Nketiah exit back on? PL side 'want' Arsenal striker

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Bournemouth are reportedly interested in signing Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah.

The 25-year-old appears to be heading towards a summer exit after struggling to gain regular playing time last season.

Nketiah had to settle for 10 starts in 27 Premier League appearances last term, mustering five goals and two assists for Mikel Arteta's side.

The Arsenal academy product is behind Gabriel Jesus and Kai Havertz in the pecking order and is now looking to gain regular game time elsewhere.

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Yes or no? Zubimendi 'makes final decision' over Liverpool switch

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Liverpool transfer target Martin Zubimendi has reportedly decided to stay at Real Sociedad.

Earlier this summer, Zubimendi expressed a desire to remain at Real Sociedad despite being the subject of interest from the likes of Arsenal and Barcelona.

However, it was recently revealed that Liverpool were making an effort to convince the 25-year-old to leave San Sebastian this summer.

Real Sociedad insisted that they would only part ways with Zubimendi if his €60m (£51.7m) release clause was paid in full.

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Felix willing to 'make compromise' for Chelsea return

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Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix is reportedly prepared to take a pay cut to complete a return to Chelsea.

Felix previously spent the second half of the 2022-23 season on loan at Stamford Bridge, scoring four goals in 20 competitive appearances before returning to his parent club.

The 24-year-old went on to join Barcelona on a season-long loan deal, registering 10 goals and six assists in 44 matches during the 2023-24 campaign.

Barcelona initially appeared to be keen to re-sign the Portugal international, but a return to the Catalan giants now appears to be off the cards.

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The Great Dane: Spurs starlet seals Championship loan move

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Tottenham Hotspur striker Dane Scarlett has joined Championship side Oxford United on loan for the 2024-25 campaign.

The 20-year-old drops down a division hoping for a shot at Championship redemption, having endured a difficult loan spell with Ipswich Town in the first half of the 2023-24 campaign.

Scarlett failed to register a single goal or assist in 12 matches for Kieran McKenna's side, whom he did not start once for either, although he made four Premier League appearances for Tottenham towards the end of the season.

Scarlett is behind Richarlison and new signing Dominic Solanke in the strikers' pecking order, though, and even though the former could leave before the window slams shut, Scarlett would have still been starved of opportunities up front.

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Royally good move: Milan sign £13m defender from Tottenham

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Brazilian right-back Emerson Royal has completed his switch from Tottenham Hotspur to AC Milan for a reported £13m.

The former Barcelona man was relegated to second-choice right-back in North London following the arrival of Pedro Porro from Sporting Lisbon and was linked with an exit for a number of weeks.

The Saudi Pro League was mooted as a potential destination for Emerson, but AC Milan were always considered the frontrunners for the 25-year-old, who was involved in Spurs' pre-season tour of Asia despite the expectation of an exit.

A breakthrough in negotiations was eventually reached between the two clubs, and after being spotted heading to Milan for his medical, Royal has been confirmed as the Rossoneri's latest recruit.

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London calling: Brentford sign Liverpool attacker

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Brentford have completed the permanent signing of Fabio Carvalho from Liverpool.

Carvalho was a prominent figure in Liverpool's recent pre-season tour of the USA, scoring two goals in three appearances.

After playing over an hour against Real Betis, Carvalho went on to score in Liverpool's next two friendlies against Arsenal and Manchester United.

However, the attacker did not feature in either of Sunday's friendlies against Sevilla and Las Palmas, with Liverpool boss Arne Slot revealing that Carvalho had been the subject of a transfer offer.

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Three new centre-backs? Man United 'to submit' £60m bid for defender

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Manchester United are reportedly prepared to submit a third bid worth £60m for Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.

The 22-year-old spent the 2022-23 term on loan at Dutch side PSV Eindhoven, for whom the centre-back established himself as a senior starter for the first time in his career.

Returning from the Eredivisie last summer, Branthwaite enjoyed a breakout campaign in the Premier League as Everton battled against Profit and Sustainability punishments to avoid relegation.

The former Blackburn Rovers loanee played and started 35 top-flight matches for Sean Dyche's side, making the net ripple on three occasions from defence.

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English move back on? Omorodion 'offered' to Premier League duo

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Aston Villa and Bournemouth have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion.

