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All of the latest transfer news, updates and rumours from the Premier League and further afield, including moves from Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool among others
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Arsenal have reportedly booked in a medical for Illan Meslier, as they look for a new back-up goalkeeper to David Raya. Kepa Arrizabalaga found himself limited to cup competitions in 2025/26 and is said to be heading for the exit door to play more consistent first-team football.
As a result, the Gunners are in hot pursuit of Meslier, who is a free agent after leaving Leeds United upon the expiry of his contract. The 26-year-old failed to make a single senior appearance for the Peacocks last season, shipping six goals in two games for the reserves.
Manchester United, meanwhile, are said to be eyeing a move for Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni. Having missed out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes to Manchester City and Spurs, respectively, the Red Devils are still on the hunt for midfield reinforcement.
While Ederson's arrival from Atalanta is all but guaranteed, Michael Carrick is clearly looking for a number of stars to fill the void left by Casemiro. As a result, United have started discussions over a move for Tchouameni, although a deal will not come cheaply.
It is suggested that any successful transfer will come for a minimum of £68m, showing the importance of the 26-year-old Frenchman to Los Blancos.
Elsewhere, Liverpool have made initial enquiries over the possibility of signing Gilberto Mora from Club Tijuana, following an outstanding World Cup run with Mexico. It is understood that the 17-year-old attacking midfielder has a release clause of around £18m in his current contract, which runs until 2029.
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Liverpool could be braced for an approach from AC Milan for Virgil van Dijk this summer.
Reports in Italy suggest Milan controlling owner Gerry Cardinale is a big admirer of the Dutchman, 34, who signed a two-year contract in 2025.
According to Gazzetto dello Sport, Cardinale’s desire to bring him to Milan 'is clear', and Van Dijk is open to hearing their offer.
It remains to be seen whether the Reds will entertain offers for Van Dijk, with new head coach Andoni Iraola only just starting pre-season work.
Jurgen Klopp has dismissed criticism of Virgil van Dijk(Image: Torbjorn Tande/Getty Images)
Tottenham have reportedly blocked Juventus' attempt to sign Guglielmo Vicario on loan and will only let him depart on a permanent deal, reports in Italy suggest.
The Bianconeri have held talks with his representatives and had initially planned to sign him on a permanent deal, Tuttomercatoweb report.
However, they have explored a possible loan move, with Spurs likely to be open to letting Vicario leave.
Roberto De Zerbi is eyeing Juventus' Michele Di Gregorio as his new number one ahead of Antonin Kinsky. But a loan move appears to be a no-go, with a permanent swap possibly on the cards.
Guglielmo Vicario was the subject of the Premier League clip(Image: Rob Newell/Getty Images)
Manchester United target Aurelien Tchouameni looks set to snub a move this summer as he has agreed a new contract with Real Madrid.
Widespread reports, with Fabrice Hawkins first to release the news, claim the France international is set to extend his stay until June 2031.
That's a hammer blow for United, who were still keen on the 26-year-old despite edging closer to completing a deal for Andrey Santos.
Real Madrid's miserable campaign is nearly over(Image: Javier Borrego/Getty Images)
Chelsea teenager Jesse Derry has penned a new long-term contract with the club until June 2032 before heading on loan to Sporting Lisbon.
The 19-year-old made his senior debut in the closing games of the season and is highly-regarded at Stamford Bridge. He heads for a temporary move to Portugal to gain first-team experience.
After signing his new deal, Derry said: "This last 12 months, I feel like a completely different player than when I first joined and that’s credit to all the coaches I’ve worked with. They've played such a big part in helping me get better.
"Just having that little snippet of playing for the first team last season, I couldn't have thought of anywhere else I'd want to be for my future. It was a no-brainer."
Jesse Derry has gone on loan to Sporting Lisbon(Image: Chelsea FC via Getty Images)
Mason Greenwood's potential move to Fenerbahce from Marseille could land Manchester United a huge windfall this summer.
That's because of a lucrative clause inserted into his deal, according to the Manchester Evening News.
A 50 per cent sell-on clause from the deal could land United around £17m if the deal goes through.
Roma are interested in signing Mason Greenwood(Image: Getty Images)
Liverpool are keeping a close eye on Wolves teenager Mateus Mane ahead of a potential summer move.
The 18-year-old impressed in the second half of the season for the relegated Premier League side.
Following their relegation to the Championship, the Portugal youth international could move on and Liverpool are keen on him, according to United in Focus.
However, Wolves want around £35m to let their academy starlet leave after he signed a long-term contract last season.
Mateus Mane has represented England at Under-18 level
Crystal Palace have agreed terms to sign Spain international Oscar Mingueza on a free transfer, per Fabrizio Romano.
