The summer transfer window is open and has already produced eye-catching news. Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool, and Tottenham are all working on new deals. The Gunners have made Morgan Rogers a priority, want to win the race for Christos Tzolis, and are interested in Ayyoub Bouaddi. All three are at the World Cup, so patience is needed despite contact having been made.
Latest Transfer News and Rumours
Arsenal Told New Rogers Price
Arsenal are preparing for a crucial summer of business. The Gunners are Premier League champions for the first time in 22 years and are looking to ensure that success is not a one-off. Mikel Arteta's future is the key priority, with the Spaniard about to enter the final year of his contract. There is confidence that an agreement will be reached and Arteta is in line for a contract that could double his salary. Arteta is pushing Arsenal to strengthen the squad this summer and called for 'ambitious' action after the Champions League final defeat by Paris Saint-Germain.
Chelsea Want Former Player to Replace Cucurella
Chelsea confirmed the exit of Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid on Monday and will now look to sign a replacement. Newcastle's Lewis Hall, a former Blues player, is said to be of interest. Chelsea plan to reinvest in their squad by signing at least two top players this summer after agreeing to sell Cucurella. The completion of Cucurella's move to the Bernabeu, worth up to £51.8million including add-ons, came on Sunday after talks had progressed at pace. Cucurella's exit after the World Cup campaign with Spain will leave Jorrel Hato as the only senior left-back at Stamford Bridge. Standard Sport understands that Chelsea plan to add the money recouped from Cucurella's sale to the funds they have already made available for the summer window. While they could end up making multiple signings, at least two are set to be starting-level talents.
Tottenham Join Race for Tonali
Tottenham have added their name to the ever-growing list of clubs in line to sign Sandro Tonali. According to Fabrizio Romano, Roberto De Zerbi has earmarked him as an ideal midfield addition. They will face competition from Arsenal and Manchester City. Spurs are said to want to make the Newcastle midfielder the centre of their new project.
Man Utd Book Ederson Medical
Manchester United are set to confirm Ederson as their first summer signing and have been credited with interest in Bouaddi. West Ham's Mateus Fernandes could cost close to a club-record fee, which is more than United want to pay.
Liverpool Told Diomande 'Is Coming'
Liverpool lead the race for Ivory Coast star Yan Diomande, who is set to cost close to £100m. Liverpool fans have urged the club to make Diomande the first signing under Andoni Iraola after his impressive World Cup debut. The RB Leipzig winger has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool this summer as a replacement for Mohamed Salah, with the Egypt international set to leave officially on June 30. Last week, The Athletic reported that the Reds had opened talks with Leipzig to reach an agreement for Diomande, who is thought to have a price-tag around €100million (£86.4million). For now, Diomande's focus is on the World Cup. Ivory Coast head coach Emerse Fae said Diomande is entirely focused on the ongoing World Cup campaign amid reports linking him with a move to Liverpool or Paris Saint-Germain.
Ayyoub Bouaddi Responds to Arsenal Transfer Links
Ayyoub Bouaddi has responded to the growing transfer interest in him after starring in Morocco's opening World Cup match. The 18-year-old started in midfield against Brazil and was superb in a 1-1 draw. Only the two Brazilian centre-backs had more touches in the match than Bouaddi, who was also key to Morocco's press and made four tackles. There were already plenty of clubs keeping tabs on Bouaddi after his impressive season for Lille, but that is only set to intensify throughout the World Cup. Arsenal are among those interested in the midfielder and have held initial talks. Lille are said to value Bouaddi at around £70million. The speculation over his future was put to Bouaddi after the match with Brazil, and he admitted he liked to hear there was that interest.
Other News
- Russel Martin has been appointed head coach of Leicester. The former Southampton and Rangers man has seen his reputation take a hit after his recent posts but has been chosen to lead the Foxes into their new era.
- Pierre Sage confirmed as new Crystal Palace manager. Sage said he hopes to build on Oliver Glasner's legacy after he was appointed head coach of Crystal Palace. Glasner left south-east London having won three trophies in just over 12 months, adding the Conference League in his final match. The FA Cup he won in 2025 was the club's first major honour. Sage has now been confirmed as the Austrian's successor, signing a three-year deal after a successful spell in France with Lens. He was named Ligue 1 Manager of the Year after steering Lens to a second-place finish and also won the Coupe de France.
- Josko Gvardiol has agreed a new contract with Manchester City. The versatile Croatian defender missed most of the second half of the season after a leg break but remains an important player. According to Fabrizio Romano, Gvardiol has penned a new five-year deal until the summer of 2031, reflecting his importance to sporting director Hugo Viana and incoming head coach Enzo Maresca. Gvardiol had been of interest to Real Madrid before they clinched deals for Ibrahima Konate and Marc Cucurella.
- Jan Paul van Hecke reveals clarity over his future amid Spurs links. Tottenham transfer target van Hecke has revealed clarity over his future will come after the 2026 World Cup. Spurs have seen two bids for the Brighton centre-back rejected, though a third offer is thought to be imminent. Brighton value the 26-year-old at around £70million despite the defender approaching the final 12 months of his contract. The Netherlands international has spoken out about his future for the first time since links to Tottenham emerged.
