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Clubs are accelerating moves in the transfer market before the first of two summer windows closes next week. Arsenal are in advanced talks to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko and are finalising a deal for Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga. The Gunners are also keen on Morgan Rogers and Rodrygo as Mikel Arteta eyes a big summer.
Chelsea have made a bid for Jamie Gittens after agreeing a long-term contract with the Borussia Dortmund winger. The Blues are also pressing ahead with a move for AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan as they look to get deals done before the Club World Cup.
Manchester United could face a transfer fight for Bryan Mbeumo after Thomas Frank told Tottenham he wants to take the Brentford forward with him to north London if he lands the Spurs job. Liverpool are closing in on a double deal for Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez, while Manchester City look set to sign Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Dortmund secure Bellingham
Sunderland’s record sale is soon to be confirmed, reports Fabrizio Romano.
The fee lands at £27.8m, with £4.2m in add-ons.
The deal is a record sale for Sunderland, who also retain a 15% sell-on clause.
Frank wants backroom staff
Thomas Frank has made a fresh demand in his negotiations to join Tottenham Hotspur.
The Brentford boss wants to bring much of his backroom staff with him to Hotspur Way, according to the Daily Telegraph.
Spurs are said to be ‘carefully’ assessing their options.
Everton monitoring Grealish
Jack Grealish could be set for a move to Everton as he is ushered out by Man City.
Pep Guardiola has instructed the player to find a new club after he struggled for form and playing time this season.
Everton are said to be monitoring his situation and could take him on loan, though no official talks have yet taken place, according to the Daily Mail.
Michail Antonio on the move
West Ham striker Michail Antonio has reportedly turned down offers to extend his contract amid offers from other clubs.
His contract will expire at the end of June.
He missed much of the 2024-25 campaign after suffering a leg fracture in a December car accident. He was left out of Jamaica’s squad for the Unity Cup as the Reggae Boys fell to Nigeria after a penalty shootout in the final.
Bayern interested in Chelsea man
Bayern Munich have reportedly renewed their interest in Chelsea’s Christopher Nkunku.
The Frenchman suffered a dismal campaign with the Blues, struggling for form as he edged towards the exit door from the earliest days of the season.
Bayern had gone in for him in January and were quoted a £60m price tag.
Brighton make offer for Olympiacos forward
Charalampos Kostoulas could be set for a move to Brighton this summer after the Seagulls tabled a £34m offer for his services.
The 18-year-old would become the latest in a long line of wonderkids to be reared at the AmEx Community Stadium, which has become something of a proving ground for young talent in recent seasons.
Kostoulas, a regular in the Greek national youth setup, enjoyed his first full season with Olympiacos’ senior side this year, scoring seven times in 22 League appearances. Last season, he and his teammates won the UEFA Youth League.
Dortmund prepare Bellingham offer
Borussia Dortmund are preparing another offer for Sunderland’s Jobe Bellingham, who could follow in brother Jude’s footsteps with an early-career move to the Signal Iduna Park.
Personal terms have been agreed according to reports in Germany, and the player will undergo his medical on Tuesday.
A bid of just under £20m is being teed up.
Bellingham played a key role in Sunderland’s promotion charge this season, and also courted interest from Eintracht Frankfurt and RB Leipzig.
PSG in talks for Bournemouth defender
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in a move for Bournemouth centre-back Ilya Zabarnyi.
Talks are underway, according to Fabrizio Romano, but no agreement has yet been made.
The Ukrainian appeared in 36 of Bournemouth’s League matches this season. His departure would be a considerable blow for Andoni Iraola, who lost his other go-to centre-back in Dean Huijsen earlier this summer.
Italy sack Spalletti
Luciano Spalletti will return to the manager market this summer after the Italian national team announced he would leave following tomorrow’s meeting with Moldova.
The decision comes after the Azzurri were beaten 3-0 by Norway last night.
Italy have failed to qualify for either of the last two World Cups (Qatar 2022, Russia 2018), failing to escape the group stage in the two previous tournaments (Brazil 2014, South Africa 2010).
Spalletti led the side to victory in the 2020 Euros, but the Tifosi will hope his replacement can inspire the side to buck their ideas up in pursuit of an appearance at the 2026 World Cup in the United States.
United consider Everton striker
Manchester United are considering a move for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who will be available on a free transfer this summer after his contract expires in late June.
United need to revitalise their attack, and a free move for Calvert-Lewin could suit their prickly PSR standing.
The 28-year-old is considered an ‘attractive’ option for several clubs, with Newcastle United, Tottenham, West Ham and Nottingham Forest also considering moves.
Calvert-Lewin scored three goals and assisted one in 28 Premier League appearances last season.
