Noni Madueke, who is all set to complete a move from Chelsea to Arsenal this summer, was spotted partying at the Wireless Festival in London alongside ex-team-mates Jadon Sancho and Carney Chukwuemeka. Madueke was in London at a time when the Blues were in action in the Club World Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain in New Jersey. The English side won the tie 3-0 to lift the trophy.
Chelsea have hit a roadblock in their pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho amid standoff between the player's representatives Carlos Cambeiro and Enrique de Lucas and Pini Zahavi's Gol International agency. It was earlier reported that Manchester United have asked Alejandro Garnacho to leave the club this summer and have agreed that the winger won't join the club's pre-season in the summer.
Arsenal are closing in on signing Spanish centre-back Cristhian Mosquera from Valencia this summer. The Gunners have agreed personal terms with the defender and are close to finalising a deal with the La Liga side. The youngster, who recently represented Spain at the U-21 European Championship, is being considered as a perfect back up for William Saliba and Gabriel.
The closing stages of the Club World Cup final saw Paris Saint-Germain's Joao Neves get baited into receiving a red card for pulling Chelsea star Marc Cucurella's hair as Les Parisiens crashed to a 3-0 loss against the Conference League champions. The incident has now left fans in hysterics as Blues supporters joked about the Spaniard's hair being an 'easy way to farm red cards'.
Christian Mosquera has reportedly made his intentions clear to Valencia that he wants to join Arsenal. The Spanish centre-back has already agreed personal terms with the Gunners, as per earlier reports, and a new round of talks is scheduled for next week between the two clubs as Mikel Arteta's side aim to finalise a summer deal for the highly rated 19-year-old.
Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP. The news comes just days after the Swede refused to report for pre-season with the Portuguese side. Mikel Arteta has prioritised the 27-year-old as his new No. 9 and a five-year contract is ready, with The Athletic suggesting the deal is worth €73.5 million (£63.4m/$86m).
Bayern Munich are reportedly eyeing Arsenal forward Leandro Trossard as a potential Plan B, with the German champions growing increasingly doubtful over their chances of signing Liverpool’s Luis Diaz. Trossard’s versatility, experience and short contract make him an appealing alternative as Bayern look to reinforce their left wing this summer.
Liverpool fans were left scratching their heads after new signings like Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez took to the field against Preston wearing unfamiliar shirt numbers in the 50s. The Reds have now explained why temporary numbers were used and when the official ones will be confirmed.
Liverpool returned to action for the first time since Diogo Jota's tragic death, marking the occasion with a series of powerful tributes during their pre-season clash with Preston North End. Supporters, players and staff came together at Deepdale to honour the late Portugal international and his brother Andre Silva in an emotional evening of remembrance.
Manchester United’s pursuit of Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo has hit a crucial phase, with head coach Ruben Amorim demanding the deal be completed before their pre-season tour begins on July 22. The Red Devils have already seen two bids rejected by the Bees and the Cameroonian forward is said to be growing increasingly frustrated with the drawn-out negotiations.
Aston Villa have shown interest in signing Sami Aghehowa from FC Porto this summer as they have identified the Spanish striker as a possible replacement for Ollie Watkins. Manchester United are keen on signing the English forward in the summer window and in case Watkins exits Villa Park, the club would go after Aghehowa who is valued at €80 million (£69m/$93.5m) by the Portuguese club.
Liverpool might end up retaining Darwin Nunez's services beyond this summer as they remain firm on their €60 million (£52m/$70m) valuation of the Uruguayan forward. Napoli remain interested in signing the striker this summer but they are offering a fee of €55m for the Reds star. Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna will meet the player's agent on Monday.
Manchester United could launch a shock bid for Chelsea flop Nicolas Jackson, who is valued at £100 million ($135m). The Red Devils, who are acitively looking for more attacking options in the summer transfer window, have emerged as one of several contenders, who are eyeing a move for the Senegalese forward. The Blues are expected to make a final call on Jackson's future after the Club World Cup.
Former Chelsea and England defender Gary Cahill heaped praise on new signing Liam Delap, who joined the Blues this summer from Ipswich Town for £30 million ($41m). Cahill spoke highly of the English forward's physicality, while claiming Delap 'makes the grade' in terms of talent. The young striker has already established himself as a regular starter under Enzo Maresca in the Club World Cup.
Liverpool are all set to place a final bid worth £40 million ($54m) for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. This will be the Reds' last attempt to sign the English defender, who has entered the final year of his existing contract at Selhurst Park. The Eagles will only accept a cash only deal as they need money in hand to sign Guehi's replacement this summer.
Santi Cazorla has committed to another season with Real Oviedo, signing a new one-year contract that will see the Spanish legend return to La Liga after nearly half a decade away. The 40-year-old midfielder, whose previous contract had expired earlier this summer, will continue playing for his boyhood club as they prepare for top-flight football for the first time since 2001.