Latest transfer news and rumors: Liverpool join Ekitike race
The transfer window is open throughout Europe, and the rumor mill is in overdrive. Check in every day for the latest buzz from across the soccer world.
Top story: Liverpool vying for Newcastle target
Liverpool have contacted Eintracht Frankfurt over a possible move for Hugo Ekitike, who was subject of a failed €75-million bid from Newcastle United earlier this week. Newcastle's interest in Ekitike is nothing new; their attempts to land the Frenchman in summer 2022 and last January both fell short.
Liverpool are still pursuing Newcastle's Alexander Isak despite making an approach for Ekitike. They've let the Magpies know they're interested in doing a deal in the region of £120 million for the Swedish striker. Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez could leave Liverpool. (The Athletic)
Other rumors
July 16
Mbeumo's price tag increases: Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo's asking price is now £70 million. United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe and director of football Jason Wilcox are determined to stay patient in negotiations. (The Guardian)
Ademola looking elsewhere: Inter Milan are ready to submit a €40-million offer for Ademola Lookman. Atalanta would prefer at least €50 million. Lookman is keen on the move. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Jumping Jack: Chelsea aren't actively looking to sell Nicolas Jackson, but the striker is considering a move away following the arrivals of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro. Manchester United are tracking the situation. (The Times)
Weah on his way: Marseille are in advanced talks to sign Timothy Weah from Juventus. The American is likely to join the Ligue 1 club on loan with an obligation to buy. The eventual fee is yet to be determined. (Fabrizio Romano)
Spurs spar with Inter: Tottenham Hotspur are competing with Inter Milan for the signature of Belgian center-back Koni De Winter. Genoa could accept just £22 million for the 23-year-old. (The i)
Capital clubs clash: Brentford and West Ham United have both inquired about Sassuolo's Andrea Pinamonti. The striker, who spent last season on loan at Genoa, has also drawn interest from Bundesliga clubs. (Evening Standard)
Geordie Sean: Sean Longstaff is ending his long association with boyhood club Newcastle to join Leeds United this summer. They've reached an agreement in principle over a transfer worth an initial £12 million. (The Athletic)
Granit foundation: Granit Xhaka could move despite having three years left on his Bayer Leverkusen contract. Sunderland are interested in signing the 32-year-old to bolster their midfield. He could cost €20 million. (Bild)
Bees buzz around Omari: Brentford are expected to make another attempt to sign Omari Hutchinson after Ipswich Town rejected their £35-million offer for the 21-year-old winger. (Fabrizio Romano)
July 15
Reds remain aggressive: Newcastle United are braced for a £130-million bid from Liverpool for Alexander Isak. The Magpies are keen to tie Isak down to a contract that makes him the best-paid player in the club's history. (The Times)
Liverpool firm on Diaz: Liverpool rejected Bayern Munich's opening offer of €67.5 million for winger Luis Diaz and reiterated that the Colombian isn't for sale. They believe he's worth more than €100 million. (The Guardian)
Gyok in a hard place: Viktor Gyokeres' move to Arsenal could collapse. The Gunners offered €63 million plus €10 million in add-ons, but Sporting CP are holding up talks because they want easily achievable bonuses. (Record)
Not so Eze: Mikel Arteta's wish to make Eberechi Eze the "final piece" in Arsenal's jigsaw could be scuppered by Bayern Munich, who would like to reunite the Crystal Palace playmaker with Michael Olise. (The Sun)
Carrington outcasts: Manchester United's "bomb squad" of Marcus Rashford, Antony, Jadon Sancho, Alejandro Garnacho, and Tyrell Malacia can't use the training ground until the squad has left for the day. (BBC Sport)
Courtin' Corentin: Lyon are desperate to keep Corentin Tolisso, but their precarious financial situation could force his sale. Manchester United have contacted the midfielder's representatives. (L'Equipe)
Locking down Lucca: Napoli are in advanced talks to sign Udinese's Lorenzo Lucca. The striker, who could cost up to €35 million, wants to join the Italian champions. (Fabrizio Romano)
Reyna's homecoming: Giovanni Reyna is done at Borussia Dortmund. The American attacker is likely to move to MLS to prove himself ahead of the 2026 World Cup, with Los Angeles FC the likeliest destination. (Ruhr Nachrichten)
July 14
