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• Alexander Isak not in Newcastle squad for Asia pre-season tour amid transfer speculation
• Viktor Gyokeres to fly to London to finalise £63.8m Arsenal move
• Jorrel Hato’s agent responds to Chelsea transfer reports
• Chelsea and Arsenal battle for Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons
• Barcelona sign Marcus Rashford on year-long loan
• Could Son Heung-min leave Spurs for the MLS?
• Rumours increase over Rodrygo leaving Real Madrid for Liverpool

Hojlund receiving Serie A interest

Much has been written about Man Utd’s so-called ‘bomb squad’ of players who are close to the exit door, but reports suggest that Rasmus Hojlund could be joining the quintet of Marcus Rashford, Antony, Jadon Sancho, Tyrell Malacia and Alejandro Garnacho.

David Ornstein reports that “there is a very good chance that Rasmus Hojlund leaves” this summer, and now reports abroad are linking him with a move to AC Milan, Lazio and even former side Atalanta.

Wolves complete Arias signing

Wolves have secured the services of striker Jhon Arias who makes the move to the Premier League from Fluminense.

Arias has signed a four-year deal with the midlands club and will wear the No. 10 shirt.

Bayern Munich enter race to sign Chelsea target Xavi Simons

However, Chelsea’s negotiations could be complicated by German champions Bayern Munich expressing an interest.

Leeds agree deal to sign new goalkeeper

Leeds have agreed a £15.6m deal to sign Lyon goalkeeper Lucas Perri.

Personal terms have been negotiated and signed off and Perri will undergo a medical in Germany where Leeds are on their pre-season tour.

Gyokeres expected in London

Sky Sports News says that Viktor Gyokeres is expected in London tomorrow to sort final details on his move to Arsenal.

Gyokeres is then expected to join up with the squad in Singapore, have a medical and complete his transfer from Sporting.

The clubs have agreed a deal worth up to £63.8m. £55.1m is guaranteed plus £8.7m in add-ons.

Spurs still monitoring Palhinha

Tottenham are “monitoring” Joao Palhinha’s situation at Bayern Munich with a view to a potential move for the Portuguese midfielder.

“It is not concrete at this stage, but there is interest,” reports Sky’s Florian Plettenberg, with Bayern “open to talks should suitable offers arrive”.

Palhinha joined Bayern from Fulham for just over £47m last summer, but has been unable to nail down a starting place in midfield.

Man Utd focusing on outgoing

Manchester United are focusing on sales after securing the signings of Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha.

Juventus' planned move for Sancho is on hold until sales are made, after the Italian side confirmed the permanent signing of Francisco Conceicao for around €30m. The Old Lady are said to be offering around £15m plus £10 in add-ons for the winger.

As for Antony, Betis are struggling to raise the funds to go through with a £30m purchase, though reports in Spain suggest that Atletico Madrid are also interested.

Alejandro Garnacho and Tyrell Malacia are also yet to find new clubs, with the Argentine believed to be keen to stay in the Premier League and both Aston Villa and Chelsea said to be interested.

None of these players have been included in Ruben Amorim's squad for the pre-season tour of the USA.

Liverpool complete signing of Hugo Ekitike after seeing off late Man United interest

Liverpool have bought Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for an initial £69m and believe they have brought in a player who could become one of the best forwards in the world.

The Frenchman, whose fee could rise to £79m depending on bonuses, has signed a six-year contract at Anfield after passing a medical.

Liverpool saw off late interest from Manchester United for the 23-year-old, while Newcastle had offered £70m for Ekitike, which Eintracht rejected.

Dortmund want Brighton midfielder?

Sky Sports reports that Borussia Dortmund want to sign Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte.

The 20-year-old, who spent last season on loan at Leicester, joined Brighton in 2023 for a fee around £5m.

He has three years left on his contract at the Premier League club, and it is not known what sort of fee Brighton would want.

Chelsea refusing Chukwuemeka loan?

Fabrizio Romano says that Chelsea are in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a move for Carney Chukwuemeka.

The German side prefer a loan move for the midfielder but Chelsea want to sell.

The Blues are reportedly sticking to their stance or a permanent transfer or no move at all.

Additional reports suggest that RB Leipzig are also interested in Chukwuemeka, which could help Chelsea as the Blues are interested in the Xavi Simons, who plays for the German club.

Mosquera closing in on Arsenal move

Cristhian Mosquera is reportedly in Singapore as he prepares to join up with the Arsenal squad as his move to the Gunners is announced.

The 21-year-old is understood to have agreed a five-year deal at the Emirates, with Arsenal paying Valencia an initial £13m plus add-ons for the defender, who featured for Spain’s U21 squad in this summer’s European Championship.

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Fulham still interested in Nelson

Fulham are the only club in the Premier League to not make a signing this summer.

