Joao Palhinha wanted by Man Utd and Spurs
Manchester United and Tottenham are both targeting Bayern Munich’s former Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha.
According to reports in Germany, the 29-year-old is keen on a return to the Premier League after falling out of favour at Bayern.
Palhinha only moved to the Bundesliga a year ago for a £43.4m fee from Fulham and still has three years left on his deal, meaning he probably won’t come cheap.
Joao Palhinha endured a tricky first season at Bayern Munich (Getty)
Luke Baker13 July 2025 18:51
Bayern Munich are chasing Chelsea full-back Malo Gusto.
That’s according to L’Equipe, who claim Vincent Kompany is keen to bring the defender to the club. Bayern are said to have already sounded out Chelsea to outline their intentions before submitting a bid.
(AP)
Luke Baker13 July 2025 18:26
Aston Villa close in on new goalkeeper
Aston Villa are close to completing a deal for Dutch goalkeeper Marco Bizot.
The Athletic reports that Villa will bring in the 34-year-old from French side Brest to provide competition for Emi Martinez next term, presuming he doesn’t leave.
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Luke Baker13 July 2025 18:03
Noni Madueke to complete Arsenal move
It seems that Noni Madueke will finalise his Arsenal deal very shortly, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that he will complete the final part of his medical in the next 24 hours.
The deal is for around £48m plus £4m add-ons for the Chelsea and England forward.
(PA Wire)
Luke Baker13 July 2025 17:39
West Ham agree deal for Slavia Prague left-back
West Ham have agreed a deal to sign Slavia Prague left-back El Hadji Malick Diouf, according to Sky Sports News.
The Hammers, who needed a left-back after Aaron Cresswell’s contract expires, will pay an initial £19m fee plus performance-related add-ons. Diouf has been given permission to have a medical.
Diouf started his career with Norwegian side Tromso before signing for Slavia Prague in January 2024 and has played six times for Senegal, including against England in June.
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Luke Baker13 July 2025 17:11
Gyokeres targets Premier League move for ‘revenge’ as Arsenal move stalls
Viktor Gyokeres has done a fairly incendiary interview with L’Equipe, bigging himself up ahead of an expected move to the Premier League.
“I spent several years there [at Brighton] without being able to play a single match. So, of course, it’s something I would like to do. It would be a great revenge,” he told the French newspaper.
On the lengthy transfer saga, he said, “If something is going to happen, it will happen. The most important thing for me is to play for a club that really wants me.”
(AP)
Luke Baker13 July 2025 16:41
Ollie Watkins was strongly linked with Arsenal in January, but the Gunners didn’t pull the trigger to convince Aston Villa to sell.
Now it seems, according to the bookies at least, that Watkins’ future is at Old Trafford, could he upgrade Man United’s attack and push Rasmus Hojlund to the bench?
Arsenal, Newcastle – 15/2
Liverpool, Chelsea – 17/2
Jack Rathborn13 July 2025 16:16
Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho has rejected the opportunity to pursue a move to Al Nassr.
The Telegraph reports that the 21-year-old is prioritising European clubs after having initial discussions with the Saudi Pro League side, who Cristiano Ronaldo plays for.
Garnacho has been told he can leave United after becoming one of a quintet of ‘exiles’ aiming to exit, which also includes Marcus Rashford, Antony, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia.
Alejandro Garnacho isn’t interested in a move to Saudi Arabia (PA Wire)
Luke Baker13 July 2025 15:56
Man Utd optimistic of reaching Mbeumo deal
Manchester United remain optimistic of a deal to sign Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, according to Sky Sports News.
United are expected to make an improved offer, possibly as soon as this week. Brentford are understood to want £65m and Mbeumo is eager to join United.
It is thought the deal will come down to the structure and conditions, as United’s last offer was not far away in terms of total fee.
Bryan Mbeumo has been heavily linked with a summer switch to Manchester United (PA Wire)
Luke Baker13 July 2025 15:34
PSG ready to sell trio after Club World Cup final
Gonçalo Ramos, Lee Kang-in and Lucas Hernández could all be sold by Paris Saint-Germain after Sunday’s Club World Cup final.
According to L’Équipe, Luis Enrique has identified the three players as potential sales in moves to help further boost his squad with purchases to come later this summer.
PSG’s main target appears to be Bournemouth’s Illia Zabarnyi, with the Cherries ready to fight to keep their defender.
Goncalo Ramos is one of the PSG players who could be on the move (Getty Images)
Luke Baker13 July 2025 15:15