Arsenal add Mosquera: Arsenal have a verbal agreement in place with Valencia to sign Cristhian Mosquera. The deal will be worth €15 million plus add-ons. The Spanish center-back will undergo his medical tests and join the Gunners this week. (Fabrizio Romano)
Garnacho rejects Al-Nassr: Alejandro Garnacho has turned down a lucrative offer to link up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi club Al-Nassr. The Manchester United winger wants to remain in Europe. (The Telegraph)
Scouting Scalvini: Manchester United are considering a move for Italian defender Giorgio Scalvini. Several other Premier League sides are interested in the 21-year-old, who's valued at €55 million by Atalanta. (The Sun)
Mateta on Merseyside: With Darwin Nunez still expected to leave the club this summer, Liverpool are considering a move for Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta. The Premier League champions would have to pay around £50 million for the striker. (Foot Mercato)
Xhaka's future uncertain: Saudi Pro League outfit Neom SC are pushing to sign Granit Xhaka, but no agreement has been reached as of yet with Bayer Leverkusen. For now, Xhaka will join his teammates for preseason training in Brazil while negotiations continue. (Sky Sport Germany)
Wolves signing CWC standout: Wolves have struck a deal with Fluminense to acquire Jhon Arias for around €20 million. The Colombian winger has accepted the move, and travel arrangements are being made. (The Telegraph
July 13
Chelsea eye Donnarumma: Chelsea are considering a move for Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The 26-year-old netminder's contract with PSG expires next summer, opening the door for a potential departure. (L'Equipe)
Sporting peeved: Sporting CP considered taking disciplinary action against Viktor Gyokeres. The Swede, trying to push through a transfer to Arsenal, missed a deadline to report for preseason training. The two clubs have since reportedly come to terms over a €73.5-million deal. (The Guardian)
Napoli's new defender: Serie A champions Napoli have reached an agreement with Bologna to sign center-back Sam Beukema for an initial €31 million. The move will be completed in the coming days. (Fabrizio Romano)
Barca making progress: Barcelona continue to work on deals for both Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford. The Blaugrana won't rush to sign either player, but they're keen to add depth to their forward line. (Marca)
Atleti eye Almada: Atletico Madrid have made contact about a possible move for Thiago Almada. Benfica are also interested in the Argentine playmaker, who spent last season at Lyon on loan from sister club Botafogo. (Fabrizio Romano)
Pay up for Watkins: Newcastle have been informed that they'll need to pay £100 million to sign striker Ollie Watkins from Aston Villa. Half of that would come from the transfer fee, and half from wages. (Football Insider)
Welcome back, PEA: Negotiations are underway for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to return to Marseille. The veteran forward will be available as a free agent once his contract with Al-Qadsiah is terminated. (Fabrizio Romano)
Roma coming up short: Roma are trying to sign midfielder Richard Rios from Palmeiras and right-back Wesley Franca of Flamengo, but are €5 million shy of the valuations for both players. (Corriere dello Sport)
July 12
Al-Nassr eye Pulisic: Al-Nassr have identified AC Milan's Christian Pulisic as someone who could strengthen an attack that already features Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane. The Saudi side could use Aymeric Laporte as a makeweight in a potential deal. (Rudy Galetti)
Sancho a-go: Juventus are still in talks with Manchester United over signing Jadon Sancho. The Turin club's latest offer is €10 million plus add-ons. The Englishman's Red Devils contract expires in June 2026. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
'Keeper quandary: Manchester United could sign a new goalkeeper after Andre Onana suffered a hamstring injury. United have been linked with Emiliano Martinez and Senne Lammens in the past. (The Telegraph)
Konate's contract: Ibrahima Konate rejected Liverpool's offer to extend his deal until 2030. The club risks losing the defender to a free transfer when his contract expires next summer. (Nicolo Schira)
Miss Jackson: AC Milan's pursuit of Nicolas Jackson could fail before it barely began after Chelsea slapped a £100-million price tag on the Senegalese striker. (Daily Mail)
Cherries drop £25M: Djordje Petrovic is set for a medical with Bournemouth next week ahead of signing a five-year contract on the south coast. The goalkeeper's transfer from Chelsea will cost £25 million. (The Athletic)