But, they remain interested in re-signing Reiss Nelson on loan.

“Talks between the clubs are over a loan deal with a permanent element attached,” reports Sky Sports.

Alexander Isak not in Newcastle squad for Asia pre-season tour amid transfer speculation

Alexander Isak has not been named in Newcastle United's squad for their pre-season tour of Asia amid continued transfer interest in the forward from Liverpool.

The club confirmed that his omission from the 10-day tour was due to a ‘minor thigh issue’ and he will remain in the UK as a precaution ahead of the new season starting next month.

Man Utd to sell Hojlund?

Manchester United are open to letting Rasmus Hojlund leave this summer.

Corriere dello Sport report that United would even be willing to let Hojlund leave on loan but only if an obligation to buy is included in the deal.

The forward has struggled to impress since joining from Atalanta and offloading him may open up room for a new striker.

Sancho to Juventus on hold

Juventus’ proposed £15m move for Jadon Sancho is on hold for now after the Italian giants signed Francisco Conceicao on a permanent deal for around €30m.

Juve will have to wait until sales are made before pursuing Sancho again, with one of Timothy Weah or Nico Gonzalez needing to leave. Marseille are supposedly pursuing a move for Weah, who is valued at around £17m.

United value Sancho at £25m, with reports in Italy suggesting Juve could offer an initial £15m with another £10m of easily achievable add-ons.

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Arsenal’s biggest weakness is clear – here’s how Viktor Gyokeres can solve it

Arsenal’s history could have been very different without Harry Woods. Without him, there may have been no Herbert Chapman, no trio of league titles in the 1930s, no status as London’s biggest club.

Arsenal narrowly avoided relegation in 1923-24. They only won 12 league games that season. Woods scored in six of them. He was Arsenal’s top scorer.

He also got a mere nine league goals. Which had a renewed pertinence more than a century later when Kai Havertz emulated him: for the first time in 101 years, Arsenal had no player in double figures for league goals.

Chelsea make contact for Ajax defender

Chelsea have now made official club-to-club contact with Ajax over a deal for defender Jorrel Hato, reports Fabrizio Romano.

Hato is “understood to be keen on the move and already prepared to accept personal terms “, reports the Italian.

It has previously been reported that Ajax value the defender at around £40m.

Italy striker joins Qatari side for £56.5m

Italian striker Mateo Retegui has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah from Atalanta, both clubs said on Monday, with Italian media reports saying last season's Serie A top scorer has signed a four-year contract.

No financial details were released, but Italian media said that the fee paid is in the region of €65m ($76.01m) which would make Retegui the most expensive Italian player.

Liverpool 'retain interest' in Isak

The Times say that Liverpool remain interested in Newcastle’s Alexander Isak despite spending an initial £69m to sign Hugo Ekitike.

The Reds’ initial enquiry over Isak was firmly rebuffed by Newcastle who are ‘desperate’ to keep hold of the striker according to manager Eddie Howe.

Liverpool were reportedly willing to offer £120m as Arne Slot admires his positional versatility.

However, having spent almost £300m this summer on Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez, Liverpool’s budget may not be able to accommodate another huge outing.

City to spend big in Palmer buy-back?

There’s no chance this rumour happens.

Spanish publication Fichajes are spreading the possibility that Man City could offer around €170m (£148m) to Chelsea to re-sign Cole Palmer.

There’s no way Pep Guardiola goes in for that move especially having allowed Palmer to leave in the first place.

Palmer left City for around £42.5m to join the Blues in 2023 and has become a Premier League standout.

According to the report Guardiola is intent on re-signing the England international “at any cost” which seems quite ludicrous.

But, if it happens it would be a huge and ridiculous story.

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Antony targeted by Atletico?

Man Utd winger Antony is another player set for the exit door at Old Trafford, but Real Betis – who signed the Brazilian on loan for the second half of last season – are struggling to muster the funds for a permanent purchase, according to i News.

United are said to want £30m for Antony, and though Betis are said to be trying to raise the funds, sources in Spain suggest that Atletico Madrid could be the frontrunners for the Brazilian’s signature.

Roma sign Ferguson

AS Roma have completed a deal to sign Evan Ferguson on loan from Brighton.

The deal includes an option to buy the Ireland international for €40m.

Real Madrid preparing big bid for Man City's Rodri

The Sun says that Real Madrid are ready to make a £100m bid for Manchester City’s Rodri this summer.

Xabi Alonso has picked out the midfielder as a possible solution to strengthen Madrid’s defensive midfield play and wants to roll the dice on tempt Rodri back to Spain.

Rodri, who sat out most of the 2024/25 season through injury, is a key player for City and has two years remaining on his contract.

City will be reluctant to let him leave but if the offer is big enough it may persuade them to consider departing with the 29-year-old who’s fitness is still doubtful.

