Arsenal transfer news: Eberechi Eze, Rodrygo, Ollie Watkins and more
It was once again a case of close but not close enough for Mikel Arteta’s side in 2024/25. Finishing second fiddle to the Premier Leaguechampions for a third successive season, the Gunners endured another trophyless campaign after their Champions League push fell at the hands of eventual winners PSG.
A key reason for their failure to achieve was an attacking injury crisis that forced Mikel Merino to take up a role of makeshift number nine, and despite their undeniable quality in the starting XI, Arsenal’s depth is far from good enough for a team hopeful of major titles.
And with numerous players already on the chopping block, Arteta has promised a “big” summer of recruitment at the Emirates.
With the transfer window having re-opened on 16 June, a striker was top of the club’s shopping list, and they’ve finally got their man after completing a move for Viktor Gyokeres.
New sporting director Andrea Berta is leading the club’s transfer dealings, and Arsenal will be hoping he can replicate his Atleti exploits in London as Arteta looks to lead the club back to the Premier League pinnacle for the first time since 2006.
Here’s everything you need to know about Arsenal’s summer transfer plans.
Chris Wilson1 August 2025 15:33
Dortmund ‘have reservations’ over potential Sancho deal
Borussia Dortmund have some reservations over a potential deal for Jadon Sancho due to the fact that neither Chelsea nor Man Utd see a future for the winger at their clubs.
Sancho has been a success at Dortmund over two spells and is even said to be willing to take a pay cut to re-join the German side.
United would reportedly let him leave for a fee similar to the £25m that Chelsea refused to pay.
(Reuters)
Chris Wilson1 August 2025 15:17
Leipzig using Ekitike fee as benchmark?
Reports from Germany suggest that RB Leipzig will use the fee Liverpool paid for Hugo Ekitike as a reference point for their valuation of Benjamin Sesko this summer.
Ekitike completed a £79m move to Liverpool earlier in the window, with Leipzig expected to demand a similar sort of fee for their Slovenian striker.
Man Utd and Newcastle are both known to be keen on the 22-year-old, though reports suggest that Ruben Amorim’s side are the favourites to land his signature.
Chris Wilson1 August 2025 15:02
Nottingham Forest signs Dan Ndoye
Nottingham Forest have signed Dan Ndoye from Bologna in a deal worth £34m.
The winger joins on a five-year contract after Forest fought off interest from Napoli for the Swiss international.
The 24-year-old scored eight goals and provided four assists in 30 Serie A appearances last season.
(David Davies/PA Wire)
Mike Jones1 August 2025 14:48
Chelsea want to offload 15 players this summer
Reports abroad suggest that Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca wants to offload 15 players from Chelsea’s squad in a mixture of loan and permanent deals.
Marc Guiu haș recently joined Sunderland on loan for the season but there are another 14 names on the list, including Nicolas Jackson, Christopher Nkunku, Axel Disasi, Raheem Sterling, Carney Chukwuemeka, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Renato Veiga.
Chris Wilson1 August 2025 14:34
Liverpool transfer news: Alexander Isak, Rodrygo, Jean-Philippe Mateta and more
The summer months of 2024 hardly shaped the season that followed for Liverpool, and Slot has already proven that he doesn’t require overwhelming transfer activity to be successful. Last summer, he saw just two arrivals come through the door in the form of Giorgi Mamardashvili (who was immediately loaned back toValencia) and Federico Chiesa, who played a total of just 104 minutes in the Premier League.
But with Trent Alexander-Arnold heading for the exit and a Premier League title to defend, Richard Hughes and Michael Edwards are expected to engage in a substantial recruitment drive over the coming months.
Here’s everything you need to know about Liverpool’s summer transfer plans.
Chris Wilson1 August 2025 14:17
Man City verdict on 100+ charges could be months away with further delays in sight
Club executives and senior football figures believe that the Manchester City financial case could go until at least October before the initial outcome, as the controversy threatens to complicate another Premier League season. Some club leaders have even speculated that it might arrive in the campaign’s second international break, from 4-18 October, given previous patterns regarding similar cases.
An outcome was expected last season, given that the hearing concluded in early December. It has nevertheless rumbled on into the summer, and means another season faces potential upheaval and drastic change through possible points deductions. Manchester City stridently insist upon their innocence.
Chris Wilson1 August 2025 14:03
Alejandro Garnacho wants to join Chelsea this summer, with the Blues still keen on the winger after carrying out background checks.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea was Garnacho’s priority in January and he still wants the move this summer.
However, there could be a difference in each club’s valuation of the player, with Chelsea looking to pay around £30m and Utd valuing him closer to £40m.
(PA)
Chris Wilson1 August 2025 13:48
Frustration grows over Isak deal
The latest reports around the Alexander Isak transfer saga suggests that Newcastle are growing frustrated with a perceived lack of action from Liverpool.
It is said that the Reds are preparing a bid that could rise up to £130m, with Isak keen on the deal.
The Sweden striker missed Newcastle’s pre-season tour and is training alone using the facilities at his old club Real Sociedad.
Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has been linked with a British record move to Liverpool (Owen Humphreys/PA) (PA Wire)
Chris Wilson1 August 2025 13:33
Sunderland have completed the signing of goalkeeper Robin Roefs from NEC Nijmegen.
The deal is for £9m plus £2.5m add-ins, with the Dutch goalkeeper signing a five-year deal.
Chris Wilson1 August 2025 13:19