Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Man Utd fail in audacious Emiliano Martinez loan bid as Aston Villa are left 'incredulous' by offer

Aston Villa have reportedly been left 'incredulous' at Manchester United's attempts to sign goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez on loan.The Daily Mail reports that United held discussions this weekend about signing the 32-year-old but their efforts to sign him on loan have been 'immediately rebuffed' by Unai Emery's side. The report adds that the prospect of an Old Trafford loan for the Argentine was put to Villa officials this weekend but it was met with 'incredulity'.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-emi-martinez-prepared-launch-offer-argentina-goalkeeper-completing-bryan-mbeumo-deal/blt7a5615950b5898bb#csd34314a8c9faffd8" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-emi-martinez-prepared-launch-offer-argentina-goalkeeper-completing-bryan-mbeumo-deal/blt7a5615950b5898bb#csd34314a8c9faffd8" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Man Utd prepared to launch offer for Aston Villa's Martinez

<a href="https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Mercato-al-hilal-s-attaque-a-l-avant-centre-de-newcastle-alexander-isak/1579661" target="_blank">L’Equipe</a> reports that Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal have entered the race to sign Newcastle United star Alexander Isak. Al-Hilal, who are looking for a new forward, are ready to compete with Liverpool to secure a transfer for the Swedish striker. The club are reportedly preparing a massive €130 million (£112m/$151m) offer to convince the Magpies to part ways with Isak.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/al-hilal-liverpool-alexander-isak-agrees-transfer-talks-saudi-giants-reds-120m-interest/blt2a234c91f7d32b65#cs6d258af292c7d285" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Isak agrees to talks with Ali-Hilal despite Liverpool links

Liverpool are closing in on a move for Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Ekitike, according to Sky Sports.The Reds have made a fresh offer which could rise as high as €90 million as talks continue between the two sides.

Liverpool make new Ekitike offer

According to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6077622/2025/07/19/marcus-rashford-barcelona-transfer/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, Barcelona are close to finalising a move for Red Devils outcast Rashford and have reportedly sent a loan proposal through intermediaries to the English giants. United are likely to agree to the move, which will also include an option to buy next season.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marcus-rashford-to-barcelona-on-man-utd-accept-loan-proposal-transfer-nears-completion/blt6d60aa50643d2242#csed7aaa6a47d8d29e" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Rashford to Barcelona is on as Man Utd accept loan proposal

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🔴⚫️ Pervis Estupiñán to AC Milan, here we go! Verbal agreement in place with Brighton after green light from Tony Bloom. €17m fee plus €2m add-ons, long term deal for Pervis who’s set to become new AC Milan left back. Formal steps to follow. 🇪🇨 <a href="https://t.co/HEyjVpG9M0">pic.twitter.com/HEyjVpG9M0</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1947391713699647777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Pervis Estupinan set to join AC Milan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Retegui has arrived 🤩 Welcome to Khobar! ❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AlQadsiah?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AlQadsiah</a> | <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ReteguiQadsawi?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#ReteguiQadsawi</a> <a href="https://t.co/OV6xR3C2vZ">pic.twitter.com/OV6xR3C2vZ</a>— AlQadsiah Saudi Club (@AlQadsiahEN) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlQadsiahEN/status/1947365060327661584?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Al-Qadsiah announce signing of Matteo Retegui

Manchester United are reportedly ready to accept around £40 million ($54m) for Alejandro Garnacho, with the Argentina international among several players pushed out by manager Ruben Amorim. The winger was previously valued as high as £70 million ($94.4m), but growing interest from Premier League rivals may now lead to a cut-price exit for the 21-year-old.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-slash-alejandro-garnacho-asking-price-gbp40m-interest-chelsea-aston-villa-spurs/bltb1da90a27f1c94cb" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-slash-alejandro-garnacho-asking-price-gbp40m-interest-chelsea-aston-villa-spurs/bltb1da90a27f1c94cb" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Man Utd slash Garnacho asking price — ready to accept £40m fee

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Bienvenue, Bryan 🫡— Manchester United (@ManUtd) <a href="https://twitter.com/ManUtd/status/1947371099014238468?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Man Utd finally confirm Bryan Mbeumo signing

Newcastle United have reportedly entered the race to sign Nice forward Evann Guessand as negotiations with Tottenham 'slow down'.Africa Foot claims that Newcastle have made contact with the player's entourage but are yet to get into 'serious negotiations' with Nice. The report adds that while Tottenham talks are 'slowing down', Villarreal is having regular conversations with the French outfit about the Ivory Coast international.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/newcastle-hijack-tottenham-move-magpies-eye-bid-evann-guessand-morgan-gibbs-white-drama/blt9e79e34ca2be8bdf#cs78f40e2ef5ae948b" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/newcastle-hijack-tottenham-move-magpies-eye-bid-evann-guessand-morgan-gibbs-white-drama/blt9e79e34ca2be8bdf#cs78f40e2ef5ae948b" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Newcastle enter race for Guessand after Spurs talks stall

Chelsea have reportedly slapped a £100 million ($135m) price tag on striker Nicolas Jackson amid Manchester United transfer links.Sky Sports claim that Chelsea value Jackson at between £80-100m ($108m-135m), with United among the teams keeping an eye on him. They add the Blues are under no pressure to sell the striker, and teams in the Premier League, Europe, and Saudi Arabia are interested in signing him.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-slap-huge-gbp100m-asking-price-nicolas-jackson-man-utd-consider-shock-swoop-striker/blt2202a25a5cd14395#cs34fab91c19ff8837" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-slap-huge-gbp100m-asking-price-nicolas-jackson-man-utd-consider-shock-swoop-striker/blt2202a25a5cd14395#cs34fab91c19ff8837" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Chelsea slap £100m price tag on Jackson amid Man Utd links

