Transfer news live: Arsenal’s Gyokeres bid, Robertson to leave Liverpool and Man United continue Mbeumo chase

Transfer news - live updates

• Andy Robertson set to leave Liverpool with Atletico Madrid circling
• Arsenal submit first offer for Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres
• Man United remain confident of signing Bryan Mbeumo despite Tottenham interest
• Spurs also want Yoane Wissa in a potential double swoop from the Bees
• DONE DEAL! Tottenham confirm signing of Mathys Tel

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.

Betis winger Jesus Rodriguez at the end of the Conference League final (Getty)

Burnley star snubs new contract to join Marseille

CJ Egan-Riley has snubbed Burnley to join Marseille.

The 22-year-old was a key player for the Clarets, but he has opted for Ligue 1 and the Champions League next season over the Premier League.

Burnley confirmed Egan-Riley rejected a 'significant long-term contract' at Turf Moor.

CJ Egan-Riley has left Burnley for Marseille (Getty Images)

Arsenal miss out on new goalkeeper to Barcelona

Barcelona look poised to add a new goalkeeper having triggered a clause for Espanyol’s Joan Garcia.

The Blaugrana will pay €25m (£21.3m) for Garcia, with confirmation to the league coming on Friday.

The 24-year-old has agreed terms on a six-year contract and will compete with Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Wojciech Szczesny and Inaki Pena.

Arsenal, Manchester City, Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Bournemouth were all linked with Garcia in the last year.

Joan Garcia is headed to Barcelona (Getty Images)

Nmecha headed to Leeds

Some Leeds news for you now with the Yorkshire Evening Post reporting that Lukas Nmecha is close to becoming the newly-promoted side’s first signing of the summer.

The 26-year-old attacker is out of contract at Wolfsburg, so would join on a free on 1 July.

Nmecha began his career at Man City and played for England up to U21 level when he switched to represent Germany and has won seven caps for Die Mannschaft, although none since 2022.

He’s never exactly been a prolific striker and scored just three goals in 20 games for Wolfsburg last term.

Lukas Nmecha (left) looks set to join Leeds (AP)

Zabarnyi agrees personal terms with PSG

Another defender who could be headed for the exit at Bournemouth is Ilya Zabarnyi.

The 22-year-old Ukrainian centre-back has agreed personal terms on a five-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain, according to Fabrizio Romano.

PSG and Bournemouth are discussing a potential fee, with talks underway but no agreement sealed yet.

Ilya Zabarnyi may be headed to PSG (AP)

Bournemouth sign Truffert from Rennes

There are a lot of outgoings at Bournemouth this summer but the job of replacing their departing stars has begun.

Rennes left-back Adrien Truffert, 23, will join on a five-year deal according to Fabrizio Romano for a €13.5m fixed fee, €3.5m add-ons and a 10 per cent sell-on clause to Rennes.

Romano says the medical has been completed and he’ll be officially unveiled next week.

Truffert will replace Milos Kerkez, with the 21-year-old destined for Liverpool.

Adrien Truffert played for France at last summer’s Olympics (Getty Images)

Man United have a maximum price for Mbeumo

Manchester United still want to sign Bryan Mbeumo but the club have a limit they are not willing to pass, according to ESPN.

The club’s first offer of £45m + £10m in add-ons was rejected by Brentford, who are thought to be holding out for a fee of around £60-70m, and United haven’t yet returned with an improved bid.

The Red Devils believe they still lead the race for Mbeumo, with private confidence that he prefers Old Trafford to Tottenham.

While the Cameroon international was intrigued by interest from Spurs now that Thomas Frank has moved to north London, The Independent can report that United are still in the driving seat for the 25-year-old.

United are still chasing Bryan Mbeumo (Reuters)

Man City closing in on young talent Sverre Nypan

It sounds like this one is close – an exciting prospect for Manchester City fans:

DONE DEAL! Tottenham confirm signing of Mathys Tel

Tottenham have confirmed the signing of Bayern Munich forward Mathys Tel in a deal worth £29.8m, with the France U21 international signing a contract until 2031.

Tel was originally signed on loan with a view of a permanent deal in January under former boss Ange Postecoglou, who has since been replaced by Thomas Frank.

Spurs paid a £7.3m loan fee in January and that temporary deal was always intended to become a permanent one, with Postecoglou often saying Tel was signed with the long term in mind.

Mathys Tel has made his Spurs loan move a permanent one (PA Wire)

Nico Williams 'chooses the club he wants to join' with Arsenal set for blow

Arsenal target Nico Williams looks set to push for a move to Barcelona in a blow to Mikel Arteta’s plans.

The 22-year-old has been linked with a transfer to the Emirates, while Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also in talks to tempt the Spain winger away from Athletic Bilbao.

Mundo Deportivo reports that Williams is desperate to join Barcelona, though, with a big-money deal set to be thrashed out in the coming weeks.

Nico Williams looks set for Barcelona (Getty Images)

Man Utd identify two 'Mbeumo back-ups' to boost squad

Man United are preparing for all eventualities this summer, which could mean a back-up plan if Bryan Mbeumo decides to join former boss Thomas Frank at Tottenham instead of moving to Old Trafford.

Brentford are also driving a hard bargain, meaning United could look elsewhere for value, with ESPN reporting new targets have emerged.

The Bees want closer to £70m for Mbeumo, based on the £62.5m fee paid by United for Matheus Cunha.

Bournemouth forward Antoine Semenyo and Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze are the key targets behind Mbeumo now.

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.

Gyokeres was prolific for Sporting this season (Getty Images)

Wissa and Mbeumo on Spurs list

Some Tottenham news this morning, with the Guardian reporting they are keen to sign not just Bryan Mbeumo but also his partner in crime Yoane Wissa.

The duo were excellent this season for Brentford under manager Thomas Frank, who replaced Ange Postecoglou at Spurs this week.

Frank wants to bring the duo, but Brentford will be reluctant to sell both of their star attackers in the same summer.

Spurs want Mbeumo and Wissa (Getty Images)

Arsenal submit bid for Sporting striker Gyokeres

There have been conflicting statements from Viktor Gyokeres’ camp and his club regarding potential fees for a move away and Arsenal have officially joined the race with a first bid.

The Gunners have reportedly submitted a first concrete offer of £46.8m with up to £8.5m in add-ons for the 27-year-old Swede.

He has also been linked with a move to Man United but Arsenal may prove the more attractive destination – that is, if they don’t end up signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig.

Viktor Gyokeres may be moving to Arsenal (Getty Images)

Inside Liverpool’s record Florian Wirtz deal – and how they can afford it

German superstar Florian Wirtz is set to join Liverpool in a deal that could see him become the most expensive player ever signed by a Premier League club.

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.

Leverkusen had wanted €150m, or £126m, and previously rejected two bids from the Premier League champions. But Liverpool have agreed to sign Wirtz for an initial £100m, potentially rising to £116m, making him their club-record signing.

But why has the German picked Liverpool as his next club, and when will the deal be finalised?

Transfer news - live

Welcome to The Independent’s coverage of the summer transfer window. There’s plenty to talk about, so let’s dive in.