Transfer news live: Gyokeres to Arsenal update, Mbeumo set for Man United medical, Liverpool close in on Ekitike

In £70m Hugo Ekitike transfer, Liverpool have another piece of their post-Salah vision

Perhaps Hugo Ekitike spoke too soon. Back in February, the forward was feeling reflective. “Sometimes I sit at home and think, ‘Wow, it’s been a year already,’” he said. And that was before a summer squabble for his services that saw a big from his long-term admirers at Newcastle and the prospect of a move to Liverpool that would make him one of the most expensive signings in their history.

Richard Jolly19 July 2025 10:00

Arsenal still chasing Eze despite Madueke signing

Arsenal are still interested in Eberechi Eze, with Mikel Arteta keen on the Palace playmaker. The club are set to approach Palace over a deal soon.

The 27-year-old has a £68m release clause, though Arsenal are expected to try and negotiate a deal at a lower price point.

Eze, who scored eight goals and got eight assists for the Eagles in the Premier League last season, is not believed to be deterred by Arsenal’s move for Noni Madueke.

Jamie Braidwood19 July 2025 09:40

Luis Diaz wants Bayern Munich move?

Luis Diaz has told Liverpool that he wants to join Bayern Munich, according to German transfer reporter Florian Plettenburg.

The German champions had already made an approach for Diaz, which Liverpool had rebuffed, but they returned with a bid for the 28-year-old.

Liverpool see Diaz, who scored 17 goals last season to help them win the Premier League title and who flourished as both a left winger and a striker for Arne Slot, as a key player for this season and the rest of his contract, which ends in 2027.

They believe Diaz is worth over €100m, a value they had attached for auditing purposes and in reference to the prices commanded by other high-class forwards in the Premier League and international transfer market.

Man City star tops Everton’s ambitious £150m summer transfer plans

Manchester City’s James McAtee heads a list of ambitious summer plans for Everton, who can spend up to £150m under the new Friedkin ownership.

Such an outlay would represent a considerable statement from Everton ahead of the move to their new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock, after years of frustration, financial stretch and uncertainty.

Miguel Delaney 19 July 2025 09:00

Juve looking into Rashford deal?

Juventus have enquired about a potential deal to sign Marcus Rashford, reports Gianluca Di Marzio.

United are said to want £40m for the winger, though it is unknown what sort of deal the Turin club would be seeking.

Barcelona are said to be interested in the England international too.

(PA Wire)

Jamie Braidwood19 July 2025 08:40

Ederson set to leave Manchester City?

Galatasaray want to sign Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson and the Brazilian is reportedly weighing up the offer to join the Turkish club.

Ederson, 32, has a year remaining on his contract at hit out at “fake news” over reports linking him to Saudi Arabia earlier this summer.

L’Equipe has reported Galatasaray’s £2.6m bid for Ederson while the Times reports that the goalkeeper is set to decide his future.

Ederson insists he has no intention of leaving Manchester City (Adam Davy/PA) (PA Archive)

Jamie Braidwood19 July 2025 08:20

Liverpool in advanced talks to sign Hugo Ekitike with release clause set

Liverpool are in advanced talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over Hugo Ekitike.

The Premier League champions could make the French forward their fourth major summer signing if a deal can be agreed with the Bundesliga club. It is expected that Ekitike would want to make the switch to Anfield and that personal terms could be agreed with the 23-year-old.

The former Paris Saint-Germain player has a €100m (£86m) release clause though it is not yet apparent if Liverpool will trigger it or agree a lower price with Eintracht.

Richard Jolly19 July 2025 08:04

Why Manchester United had to wait to wait to sign Bryan Mbeumo

Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Bryan Mbeumo after agreeing a £71m deal with Brentford for the forward.

United have committed to pay £65m, with the possibility of a further £6m in add-ons, as Mbeumo is set to become Ruben Amorim’s biggest buy at Old Trafford.

The forward, who scored 20 Premier League goals last season, was also a target for Newcastle and Tottenham but made it clear his preference was to go to Old Trafford. Personal terms are not expected to be an issue and he may be able to join United in time for their pre-season tour of the United States.

Jamie Braidwood19 July 2025 08:03

Noni Madueke bids farewell to Chelsea after completing Arsenal move

Noni Madueke has said his goodbyes to Chelsea after completing a £48m summer transfer to London rivals Arsenal.

The 23-year-old winger joined the Blues from PSV Eindhoven in 2023 and played 92 times for Chelsea, scoring 20 goals and providing nine assists.

He won the Conference League with Chelsea last season and also featured in their successful Club World Cup campaign in June.

The winger, who has signed a five-year deal with the Gunners that runs to June 2030, thanked his former teammates and manager before claiming he leaves Chelsea with “love and admiration”.

Jamie Braidwood19 July 2025 08:02

Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal delayed

Arsenal are not expected to complete a deal for Viktor Gyokeres before the squad leaves for its pre-season tour of Asia this weekend, according to the Times.