Wrexham have confirmed the signing of George Thomason from Bolton Wanderers as their fourth summer addition, with the 24-year-old midfielder penning a three-year deal. Co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob Mac continue to back Phil Parkinson's and his squad, as the Welsh club gear up for life in the Championship with Premier League dreams in sight.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/wrexham-signing-ryan-reynolds-rob-mac-announce-arrival-george-thomason-bolton-premier-league/bltb79e22b525633302" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/wrexham-signing-ryan-reynolds-rob-mac-announce-arrival-george-thomason-bolton-premier-league/bltb79e22b525633302" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Wrexham get another signing — announce arrival of Thomason

Tottenham Hotspur are weighing up a renewed approach for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, despite their initial bid being rejected in January. Liverpool are said to be heavy favourites to sign the England international, but the Lilywhites have not ruled themselves out of the race as they explore options to bolster their defence this summer amid Cristian Romero's uncertain future.Liverpool have entered the picture this summer and are now considered frontrunners for the centre-back amidst Ibrahima Konate's uncertain future. However, The Telegraph has now reported that Spurs are still monitoring the situation and could yet return with a fresh offer.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/spurs-liverpool-tottenham-weigh-up-approach-crystal-palace-marc-guehi-january-bid-rejected/bltb4927b9360b5e5bc#cs4efb8c04cc2c3665" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/spurs-liverpool-tottenham-weigh-up-approach-crystal-palace-marc-guehi-january-bid-rejected/bltb4927b9360b5e5bc#cs4efb8c04cc2c3665" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Tottenham weigh up approach for Crystal Palace defender Guehi

Tottenham are facing a battle with Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund as they eye a Crystal Palace defender to boost their backline.Thomas Frank's side are keen on landing Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace following an impressive season in the Premier League with the Eagles, according to L'Equipe. Spurs want to add some steel to their backline as they prepare to play Champions League football in the 2025-26 season.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/tottenham-battle-dortmund-crystal-palace-defender-transfer-target/blt34bffe3b70e088c9#cs91584f2407e1bd9e" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/tottenham-battle-dortmund-crystal-palace-defender-transfer-target/blt34bffe3b70e088c9#cs91584f2407e1bd9e" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Spurs to battle Dortmund & Italian sides for Crystal Palace ace

AC Milan have tabled a new offer for Brighton's left-back Pervis Estupinan, but it still falls short of their €20 million (£17m/$23m) valuation of the Ecuadorian.Milan's initial offer of €13m was rejected by the Seagulls, as they deemed it to be below their valuation of the defender. According to la Repubblica, the Rossoneri have now hiked up their bid to €15m (£13m/$17m), which still falls well below Brighton's €20m (£17m/$23m) asking price. The Italian club hope that agreeing personal terms with Estupinan can help them to pay a reduced fee.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ac-milan-make-improved-bid-for-pervis-estupinan-but-again-fall-short-of-brighton-s-asking-price/bltadb464883f659435#cs18dd223a2a2f41d6" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ac-milan-make-improved-bid-for-pervis-estupinan-but-again-fall-short-of-brighton-s-asking-price/bltadb464883f659435#cs18dd223a2a2f41d6" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

AC Milan lodge improved bid for Estupinan

Lyon are set to sign Dutch defender Ruben Kluivert from Casa Pia, as the son of Patrick Kluivert continues the family's Ligue 1 legacy. According to a report from L'Equipe, Lyon have reached an agreement to sign Kluivert, the 24-year-old son of former Barcelona and AC Milan striker Patrick, from Portuguese side Casa Pia for just over €3 million.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lyon-agree-deal-to-sign-son-of-ex-barcelona-ac-milan-and-newcastle-star-from-portuguese-outfit/blt0e529776d30e30fa#csef86c3a5306c70a4" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/lyon-agree-deal-to-sign-son-of-ex-barcelona-ac-milan-and-newcastle-star-from-portuguese-outfit/blt0e529776d30e30fa#csef86c3a5306c70a4" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Lyon land ex-Barca & Newcastle star's son in €3m deal

Joao Felix is reportedly nearing a move to former side Benfica but Chelsea's efforts to recoup the £46 million they paid for him looks remote.Felix swapped Atletico Madrid for Chelsea for a fee around £46 million ($62m) last August, but the Portugal international has made it clear that he wants to leave the club. Now, Record claims that his old side Benfica hope to secure his services this week for approximately €20-25m (£17-21.5m), but A Bola states Chelsea are holding out for a higher offer.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/joao-felix-close-ending-chelsea-nightmare-flop-nears-return-former-club-despite-attempts-bigger-transfer-fee/blt4cb8a5df5085eb30#cs47d0270e03ea6c6d" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/joao-felix-close-ending-chelsea-nightmare-flop-nears-return-former-club-despite-attempts-bigger-transfer-fee/blt4cb8a5df5085eb30#cs47d0270e03ea6c6d" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Felix nearing Chelsea exit as cut-price return to old side nears

Eddie Howe's Newcastle are preparing a lucrative contract extension to fend off a potential £65 million bid from Manchester City.Pep Guardiola is a big fan of Tino Livramento and is willing to splash out £65m on the Newcastle defender, according to The Times. However, Newcastle are determined to keep hold of Livramento and plan to offer a new long-term contract that will make him one of the top earners at St James' Park.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/newcastle-offer-gbp65m-star-lucrative-new-contract-fend-off-man-city-interest/bltce25ea4a65d2bafa#csf8b8ad7bee3d903f" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/newcastle-offer-gbp65m-star-lucrative-new-contract-fend-off-man-city-interest/bltce25ea4a65d2bafa#csf8b8ad7bee3d903f" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Newcastle to offer £65m star new contract to fend off Man City 

