Transfers

Carlos Baleba missed Brighton's third consecutive pre-season friendly match against Wolfsburg on Saturday amid transfer links to Manchester United. The Red Devils have shown interest in the highly-rated young midfielder and they reportedly even tried to offer players in exchange to secure a transfer. Brighton, on the other hand, have maintained that they won't sell Baleba this summer.

Former Chelsea and Juventus winger Juan Cuadrado has joined Serie A new boys Pisa, extending his playing career beyond the age of 37.

Newcastle United are in advanced talks with AC Milan over the transfer of German defender Malick Thiaw after they submitted an improved bid of €40 million. The player has agreed on personal terms and has given his signal to the move as the two clubs now discuss the final terms of the deal. The Magpies, who suffered disappointment in several of their transfer pursuits, are finally able to seal a move.

Liverpool are in pole position to sign Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi should he decide to push for an exit from Selhurst Park this summer.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has praised the character and work ethic of the club's new no.9 Benjamin Sesko.

Alexander Isak has been left furious after learning that Newcastle United are determined to sell him in the summer transfer window. The transfer saga, involving Isak, has been going on since the start of the window as the Swedish striker expressed his desire to leave the Magpies and sign for Liverpool. The Reds even launched a massive bid, which was knocked back by Newcastle.

A Paul Pogba team-mate says it is a "pleasure" having the Frenchman at Monaco but the ex-Juventus man will have to wait for his club debut.

Luka Modric is diving headfirst into his role at Swansea City as he works to help the club secure a return to the Premier League. Despite his recent move to AC Milan the Croatian legend has made it clear that he intends to play a hands-on role in Swansea’s ambitions. His involvement goes beyond the boardroom, and there is even hope that Modric could finish his career playing for the Welsh club.

Dimitar Berbatov believes Benjamin Sesko's arrival at Manchester United can be a good thing for Rasmus Hojlund as it may lead to healthy competition.

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of RB Leizpig striker Benjamin Sesko for a reported fee of £74 million.

Hugo Lloris says it is "amazing" to be reunited with Heung-Min Son after his old Tottenham team-mate joined him at Los Angeles FC.

Crystal Palace Oliver Glasner has refused to rule out star player Eberechi Eze leaving the club this summer amid transfer interest from Arsenal.

Young striker Gonzalo Garcia has signed a new contract at Real Madrid which will run until 2030, the club have confirmed.

Former Liverpool star David James doubts the club "need" to sign Alexander Isak this summer to defend their Premier League title.

The Argentine was a standout performer in MLS, but is returning to South America to join the Brazilian giants

Armando Broja has left Chelsea and completed a permanent transfer to Burnley for a reported £20 million fee. The 23-year-old Albania striker has penned a five-year deal with the Clarets, following Lesley Ugochukwu in making the switch from Stamford Bridge to Turf Moor this week as Burnley prepare for their return to the Premier League.

Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson has confirmed that two promotion heroes do not have a future at the club ahead of their Championship opener.

Manchester United are reportedly set to officially unveil Benjamin Sesko at Old Trafford this weekend ahead of their pre-season friendly against Fiorentina. The Slovenian striker is undergoing the second part of his medical and joins from RB Leipzig in a deal worth up to £74 million. He becomes The Red Devils’ fourth summer signing as Ruben Amorim rebuilds the squad.

Newcastle are interested in signing both Randal Kolo Muani and Samu Aghehowa as they continue to plan for a successor to Alexander Isak.

Atletico Madrid are close to signing Giacomo Raspadori from Napoli after making progress in talks over a €20 million (£17m/$21.5m) transfer.

Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly struck a deal to sign Ilya Zabarnyi for €67 million, paving the way for Bournemouth to move for his replacement.

Ethan Nwaneri has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal to put to bed any speculation over his future in north London.

Former Tottenham striker Jermaine Defoe has revealed Granit Xhaka asked for his input before moving to the "sleeping giants" of Sunderland.

USMNT star Tim Weah has answered another "favourite position" question after joining Marseille and revealed when he will be ready for his debut.

Chelsea do not intend to sign a new defender despite Levi Colwill's ACL injury. The Blues were dealt a major injury blow earlier this week as Colwill sustained an ACL injury during pre-season training and later underwent surgery. The English defender will be sidelined for a significant period of time during the 2025-26 campaign. Yet, the Blues do not have an 'emergency plan' to enter the transfer market.

Rangers and Rayo Vallecano are in a head-to-head battle for Real Betis' Nobel Mendy after his move to PSV fell through amid failing to get work permit.

Xavi Simons remains in limbo as RB Leipzig await a concrete offer from Chelsea, who have lined up Liverpool’s Harvey Elliott as his replacement.

Antony has reiterated his stance that he will join no other club than Real Betis, and is set to reject Benfica's offer to join from Manchester United.

One of Bruno Fernandes' former managers has revealed he wanted to sign the Manchester United captain when an Old Trafford exit was mooted.