The 20-year-old was fully expected to secure a high-profile switch to Premier League giants Chelsea, although the deal hit a major obstacle in the final stages.

A transfer to Stamford Bridge for Omorodion had to be scrapped due to serious contractual issues that arose involving the player's proposed seven-year terms in West London.

Missing out on a sale of £35m, Atletico Madrid are said to be 'unhappy' with the Blues, who have already moved onto the task of acquiring other targets.

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Fresh bid: Napoli 'make new attempt' to agree deal for Chelsea's Lukaku

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Chelsea have reportedly been presented with a fresh offer for Romelu Lukaku.

Ever since the arrival of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital as co-owners in May 2022, there have been numerous fruitless attempts to sell the Belgium international.

The Blues have been able to make savings courtesy of loan deals with Inter Milan and Roma, who paid a fee as well as taking on the player's big wage packet.

However, with just two years remaining on Lukaku's contract, there is an added urgency to find a permanent new home for the player.

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In shape: Man United new boys 'complete medicals' ahead of double transfer

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Manchester United have reportedly completed the medicals of Bayern Munich duo Matthijs De Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui ahead of transfers to the Premier League.

Following an eighth-placed finish in the Premier League last season, there were serious questions marks over whether Erik ten Hag would continue as the Red Devils' head coach.

Beating local rivals Manchester City in the final of the FA Cup at Wembley Stadium, the Dutchman picked up his second piece of silverware in two years on the red side of the city.

That honour was enough for Ten Hag to keep his position at the Theatre of Dreams, where United have made a number of notable additions already this summer.

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From the champions to a relegation fight: Man City midfielder wanted by Ipswich?

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Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips has reportedly attracted interest from Ipswich Town.

The 28-year-old made the high-profile switch from Leeds United to the blue side of Manchester during the summer transfer window of 2022 for a fee of £42.5m.

After initially impressing at Man City, Phillips struggled massively for first-team minutes, understandably falling behind the likes of Rodri in the pecking order.

Pep Guardiola claimed following the 2022 World Cup that the former Leeds man was "overweight" and unable to fulfill the roles of a midfielder in his side.

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Man City's most expensive sales ever

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While a host of star names have arrived at Manchester City in big-money deals, the Citizens have also recouped considerable sums from the sale of several players over the years.

Some of those decided to depart in search of regular first-team football, while others opted to seek a fresh challenge following a successful trophy-filled spell at the club.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at the most expensive sales in Man City's history.

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Vardy's new partner? Leicester 'submit' £23.2m offer for 23-goal striker

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Leicester City have reportedly submitted a £23.2m bid for Panathinaikos striker Fotis Ioannidis.

The 24-year-old could have been a breakout star at this summer's Euro 2024 in Germany, however Greece lost their playoff final against Georgia in March.

Ioannidis still enjoyed a successful 2023-24 term, especially in the Europa League, with the attacker netting five times during six matches in UEFA's secondary club competition.

The 11-time international was particularly prolific in front of goal in the Greek Super League, making the net ripple on 15 occasions in just 28 appearances.

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Four-way battle? Leicester, Palace 'lead' race for ex-Premier League star

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Leicester City and Crystal Palace have reportedly moved ahead in the race for Galatasaray attacker Wilfried Zaha.

The 31-year-old secured a high-profile transfer to the Turkish Super Lig last summer following the expiration of his contract at Selhurst Park.

His first spell outside of England in club football, Zaha was lured to Galatasaray by the opportunity to be a regular in the Champions League.

As well as seven appearances in UEFA's elite club competition, the former Manchester United winger also featured 30 times in the Super Lig, scoring nine times and providing three assists.

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Another one: Chelsea 'to sell' fringe player to Strasbourg

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Chelsea are reportedly ready to conduct another piece of transfer business with Strasbourg.

Both clubs are under the ownership of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, the French club effectively being used as a home for some of Chelsea's prospects.

During the 2022-23 campaign, Angelo Gabriel and Andrey Santos each spent loan spells at the Ligue 1 outfit, the Brazilian pair benefitting from their stints at Stade de la Meinau.

Santos has already returned on a season-long loan deal for 2024-25, while it was revealed over the weekend that young American full-back Caleb Wiley had also made the switch to Strasbourg.

