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Transfer News Update: Done and expected deals as Arsenal make first Gyokeres bid
Across the world of football, transfer window is set to reopen after its short opening before this summer FIFA Club World Cup.
The transfer window will officially be re-opened on Monday. 16th June, 2025, following the commencement of Club World Cup, venued in America, and clubs are expected to continue their transfer activities.
Currently, Liverpool are making plans to conduct medicals on Florian Wirtz who is set to join from Bayer Leverkusen in a £116m deal.
The current English Premier League Champions, who have already acquired the service of Jeremie Frimpomg, are set to make Wirtz their most expensive signing as well as the British-record signing.
Howbeit, they are looking to cash-in on their left-back Andy Robertson, who is currently eyes by Atletico Madrid in Spain.
Transfer News Update: Done And Expected Deals
Manchester United, who have signed Wolves forward Matheus Cunha in £62.5m deal, are also in negotiation with Brentford over their starman Bryan Mbeumo, whose preference is to move to North London in favour of Tottenham Hotspur who just appointed Thomas Frank as their new manager─though, it is reported that the North-Londoners are looking to sign Mbeumo and his teammate Yoane Wissa in a double swoop.
Arsenal, on the other hand, are looking to officially announce the signing of Spanish midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad, and Gunners’ manager is believed to identify RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko as the club’s number striker target this summer.
Howbeit, reports making rounds suggest that the Gunners have submitted an offer for Sporting Lisbo’s forward Viktor Gyokeres.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have seen their initial bid for Borussia Dortmund attacker Jamie Gittens rejected and might go back with an improved offer.
Egen-Riley Rebuffs New Burnley Offer to Join Marseille
CJ Egan-Riley has reportedly rejected Burnley’s offer of a new contract to join Marseille. The 22-year-old was an important player for the Clarets, but has switched to Ligue 1 with the French side who offer him Champions league football next season.
The statement on Burnley’s website reveals that Egan-Riley ignored a ‘significant long-term contract’ at the club to join Marseille.
Arsenal Lose A Target To Barcelona
Barcelona are on the verge of adding another goalkeeper to their goalkeeping rank after triggering a clause in Espanyol’s goalkeeper Joan Garcia’s contract.
The Spanish champions will pay a total sum of €25m (£21.3m) for Garcia, with confirmation of the deal revealed on Friday.
Transfer News Update: Done And Expected Deals
The young goalkeeper has agreed personal terms on a six-year deal with the Blaugrana and will compete the number one spot with former Arsenal and Juventus goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny and Inaki Pena.
Manchester City, Arsenal, Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Bournemouth were all in the running to sign Garcia recently before he signed with Barcelona.
Leeds United are reported that they are about making their first singing of the summer in Lukas Nmecha on free transfer following their promotion back into the Premier League.
The 26-year-old striker is believed to be out of contract at the club, and he is ready to join Leeds on 1st July.
Nmecha started his footballing career at Manchester City and played for England U21 team before he switched nationality to represent Germany National team, and has recorded seven international appearances for Die Mannschaft, but none since 2022.
He is not that a threat in the box, which saw him net three goals in 20 games for Wolfsburg last season.
PSG Set To Sign Zabarnyi
Current French and Champions League winners, Paris Saint-Germain are close to signing a defender from Bournemouth in Llya Zabarnyi, who could soon depart the club.
The 22-year-old Ukrainian defender has reportedly agreed personal terms with the French giants, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.
Transfer News Update: Done And Expected Deals
PSG and Bournemouth are now in locked in discussion over a potential fee, but no agreement settled yet.
Rennes’ Truffert Signs For Bournemouth
In recent days, there has been a lot of departures at Bournemouth, but the job of replacing their outgoings are set in motions already.
Renner left-back Andrien Truffert, 23, will join Bournemouth on five-year contract as reported by Fabrizio Romano, for a transfer fee of €13.5m , with €3.5m add-ons, and a 10 per cent sell-on clause.
Romano also stated that the medical had been completed and the announcement of the deal is scheduled for next week. Truffert will replace 21-year-old Liverpool-bound Milos Kirkez.
Manchester United Prepare Maximum Price For Mbeumo
Manchester United are still trying to sign Bryan Mbeumo, who may be set to join Spurs, but the club have a budget they are not willing to exceed, according to ESPN.
The Red Devils saw their first offer of £45m + £10m in add-ons rejected by Brentford, who are said to be expecting £60 to £70m, and United are yet to return with an improved offer.
There is strong belief in Manchester United’s camp that they are still the frontrunners for Mbeumo, with acclaimed confidence that the players fancies Old Trafford move over move to North London.
Although, reports from various media outlets suggest that United are still the favourite destination for the 25-year-old.
Manchester City Edging Closer To The Signing Of Sverre Nypan
It appears so close that Man City almost make the deal done to the excitement of the fans.
It Is Done: Tottenham Sign Mathys Tel
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Mathys Tel from Bayern Munich in a deal worth £29.8m. with the France U21 forward signs until 2031.
Tel was previously signed on loan with an option of permanent deal in January during the tenure of former coach Ange Postecoglou, who was dismissed earlier this month after winning UEFA Europa League and replaced by Thomas Frank.
Transfer News Update: Done And Expected Deals
Spurs paid a £7.3m loan fee in January and the loan deal was destined to be made permanent after Postecoglou severally conceded that Tel would be a long-term player at the club.
Nico Williams Chooses ‘Dream Club’
Arsenal target and Athletico Bilbao winger Nico Williams edges closer to signing for Barcelona which has come as a blow to Mikel Arteta.
The 22-year-old has been touted for a potential switch to the Emirates Stadium, while Bayern Munch and Barcelona have also been in running to secure his signature.
There have been reports by news outlets that Williams is pushing to join Barcelona, though, a deal involving big money is set to be forked out.
Atletico Madrid Looking At Liverpool’s Robertson
This is an interesting report which features Andy Robertson’s remoured move to Atletico Madrid, Spain.
With Liverpool linked with Bournemouth’s Milos Kirkez, Andy Robertson may look to savage own career and reports indicate that Atletico Madrid manager sees Robertson as a priority this summer.
Transfer News Update: Done And Expected Deals
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