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The summer window remains alive despite a brief hiatus between registration windows ahead of the start of the Club World Cup. The biggest deal of the close season is edging closer to a conclusion, with Liverpool planning a medical for Florian Wirtz after agreeing a stunning £127million deal with Bayer Leverkusen. This is a British record surpassing the £115m Chelsea paid for Moises Caicedo.
Arsenal continue to work on two key arrivals and are plotting a medical of their own. Martin Zubimendi is finally set to join in a deal worth around £59m, almost a year after talks first began for a player Mikel Arteta has long deemed a dream signing. The Gunners hope to soon add Benjamin Sesko to their ranks for around £60m, but Viktor Gyokeres and Victor Osimhen will cost more with Manchester United sniffing around the pair.
Chelsea are currently focusing on their first Club World Cup game, against LAFC on Sunday, but are expected to soon revive interest in Mike Maignan and Jamie Gittens after failed attempts to snap them up before the first summer deadline. Manchester City got deals for Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders over the line. Tottenham are set to announce Thomas Frank as their new manager imminently. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Nunez Liverpool departure 'guaranteed'
Darwin Nunez is now ‘guaranteed’ to leave Liverpool this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
He reports that Napoli have made contact to inquire about his availability, while Saudi sides are also thought to be interested.
Nunez is said to be open to both Saudi and European moves.
Liverpool will demand at least £59m for him this summer.
Atletico lose out in pursuit of AC star
Atletico Madrid’s pursuit of Theo Hernandez is set to break down over a difference of €5m (£4.2m).
AC Milan are reportedly demanding €25m (£21.2m) for the left-back’s services, though Atletico are only willing to spend €20m (£17m).
According to reports in the Italian press, the deal has broken down.
Brighton add Olympiacos forward
Brighton have confirmed the signing of Olympiacos striker Charalampos Kostoulas for a fee reported to be just shy of £30m.
The 18-year-old signed a five-year deal.
He scored seven goals and assisted two in 35 appearances last season. He has also scored five goals in 15 appearances for Greece at under-16 to under-21 level.
Head coach Fabian Hurzeler said, “Charalampos is an outstanding young player and we’re delighted he is coming to Brighton.
“He wants to play in the Premier League and we are excited about what he can bring to the team.
“He will give us different attacking options and we’re looking forward to helping him adapt to his new environment.”
Spurs confirm Thomas Frank as new manager
Tottenham have confirmed the appointment of Thomas Frank as their new head coach.
Frank joins Spurs from Brentford after agreeing a three-year contract to replace Ange Postecoglou.
Spurs have confirmed that Justin Cochrane will follow Frank from Brentford as an assistant coach, alongside Head of Performance Chris Haslam and analyst Joe Newton. Andreas Georgson will also join from Manchester United as an assistant.
Gyokeres speaks out on rumours
Arsenal striker target Viktor Gyokeres has spoken out as rumours surrounding his future continue to swirl amid links to a Premier League transfer.
The Gunners reportedly saw a £46.8million bid rejected today amid face-to-face negotiations.
The player appears to have responded to those reports that he could go on strike to force a move in a cryptic message posted on his Instagram page.
He wrote: “There is a lot of talk at the moment, most of it is false. I will speak when the time is right.”
Leeds lose Junior Firpo
Newly promoted Leeds will lose Junior Firpo on a free transfer this summer, as the full-back is now set to join Real Betis.
Firpo turned down the opportunity to sign a new contract.
The Dominican has reportedly signed a three-year deal with the Spanish side, who were beaten in the Conference League final by Chelsea last season.
Leeds are thought to be interested in replacing him with Atletico Madrid’s Reinildo Mandava, who is set to be available on a free transfer following the Club World Cup.
Marseille look to hijack Porto's Roony Bardghji move
Marseille are looking to hijack a move for highly rated 19-year-old forward Roony Bardghji.
The player, currently of Copenhagen, is among Europe’s highest-rated young talents.
FC Porto have already submitted a deal to secure his services, but Marseille are now reportedly preparing a big, while several other European sides are thought to be interested.
Marseille added Angel Gomes earlier today, signing on a free transfer from Lille.
Arsenal see Gyokeres bid rejected
Arsenal have had a bid rejected for Sporting CP striker Viktor Gyokeres.
According to reports in the Portuguese press, the Gunners offered £46.8m, rising to £55.3m with add-ons.
The deal was offered as Arsenal sporting Andrea Berta met face-to-face with Sporting representatives in Menorca.
Sporting have rejected the offer, which they consider to be well below their valuation for the player, who scored 39 League goals last season.
Timeline revealed as Wirtz nears Liverpool switch
Liverpool’s pursuit of Florian Wirtz will soon end as Sky Germany have revealed when the player’s move will be confirmed.
Wirtz, currently of Bayer Leverkusen, will join Liverpool in a club record move this summer.
Sky Germany report that those close to the situation expect contracts to be signed next week, with a medical also set for next week ‘at the latest’.
Wirtz is currently on holiday.
Man United enter Ekitike race
Man United are the latest side to register interest in signing Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.
The Red Devils are reported by Sky Germany to have made contact with the club in the last 48 hours, expressing concrete interest and ‘gathering all relevant information’.
They will rival Chelsea and Liverpool for his signature, set to cost around £85.2m.
The Blues had looked to sign him ahead of the Club World Cup but could not reach an agreement with Eintracht, who would not budge from their valuation.