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Into the Spider-Verse: Atletico confirm €95m arrival of Man City forward

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Atletico Madrid have announced the signing of forward Julian Alvarez from Manchester City.

The 24-year-old completed his medical with the La Liga giants on Monday and has put pen to paper on a six-year deal until June 2030.

Alvarez allegedly joins Atletico in a deal worth €95m (£81.3m), including an initial €70m (£59.8m) upfront fee plus €25m (£21.4m) in add-ons, which represents a club-record sale for Man City, surpassing the £50m that they received from Chelsea for Raheem Sterling in 2022.

The Argentina international's big-money transfer to Civitas Metropolitano has not been affected by the collapse of Samu Omorodion's switch to Chelsea, with contractual complications ultimately ending his chances of securing a move to Stamford Bridge.

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Arsenal dealt major blow in effort to sell Nketiah?

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Arsenal have seemingly been left having to return to square one in their efforts to sell Eddie Nketiah.

Throughout the summer transfer window, the Gunners have been in the market for a new number nine, a consequence of none of their front players consistently finding the back of the net in 2023-24.

Although Kai Havertz's spot in the squad is safe, speculation has persisted over the futures of Gabriel Jesus and Nketiah, particularly the latter who is a homegrown talent.

Despite the 25-year-old only scoring five Premier League goals last season, Arsenal have insisted on setting a high valuation for the England international.

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Transfer news and rumours: Doue to PSG, Abraham to West Ham, Toney future

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Rennes protege Desire Doue has reportedly decided on Paris Saint-Germain as his next club, ending the uncertainty surrounding his future.

The 19-year-old has supposedly been courted by a number of clubs since breaking into the Les Rouges et Noir first team, scoring four goals and setting up five more in 31 Ligue 1 matches last season.

Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur, Bayern Munich and PSG were all linked with swoops for Doue, who was a member of France's silver medal-winning troupe at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

Bayern and PSG ended up engaging in a two-horse race for the teenager's signature, and according to Fabrizio Romano, the French champions have beaten their German counterparts to a deal.

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Strained relationship: Atletico 'very upset' with Chelsea over Omorodion saga

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Chelsea have reportedly left Atletico Madrid 'very upset' with their conduct regarding a deal involving Samu Omorodion.

The two clubs have become embroiled in somewhat of a transfer triangle which has also involved Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher and Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez.

All three deals need to go through in order to satisfy Atletico and Chelsea's wishes, the Spanish outfit first needing to finalise a deal for Alvarez for a fee in the region of £82m.

Gallagher would then move to Atletico with Omorodion supposed to make the switch to Chelsea in a separate deal for a similar amount of money, said to be in the region of £34m.

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Three Moore years: Spurs wonderkid signs first pro deal

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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that 17-year-old attacking sensation Mikey Moore has signed his first professional contract.

The 2007-born protege broke into Ange Postecoglou's squad towards the end of the 2023-24 campaign, becoming Tottenham's youngest-ever Premier League player at 16 years and 277 days against Manchester City.

Moore also made a cameo appearance against Sheffield United on the final day of the campaign, and he sent tongues wagging in pre-season, scoring against Hearts and Vissel Kobe either side of an assist against Queens Park Rangers.

In addition to his rise to prominence at club level, Moore shone at this year's Under-17 European Championships with four goals and one assist, as England reached the quarter-finals before being knocked out by Italy.

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Deja vu: Man United 'fail' with £42.8m offer for Barcelona star

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Manchester United have reportedly failed with an offer of €50m (£42.8m) for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, whom they memorably tried to capture in the summer of 2022.

Upon his arrival at Old Trafford in 2022, Erik ten Hag made it his personal mission to reunite with De Jong, whose rise to prominence he oversaw during their productive stint at Ajax.

The Eredivisie giants memorably reached the semi-finals of the 2018-19 Champions League thanks to De Jong's efforts, which saw the midfielder secure a marquee switch to Camp Nou.

Man United fought tooth and nail for weeks on end to bring the 27-year-old to Old Trafford and were believed to have agreed a deal with Barcelona at one stage, only for De Jong to reject a switch.

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Collapse crisis averted as Man City star 'closes in' on £81.3m exit

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Manchester City attacker Julian Alvarez has reportedly put pen to paper on his Atletico Madrid contract following fears that a deal could fall through.