Barcelona have reportedly learned how much it will cost to permanently sign Marcus Rashford from Manchester United.Rashford is set to join Barcelona on loan from United, with the Catalan outfit having the option to buy him permanently in 2026. Aston Villa could have secured his services for £40 million ($54m) at the end of his loan spell at Villa Park last season but now BBC Sport journalist Simon Stone claims Hansi Flick's side can purchase him next year for €35m (£30m).<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/cut-price-transfer-fee-barcelona-have-to-pay-man-utd-keep-marcus-rashford-permanently/blt2843bbc8a23c42bc#csef5eaeb30ff3ab03" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/cut-price-transfer-fee-barcelona-have-to-pay-man-utd-keep-marcus-rashford-permanently/blt2843bbc8a23c42bc#csef5eaeb30ff3ab03" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

The cut-price fee Barca will have to pay to land Rashford

Bayern Munich believe Liverpool will soften their stance on selling Luis Diaz this summer after spending close to £300 million ($402m) in the ongoing transfer window. The Reds are close to signing Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, which could convince them to allow Diaz to exit Anfield. The Colombian winger is keen to leave the Reds and join the Bundesliga giants.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/bayern-munich-expect-liverpool-soften-stance-selling-luis-diaz-build-fearsome-attack-harry-kane/blt185e3aec7c29dfd5" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-in/lists/bayern-munich-expect-liverpool-soften-stance-selling-luis-diaz-build-fearsome-attack-harry-kane/blt185e3aec7c29dfd5" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Bayern expect Liverpool to soften stance on selling Diaz

Barcelona may be forced to delay Joan Garcia's registration as Marc-Andre ter Stegen weighs up surgery on a recurring back injury.If Ter Stegen opts for surgery and is ruled out for the long-term, Barca would receive around €2 million in compensation from FIFA and be allowed to use 80 per cent of his annual salary for a replacement under La Liga’s injury exception rule. That would allow the club to register new goalkeeper Garcia, formerly of Espanyol, who is still awaiting clearance.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marc-andre-ter-stegen-prevent-barcelona-registering-goalkeeper-joan-garcia-hansi-flick-surgery-decision/blt3dd4c3a391942dad#csf0d5c0be922dcb74" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marc-andre-ter-stegen-prevent-barcelona-registering-goalkeeper-joan-garcia-hansi-flick-surgery-decision/blt3dd4c3a391942dad#csf0d5c0be922dcb74" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Ter Stegen could stop Barca from registering Joan Garcia

As Gianluigi Donnarumma continues to reject new deals, French giants Paris Saint-Germain are eyeing Porto's Diogo Costa as his replacement. According to MaisFutebol, the French club are interested in bringing Portuguese goalkeeper, Costa.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/gianluigi-donnarumma-reject-psg-contract-offer-man-city-interest-man-utd-target-replacement-goalkeeper/blt14ae84b3e2bfaa48#csac22224ce35c3787" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/gianluigi-donnarumma-reject-psg-contract-offer-man-city-interest-man-utd-target-replacement-goalkeeper/blt14ae84b3e2bfaa48#csac22224ce35c3787" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

PSG eye Man Utd target Costa as Donnarumma replacement

According to <a href="https://www.calciomercato.com/liste/occasione-hojlund-per-juventus-e-milan-il-manchester-united-apre-al-prestito-le-strategie-per-riportarlo-in-serie-a/blt46805f8ccdb7939d#cscce694b856d42748" target="_blank">Calciomercato</a>, Manchester United are open to sending Rasmus Hojlund out on loan but demand that an obligation to buy clause is inserted in the contract. The Red Devils are aware of the heightened competition in their forward line next season with the signings of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo and do not want this to halt the Dane's development. The club have thus decided to revisit their stance of only considering permanent solutions.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-change-rasmus-hojlund-transfer-ac-milan-inter-juventus-boost-striker-serie-a/bltc6486ffafffabe0c#cs88a5bf11b2970a5d" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Man Utd change Hojlund stance in boost to AC Milan, Inter & Juve

According to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6497954/2025/07/21/rashford-antony-garnacho-malacia-sancho-manchester-united/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, Manchester United hope to avoid a 'doomsday scenario' as they look to swiftly get rid of four out-of-favour players before the summer transfer window winds down. Marcus Rashford is set to become the first unwanted man to leave as he closes in on joining La Liga champions Barcelona on a loan deal. United now want similar exits for the rest of their outcasts.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-unwanted-alejandro-garnacho-antony-jadon-sancho-marcus-rashford-exit/blt031f7e2fcc183941#cs987343992f3942e2" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Man Utd look to offload Garnacho, Antony & Sancho after Rashford exit

Antony will hope to follow in Marcus Rashford's footsteps and move out of Manchester United this summer after being deemed surplus to Rubem Amorim's needs. He spent the second half of the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Real Betis and the La Liga club would have loved to make his transfer permanent but they do not have the money to secure a move for the United outcast. While Betis continue to raise funds for Antony, <a href="https://www.removepaywall.com/search?url=https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-rashford-barcelona-four-player-exits-3816022?ico=most_popular" target="_blank">The i Paper</a> reports that their La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid have emerged as favourites to sign the Brazilian winger.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/antony-s-next-club-real-betis-disappointment-bid-to-bring-man-utd-outcast-back-la-liga-rivals-emerge-as-favourites/blt68dabbde3b4ba9c0#csa45b8604dbfee04a" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Real Betis face disappointment in Antony pursuit

According to <a href="https://inews.co.uk/sport/football/man-utd-rashford-barcelona-four-player-exits-3816022?ico=most_popular" target="_blank">The i Paper</a>, after Rashford's departure, United will now act swiftly to get rid of their other four wantaways, namely Antony, Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and Tyrell Malacia. Garnacho has attracted strong interest from Napoli and Chelsea, although the report claims that the Blues are willing to wait for United to drop their £60 million ($80m) valuation of the winger, as they consider even £50m ($67m) to be too high for the Argentine.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-willing-bide-time-alejandro-garnacho-transfer-pursuit-competition-napoli/blt8e90986f11c8320e#csc90b6102c1ee4622" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Why Chelsea are willing to bide their time in Garnacho pursuit