Milan move on from Brown: Archie Brown decided to join Fenerbahce instead of AC Milan, so the Rossoneri are now ready to submit an offer for Strasbourg full-back Guela Doue. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
McAtee's fee: Nottingham Forest may need to rebuild after Anthony Elanga's exit and Morgan Gibbs-White's possible sale. Manchester City playmaker James McAtee, who's valued at £40 million, is a potential signing. (Daily Mail)
July 11
Legal spat: Nottingham Forest are consulting lawyers after Tottenham allegedly talked to Gibbs-White without permission and potentially broke a confidentiality issue related to his £60-million release clause. (BBC Sport)
Madueke's medical: Chelsea allowed Noni Madueke to leave their U.S. camp Friday to travel for a medical with Arsenal. The transfer will cost £52 million and Madueke will sign a five-year contract with the Gunners. (The Athletic)
Gala grinding: Galatasaray are working hard to try to sign Victor Osimhen on a permanent basis. The Turkish club has offered Napoli guarantees of a transfer fee worth €70 million paid in instalments. (Fabrizio Romano)
Asensio traveling to Turkey: Fenerbahce have reached an agreement to sign Paris Saint-Germain's Marco Asensio, who spent some of last season on loan at Aston Villa. He's set for a medical in Istanbul. (Yagiz Sabuncuoglu)
Contract for 'Cuti': Atletico Madrid believe Tottenham Hotspur will try to encourage Cristian Romero to sign a new deal in north London after the Spanish club ended its pursuit of the defender. (The Athletic)
Bayern knocked back: Bayern Munich's opening offer of €40 million plus €5 million in add-ons for Nick Woltemade was rejected by Stuttgart. He scored 12 goals and assisted twice in 28 Bundesliga appearances last season. (Bild)
Hendo's new home: Jordan Henderson will join Brentford on a free transfer following the mutual termination of his Ajax contract. He's set to sign a two-year deal with the Bees. (BBC Sport)
July 10
Real Madrid open to Rodrygo exit: Rodrygo will meet with leading figures at Real Madrid next week to discuss his future. The club is open to letting him depart, but it will leave the final decision up to the winger. (Fabrizio Romano)
Cold Trafford: Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis wants Alejandro Garnacho because he'll be "twice the player" when he leaves Manchester United. "There's a fault at United that I can't explain," he said. (The Mirror)
Winger wrangling: Juventus want to keep Francisco Conceicao after last season's loan spell from FC Porto. The Turin club offered €22 million for the winger, but Porto are holding out for €25 million. (Gianluca Di Marzio)
Frugal Forest: Nottingham Forest submitted a proposal believed to be worth under £25 million for Yoane Wissa. Brentford value Wissa - who scored 19 Premier League goals last season - at more than £50 million. (The Athletic)
Tajon could be gone: Sassuolo have submitted an initial €8-million bid to Inter Milan in an effort to sign Canadian wideman Tajon Buchanan for their return to Serie A. The proposal includes a sell-on clause. (Fabrizio Romano)
July 9
Neapolitan Nunez: Napoli would like to use the money they get from selling Victor Osimhen to bankroll a move for Darwin Nunez. The Uruguayan is keen on joining the Serie A champions. (Fabrizio Romano)
Retegui going: Mateo Retegui is joining Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah on a salary that's worth more than six times what he earns at Atalanta. The transfer fee is €67 million after add-ons. (Fabrizio Romano)
Spurs on Wissa watch: Tottenham are exploring a move for Yoane Wissa, who played for Thomas Frank at Brentford. The Bees are reluctant to lose Wissa following the exits of several key figures this summer. (BBC Sport)
Eze does it: Arsenal are open to adding a promising defender to their offer for Eberechi Eze in an effort to sweeten the deal for Crystal Palace. The Eagles value the playmaker at £68 million. (The Sun)
Amorim's deadline: Ruben Amorim wants Manchester United to sign Bryan Mbeumo before the squad travels to the United States on July 22. The Brentford forward could cost £65 million. (The Mirror)
Tussling for Tyler: Manchester United, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, and West Ham United are all interested in Tyler Dibling. Southampton have set his price tag in the €55-€65 million range. (Sky Sport Germany)
Forza Ferguson: Evan Ferguson is set to try to reignite his career in Italy. Brighton offered the striker to Roma on a free loan, but the Giallorossi will pay his salary during the season-long arrangement. (Gazzetta dello Sport)