The 27-year-old, who attracted interest from Arsenal and Aston Villa, is set to sign as a free agent after leaving Celta Vigo.
Romano reports the two parties have struck a 'verbal agreement', with Mingueza now expected to complete his move after talks advanced this week.
Fenerbahce have lodged an official bid to for Mason Greenwood today which could see Man United benefit.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal is at the 'final stages' for fee over £34.1m plus add-ons.
That could see United bank a significant fee through a sell-on clause, which was inserted into the deal when he joined Marseille in 2024.
Arsenal are set to step up their interest in Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, according to reports.
The BBC report that the Gunners are yet to hold talks with Newcastle but are preparing a £60m approach for the 28-year-old.
It comes after Guimaraes told club chiefs he is looking to leave St James' Park after four years at the club.
Arsenal are only looking to sign one midfielder and could move for Alex Scott from Bournemouth or Lille's Ayyoub Bouaddi if they cannot agree a deal for Guimaraes.
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Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn has joined MLS outfit San Jose Earthquakes as a free agent.
The 30-year-old has signed a four-year contract after leaving Nottingham Forest following the expiry of his deal.
“We’re pleased to sign a quality goalkeeper in Angus Gunn with English Premier League and international experience, most recently as a starter at the World Cup,” head coach Bruce Arena said.
“We’re looking forward to integrating him into the club for the second half of the season and welcome him to San Jose.”
Better late than never!
Chelsea have unveiled new signing Geovany Quenda some 11 months after signing him from Sporting Lisbon.
The 19-year-old has already joined up with his new team-mates and has penned a contract until 2034.
Crystal Palace are looking to make a move for Tottenham flop Randal Kolo Muani this summer, reports in France suggest.
Kolo Muani, who scored just once for Spurs in the Premier League after joining on loan from PSG, returned to the Ligue 1 club this summer after they opted not to make his loan move a permanent one.
Juventus have stalled over signing the 27-year-old after PSG demanded £35 million to sell him and French outlet Foot Mercato claim Palace are ready to move for the forward.
Aston Villa and Borussia Dortmund are also interested, although they are not prepared to meet PSG's demands.
Tottenham's Randal Kolo Muani scored against his parent club Paris Saint-Germain(Image: (Photo by Kieran McManus/Shutterstock))
Leeds United have confirmed the capture of Wales winger Harry Wilson on a free transfer.
The 29-year-old has signed a four-year deal at Elland Road to keep him there until June 2030. He opted to leave Fulham as a free agent after failing to agree terms on a new deal.
Wilson scored 10 goals in the Premier League and assisted another seven for the Cottagers last season.
Bruno Guimaraes has reportedly told Newcastle he wants to leave the club this summer amid Arsenal's interest in the Brazil international.
The 28-year-old starred for his country at the World Cup, although he missed a penalty in the 2-1 defeat to Norway which saw them knocked out.
The Gunners enquired about his availability, which was knocked back by Newcastle. But now Guimaraes wants out after four years on Tynecastle.
Bruno Guimaraes has been a transfer target for Arsenal(Image: Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA, Getty Images)
Manchester United have agreed a £50 million deal to sign Andrey Santos from Chelsea.
It is understood United have agreed to pay £48m up front with £2m in add-ons, plus a 10 per cent sell-on clause.
The 22-year-old is set to depart Stamford Bridge after the Blues opened the door to offers this summer. They were keen to get around £50m for Santos, who was the first signing of the Todd Boehly era in 2022 from Vasco da Gama.
United moved to negotiate for Santos after missing out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes.
Andrey Santos is available this summer(Image: Visionhaus, Visionhaus/Getty Images)
Newly-promoted Ipswich Town have announced the arrival of Brazilian striker Emersonn from Toulouse on a long-term deal.
The 21-year-old has signed a five-year contract at Portman Road, running to the summer of 2031, with the total package believed to be worth around £26 million.
“I am very proud to sign for Ipswich Town," he said after signing on at Portman Road. “Playing in the Premier League is something I have always dreamed of and I know I have picked the perfect club to do that with.
“I will give everything for the team every time I play and I can’t wait to get started and meet my new teammates as well as the supporters.”
London City Lionesses have announced the signing of two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas on a free transfer from reigning Women's Champions League winners Barcelona Femení.
The statement transfer comes after London City finished sixth in their first season as a Women's Super League side, following their promotion last year.
Their owner Michele Kang said:
This is more than a signing, it is a bold statement about the future of the sport
Putellas says:
I am thrilled to embark on this new chapter with London City Lionesses. The club’s ambition and its steadfast commitment to growing as a women-only independent club resonate deeply with me.