Real Madrid have already splashed out on Dean Huijsen, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alvaro Carreras, and Franco Mastantuono this summer to strengthen the squad but still have the financial might to spend big once again, according to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/primera/el-madrid-atento-a-rodrigo-n/" target="_blank">Diario AS</a>. The club's "next big goal" is to bring in a player who can replace Kroos in the heart of the midfield, with Manchester CIty star Rodri very much still the favourite option.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-identify-next-big-goal-toni-kroos-replacement/bltbdb71fe289efbf5f#csdf1dcd2d300b8dd3" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Madrid make Kroos replacement club's top transfer priority

According to <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6504128/2025/07/21/hugo-ekitike-liverpool-transfer-latest/" target="_blank">The Athletic</a>, Liverpool have reached a compromise with Eintracht Frankfurt when it comes to Hugo Ekitike’s valuation. The deal in question will include an initial £69m ($93m) fee, with the potential for £10m to be paid at a later date in add-ons. The German club had been holding out for a total fee of £82m ($110m).<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-79m-transfer-agreement-hugo-ekitike-eintracht-frankfurt-compromise-eye-watering-valuation/blt3d0974e987c6b6a9#cs6b79b5ee7f1c4818" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Liverpool strike £79m transfer agreement for Ekitike

Bayern Munich are preparing a new bid for Diaz after having their initial offer, believed to be around €67.5 million (£59m/$79m), rejected by the Premier League champions, according to <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1946827415868576063" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>. Diaz, 28, remains Bayern’s top target, with personal terms reportedly already agreed. Meanwhile, Bayern have also initiated contact with Lyon for Belgian winger Malick Fofana as a potential alternative should negotiations with Liverpool break down.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-munich-line-up-new-luis-diaz-bid-and-approach-lyon-winger-as-alternative-option-to-liverpool-star/blte829ea5b343edffb#csabf7e55e6575eb9a" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Bayern step up Diaz pursuit but target Lyon winger as alternative

According to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/primera/renato-veiga-entra-en-escena-n/" target="_blank">AS</a>, Diego Simeone and the Atletico hierarchy have now turned their attention to Veiga, the 21-year-old Portuguese defender owned by Chelsea. Veiga impressed on loan at Juventus last season and is reportedly open to leaving Stamford Bridge for more playing time. Chelsea are seeking up to £30 million ($41m) for his services.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/atletico-madrid-target-chelsea-defender-as-diego-simeone-eyes-cristian-romero-alternative-after-tottenham-snub-offer-for-centre-back/blt3627c1d0c7d454a2#cs38c5f01722c9e328" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Atletico line up Chelsea defender after Romero snub

The <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/cp3kgyx919go" target="_blank">BBC</a> reports that Marcus Rashford has touched down in Barcelona via private jet before formally putting pen to paper on the Catalan club's contract. Talks of a loan move between United and Barca progressed swiftly last week after Flick gave the transfer the green light.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/marcus-rashford-arrives-barcelona-loan-move-hansi-flick-plans-man-utd-outcast/bltfa673577c5f7ff1a#csefda4ed4aa2380b8" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Rashford arrives in Barcelona to complete loan move

According to <a href="https://www.gazzetta.it/Calcio/Calciomercato/Inter/21-07-2025/inter-su-lookman-nuova-offerta-all-atalanta-le-cifre-e-la-trattativa.shtml" target="_blank">La Gazzetta dello Sport</a>, Ademola Lookman has rejected Napoli's approach and is holding out for a move to Inter. Despite receiving a more lucrative offer from the Partenopei - a €5m net salary vs Inter’s €4.5m - Lookman is determined to join the Nerazzurri. Inter have already submitted a €40m (£26m/$34m) bid plus bonuses and a 10 per cent resale clause, which was swiftly rejected by Atalanta, who are demanding at least €50m (£43m/$58m).<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ademola-lookman-waiting-improved-offer-inter-after-eur50m-atalanta-rejects-napoli-transfer/bltf3d9272310592bf3#cs6bd5917e4cc5e288" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Lookman waits on Inter's better deal after rejecting Napoli

Alvaro Morata’s proposed transfer to Como is set to move forward as Galatasaray are close to finalising Osimhen’s move from Napoli, according to <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calciomercato/2025/07/20/morata-como-galatasaray-milan-calciomercato-news" target="_blank">Sky</a>. With Osimhen’s €75 million (£64m/$82m) deal in its final stages, Galatasaray are expected to give Milan the definitive green light to terminate Morata’s loan. Como have already reached an agreement with Morata, and the only hurdle remains formal approval from Galatasaray.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/alvaro-morata-como-back-galatasaray-await-ac-milan-green-light-victor-osimhen-transfer/blt74ec46c3247481f3#cs9491dee6e09f11d6" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Morata set for Como move as Osimhen deal triggers green light

One of Alexander Isak’s representatives has delivered a bombshell statement on the Newcastle striker’s future amid talk of interest from Liverpool.A representative of Isak has told Saudi newspaper <a href="https://arriyadiyah.com/870348/%D9%88%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A9--%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B9%D8%A8-%D9%84%D9%80--%C2%AB%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%A7%D8%B6%D9%8A%D8%A9%C2%BB-%D9%82%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D8%A5%D9%8A%D8%B2%D8%A7%D9%83..-%D8%A7%D9%82%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A8" target="_blank">Arriyadiyah </a>when asked for an update on his client’s future, with a switch to the Middle East also being discussed: “We are indeed studying and analysing all options, and we may be close to finalising the next step for the player. Without revealing any details regarding whether Isak will transfer or stay with Newcastle."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/close-finalising-next-step-alexander-isak-agent-statement-liverpool-transfer-target-left-out-newcastle-pre-season-clash-celtic/blt03cd267a65c48c2b#cs828d89eb8e4e75a6" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Isak's agent issues bombshell statement

