Transfer news live: Henderson’s shock return, Arsenal agree Madueke plus Gyokeres update, Liverpool face Diaz bid

Transfer news, rumours and latest deals

• Arsenal agree world record £1m fee with Liverpool for Smith
• Napoli return for £45m-rated Garnacho as Man United begin clearout
• Bayern submit £45m offer for Luis Diaz
• Arsenal setback in Viktor Gyokeres bid despite offering €10m above asking price
• Tottenham trigger Morgan Gibbs-White release clause
• Jordan Henderson set to join Brentford as free agent

Forest back in for Wissa?

Another Brentford-related development as the Bees could be set to lose Yoane Wissa too.

Nottingham Forest have re-ignited their interest in the player, who is said to be valued at around £50m. Forest reportedly made a bid in January, though they valued Wissa at around £22m.

Forest have made another bid for the Congo international, though it is not known the value of this current offer.

Rio Ferdinand warns Man United left with one choice over Bryan Mbeumo transfer pursuit

Former England defender Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United need to find a way to meet Brentford’s valuation of Bryan Mbeumo and bring him to Old Trafford.

United have reportedly agreed personal terms with the Cameroon international but are yet to meet the Bees’ requirements over a fee and risk missing out on their man during the transfer window.

“Man United need to find a way of meeting Brentford's valuation,” Ferdinand said on Rio Ferdinand Presents.

Arsenal agree fee with Chelsea for Madueke

Fabrizio Romano has claimed that Arsenal have have agreed a deal with Chelsea to buy Noni Madueke, with talks taking place yesterday.

Madueke is thought to be open to the move, which will cost around £50m according to reports.

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Arsenal confirm move for Norgaard from Brentford

Arsenal have confirmed a move for Christian Norgaard, who will join Martin Zubimendi to complete the replacements for Thomas Partey and Jorginho in the Gunners’ midfield.

Manchester United sign 'exciting' young forward

Manchester United have signed 18-year-old Enzo Kana-Biyik, who plays in the French youth setup and scored nine goals in 18 games for Le Havre's Under-19s team.

He will immediately go on loan to Swiss top-flight side Lausanne-Sport.

Napoli return for £45m-rated Garnacho as Man United begin clearout

Napoli have renewed their interest in Manchester United and Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho.

The Mirror claims that the Italian side would hope to sign the player for £45m, which would appear a respectable fee for a player than is keen to leave Old Trafford.

And with Bryan Mbeumo poised to join the Red Devils, Garnacho’s exit could facilitate that move and more to strengthen Ruben Amorim’s squad.

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.

Instead, the opportunity he grasped was to go to Burnley. One interpretation is to say that it is a sign of how far and how fast the mighty have fallen: a year ago, Walker played in the final of Euro 2024 and was (somehow) named in the team of the tournament. This season, he may have thought, would have ended with him captaining City to the Premier League or Champions League titles; perhaps even the Club World Cup.

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.

Tottenham trigger Morgan Gibbs-White release clause

This is a deal that has accelerated at a great pace, with a deal now close after Tottenham triggered Nottingham Forest midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White’s £60m release clause.

Various sources report the England international is due to link up with Thomas Frank at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, which should boost his hopes of playing at next summer’s World Cup with England, given the chance to thrive in the Champions League next term.

Gibbs-White will join Mohammed Kudus as high-profile reinforcements for Spurs.

Arsenal setback in Viktor Gyokeres bid despite offering €10m above Sporting’s asking price

Chief Football Writer Miguel Delaney reported yesterday that Arsenal have reached an impasse with Sporting Lisbon over Viktor Gyokeres, offering €65m, with potential performance-related add-ons, while Sporting want €70m guaranteed.

“The situation mirrors Arsenal's earlier pursuit of Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko in how neither club are budging,” Miguel writes. “Those talks have temporarily paused over a difference of €10m.

“There is a significant difference with the pursuit of Sesko, however. The desire of the Gyokeres camp to leave has created tension and made it much more difficult for Sporting to keep him.

“Club president Frederico Varandas has been irritated by how the situation has been conducted - if not necessarily by the player himself - especially since Sporting have let it be known they won't stand in his way.”

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Henderson set to join Brentford

Sky Sports reports that Jordan Henderson is set to join Brentford as a free agent.

The former Liverpool midfielder left Ajax earlier this month, with Brentford having recently lost Christian Norgaard to Arsenal.

Brentford reportedly believe that Henderson will bring vital experience and quality to their squad.

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Bayern submit £45m offer for Luis Diaz

Bayern Munich have submitted a £45m bid for Liverpool’s Luis Diaz, according to Bild.

The winger is considering a move away from Anfield after three years at the club.

However, Liverpool are reported by journalist Ben Jacobs to be highly reluctant to sell one of their key players.

Liverpool have rejected an approach from Bayern Munich for Luis Diaz (Mike Egerton/PA) (PA Wire)

Henderson leaves Ajax as Dutch club agree to end contract early

Jordan Henderson is a free agent after exiting Ajax following a mutual agreement between the two parties.

The England midfielder signed for the Dutch giants in January 2024, but his contract, due to expire next summer in 2026 has now been ended prematurely.

"I would like to express my immense gratitude to everyone associated with Ajax. To play for this club was an honour in itself," said Henderson.

"To have the privilege of captaining it was even more so. My only regret is that we didn't deliver more success for the amazing supporters."

Stoke sign former West Ham left-back Cresswell

Former West Ham defender Aaron Cresswell has joined Stoke as a free agent.

Cresswell, 35, has signed a one-year deal after ending an 11-year spell with the Hammers.

Bournemouth bid for Chelsea goalkeeper Petrovic

The 25-year-old, valued at £25m, is pursuing a move away from Stamford Bridge to play regular first team football after shining for Strasbourg last term.

The Cherries could sign Petrovic as a replacement for Kepa Arrizabalaga, who was the No 1 last term during a loan spell from Chelsea, but the Spaniard opted to join Arsenal permanently this month for £5m.

Sunderland sign Brighton winger Adingra

Sunderland have completed a deal for Simon Adingra from Brighton.

The Ivory Coast international will cost in excess of 21m, should bonuses be triggered.

And the 23-year-old has penned a five-year deal at the Stadium of Light after scoring twice and making two assists in 29 Premier League appearances last term.

"It's a pleasure to be here, and I cannot wait to get started," Adingra told the club's website.

"The club and the project are really exciting. I spoke with everyone and their interest in me made the decision easy - I wanted to be part of Sunderland's future.

"Playing in the Premier League has been a dream of mine since I was a kid, so to continue doing that is incredible. It's a big challenge ahead – we'll be facing top players and strong opponents - but I'm ready for it."

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Arsenal agree world record £1m fee with Liverpool for Smith

Arsenal have had their world record bid accepted by Liverpool to make Olivia Smith the first women’s football player worth £1m, as first reported by the Guardian.

The Gunners will bring in Smith from their Women's Super League rivals to better the current world record paid by Chelsea, at £900,000, for United States defender Naomi Girma from San Diego Wave last January.

Arsenal’s deal for the 20-year-old Canada international Smith will go through pending a medical and personal terms agreed between the two parties.

Smith has shone for the Reds since signing from Sporting last summer, scoring seven times in 20 SWL appearances in her debut campaign.

Liverpool from Portuguese side Sporting last summer and scored seven times in 20 WSL appearances in her debut season.