Transfers

Olivier Giroud is set to return to Ligue 1 after a short-lived MLS spell, with the French striker agreeing to join Lille in a surprise summer move.

Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Borussia Dortmund star Jamie Gittens in a deal worth up to €65 million (£55.5m/$76m), according to fresh reports from German outlet Bild. The highly rated 20-year-old winger is now set to complete a move to Stamford Bridge following the conclusion of his commitments with the Black and Yellows at the FIFA Club World Cup.

Joan Laporta says Barcelona have “nothing to hide” after Athletic Club urged La Liga to audit their finances over Nico Williams’ release clause.

Jadon Sancho will not join Fenerbahce as Jose Mourinho has vetoed against a move for the Manchester United outcast after holding talks with Ruben Amorim. Despite mounting speculation that the winger was close to a switch to Istanbul, the former Chelsea, Real Madrid, and Roma manager has asked the club to abandon their pursuit.

Marc-Andre ter Stegen may be the next big name after Ansu Fati and Paul Pogba to join Monaco this summer amid uncertainty around his Barcelona future.

West Ham are reportedly searching for a replacement for Mohammed Kudus and have zeroed in on Nice forward Evann Guessand. This development has put several Premier League giants Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham on red alert as they remain keen on prying away the Ghanaian from the Hammers during the summer transfer window.

Newcastle United’s summer transfer window has hit a significant snag after three transfer bids, amounting to a combined £120 million ($165m), were rejected. The Magpies, eager to bolster their squad ahead of a return to the Champions League, had targeted Nottingham Forest’s Anthony Elanga, Brighton & Hove Albion’s Joao Pedro, and Burnley’s James Trafford. However, none of their initial offers have succeeded.

Nick Woltemade has reached a full verbal agreement with Bayern Munich over a summer transfer, but Stuttgart are expected to put up a fight for him.

The Reds have already spent big this summer, but they have plenty more work to do before their Premier League title defence begins

In 19 appearances with the Rossoneri, the Mexican forward has scored six goals and picked up three assists.

Viktor Gyokeres has made a transfer U-turn as he aims to force a move to Manchester United or Arsenal this summer.

The 2021 UCL champion with Chelsea and Germany international is reportedly a target for the 2024 MLS Cup runners-up

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana returned to his roots by playing in a local football match in Cameroon.

Athletic Club want to block Barcelona's pursuit of Nico Williams as they aim to "defends its interests" with La Liga.

Arsenal are prepared to wait for the price to drop before sealing a deal to sign Benjamin Sesko, with two new targets shortlisted.

Arsenal could hijack Tottenham's move to sign Eberechi Eze as they seek a cheaper alternative to Rodrygo.

Wayne Rooney has opened up on the controversial departure of a Manchester United team-mate which left him feeling devastated.

Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Leeds United's 16-year-old striker Oliver Boast this summer.

Teddy Sheringham has hit out at Marcus Rashford’s links to Barcelona, insisting the Manchester United forward should not be rewarded with a dream move after reportedly downing tools last season. The ex-England striker believes Rashford hasn’t earned such a switch and is making a big mistake trying to force an exit.

Arsenal have been told they are "shopping at Asda" by replacing Thomas Partey with a Brentford midfielder.

Manchester United are eyeing a hugely ambitious swoop to sign Warren Zaire-Emery from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, per a new report.

Cesc Fabregas' aims to strengthen the Como squad, opening talks to sign Malick Thiaw and Alvaro Morata while negotiations for Nicolas Kuhn have begun.

Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Liverpool on a free transfer next summer, with Real Madrid and PSG among the clubs to have been offered the defender.

Arsenal are in talks for a €20m alternative to Dean Huijsen, who they missed out on to Real Madrid.

Tottenham will not decrease their valuation of star centre-back Cristian Romero despite Atletico Madrid publicly announcing their interest.

Cesc Fabregas could be set to raid Liverpool as he bids to sign Federico Chiesa for his Como side, per a new report.

Liverpool are reportedly set to offer Crystal Palace £30m for England defender Marc Guehi, who will be out of contract with Crystal Palace next year.

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has spoken out to reaffirm his commitment to the club, insisting that recent speculation about a move away from the Etihad is largely unfounded. The Brazilian international, who is currently with the squad in the United States for the FIFA Club World Cup, addressed the swirling rumours that had tied him to a potential transfer to Saudi Arabia.

Lille president Olivier Letang has publicly confirmed interest in Olivier Giroud, fuelling talk of dramatic Ligue 1 homecoming for the French hero.