Atletico, Man City and Chelsea are currently embroiled in a complicated transfer carousel, as players from the Spanish and English capital were supposed to be heading in opposite directions.

As well as Alvarez's switch from Man City, Diego Simeone's side have been trying to conclude a deal for Chelsea's Conor Gallagher, whose signing they have already teased with a picture of him inside the Wanda Metropolitano.

In a separate transaction, albeit one linked to the Gallagher switch, Chelsea were expected to bring 20-year-old striker Samu Omorodion to Stamford Bridge, but it was reported on Sunday that a deal had been plunged into uncertainty due to contract complications.

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No harm in trying: Real Madrid star 'turns down' Saudi offer

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Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior has reportedly turned down the chance to move to the Saudi Pro League.

Having been spotted by Blancos scouts while playing for Flamengo, Vinicius endured a slow start to life at the Bernabeu after joining the Spanish giants in a deal worth €45m (£38.5m).

However, since the 2021-22 campaign, Vinicius hit his stride under Carlo Ancelotti, who has overseen his development into one of the most feared attackers in European football.

The Brazil international boasts 83 goals and 75 assists in 264 appearances for Los Blancos in all tournaments, including 24 goals and 11 assists in 39 competitive clashes last term, helping Real complete a Champions League, La Liga and Supercopa de Espana treble.

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Forest turn down bid from Serie A giants for Williams?

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Nottingham Forest have reportedly set their stall out regarding the future of defender Neco Williams.

During the early part of the summer transfer window, meeting all criteria with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules was the priority of the East Midlands outfit.

However, now that has been achieved, there is a renewed focus on building a squad that can compete for a mid-table finish rather than fighting for survival.

The likes of Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic, Newcastle United midfielder Elliot Anderson and Vitoria de Guimaraes playmaker Jota Silva have all made the switch to the City Ground.

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Transfer news and rumours: Beier to Dortmund, Szmodics to Ipswich

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Borussia Dortmund are reportedly set to announce the signing of Hoffenheim striker Maximilian Beier.

The 21-year-old was one of the standout forwards in the German top flight last season, scoring 16 goals and providing one assist from 33 Bundesliga appearances.

Due to his stellar performances on the club scene, Beier was rewarded with a place in Germany's squad for Euro 2024, with Julian Nagelsmann's side gunning for continental glory at their home tournament.

Firmly behind the likes of Kai Havertz and Niclas Fullkrug in the pecking order, the Hoffenheim marksman only featured for 25 minutes in the competition as Die Mannschaft exited at the quarter-final stage to eventual winners Spain.

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Unlikely reunion: Chelsea pursuit of former forward 'in key stages'

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Chelsea are reportedly moving closer to securing a surprise reunion with Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix.

Over the past week, a complex scenario has emerged with the transfers of Julian Alvarez, Conor Gallagher and, initially, Samu Omorodion.

For the domino effect to take place, Alvarez needs to complete his move from Manchester City to the Spanish capital, with Gallagher already in Madrid as he prepares to leave the Blues for Colchoneros.

However, on Sunday night, it emerged that Omorodion would not be completing a move to Chelsea with key details in his proposed contract unable to be signed off.

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Persistent: Premier League duo not giving up on Real Madrid star Rodrygo?

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Real Madrid forward Rodrygo reportedly remains of interest to two clubs in the Premier League.

The Brazil international is currently preparing for his sixth season at the Bernabeu already on his way to legendary status at the club.

A total of 54 goals and 41 assists have been contributed from 216 appearances in all competitions, 23 of which came during the 2023-24 La Liga and Champions League campaigns.

Rodrygo has also persistently stated that he sees his future at Los Blancos, who have him tied down to a contract until 2028.

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Another Bayern exit? Arsenal 'planning move' for winger before end of summer

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Arsenal have reportedly identified a Bayern Munich winger as a potential summer transfer target.

The Gunners have, so far, endured somewhat of a quiet period in the market, the only notable fresh face to arrive being defender Riccardo Calafiori.

However, a big-money fee has been recouped through the sale of homegrown talent Emile Smith Rowe, and more should follow in due course with the likes of Reiss Nelson and Eddie Nketiah being linked with an exit.

Mikel Arteta must cope with the scenario of ensuring that Arsenal meet all squad registration rules with regards to including academy graduates in their ranks or face having to reduce his squad size.

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