Transfers

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.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be set to return to France and join his former club Marseille this summer. The Ligue 1 side are currently negotiating the financial details of the player's contract as they are set to offer the forward a two-year deal. Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah have agreed to mutually terminate Aubameyang's contract, which will make him a free agent.

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.

Wrexham are being backed to land another “big coup” transfer, with the Red Dragons seeing a move for Sheffield Wednesday forward Josh Windass mooted.

Former Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is all set to leave Saudi Pro League giants Al-Ahli as he has agreed to join Qatari side Al Sadd. Firmino, who left the Reds in 2023 to join Al Ahli, spent two seasons at the Saudi club and was an integral part of the squad that won the AFC Champions League this year. The Brazilian left the club despite having a year left on his existing deal.

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.

In one of the most surprising transfer stories of the summer, former England international Andy Carroll has officially joined Dagenham & Redbridge, a club competing in the sixth tier of English football. He has signed on as both a player and a shareholder following the club’s recent takeover by a Qatari investment consortium.

Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas has confirmed that Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres will be subjected to disciplinary action after missing his scheduled return to pre-season training. The forward, who had been granted an extended break, was expected to report back to the club on Saturday, July 12, but was absent without any prior notification.

Manchester United have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of Botafogo keeper John Victor after Andre Onana suffered an injury ahead of pre-season.

Viktor Gyokeres has escalated his transfer standoff with Sporting CP by not appearing for the club’s pre-season training, further fuelling speculation of an imminent move to Arsenal. The 27-year-old forward was expected to report to camp by 5pm local time on Saturday but failed to meet the deadline, prompting Sporting to consider disciplinary repercussions.

Newcastle United have reportedly reignited their pursuit of young French forward Hugo Ekitike, as they hope to strengthen their attacking lineup alongside Alexander Isak. The Magpies were disappointed when Joao Pedro opted for Chelsea over them this month, but remain determined to add another frontline threat during this transfer window as they gear up for Champions League football next season.

Barcelona have reached a decision over the immediate future of midfielder Fermin Lopez, who has been on the radar of Premier League giants Chelsea.

Ibrahima Konate, into the final year of his contract, has already told Liverpool that he is open to a departure this summer, so long as Real Madrid sign him.

Viktor Gyokeres believes he is one of football's top strikers, saying he sits at the 'same table' as Harry Kane, Robert Lewandowksi and Erling Haaland.

Eintracht Frankfurt are anticipating offers for €100m-rated Hugo Ekitike, amid interest from a number of Premier League clubs.

Jack Grealish had an emotional conversation with a bunch of Manchester City fans at Oasis' Heaton Park reunion concert amid speculation over his future at Etihad Stadium. The English winger was seemingly in a drunken state as he hailed the City fans as the best in the world and also expressed his love for the Premier League side.

Real Madrid star Rodrygo ignored a fan's question about a possible move to Arsenal. The Brazilian stopped to pose for a photograph but immediately looked the other way when asked a question on his potential transfer to the Premier League. The Brazilian has been linked with a move away from Los Blancos, although the Spanish giants have set a huge price tag for him.

Gianluigi Donnarumma is attracting interest from a host of Premier League clubs, with his Paris Saint-Germain contract set to expire in 2026.

Douglas Luiz could return to the Premier League after just one season as West Ham have emerged as a possible destination for the Juventus flop this summer. Luiz joined the Serie A side on a €50 million (£43.7m) transfer from Aston Villa last year but the player is likely to move out now following a nightmare debut campaign at Allianz Arena and his breakup with fellow Juventus star Alisha Lehmann.

Arsenal remain optimistic of signing Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres, as the Swede reveals he's 'out for revenge' upon his expected return to England.

USMNT star Malik Tillman has joined Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year deal from Ajax. Tillman, who started his journey in Bayern Munich's academy and spent nine years at the club, has returned to Germany after spending just one season at Ajax. New Leverkusen boss Erik ten Hag decided to go after the American midfielder after losing Florian Wirtz to Liverpool.

Jadon Sancho reportedly turned down a huge contract offer from Chelsea before his return to Manchester United this summer.

Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca all but confirmed the imminent sale of Noni Madueke to Arsenal ahead of his side's appearance in the Club World Cup final.

AC Milan are reportedly evaluating a group of six forwards as potential additions to bolster their attack ahead of the new season, with Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson among the names under serious consideration. Despite Chelsea maintaining a firm stance that the striker is not for sale unless a substantial offer is made, Milan are confident Jackson may be attainable, especially given the player’s recent dip in form and apparent slide down the pecking order.

Bayern Munich are prepared to offer a five-year contract for Luis Diaz amid interest from Barcelona, with the Liverpool winger open to a departure.

Anthony Elanga has completed his transfer to Newcastle from Nottingham Forest, who are trying to stop Morgan Gibbs-White from joining Tottenham.

Marcus Rashford's personality is preventing him from finding a new club, according to a former Manchester United defender.

Chelsea goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic is reportedly set for a £25 million ($34m) Bournemouth move with a five-year contract in the works after the two clubs reached a "total agreement". The move comes after Bournemouth accelerated talks with Chelsea earlier this week as they seek to fill the void left by Kepa Arrizabalaga’s return to Stamford Bridge and subsequent sale to Arsenal.