Alexia Putellas of Barcelona lifts the UEFA Women's Champions League trophy(Image: Maja Hitij/Getty Images)
Tottenham are reportedly ready to make the move and continue their spending in the summer transfer window.
Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi is the next name on the list. Spanish publication Sport claims that Spurs are the most determined to sign him, amid interest from Barcelona.
Arsenal are also linked with an interest in the forward. However, Bournemouth are reluctant to sell and will demand a fee of at least £85.5 million.
(Image: NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Manchester United have held initial talks over a £25.6 million deal for Borussia Dortmund full-back Julian Ryerson, according to reports in Germany.
Bild reports that Dortmund would consider a sale if they receive a bid of around that price, with United holding initial talks over a possible transfer.
Reyerson has been one of the standout players for Norway in the World Cup as they booked their place in the quarter-final this week.
United will have the chance to watch him closely when they take on England on Saturday night.
Julian Ryerson has enjoyed a stellar season with Borussia Dortmund(Image: Pau Barrena/Getty Images)
Chelsea have agreed a deal with KV Kortrijk for youngster Harrison Murray-Camobell to join the Belgian side on loan, according to the Telegraph's Mike McGrath.
The 19-year-old was shortlisted for the Premier League 2 player of the year award last season for his performances at centre-back for Chelsea's development team.
This will be his first taste of first-team football.
Reports suggest that Arsenal are incredibly close to agreeing personal terms with Morgan Rogers. The Aston Villa star is thought to be ready to commit to a five-year contract with the Gunners, although significant obstacles are to be overcome should any deal land.
The Villans are looking for at least £128m for the attacking-midfielder, highlighting how instrumental he is to the club at present. Whether Arsenal will meet that valuation, meanwhile, remains to be seen.
Arsenal are showing a transfer interest in Morgan Rogers.(Image: Richard Pelham, Getty Images)
David Lynch claims that Liverpool have been told a deal for Adam Wharton is possible should they opt to make a move for the Crystal Palace midfielder. However, it is unknown as to whether the 22-year-old would be a good long-term fit under Andoni Iraola's system.
Adam Wharton was crucial to Crystal Palace winning the Conference League(Image: Getty Images)
As per FlashScore, Aurelien Tchouameni is open to signing for Manchester United should Real Madrid deem him surplus to requirements. Fabrizio Romano, meanwhile, claims that Los Blancos need to make player sales to welcome new additions for Jose Mourinho.
It is suggested that United are currently weighing up an £85m move for the midfielder.
Aurelien Tchouameni #8 of France celebrates win the fans after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round Of 32 match between France and Sweden at New York New Jersey Stadium(Image: Getty)
As per TEAMtalk, Cristian Romero is hopeful of joining either Real Madrid or Atletico Madrid this summer, with his future at Tottenham Hotspur in doubt. Valued at around £50m, he is under contract in North London until 2029.
Cristian Romero, Mohammed Kudus, Dejan Kulusevski
Brighton have registered an interest in Sevilla's Ruben Vargas, with a formal offer for the winger reportedly set to be prepared. The 27-year-old has been a beacon for Switzerland at the World Cup.
West Ham are also thought to be monitoring Vargas' situation.
Ruben Vargas of Switzerland controls the ball against Fred of Brazil(Image: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)
Everton are reported to be interested in signing El Hadji Malick Diouf from West Ham this summer. The versatile full-back has only been in East London for a year, having joined the Hammers from Slavia Prague last summer, but could be looking for a move to avoid playing Championship football for the coming season.
A deal will not come cheap for the Senegal star, however, given he is under contract until 2030.
(Image: Getty)
The Athletic report that Manchester City are interested in striking a deal with Chelsea for Malo Gusto. However, it is understood that the Blues' £75m valuation of the defender is too high, and they will look elsewhere unless there's wiggle room on that price.
Malo Gusto and Enzo Maresca(Image: Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC)
Reports suggest that Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and Nottinham Forest are monitoring Arthur Theate's situation with Eintracht Frankfurt, following a stellar World Cup run with Belgium. It is thought that the Bundesliga challengers are demanding between £17m and £21m for the 26-year-old centre-half.
(Image: Getty Images)
Sunderland are understood to have made initial contact with Roma over Argentine winger, Matias Soule. The 23-year-old is thought to favour a move to the Premier League, having rejected insterest from Saudi Arabia.
Sunderland sporting director, Florent Ghisolfi, was the man who brought Soule to Roma in the first place in a 2024 move from Juventus, so a relationship is already there between the player and potential new club.
Roma value the forward at between £29m and £34m at present.
Matias Soule of Roma celebrates with teammates