Chelsea not ruling out swoop for West Ham star Kudus

According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea are set to compete with their Premier League rivals Tottenham Hotspur to secure a transfer for West Ham star Mohammed Kudus. The Blues have already signed Liam Delap from Ipswich Town and are now closing in on signing Joao Pedro from Brighton and Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund. Earlier this month, the Hammers had received a £50 million ($68m) bid from Spurs.

Messi 'considers' MLS exit ahead of 2026 World Cup

According to journalist Esteban Edul, Lionel Messi might not agree to extend his contract at Inter Miami beyond 2025. His existing deal, which he signed while joining the club in 2023, expires at the end of this year. While the said deal includes an option for a 12-month extension, it has yet to be triggered.

Edul adds that Messi is now considering playing in a more competitive league in the final six months before Argentina begin their World Cup title defence in North America. Negotiations with the Herons have been put on hold for now.

48 hours for Napoli to decide on Nunez

Sport Witness have stated that Corriere dello Sport in Italy report the Serie A winners would like Liverpool to reduce their £51million (€60m/$70m) asking price for Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez and have essentially given the Reds 48 hours to do it, as they may move quickly onto €30m (£25m/$35m) target Lorenzo Lucca of Udinese after the two-day window.

Bayern ready to rival Barcelona for Diaz amid summer exit saga

According to Sky Sports' Florian Plettenberg, Luis Diaz could be sold in the summer if a suitable offer comes Liverpool's way. The Colombia international is also being linked with a move to Barcelona, who have identified the winger as a possible option after their pursuit of Nico Williams hit a snag.

Man United eye Watkins from Aston Villa

As per The Athletic, Ollie Watkins is on Manchester United's list and is viewed as a cheaper and more reliable option than other striker targets. Old Trafford executives have been in contact with Aston Villa over the potential terms of a deal for Watkins, whose current deal runs until 2028, and Villa reportedly value him at £60 million ($82m).

Newcastle rival Arsenal transfer interest in Madueke

According to The Telegraph, Newcastle United have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Chelsea winger Noni Madueke this summer as the Blues are ready to sell the player. The West London club have been active in the summer transfer window as they have signed Liam Delap and are now close to securing transfers for Joao Pedro and Jamie Gittens. Once the new players join the team, they will next focus on selling several stars.

Arsenal ready to compete with Liverpool & Man Utd for Ekitike

Arsenal are ready to compete with Liverpool and Manchester United to sign Huge Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt. The Gunners have reportedly become fed up with awkward negotiations for Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, report Bild, who say they are "back in the poker game" for Ekitike. Eintracht look set to demand €100m for the Frenchman.

Real Madrid identify U-19 Euros' MVP as Modric's replacement

According to a report by AS (via Mundo Deportivo), Real Madrid are edging closer to acquiring the services of AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit, who was awarded the Most Valuable Player prize at the recently concluded U-19 Euros, in which the Netherlands were crowned champions.

Arsenal launch bid to hijack Spurs' move for Eze

Fabrizio Romano has reported that Arsenal contacted Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze's camp over the weekend as they attempt to make their move for one of Spurs' top targets. The Gunners have been informed of the potential conditions of a deal, with Spurs still keen on signing the player.

Arsenal to make fresh bid for defender "in the coming hours"

Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Valencia central defender Cristhian Mosquera and outlined him as the man they want to add depth to their defensive unit this summer. Spanish newspaper Superdeporte reports they have seen a €15m offer rebuffed already. The Gunners are said to be aware that €20m may be needed to do the deal.

Barcelona still keen on Diaz transfer

Barcelona are keen on signing a left-winger this season as Hansi Flick has demanded another starter on the left side with plans to shift Raphinha to the No. 10 spot. They are fully invested in striking a deal for Nico Williams, however, their deal has now hit a snag and Liverpool winger Luis Diaz is re-emerging as an option for the Blaugrana, according to Mundo Deportivo.

Morata rejected big move to keep World Cup dream alive amid retirement talk

Alvaro Morata aims to join a top-level league to keep his hopes alive for a place in Spain’s 2026 World Cup squad, despite considering retirement.

