Transfer news live: Gyokeres to Arsenal update, Mbeumo set for Man United medical, Liverpool close in on Ekitike
Man City star tops Evertonโs ambitious ยฃ150m summer transfer plans
Manchester Cityโs James McAtee heads a list of ambitious summer plans for Everton, who can spend up to ยฃ150m 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 ยฃ40m 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.

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 โfake newsโ over reports linking him to Saudi Arabia earlier this summer.
LโEquipe has reported Galatasarayโs ยฃ2.6m bid for Ederson while the Times reports that the goalkeeper is set to decide his future.

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 โฌ100m (ยฃ86m) 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 ยฃ71m deal with Brentford for the forward.
United have committed to pay ยฃ65m, with the possibility of a further ยฃ6m in add-ons, as Mbeumo is set to become Ruben Amorimโs 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 ยฃ48m 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 โlove and admirationโ.
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.
Arsenal are expected to pay Sporting โฌ63m guaranteed over instalments, with another โฌ10m subject to add-ons.
Sporting climbed down from asking for a guaranteed โฌ70m over changes of terms on issues like the payment of agent commissions.
However, talks continue over the nature of the add-ons, with Sportingโs representatives flying to London to complete the deal with Arsenal.

Jamie Braidwood19 July 2025 07:57