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona have sealed all the documents of Rashford deal, set to land in Spain. Understand Barça will pay €14m gross as salary coverage plus bonuses linked to appearances. Marcus takes 15% pay cut and Man Utd will not cover his salary. €30m buy option for June 2026. <a href="https://t.co/DZ8U2y3x6N">pic.twitter.com/DZ8U2y3x6N</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1946945547232854174?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Barcelona seal documents for Rashford move

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🔵 EXCL: Strasbourg agree deal to sign Mamadou Sarr on loan from Chelsea, the defender is back to the club. After signing 8 year deal at <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CFC</a>, Sarr returns to Strasbourg on loan as key part of Rosenior plans for upcoming season with top 5 ambitions in Ligue1. Here we go. 🇫🇷 <a href="https://t.co/8XjCYktOCV">pic.twitter.com/8XjCYktOCV</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1947016957208998315?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Strasbourg agree to sign Chelsea's Mamadou Sarr on loan

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">Marcus Rashford, landed in Barcelona 🛩️<a href="https://twitter.com/victor_nahe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@victor_nahe</a> 🎥🔵🔴 <a href="https://t.co/v5M4BWJeD9">pic.twitter.com/v5M4BWJeD9</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1947021529985827281?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Marcus Rashford lands in Barcelona ahead of move

Wrexham have been linked with two more transfer targets, as Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's side prepare for life in the Championship.The Red Dragons have expressed a serious interest in Bolton Wanderers' captain George Thomason. Local outlet The Bolton News reports The Trotters have even accepted a £1.2m bid for the 24-year-old midfielder. Meanwhile, Lewis O'Brien has been a long-time transfer target of Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson, according to The Athletic. The Nottingham Forest midfielder spent the second half of last season in the Championship, making 16 appearances for Swansea on loan.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ryan-reyolds-rob-mcelhenney-keep-spending-two-names-wrexham-s-transfer-radar-summer-window-record-shattering-deals-red-dragons/blt4b5f4e14e0bb9778#cs6a6e2c13920f9e43" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ryan-reyolds-rob-mcelhenney-keep-spending-two-names-wrexham-s-transfer-radar-summer-window-record-shattering-deals-red-dragons/blt4b5f4e14e0bb9778#cs6a6e2c13920f9e43" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Two more names on Wrexham's radar as summer spending continues

Adam Wharton has reportedly decided to stay at Crystal Palace for one more season, possibly opening the door for a future move to Liverpool.Palace will be desperate to hold onto their star midfielder, as rumours linking Marc Guehi to Liverpool and Eberechi Eze to Arsenal continue to spread. The 21-year-old is happy at Selhurst Park, with The Sun reporting that he is leaning towards staying with the Eagles for one more season.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/why-liverpool-have-become-favourites-adam-wharton-transfer-after-big-career-call-crystal-palace-s-england-international-midfielder/blt33858f990ead6646#cs21316ce6e23c7e94" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/why-liverpool-have-become-favourites-adam-wharton-transfer-after-big-career-call-crystal-palace-s-england-international-midfielder/blt33858f990ead6646#cs21316ce6e23c7e94" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Why Liverpool have become favourites for Wharton transfer

Real Madrid are reportedly considering terminating the contract of Reinier Jesus, a €30 million signing from 2020, who has not made a single first-team appearance in five years. With no club currently willing to buy him and no role in the squad, the Brazilian midfielder may be released early to find a new opportunity elsewhere before his deal runs out in 2026.Reinier joined Real Madrid in January 2020 from Flamengo but has never featured in an official match for the senior team. He has instead gone out on four loan spells - to Borussia Dortmund, Girona, Frosinone and Granada - without making a strong impression. With his contract running until 2026 and no suitors in sight, Madrid are now ready to cut ties altogether, as per Spanish publication AS.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-ready-terminate-contract-eur30m-flop-no-competitive-appearances-five-years/blt4a19b9b9780b1a04#csf7317f46ce1b4466" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/real-madrid-ready-terminate-contract-eur30m-flop-no-competitive-appearances-five-years/blt4a19b9b9780b1a04#csf7317f46ce1b4466" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Real Madrid ready to terminate contract of €30m flop

Speaking to the media, Howe said: "My wish was for us to do our business early, and we certainly tried, but it wasn't to be. We've had a frustrating time in terms of losing targets to other clubs. I'd be very open with that."That's happened on several occasions. You just have to accept it. In order for a transfer to really work, in my opinion, the player has to be desperate to come to your club. If we don't get that, the transfer doesn't work."We're seeking players that are good enough, that are desperate to come, and that can make the difference, that they're in short supply for us. "We're confident that we can try and get some more players in to strengthen the depth of the squad. We're certainly aware that we need to, and we're trying as hard as we can to do that."<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-man-utd-liverpool-annoy-newcastle-eddie-howe-frustrating-failed-pursuits-liam-delap-joao-pedro-bryan-mbeumo-hugo-ekitike/blt7dbccf5f042e2077#csc1990a0d41921ecf" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/chelsea-man-utd-liverpool-annoy-newcastle-eddie-howe-frustrating-failed-pursuits-liam-delap-joao-pedro-bryan-mbeumo-hugo-ekitike/blt7dbccf5f042e2077#csc1990a0d41921ecf" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Howe annoyed by Newcastle's transfer business

