Manchester United have won the race to sign highly-rated RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, reportedly reaching an 'agreement in principle' for a deal worth €85 million (£73.7m/$100m). The Slovenia international had been pursued by Newcastle United, but ultimately chose Old Trafford as his preferred destination, with medical tests now expected to follow soon.
Chelsea's valuation of transfer target Xavi Simons revealed as talks with RB Leipzig drag on. The Blues are confident of signing the Dutch midfielder, however, they are yet to submit a formal proposal to the Bundesliga club. Leipzig, on the other hand, ae busy with their negotiations with Manchester United and Newcastle over the transfer of their star striker Benjamin Sesko.
Chelsea could reportedly sell four players to the same club as they continue to balance their books after an extravagant summer that has seen over £200 million spent on new signings. The Blues appear determined to trim their wage bill to comply with financial regulations.
Birmingham City are on the verge of finalising a transfer for German forward Marvin Ducksch from Bundesliga side Werder Bremen. The Blues minority owner and NFL legend Tom Brady was reportedly pushing for the transfer, as the club look to secure a promotion to the Premier League next year. The Championship side are in advanced talks with the German club to wrap up the deal.
Manchester United are reportedly plotting a "last-minute gamble" on an alternative option in case their pursuit of Benjamin Sesko fails. While the Slovenian remains the preferred choice, United are said to be exploring contingency options as the clock ticks down on their summer business. The Red Devils are determined to bring in a new No.9 to complete Ruben Amorim's attack for the new season.
Arsenal are preparing to sell €40 million (£35m/$46m) transfer flop Fabio Vieira this summer as they initiate talks with Bundesliga side VFB Stuttgart. Veira spent the 2024-25 campaign on loan at his boyhood club FC Porto last season, but Stuttgart are pushing for a permanent transfer for the Gunners outcast, who has struggled for minutes under Mikel Arteta.