According to a report by Marca, the striker has turned down a lucrative offer from Qatar in order to accept one from Serie A side Como. Before he can complete the switch, AC Milan must reach an agreement with Galatasaray to cut short his loan deal, which was supposed to run until January.

Fermin on the market! Liverpool & Bayern on alert as Barca soften stance

Barcelona are open to selling Fermin Lopez if a major offer lands, with Liverpool and Bayern Munich keeping tabs on the midfielder.

Barca have softened their stance on Lopez, signalling they would consider selling the 22-year-old midfielder, but only if a substantial offer is made, according to a recent report from SPORT. Despite being seen as a key figure under new boss Hansi Flick, Barca’s ongoing financial concerns have forced the club to re-evaluate its priorities

Barcelona's Williams negotiations hit serious snag

Barcelona have long maintained their interest in Nico Williams, having missed out on signing him last summer. Since then, the Catalan club have been working diligently behind the scenes to bring the Athletic Club winger to Camp Nou, particularly after the player, expressed a strong desire to make the move.

The plan was straightforward: activate his €62 million release clause after July 1, with club officials confident that the transfer would proceed without complications.

However, in a significant twist, Mundo Deportivo reports that talks between Barcelona and Nico’s agent have recently come to a halt. This unexpected breakdown in negotiations has sparked frustration and concern within the corridors of Spotify Camp Nou.

Dortmund chief admits Jamie Gittens' move to Chelsea is "in motion"

Jamie Gittens has left Borussia Dortmund's Club World Cup camp and his move to Chelsea "is moving", according to a club chief.

Kehl told Sky Germany: "We have given Jamie permission to hold talks with another club, which are still ongoing. There are still things to be clarified. Things are moving, but no decision has been made yet. We were aware that the player has a higher market value than what was on the table two weeks ago. We’ve exuded confidence. In the final analysis, we’ll see if we receive adequate compensation."

Williams was open to Madrid move before Barca pounced

Nico Williams warned Barcelona he would join Real Madrid if they didn’t act, forcing the Spanish champions to race for the winger’s signature.

Williams is closing in on a move to Barca, but only after the club was jolted into action by Real Madrid’s interest and his flirtation with them. According to journalist Miguel Rico, the Athletic Club winger told friends at Barca that he was open to joining Los Blancos if his preferred move to Camp Nou did not materialise. Madrid’s involvement forced sporting director Deco and the Barca board to re-engage seriously with Nico’s camp. Negotiations accelerated quickly from there, with personal terms now agreed.

Leverkusen agree €40m transfer for USMNT star Tillman

Bayer Leverkusen have reportedly agreed a transfer with PSV for USMNT star Malik Tillman that could be worth €40 million (£34m/$47m).

Transfer guru Fabrizio Romano claims: “Malik Tillman to Bayer Leverkusen, here we go! Verbal agreement in place between all parties involved. Transfer fee around €35/40m total package, long term deal agreed with Tillman. Bayern have buy-back clause but Bayer04 now consider verbal agreement done.”

Abraham agrees to join ex-Man Utd boss as Roma accept €20m bid

English forward Tammy Abraham is on his way to Besiktas to team up with former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

According to a report by La Gazzetta dello Sport, Roma have accepted Turkish Super Lig giants Besiktas’ €20 million (£17m/$23m) bid for the striker, who spent the entirety of the 2024-25 season at AC Milan. A similar amount was offered by Russian outfit Zent St. Petersburg; however, it didn’t impress the 27-year-old.

Bayern 'definitely' interested in Woltemade but Eberl issues warning

Max Eberl has confirmed Bayern Munich's interest in Nick Woltemade but has warned Stuttgart over inflated demands over a transfer fee.

Bayern sporting director Eberl has confirmed for the first time that the club is "definitely" targeting Stuttgart striker Woltemade. Eberl acknowledged the club’s intent to begin shaping their squad for next season, and named the 23-year-old forward as part of that plan. Bayern have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with the player on personal terms, offering him a long-term deal until 2030 which would mark a tremendous pay rise for him. All that remains is for the German champions to agree on a transfer fee with Stuttgart, though as of now, no written offer has been submitted.