Wrexham have agreed personal terms with free agent Josh Windass, with the former Sheffield Wednesday striker pencilled in for a medical on Monday.GiveMeSport reports that Windass and the Red Dragons have held remote talks over the past 72 hours, as manager Phil Parkinson is in Australia and New Zealand for the club's pre-season tour. The 31-year-old is unattached after Sheffield United agreed to terminate his contract in light of their financial struggles.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/wrexham-agree-personal-terms-josh-windass-ex-sheffield-wednesday-forward-pencilled-medical-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-s-side/blt07958c8997ab37aa#csae31c0a3c5dd021e" target="_blank"></a><a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/wrexham-agree-personal-terms-josh-windass-ex-sheffield-wednesday-forward-pencilled-medical-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-s-side/blt07958c8997ab37aa#csae31c0a3c5dd021e" target="_blank">Read more now on GOAL!</a>

Wrexham agree personal terms with Windass

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨🦅 Richard Rios to Benfica, here we go! Deal agreed right now with Palmeiras after green light on player side. Benfica director Rui Pedro Braz closed the agreement with mission in Brazil, price tag met and paid in 3 installments. Rios will fly to Lisbon next week for medical. <a href="https://t.co/TBlKh1lh9G">pic.twitter.com/TBlKh1lh9G</a>— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) <a href="https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1946928819165884816?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Richard Rios set to join Benfica from Palmeiras

According to <a href="https://football-italia.net/weah-close-marseille-move-nottingham-f-snub/" target="_blank">Football Italia</a>, Juventus have asked for more than €15 million (£13m/$17.4m) including add-ons and Marseille are keen to make the deal happen. Negotiations are now taking place to determine the nature of the transfer, with it potentially being a loan with an option or obligation to buy the USMNT forward.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/revealed-terms-marseille-transfer-usmnt-star-tim-weah-snubbing-interest-premier-league/blt366499c578c2a533#cscd622358044f9601" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Terms of Marseille transfer for USMNT star Weah revealed

Journalist <a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/wrexham-have-for-134486973" target="_blank">Alan Nixon</a> has claimed Wrexham have decided to put £10m (€13.4m/$11.5m) aside for a new striker this summer. The Welsh side have just set a new club record transfer fee with the arrival of New Zealand international Liberato Cacace but are thought to have green-lit another move which will blow that reported £2.16 million (€2.5m/$3m) fee out of the water.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/transfer-record-obliterated-wrexham-striker-signing-ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-generate-funds-historic-deal/blt3ec424f76b443c79#csc7c6471c64a35ed7" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Wrexham have £10m for striker signing

According to journalist <a href="https://x.com/yagosabuncuoglu/status/1946661520097615876" target="_blank">Yagiz Sabuncuoglu</a>, Ederson has agreed personal terms to join Turkish Super Lig giants Galatasaray, who have now started negotiations with Manchester City over the goalkeeper's transfer fee.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-city-ederson-agrees-transfer-terms-brazilian-goalkeeper-swap-premier-league-giants-galatasaray/blte3080dcdf5ace091#csa7bd1dcd79b77569" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Ederson agrees transfer terms

According to <a href="https://football-italia.net/inter-reject-man-utd-atalanta-pio-esposito/" target="_blank">Football Italia</a>, Manchester United and Atalanta have been turned away by Inter after making enquiries over potential transfers for young striker Esposito. The Red Devils' approach is thought to have been made in January, when the 20-year-old was starring for Serie B side Spezia, while Atalanta have been in contact more recently during negotiations over Ademola Lookman, who looks set to move to San Siro.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-striker-snub-failed-inter-wonderkid-francesco-pio-esposito-approach-exciting-youngster-knocked-back/bltf75c66d708687c11#cs968ca2c98dc9b92a" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Man Utd failed to land Inter wonderkid Esposito

According to <a href="https://sicnoticias.pt/desporto/2025-07-20-sporting-e-manchester-united-muito-proximos-de-acordo-por-gyokeres-34708766#Echobox=1753007526" target="_blank">SIC</a>, Manchester United could hijack Arsenal's transfer deal for Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres as the Red Devils are closing on an agreement to meet the Portuguese club's €70 million (£60.6m/$81.4m) valuation. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/twist-viktor-gyokeres-transfer-saga-man-utd-hijack-arsenal-deal-very-close-to-70m-plus-agreement/blt8b0816a1ecd4e729#cs54d5138d7253449a" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Man Utd hijack Arsenal deal for Gyokeres

According to <a href="https://www.fichajes.net/noticias/ojo-atletico-madrid-pasos-mason-greenwood-20250718.html" target="_blank">Fichajes</a>, Atletico Madrid are "working on the numbers" for a deal for Marseille forward Greenwood. The 23-year-old signed a five-year deal with the Ligue 1 side last year but has been linked with a summer exit after a successful season where he scored 22 goals in 36 appearances in all competitions.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/la-liga-return-mason-greenwood-atletico-madrid-transfer-raid-marseille-ex-man-utd-forward-getafe-loanee/bltd0894afb48e0febf#cs6a4c93ad8d31e8f8" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Atletico ‘working the numbers’ of Greenwood transfer

Vinicius is seen as a major transfer target for the Saudi Pro League, who are hoping to attract more high-profile players to the Middle East.According to <a href="https://as.com/futbol/primera/vinicius-renovacion-en-el-aire-n/" target="_blank">AS</a>, a five-year deal for Vinicius worth €1 billion (£866.7m/$1.1bn) has been taken off the table for now, though the interest could pick up again in the future. It's believed negotiations between the winger and Real Madrid will resume in 2026, with Vinicius previously declaring he intends to stay at the club to further cement his legacy at the Bernabeu.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/vinicius-junior-billion-saudi-pro-league-offer-gone-contract-no-longer-option-real-madrid-extension-stalemate/blt9ec8ef55de2e5277#csa1175a8a740d32d6" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Vinicius suffers €1 billion Saudi Pro League contract blow

Per <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1946857051520376856" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Liverpool have agreed on a deal to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt €90 million, which could increase to €95m. The striker will sign a six-year deal, which will be valid until 2031.

