Transfers

Arsenal icon Tony Adams has sparked a major leadership debate at the Emirates, insisting Mikel Arteta must strip Martin Odegaard of the captaincy if the club are serious about ending their long wait for a Premier League title. The former Gunners skipper, who lifted four league trophies during his decorated career, believes the armband should be handed to Declan Rice, a player he sees as the embodiment of a champion.

Leeds United are reportedly weighing up a late-window push for AC Milan forward Noah Okafor as they look to supercharge their attacking options. While no official offer has yet been tabled and direct negotiations between the clubs have not taken place, the 25-year-old Swiss international is firmly on the recruitment radar at Elland Road, as reported by The Athletic.

Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi warned an in-demand Mason Greenwood that while leaving the French giants might be simple, finding a club that offers the same platform and passion could prove far harder. The English striker’s electric debut season in Ligue 1 has turned heads across Europe, but De Zerbi is making it clear, Marseille isn’t prepared to let its crown jewel walk out the door without a fight.

Manchester City's plans for James Trafford this season may be impacted if the club decide to sign Paris Saint-Germain star Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Manchester United youngster Toby Collyer is in 'advanced talks' to sign for Championship side West Brom on loan.

Nottingham Forest are closing in on the signing of Arnaud Kalimuendo after Rennes accepted a £26 million from the Premier League side.

Gary Neville has warned Manchester United they face finishing "eighth or ninth" unless they sign a new goalkeeper to replace Andre Onana.

Juventus have set a deadline for Newcastle to complete the Dusan Vlahovic deal as they push to offload the striker.

Newcastle United remain keen on signing Brentford forward Yoane Wissa before the transfer deadline – but see him as a replacement for Callum Wilson rather than wantaway star Alexander Isak. With Liverpool pushing to lure Isak to Anfield, the Magpies are keen on increasing their number of options in attack but believe that replacing Wilson with Wissa is the right option.

Djed Spence will soon sign a new contract with Tottenham after breaking into the starting XI under Ange Postecoglou last season.

Bruno Fernandes has revealed he always wanted to stay at Manchester United despite summer interest from Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal.

Brentford manager Keith Andrews says striker Yoane Wissa will miss the Bees' first game of the season amid transfer interest from Newcastle.

Reports in Italy have suggested that Manchester United's exiled striker Rasmus Hojlund is now open to leaving Manchester United this summer after having earlier been against leaving Old Trafford. Additonally, the Danish striker's father, Anders, has now told AC Milan that his son is ready to move to Italy, as the Serie A giants look to launch a move.

Roma have reportedly submitted an offer to sign Manchester United outcast Jadon Sancho this summer worth £20 million ($27m). The England international has been out of favour at Old Trafford for the last few seasons and has been on loan to Borussia Dortmund and Chelsea, but both sides eventually opted against a permanent move for the 25-year-old.

Fulham are reportedly considering a shock move for Manchester United outcast Rasmus Hojlund as AC Milan continue talks to sign the Dane. The 22-year-old has been the subject of transfer interest from AC Milan this summer following the Red Devils' move for Benjamin Sesko earlier this summer. The striker is reportedly now open to a move away from Old Trafford.

Manchester City summer signing Sverre Nypan is reportedly set for a Championship loan move following his switch to the Etihad Stadium.

Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak's future at Newcastle United isn't "irretrievable" but admits the club are looking at replacements.

Antony has signalled he is open to extending his contract at Manchester United in order to facilitate his move to Real Betis this summer.

Savinho's efforts to swap Manchester City for Tottenham have escalated after reportedly flying in his agents to seal a potential transfer.

Sevilla’s Loic Bade is holding out for a move to Inter, rejecting offers from Bayer Leverkusen and Bournemouth as he awaits a defensive spot to open.

Newcastle United are set to go back in for Yoane Wissa after Brentford agreed a £37 million ($50m) fee to sign Dango Ouattara from Bournemouth. The Cherries forward has given the green light for a switch to the Gtech Community Stadium, with final formalities expected within days. Ouattara’s arrival effectively ends Brentford’s resistance to selling the DR Congo striker.

Lyon's Ainsley Maitland-Niles could be set for another major move, with Galatasaray lining up a bid for the former Arsenal player.

Atalanta are considering a move for Aston Villa's Ian Maatsen, but have Tyrell Malacia on their list of targets as they look for a new left-back.

Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly turned down the chance to bring Manchester United’s controversial winger Alejandro Garnacho to north London. Both clubs carried out extensive “due diligence” on the Argentine before deciding to pursue other attacking targets. The verdict was clear: despite Garnacho’s raw ability, the baggage that comes with him outweighed the potential upside.

Kevin Trapp is set for a shock return to France, with the former Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper agreeing to join Ligue 1 newcomers Paris FC.

Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund says they weren't the ones to publicly reveal their attempts to sign Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart.

Former Arsenal and England defender Lee Dixon believes Eberechi Eze "could push Arsenal over the line" in their Premier League title bid but has warned the Gunners that he might be more inclined to join their derby rivals Tottenham Hotspur. In fact, Tottenham’s push has been accelerated by the crushing news that James Maddison will miss most of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

Manchester United’s transfer hopes have taken a brutal hit after Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler declared himself "very, very, very confident" that Carlos Baleba will remain at the Amex for the season. The 21-year-old midfield dynamo is a prime target for United, but their opening player-plus-cash proposal has already been thrown back in their face.

Bayern Munich are in talks with Chelsea over Christopher Nkunku, with the French forward keen on a move as the Blues push for a permanent sale.