The summer transfer window is heating up as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all look to complete deals before the deadline. Arsenal are set to sign Ezri Konsa as he undergoes a medical on Thursday, while the Gunners are also moving for Manchester United duo James Scanlon and Habeeb Ogunneye in a shock double raid. Arsenal have been handed a fresh boost over Julian Alvarez, while the likes of Kenan Yildiz and Victor Osimhen remain on their radar, along with Jarell Quansah and Jack Hinshelwood.
Carlos Baleba will undergo a medical at Manchester United as Marcus Rashford prepares to stay put, while Chelsea have signed Alfie Osborne and are braced for a bid from Manchester City for Enzo Fernandez. Liverpool are still working on moves for Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye, with Curtis Jones heading to Inter Milan and Ifeanyi Ndukwe going out on loan. Tottenham are pushing for Omar Marmoush in addition to Savinho and Cody Gakpo, while Manchester City want Manu Kone as they wrap up talks over Ayyoub Bouaddi.
Ezri Konsa to complete £51m Arsenal move today
Ezri Konsa is set to complete a switch to Arsenal today. Standard Sport understands that a deal worth at least £51m has now been agreed with Aston Villa for the versatile England defender to move to the Emirates Stadium. Konsa is poised to undergo a medical in north London on Thursday ahead of signing a long-term contract with Arsenal as their fifth signing of the summer transfer window so far, following Piero Hincapie, Illan Meslier, Christos Tzolis and Bruno Guimaraes.
Ederson explains Man Utd move collapse
Ederson has explained why his proposed move to Manchester United fell through this summer. The Brazilian looked set to become Michael Carrick’s first summer signing as the Red Devils’ permanent boss, but a long transfer saga ultimately ended in disappointment for the Brazilian, who did not get his switch to the Premier League. The midfielder, 27, was reported to have failed a medical at Old Trafford, with the United doctors thought to have had doubts over his fitness levels. Now, Ederson has broken his silence ahead of the new Serie A season, having signed a new deal at Atalanta.
Spurs chase Marmoush
Tottenham are in talks over a deal to sign Omar Marmoush, and it appears that the striker has already made up his mind. David Ornstein reported on Wednesday evening that Spurs were looking into a double raid at Manchester City, eyeing moves for both Savinho and Marmoush as Roberto De Zerbi continues to try and strengthen his squad.
Arsenal want Yildiz
Tuttomercato claims that Arsenal have made a strong comeback in the race to sign Kenan Yildiz. The Gunners are expected to submit an official offer worth €100million soon.
Gazzetta dello Sport claims that Chelsea have been given the opportunity to sign Rafael Leão from AC Milan as they consider their options in attack. The Portuguese winger could emerge as a replacement for Pedro Neto, who is attracting serious interest from Al Hilal.
Manchester City are stepping up their pursuit of Adam Wharton as they prepare for life after Rodri, who has joined Barcelona for £65.4million, Football Insider claims. City have tracked the Crystal Palace midfielder since 2024 and view him as a leading candidate to replace Rodri, but Palace do not want to sell and are expected to demand upwards of £100m.
Barcelona are monitoring Harry Kane's contract talks with Bayern Munich after making their interest known, the Daily Mail reports. Kane wants to prioritise his Bayern future and is seeking a new three-year contract with the German champions. Al Hilal are also keen on the striker, who has entered the final 12 months of his current Bayern deal.
AC Milan could make a move for Goncalo Inacio as they assess options to strengthen at centre-back, Ekrem Konur claims. The defender's name was discussed with Cardinale during talks back in June. Milan could return to the Inacio option during the final two weeks of the transfer window.
Gerard Romero reports that Barcelona have made Lautaro Martinez their No1 transfer target and are ready to go all-in to bring the Inter striker to the club. The Argentine has already given the green light to a potential move to Barca.
