Latest transfer news and rumors: Gibbs-White talks may spark legal action

The transfer window is officially open throughout Europe, and the rumor mill is in overdrive. Check in every day for all the latest buzz from across the soccer world.

Top story: Gibbs-White to Spurs on hold

Nottingham Forest are considering legal action over Tottenham Hotspur's pursuit of Morgan Gibbs-White. The club is consulting lawyers because it insists it didn't grant Spurs permission to talk to the midfielder and it feels a specific confidentiality agreement in the £60-million release in his contract has been breached.

Forest are desperate to prevent arguably their most important player leaving. Gibbs-White was set to have a medical with Tottenham on Friday. (BBC Sport)

Other rumors

July 11

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)

Striker's strike: Viktor Gyokeres doesn't intend to report for preseason training with Sporting CP and has told the club president that he won't play for them again. The Swede is trying to force a move to Arsenal. (The Athletic)

Looking at Lookman: Barcelona's drawn-out search for a new winger has led them to Bergamo. Ademola Lookman could be available to sign from Atalanta for less than €50 million. (Sport)

Roony incoming: Roony Bardghji has landed in Barcelona ahead of his move from FC Copenhagen. The 19-year-old winger told media he's "very happy to be here." (Sport)

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)

Marseille not over Auba: Marseille are exploring a return for 36-year-old Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang following news that his contract with Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah will be terminated. (L'Equipe)

Gold Cup standout moving: American midfielder Malik Tillman's move from Bayer Leverkusen to PSV Eindhoven is imminent. The transfer could cost as much as €40 million. (Fabrizio Romano)

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)

Tottenham set for £55M deal: Mohammed Kudus will undergo a medical at Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday before signing a six-year contract. His transfer from West Ham United will cost around £55 million. (The Athletic)

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)

July 8

Trio tracking Grealish: Tottenham, Newcastle, and Napoli are all keeping tabs on Manchester City's Jack Grealish. Pep Guardiola has publicly said that Grealish needs to leave so he can find playing time elsewhere. (The Sun)

Messi expected to stay: Inter Miami are "extremely confident" that Lionel Messi will reject Al-Ahli's advances and extend his contract. Messi's current deal with the MLS team expires at the end of this year. (The Athletic)

The price for Gyokeres: Arsenal are close to finalizing an agreement with Sporting CP for Viktor Gyokeres after coming to personal terms with the coveted Swedish striker. The deal will be worth €65 million, and the two clubs are discussing the payment structure. (ESPN)

Arsenal land Norgaard: Arsenal have completed the signing of Christian Norgaard. The Gunners will pay Brentford an initial £10 million for the Danish midfielder, and the deal could hit £12 million with bonuses. An announcement is imminent. (The Athletic)

Gonzalo going nowhere: Real Madrid won't entertain any offers - either for loan deals or permanent transfers - for Gonzalo Garcia this summer. The young striker, a breakout star at this summer's Club World Cup, is expected to be an important part of Xabi Alonso's squad. (Fabrizio Romano)

Carreras getting closer: Real Madrid and Benfica are in advanced talks over a deal for left-back Alvaro Carreras. The Spaniard's move to Madrid is expected to be finalized after the Club World Cup. (Marca)

Hojlund happy to stay: Rasmus Hojlund doesn't want to leave Manchester United this summer. The Red Devils could still decide to sell him if a good offer arrives, but the Danish striker won't push for an exit. (Fabrizio Romano)

Gala not giving up: Victor Osimhen has reached an agreement on personal terms with Galatasaray, who want to sign him permanently after his successful loan last season. But negotiations with Napoli are difficult. The Italian club already rejected a €60-million offer, and wants €75 million. (Sky Sport Italia)

July 7

Al-Ahli try to lure Messi: Al-Ahli are working to encourage Lionel Messi to join them when his contract with Inter Miami expires at the end of this year. The Saudi side will do whatever it takes to sign him. (L'Equipe)

De Paul pursuit: Inter Miami have opened talks with Atletico Madrid over a move for Rodrigo De Paul. The midfielder, who often acts as Messi's on-pitch bodyguard on Argentina duty, is open to joining the Herons. (Fabrizio Romano)

Capital conversations: Arsenal are discussing a move for Chelsea's Noni Madueke. He could cost over £50 million. Chelsea expressed a tentative interest in Ethan Nwaneri during the London clubs' talks. (The Telegraph)

Rossoneri duo staying: AC Milan head coach Massimiliano Allegri said Monday that winger Rafael Leao and goalkeeper Mike Maignan will remain at the club for next season. (AC Milan)

Milan want striker: Victor Boniface is in talks over a potential move to AC Milan. Bayer Leverkusen would consider letting the striker leave after he scored eight goals over 19 league appearances last season. (Sacha Tavolieri)

More Saudi business: Al-Hilal are trying to convince Victor Osimhen to join them and are also in talks with Dusan Vlahovic. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Youssef En-Nesyri are backup options. (L'Equipe)

Magpies' money problems: Newcastle United could be punished for falling foul of financial regulations. That threat makes an expensive transfer for Tino Livramento to Manchester City more likely. (Football Insider)

July 6

Unwanted Nkunku: Christopher Nkunku is available for just £35 million after costing Chelsea £52 million to sign from RB Leipzig two years ago. The forward is on Manchester United's list of summer targets. (The Mirror)

DCL intel: Dominic Calvert-Lewin could join Manchester United on a free transfer. The club is trying to offload numerous expensive attackers, making room for the bargain-bin acquisition of the former Everton frontman. (The Sun)

Denzel bombshell: Manchester City believe Denzel Dumfries could offer depth at right-back following Kyle Walker's exit. The Dutch international has a €25-million release clause at Inter Milan. (Football Transfers)

Juve's midfield maneuver: Juventus will turn to Tottenham's Yves Bissouma if they can't get deals for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali or Inter's Davide Frattesi over the line. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

July 5

Ter Stegen intrigued by Inter: Barcelona want to offload Marc-Andre ter Stegen. The goalkeeper has drawn interest from Monaco, Galatasaray, and Inter Milan, with the latter being his likeliest destination. (Sport)

Rodrygo going: Brazilian winger Rodrygo is increasingly likely to leave Real Madrid this summer. Arsenal, Bayern Munich, and Paris Saint-Germain will need to pay at least £70 million to sign him. (The Mirror)

Moving for Marcus: Barcelona will hold talks with Manchester United in the coming days over the possible signing of Marcus Rashford. The Spanish champions would prefer a loan deal with a purchase option. (Foot Mercato)

Hakan going home: Turkish international Hakan Calhanoglu is keen on a move to Galatasaray. The Super Lig champions and Inter Milan are discussing the potential transfer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Newcastle to spend big: Newcastle United want to sign Atalanta defender Giorgio Scalvini, who is valued at around £30million. Pricey moves for James Trafford and Anthony Elanga are also on the agenda. (The Times)