Here’s a round-up of notable transfer gossip and completed deals for each Premier League club and their summer activity:
Arsenal
• In: Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea, £5m), Martin Zubimendi (Real Sociedad, £51m), Christian Norgaard (Brentford, £15m), Noni Madueke (Chelsea, £52m), Cristhian Mosquera (Valencia, £13m), Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting, £63.5m).
• Gossip: Still pushing to sign Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace, though his club now want in excess of £60m after his strong performances
Aston Villa
• In: Yasin Ozcan (Kasimpasa, £5.9m), Zepiqueno Redmond (Feyenoord, free), Marco Bizot (Brest, undisclosed), Evann Guessand (Nice, £26m).
• Gossip: Focus appears on shoring up defense and midfield; no blockbuster signings rumored.
Bournemouth
• Gossip: Quiet window, focus seems to be on lower-profile moves and squad depth.
Brentford
• Out: Christian Norgaard (Arsenal), Bryan Mbeumo (Man United, £65m).
• Gossip: After major departures, Brentford may look to reinvest in attacking options.
Brighton
• Gossip: Manchester United have made enquiries for Carlos Baleba (midfielder), who remains a top target for their holding midfield role.
Chelsea
• In: Liam Delap (Ipswich), Dario Essugo (Sporting), Estevao (Palmeiras), Jamie Gittens (Dortmund), Jorrel Hato (Ajax), Joao Pedro, Kendry Paez, Mike Penders.
• Gossip: Chelsea are pressing for a new center-back after Levi Colwill’s injury. Fabrizio Romano notes it will depend on player sales.
• Big gossip: Chasing Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig) and Alejandro Garnacho (Man United) but must sell to buy; a swap deal with Christopher Nkunku for Simons is possible.
• Outgoing: Nicolas Jackson could leave; David Datro Fofana also likely to exit.
Crystal Palace
• Gossip: Arsenal want Eberechi Eze, but after Palace’s Community Shield success, their stance has hardened.
Everton
• Gossip: Have reached agreement for Jack Grealish (Manchester City) loan.
Liverpool
• Out: Darwin Nunez (Al Hilal), Trent Alexander-Arnold (Real Madrid, £10m), Caoimhin Kelleher (Brentford, £18m).
• Gossip: Pursuing Alexander Isak (Newcastle), but Magpies resisting. Ibrahima Konate offered a new deal—Chelsea and Madrid interested, but likely to stay.
Manchester City
• In: Rayan Ait-Nouri (Wolves, £31m), Rayan Cherki (Lyon, £34m), Marcus Bettinelli (Chelsea, £2m), Tijani Reijnders (AC Milan, £46.6m), Sverre Nypan (Rosenborg, £12.5m), James Trafford (Burnley, £27m).
• Gossip: Savinho in talks with Tottenham; Jack Grealish to Everton on loan.
Manchester United
• In: Diego Leon (Cerro Porteno, £7m), Matheus Cunha (Wolves, £62.5m), Enzo Kana-Biyik (Le Havre, free), Bryan Mbeumo (Brentford, £65m), Benjamin Sesko (RB Leipzig, £73.6m).
• Gossip:
• Major interest in Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG) to replace Andre Onana; negotiations ongoing with his agent and PSG keen to sell for around £26m, but United need sales to fund this move.
• Rasmus Hojlund is linked with AC Milan for a possible £40m deal, as his game time will be limited after Sesko’s arrival.
• Alejandro Garnacho is wanted by Chelsea, with a valuation of £50m.
• Antony, Jadon Sancho, and Garnacho are possible sales targets.
Newcastle United
• Gossip: Resolute in keeping Alexander Isak despite Liverpool interest. Exiled forward situation unresolved; club says no sale planned.
Tottenham Hotspur
• Gossip: In talks with Manchester City to sign Savinho (winger).
West Ham, Wolves, and Other Clubs
• Gossip: No major rumors; focus on filling holes left by departures or minor signings.
Key Transfer Themes
• Chelsea: Active, trying to juggle big incoming deals (Simons, Garnacho) with major sales and a center-back hunt.
• Manchester United: Front line revamped with Sesko and Mbeumo, pursuing Donnarumma, open to selling several squad players.
• Arsenal/Liverpool: Finalizing attacking reinforcements, Arsenal targeting Eze, Liverpool hopeful for Isak.
• Everton/Spurs: Making notable loans/deals (Grealish, Savinho) with City.
This is a fluid market—expect further drama before September 1!
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