Liverpool close to signing Ekitike

Former Southampton star Kyle Walker-Peters has formally joined West Ham on a free transfer, the Hammers announced on Sunday.<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">KWP is Claret &amp; Blue 📈 <a href="https://t.co/ThOvJ1Jo0T">pic.twitter.com/ThOvJ1Jo0T</a>— West Ham United (@WestHam) <a href="https://twitter.com/WestHam/status/1946857760949194758?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote>
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Walker-Peters joins West Ham

<a href="https://www.mundodeportivo.com/futbol/fc-barcelona/20250719/1002502829/detalles-opcion-compra-porcentaje-salario-renuncia-rashford.html" target="_blank">Mundo Deportivo</a> has revealed the details of Rashford's loan deal, which includes a significant pay cut for the England international. The Catalan giants do not have a compulsion to buy the player at the end of his loan spell next summer and even if they want to make the transfer permanent, they will have to pay €30 million (£26m/$34.8m). Rashford will also take a 25% pay cut in order to complete his dream move, as Barcelona will not be able to register him on his current wages.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bargain-purchase-price-pay-cut-terms-marcus-rashford-barcelona-loan-transfer-revealed/blt9bfbd0724ef31190#csc2f23c73d1e63863" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Bargain price & pay cut! Terms of Rashford’s Barca loan revealed

Per <a href="https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1946819360552587447" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Bryan Mbeumo has completed the second part of his medical at Manchester United and is now expected to reach Carrington for formal contract signing, which will be valid until 2030 with an option to extend it by a year.

Mbeumo completes Man Utd medical

Gary Lineker gave his approval to Marcus Rashford's imminent move to Barcelona from Manchester United as he reacted on social media. The Catalan giants are closing in on signing Rashford from United on a loan deal with an option to buy next summer.The England legend changed his profile picture on Instagram to an image of the two players wearing the No.10 shirts for England while standing in front of 10 Downing Street.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/gary-lineker-reacts-man-utd-outcast-marcus-rashford-closes-in-on-dream-transfer-to-barcelona/blte75f63cf76ee0979#csf468fb042d943563" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Lineker reacts as Rashford closes in on dream transfer to Barca

Arsenal’s pursuit of Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres has hit an impasse, with discussions over the transfer structure reaching a frustrating deadlock. Talks with Sporting Lisbon have made little headway in recent days, resulting in growing despondency among those closest to the player.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/viktor-gyokeres-emotionally-distraught-losing-hope-son-completing-arsenal-transfer/blt1ef5d72f4e4d43f1" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Gyokeres' father 'emotionally distraught' as Arsenal transfer stalls

Ex-Arsenal star Granit Xhaka is reportedly set to snub a Premier League return with Sunderland despite mounting speculation about his future at Bayer Leverkusen.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-granit-xhaka-premier-league-return-amid-talk-of-bayer-leverkusen-exit/blt3a8141f67a121f48" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Ex-Arsenal star Xhaka set to snub Premier League return

Barcelona reportedly expressed interest in poaching Real Madrid star Rodrygo before closing in on a deal for Marcus Rashford.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-linked-shock-move-real-madrid-forward-loan-deal-man-utd-outcast-marcus-rashford/bltc5e6e3210e0d3eaa#cs34a67da0f99b0a0c" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Barcelona linked with shock move for Real Madrid attacker

Wrexham target Patrick Bamford has been told by Leeds manager Daniel Farke that he will not be part of his plans in the upcoming season, allowing Wrexham to swoop in with a potential offer.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/ryan-reynolds-rob-mcelhenney-given-hope-landing-premier-league-striker-manager-confirms-he-s-not-plans-season/blt3ef11f393d4ebf5d#csb64f800cfe8ba187" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Wrexham given hope of landing Bamford

Bayern Munich’s hunt for a capable understudy to Harry Kane has hit a roadblock, as VfB Stuttgart reportedly continue to resist their efforts to sign emerging forward Nick Woltemade. The Bavarian giants have already made two formal bids, but both were swiftly turned down by Stuttgart, who are holding firm on their valuation of the 23-year-old striker.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-munich-messed-around-in-transfer-pursuit-of-new-back-up-harry-kane/blt9ccb4be851ea0fc8" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Bayern 'don't want to be messed around' in Woltemade pursuit

Brentford have attempted to open contract talks with Yoanne Wissa, amid reports the DR Congo international has told the club he wants to leave.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/brentford-last-ditch-attempt-keep-yoane-wissa-striker-wants-exit-amid-tottenham-newcastle-transfer-interest/blt44db3bed5ad8345f" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Brentford in last-ditch attempt to keep Wissa amid Spurs interest

Newcastle and Manchester United have enquired about the availability of PSG striker Randal Kolo Muani.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-newcastle-turn-attentions-psg-s-randal-kolo-muani-desperate-search-new-striker/bltd37dc93e134d008c" target="_blank">Get the details on GOAL</a>

Man Utd and Newcastle eye Kolo Muani

Nottingham Forest are reportedly readying an offer for Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho, according to <a href="https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/35914243/nottingham-forest-man-utd-jadon-sancho-transfer-anthony-elanga/" target="_blank">The Sun. </a>The 24-year-old has been shortlisted as a potential replacement for Anthony Elanga. His fallout with former manager Erik ten Hag and current head coach Ruben Amorim’s lack of interest in reintegrating him have all but confirmed his departure.