“Everyone knows how important Rodri is,” Pep Guardiola said during the Club World Cup.

“He is one of the best players in the world. When they're not in a team, they're missed.”

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Marcus Rashford departs Man Utd as the club legend who was let down

As Marcus Rashford is unveiled as a new Barcelona player, one can’t help but feel that it could have all been so different.

The Manchester-born United fan who netted twice on his debut seemed like a fairytale story, and for a while it was, with the then-18-year-old even playing a part in a major trophy win as Manchester United won a first FA Cup in 13 years that May.

However, fast forward to 2025 and fans and pundits seem to be in unanimous agreement that a loan exit for a once-adored academy product is best for all parties.

Nkunku exit 'almost guaranteed'

Christopher Nkunku is set to leave Chelsea this summer, reports Fabrizio Romano.

The exit “remains almost guaranteed” according to the Italian, with “several top clubs keen”.

Bayern Munich were known to be interested in the Frenchman in January, while Man Utd have also been linked in recent weeks.

The player is though to be valued at around £70m by the Blues.

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Norwich sign Schlupp

Norwich have announced the signing of Jeffrey Schlupp on a free transfer.

Schlupp was a free transfer after leaving Crystal Palace at the end of his contract.

He spent the second half of last season on loan at Celtic.

Guerra rejects contract offer amid Man Utd interest

Reports in Spain claim that Valencia midfielder Javi Guerra has rejected the club’s latest transfer offer, with Man Utd ready to swoop in if the midfielder leaves the Mestalla.

Marca reports that Guerra is hoping for a better offer from the club, but that Utd would be willing to pay €25m for the 22-year-old, who featured for Spain’s U21 side in this summer’s European Championship.

Newcastle keen on Wissa

Newcastle are set to make another approach for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Bees previously rejected Newcastle’s £25m bid, though the Magpies are keen on the Congo international and will return with another offer.

Wissa is said to be “keen on [the] project and Champions League chance” that Newcastle offer.

Chelsea set Veiga asking price with trio of clubs battling for Portugal international

Atletico Madrid want to sign Renato Veiga but no an agreement with Chelsea will be tough to find.

The Portuguese international will struggle to find regular gametime at Stamford Bridge, with the 21-year-old spending last season on loan at Juventus.

Atletico also face competition from Bayern Munich and an unnamed Premier League with Marca reporting that the Spaniards are willing to go to €35m to sign him, but the Blues remain unmoved on a €40m price tag.

Rashford on situation at Manchester United

Speaking at his unveiling at Barcelona, Marcus Rashford touched on the situation at Manchester United and said the club are in a period of change.

“The situation with United is the club is in a period of change and they have been for a while,” Rashford explained.

“I don’t have anything bad to say about Manchester United as it has been an important part not only in my career but my life.

“I was grateful for the opportunity to play for them. But football is like life – not everything goes as simply as you thought and this is my next chapter. I’m fully focused on this and trying to improve myself and helping the team win trophies.

“I don’t have anything bad to say about United. I wish them all the best and hope they are successful in the future.”

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Rashford says Barcelona ‘feels like home’

Marcus Rashford said Barcelona “feels like home” after joining the LaLiga champions on loan as he refused to criticise Manchester United.

“I want to win the biggest trophies and feel like Barcelona is a huge club in the football world so it is the perfect place,” Rashford said at a press conference unveiling him as a new La Liga player.

“You see with the team last season, they have a young ambitious team and I want to add my qualities, my personality, improve the team and help them win.

“(It was) not difficult. I was clear on my preference from the beginning. Actually from maybe in January. It didn’t work out in January so I went to Aston Villa and enjoyed a good period there. I’m very grateful for the opportunity to play there.

“The summer came around very quickly, it was time to make another decision. My choice was easy. It’s a family club, something I’m used to from my past.

“It feels like home. I feel I made the right decision. I’m excited to get going and eager to play the first game in front of the fans.”

Chelsea prepare Simons bid

Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Xavi Simons and are preparing to lodge a formal bid, according to The Times.

RB Leipzig hope to recoup £61m for the 19-year-old, who can play as a left-winger or No.10.

He has two years left on his current contract, worth £100,000 per week.

Rodrygo to Liverpool?

Could this really happen?

Foot Mercato in France are reporting that Liverpool have opened talks with Real Madrid winger Rodrygo.

The 24-year-old winger is out of favour under Xabi Alonso and could seek a move this summer.

Quite whether the Reds would want to spend big again, following Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz’s arrivals to bolster the front line, is unclear.

L’Equipe also detailed how Rodrygo would “without a doubt” replace Luis Diaz, should the Colombian international leave this summer.

Ten Hag chats Xhaka's qualities

"The agent can say anything. But this club has already lost three important players," Ten Hag told German media on Tuesday.

