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26 July 2025
Understand #Sunderland asked for deal conditions for Shakhtar Donetsk GK Dmytro Riznyk. No proposals or concrete bid so far. #safc [Sunderland AFC]
Everton are in advanced talks to sign Malick Fofana from Olympique Lyon. Official bid submitted and clubs now in direct talks, with #Everton also in contact with player’s camp.
Adam Aznou to Everton, here we go! Agreement done and clubs exchanging documents for the left back to join #EFC. Initial fee worth €9m plus €3m add-ons, understand medical will take place in next 24/48h.
Understand Nottingham Forest will bid again for Dan Ndoye with new proposal ready. Bologna rejected first bid as they want to keep Ndoye but #NFFC ready to push again from next week.
25 July 2025
- Maxime Esteve has signed new deal at Burnley, understand it will be valid until June 2030. Burnley received three approaches for the defender who could leave in summer 2026, not now. Deal with Spurs was never concrete, links wide of the mark.
- Manchester City agree deal to sign James Trafford as new goalkeeper, here we go! Deal in place with Burnley under value of £40m buy back clause. Trafford said yes to Man City as Pep Guardiola wanted him.
- Aston Villa have rejected an approach from Man United for Dibu Martínez on a loan deal. Man United still deciding internally with experienced GK and young GK as options.
24 July 2025
- Direct contact has taken place between Man United and Aston Villa regarding Ollie Watkins. Villa reiterate that he’s not for sale, and it’ll take a big offer to start formal negotiations.
- Chelsea agree deal to sign 18 year old winger Jesse Derry from Crystal Palace beating 8 European clubs for the England wingers.
- Liverpool are working on personal terms for potential Alexander Isak deal. Internal talks underway over the size of a potential offer.
- BREAKING: Alexander Isak has informed Newcastle of his desire to explore a move this summer.
23 July 2025
- Borussia Dortmund and Olympique Lyon are both in active talks to sign Facundo Buonanotte from Brighton. BVB entered the race strong as Carney deal is complicated… and OL also want to try get green light for Facundo.
22 July 2025
- Pervis Estupiñán will travel to Italy this week to sign a five year deal as new AC Milan player. [Brighton & Hove Albion]
- Viktor Gyökeres to Arsenal, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties involved. Sporting accept last bid from Arsenal for €63.5m plus €10m, agent will reduce his commission.
- Marcus Rashford has signed his contract as new Barcelona player. [Manchester United]
- Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho, Antony and Tyrell Malacia all left OUT of Manchester United squad for pre-season tour. Harry Maguire also not with the team but only due to personal reasons, he will be back soon. [Manchester United]
- Calub Wiley leaves Chelsea to re-join Watford on loan until June 2026. [Chelsea]
- Hugo Ekitike and his agent Karl Mwalako, flying to Merseyside as the French striker is set to start his medical at Liverpool today. 6 year contract, set to be signed soon. [Liverpool]
21 July 2025
- Pervis Estupiñán to AC Milan, here we go! Verbal agreement in place with Brighton after green light from Tony Bloom. €17m fee plus €2m add-ons, long term deal for Pervis who’s set to become new AC Milan left back. [Brighton & Hove Albion]
- Understand Wolves are pushing in talks to sign Marc Pubill at right back with negotiations underway. Wolves want to anticipate Italian clubs, still keen on the player and interested. [Wolverhampton Wanderers]
- All documents have been signed between Ethan Nwaneri’s camp and Arsenal for new deal. Progress made last week, agreement in place earlier this week, deal sealed now. [Arsenal]
- Understand Renato Veiga said yes to Atlético Madrid! No issues on personal terms. Atlético and Chelsea remain in direct talks for Renato Veiga, as reported over the weekend. Chelsea insist on package reaching €40m with add-ons included. [Chelsea]
- Bayern are now set to submit an important bid to Liverpool to convince them to sell Luis Diaz. If Liverpool open the door, Bayern are happy to go strong and close the deal for the Colombian winger! [Liverpool]
20 July 2025
- Strasbourg agree deal to sign Mamadou Sarr on loan from Chelsea, the defender is back to the club. After signing 8 year deal at Chelsea, Sarr returns to Strasbourg on loan as key part of Rosenior plans for upcoming season with top 5 ambitions in Ligue1. Here we go. [Chelsea]
- James Trafford and Man City exclusive story. Understand Trafford has accepted to return to Man City if the two clubs will reach an agreement, he’s keen on the move. #MCFC in talks with Burnley to reduce £40m buy back clause + deal still depends on GK exit. [Manchester City, Burnley]
- Understand Manchester United made initial contact to be informed on deal conditions for 23 year old GK Senne Lammens. Royal Antwerp goalkeeper among main names on Man Utd list if they decide to go for new GK this summer. [Manchester United]
- Nottingham Forest submit first official bid to Bologna for Dan Ndoye as main target at winger position. Ndoye already said yes to Nottingham Forest project and talks club to club will now start with Bologna, up to the Italian side. Forest are now pushing. [Nottingham Forest]
- Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool, here we go! Deal in place for fee over €90m for the French striker to join from Eintracht Frankfurt, potentially reaching €95m. Six year deal for Ekitike, valid until June 2031; he only wanted Liverpool move. New striker for Slot. [Liverpool]
- Atlético Madrid have now made direct contact with Renato Veiga’s camp… and the player is keen on the move! Chelsea insist on package worth at least €40m to sell Veiga while Atléti are prepared to advance in negotiations. [Chelsea]
- Bryan Mbeumo completes second part of medical at Man United today. He’s expected at Carrington for media and formal contract signing until June 2030 plus option until 2031. [Manchester United]
19 July 2025
- Manchester City expect Galatasaray to approach with opening bid for Éderson soon. Talks already ongoing with the Brazilian goalkeeper while club to club negotiations are yet to start. Man City, working on James Trafford as new goalkeeper. [Manchester City]
- Kyle Walker-Peters has just completed his medical at West Ham. Three year deal confirmed, deal done since Friday. [West Ham United]
- Evan Ferguson to AS Roma, here we go! Deal agreed with Brighton on initial loan with €40m buy option clause. Ferguson preferred Roma ahead of several clubs keen and the agreement is now verbally between all parties. [Brighton & Hove Albion]
- Eddie Howe on Alexander Isak: “It’s difficult for me to give 100% clarity on any player”. “Alex is happy at Newcastle, he loves the players, the staff, the team. I’m confident he’ll be here at the start of the season”. [Newcastle United]
- Marcus Rashford to Barcelona, here we go Verbal agreement in principle between all parties involved with Barça planning for medical tests next days. Loan deal with buy option, details being finalised today then Man Utd will authorize his travel to Spain. [Manchester United]
- Luis Diaz maintains his plan to leave Liverpool with FC Bayern set to bid again very soon. Bayern want to improve their proposal after €67m rejected as they keep negotiating also for Woltemade. Barcelona remain in contact with Lucho’s agents while Bayern can spend more. [Liverpool]
18 July 2025
- Spurs manager Thomas Frank has confirmed Cuti Romero expected to stay: “He’s definitely here and very committed”. “I know he’s looking forward to the season”. [Tottenham Hotspur]
- Manchester City considering move for James Trafford to return to the club this summer… …but only if one of their two main GKs leaves. Contacts took place in the recent days as Man City have buy back clause, this is why Newcastle deal is not sealed yet. [Manchester City]
- Arsenal have reached an agreement in principle with Ethan Nwaneri over new deal! After progress in talks reported last weekend, Nwaneri and his camp have now agreed to sign new contract at the club. [Arsenal]
- Mathis Eboué, new Chelsea player. [Chelsea]
- Chelsea and Arsenal among clubs attentive to Xavi Simons situation this summer. He’s prepared to leave Leipzig as revealed since May and Premier League top clubs are informed. No bids or talks yet. Nothing concrete with Barça so far. [Chelsea, Arsenal]
- Bryan Mbeumo’s contract at Manchester United will be valid until June 2030 plus option until June 2031. Man United wanted the +1 option and it’s been included in the agreement. [Manchester United]
- Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United, here we go! Green light from Brentford and club to club agreement reached for £70m package. Contract agreed weeks ago with Mbeumo as he only wanted Man United move. [Manchester United]
- Armand Laurienté to Sunderland, here we go! Deal agreed with Sassuolo for French winger. Understand Sunderland will pay €20m fixed fee, no add-ons. Personal terms also agreed. [Sunderland AFC]
- Kyle Walker-Peters has agreed to join West Ham on three year deal, here we go! After deal off with Besiktas, the fullback accepts to join West Ham as formal steps will follow soon. [West Ham United]
17 July 2025
- Understand AS Roma are now getting closer to signing Evan Ferguson from Brighton. The agreement is moving to final stages with talks now ongoing to get the green light from Brighton ASAP. Ferguson wants AS Roma and the deal is now advancing fast. [Brighton & Hove Albion]
- EXCL: Liverpool have submitted official bid to Eintracht for Hugo Ekitike! Eintracht already informed Liverpool that they want more, proposal rejected but it was initial contact as talks continue. Ekitike said 𝐲𝐞𝐬 Liverpool, no issues on personal terms. He wants LFC. [Liverpool]
- Jhon Arias, set for medical at Wolves in the next days as deal is 100% agreed for €21m package. Fluminense will also have 10% sell-on clause, deal agreed days ago and now also sealed. [Wolverhampton Wanderers]
16 July 2025
- Several clubs have started to move for Nicolas Jackson as his exit from Chelsea remains possible this summer. AC Milan deal currently off, price too high and no intention to proceed.
- Nottingham Forest agree deal to bring in Gambian U20 striker Lamin Sillah on a 3 year deal.
- Official, confirmed. Djordje Petrović signs in as new Bournemouth goalkeeper from Chelsea for £25m fee.
- Isak would be open to joining Liverpool if the clubs can agree a deal.
- Luis Diaz remains open to leave Liverpool this summer, if good proposal arrives for the club. Liverpool rejected bids from Bayern and also an approach from Barça in June as they want to keep Diaz. Both Bayern and Barça plan to try again, in direct contact with his agents.
- Luis Diaz is open to leaving Liverpool. Bayern Munich & Barcelona are both planning to try again.