premier League games.
The Foxes were relegated on their first season back in the top flight and Sean Dyche is being tipped as the favourite to replace the Dutchman.
Mike Jones23 June 2025 14:09
Frimpong to fill Alexander-Arnold’s ‘big shoes’Jeremie Frimpong has backed himself to fill Trent Alexander-Arnold’s “big shoes” at Liverpool.
The Premier League champions signed the 24-yer-old from Bayer Leverkusen whilst Alexander-Arnold left for Real Madrid.
He told Sky Sports: “It’s big shoes but it’s Liverpool, it’s a big team who win trophies for a reason.
“If you play for Liverpool you have to fill in the shoes and perform. I’ve always believed in myself.
“I’m a winner. That’s what I’ll bring.”
Mike Jones23 June 2025 13:58