"We won't let any more players go, that's not possible. That would neglect the structure and also the culture of the squad.

"It's clear Granit is a leader, he has signed here for five years and has three years left on his contract. He's too important for us to let him go."

Ten Hag wants to keep Xhaka

Granit Xhaka is a key figure for Bayer Leverkusen and the Bundesliga side cannot afford to let the Swiss midfielder leave, said manager Erik ten Hag according to Reuters.

Leverkusen have already lost playmaker Florian Wirtz and defender Jeremie Frimpong to Premier League champions Liverpool, while centre back Jonathan Tah has moved to Bayern Munich.

Former Arsenal man Xhaka has been linked with a move to Sunderland, with his agent telling German media the 32-year-old Switzerland skipper has an agreement in principle with the newly-promoted Premier League club.

Xhaka helped Leverkusen secure the double in the 2023-24 season as they lifted their first Bundesliga title without losing a game, won the German Cup and reached the Europa League final.

He has made 99 appearances for Leverkusen, scoring six goals and registering nine assists.

Man Utd sign Mbeumo from Brentford

Manchester United have completed the long-awaited signing of Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo for a fee rising to £71m.

Nearly seven weeks after seeing their first offer rebuffed, the Red Devils finally have their man and the 25-year-old has signed a deal until 2030 with the option of a further year.

Mbeumo leaves Brentford for an initial £65m fee that could rise by a further £6m should certain add-on clauses related to team and player be achieved.

Bryan Mbeumo has completed his move to Man United (Manchester United)

Son to leave Spurs?

Tottenham’s Europa League winning captain could potentially depart ahead of the new season in what would be both a blow and a well-earned farewell.

The Athletic report that Son Heung-min is drawing interest from the MLS.

Apparently, Los Angeles FC are said to be ‘pushing hard’ to sign the South Korean and talks with Spurs are ongoing.

Son is not expected to play a prominent role under Thomas Frank next season and could emulate former manager Ange Postecoglou is leaving the club in a blaze of glory after ending their 17-year wait for a major trophy win.

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Liverpool reach agreement to sign Hugo Ekitike

The fee could rise to £79m if add-ons are triggered and the French forward is set to become their fourth summer signing.

Ekitike will travel to Merseyside for a medical and will sign a six-year deal, with personal terms not expected to be a problem.

Why Man United could be in pole position for Sesko

Fabrizio Romano has pointed to a key reason why Manchester United could be in pole position to sign Benjamin Sekso, and it is down to their head of scouting, Christopher Vivell.

Vivell is a former part of the Red Bull Group and knows Sesko, who plays for RB Leipzig.

United have made no official contact with Leipzig yet, but there is interest.

Chelsea and Arsenal battle for Simons

Xavi Simons has made his thoughts clear that he wants to leave RB Leipzig this summer.

Sky Sports say that there is some interest in the midfielder from Premier League clubs and that the player would be open to the move.

Arsenal and Chelsea were the two clubs named but both have been busy scouting out other targets this summer.

Bayern Munich are also said to be interested in Simons but won’t make any moves until later in the transfer window.

Simons’ fee could cost anywhere between €50-65m.

Marcus Rashford finally has his Barcelona move but Man United have paid a heavy price for saga

There is a history of Manchester United turnarounds at the Nou Camp. Now there may be another. A player who, six months ago, was not even granted a place on the bench for the team who went on to finish 15th in the Premier League, is now being unveiled as Barcelona’s new signing. For Marcus Rashford, it feels quite a comeback.

He may go from Ruben Amorim’s bomb squad to Hansi Flick’s bench. He might only be plan C after Nico Williams performed a U-turn to stay at Athletic Bilbao and Liverpool rebuffed an approach for Luis Diaz. As Flick’s forward line consists of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Lamine Yamal, Rashford could yet spend much of his time watching on.

Jorrel Hato’s agent responds to Chelsea transfer reports

The agent of Dutch defender Jorrel Hato has revealed that “Chelsea have contacted Ajax” over a deal for the 19-year-old.

Hato is one of a number of defensive targets that Chelsea are keeping tabs on, with the Dutch international particularly valuable due to his ability to play both left-back and centre-back.

And his agent Humphry Nijman confirmed that “Jorrel is now in talks with Chelsea” when asked by Dutch publication De Telegraaf, adding that Ajax and Chelsea are now engaged in club-to-club discussions too.

Arsenal set to seal Gyokeres

Arsenal have made a major breakthrough in their negotiations for Viktor Gyokeres, finally agreeing a fee with Sporting CP, who fought hard for what they considered a fair price.

Arsenal have agreed to a package worth up to £63m for the Swedish forward. Their long search for a No9 is nearly over.

The Gunners look set to fly Gyokeres over to Singapore for the a medical in the hopes of finalising a deal as soon as possible.