Forest target Man Utd outcast Sancho

Conor Gallagher may be forced to leave Atletico Madrid after just one season at the club, due to a peculiar La Liga rule which impacts English players.<a href="Conor Gallagher may be forced to leave Atletico Madrid after just one season at the club, due to a peculiar La Liga rule which impacts English players." target="_blank">Find out more on GOAL</a>

Why Gallagher could leave Atletico Madrid after just one season

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is set to return to Marseille after just a season away, with his Saudi Pro League adventure with Al-Qadsiah coming to an end.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/pierre-emerick-aubameyang-link-mason-greenwood-shock-return-marseille-saudi-arabia/blte152a495bbd6e5af" target="_blank">Read more on GOAL</a>

Aubameyang to link up with Greenwood in shock Marseille return

Arsenal are yet to seal a move for Viktor Gyokeres despite closing in on a deal that could be worth around £69 million ($93m). The two clubs are still negotiating the payment structure of the add-ons of the transfer as the Portuguese club are demanding €2.5m for Gyokeres' first 20 appearances in north London and then an additional €2.5m for the next 20. They also want a further €2.5m should the Gunners qualify for the Champions League, and finally another €2.5m for 20 appearances the following season. The Premier League giants, on the other hand, want €2.5m of the total to be more difficult to achieve.According to the <a href="https://www.record.pt/multimedia/record-na-hora/detalhe/gyokeres-esta-a-fazer-uma-greve-selvagem-sem-compreensao-e-nao-comunicou-ao-sporting-que-vai-abdicar-do-salario-de-julho" target="_blank">Record</a>, on Friday, no solution could be found to the transfer impasse as the clubs remained firm on their demands.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-viktor-gyokeres-impasse-gunners-transfer-loggerheads-sporting/blt1667c767434fc6e8#cs3a7187801bf20212" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Why Arsenal's big-money move for Gyokeres remains at an impasse

According to <a href="https://cfbayerninsider.com/2025/07/tottenham-hotspur-palhinha-bayern-munich/" target="_blank">Christian Falk</a>, Joao Palhinha may be on the way out of the Allianz Arena for a fraction of the €56 million (£48m/$65m) price Bayern paid Fulham for his services last summer. Having made just seven Bundesliga starts in a disappointing debut campaign, the report states that the 30-year-old could depart the German champions for somewhere between €25m (£22m) and €30m (£26m) this summer.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/arsenal-tottenham-learn-bayern-munich-price-forgotten-ex-premier-league-midfield-destroyer/blt00b9369449d2629e#cs708ac97de2f076d8" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Arsenal & Spurs learn Bayern valuation of forgotten midfielder

According to <a href="https://www.sport.es/es/noticias/barca/mensaje-barca-nico-deja-tainta-119826396" target="_blank">AS</a>, the negotiations between Barcelona sporting director Deco and Nico Williams' representative Felix Tainta were going smoothly until the Catalan giants sensed that the agent was also talking with Athletic Club over a new and improved contract. The delayed talks frustrated the Spanish champions and one of their officials reportedly got in touch with the player directly and urged him to remove Tainta as his agent and instead hire someone like Jorge Mendes or Pini Zahavi.This attempt to break up the relationship angered the player's family, after which he is said to have decided to reject a move to Barcelona and opted to stay back at his boyhood club.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/barcelona-brutal-demand-nico-williams-transfer-athletic-club-suddenly-collapse/bltc65e88aa13e81faf#cs4995d6f643b5f429" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Revealed: Barca's brutal demand that saw Williams move collapse

Liverpool have submitted a bid worth €75 million (£65m/$87m) to sign Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike. Newcastle United had earlier seen a £70m ($94.6) offer rejected by Eintracht Frankfurt as they are said to be keen on doing business with the Reds, who have now placed a bid higher than Newcastle's, according to <a href="https://www.skysports.com/football/live-blog/31771/12476234/transfer-centre-live-football-transfer-news-updates-and-rumours" target="_blank">Sky Sports</a>. A report from the <a href="https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c1lj15rg412o" target="_blank">BBC</a> suggests that the Premier League champions want to conclude the negotiations this weekend and confirm Ekitike's arrival, who wants to move to Anfield.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/liverpool-frankfurt-hugo-ekitike-70m-bid-transfer-competition-newcastle/bltc6988be9e523da2a#csf0b13936d73f8839" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Liverpool closing in on Frankfurt's Ekitike after tabling £70m bid

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJtBJ-R-Pm4&amp;ab_channel=FabrizioRomano" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a> has reported on his YouTube channel that a Rodrygo exit may be a real possibility, with discussions between player and club currently taking place. The 24-year-old "loves" the club but Real may be open to an exit exceeding €100m (£87m/$116m). Whether he departs may be down to a decision made by the player himself, with Arsenal and Liverpool among those linked.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/rodrygo-talks-real-madrid-future-los-blancos-open-100m-sale-transfer-arsenal-liverpool/blt45dbfd7791f44e7d#csdda711aed0697c58" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Real Madrid open to €100m+ Rodrygo sale amid PL interest

According to <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJtBJ-R-Pm4&amp;feature=youtu.be" target="_blank">Fabrizio Romano</a>, Manchester United are plotting a swap deal to sign Emiliano Martinez from Aston Villa after Andre Onana suffered an injury in pre-season training. The Red Devils are yet to approach the Villans with a formal offer but they are internally assessing their options of whether to go with the current crop of young goalkeepers or sign an experienced campaigner like Martinez.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/man-utd-swap-deal-aston-villa-s-emi-martinez-andre-onana-injury-could-move-for-younger-goalkeeper/blt5f244b7b3373e9f4#csc3da17046eb18a7b" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

Man Utd weighing up swap deal for Emi Martinez

According to Telegraph journalist <a href="https://x.com/SamJDean/status/1946468106664042560" target="_blank">Sam Dean</a>, Bukayo Saka and Declan Rice both gave "glowing reviews" of their compatriot when speaking to Mikel Arteta and others inside the club about the potential transfer, before Noni Madueke completed a £52 million ($70m) switch across London. Rice and Saka know Madueke from England international duty and believe the 23-year-old can make an impact at Arsenal.<a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/agents-bukayo-saka-declan-rice-role-arsenal-stars-noni-madueke-52m-transfer-chelsea/bltd326568919bd9f4d#csca985a263ab97476" target="_blank">Read the full story on GOAL</a>.

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