Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly plotting a move to sign Genclerbirligi midfielder Ousmane Diabate, according to The Daily Mail. The North London club endured a difficult campaign last term and have made revamping their midfield a clear priority this summer transfer window. Spurs have already moved quickly to strengthen the engine room, bringing in Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United and Sandro Tonali from Newcastle United. Despite those two arrivals, manager Roberto De Zerbi is believed to want further reinforcements in the middle of the park heading into the new season. The Daily Mail reports that Tottenham have identified Diabate as…
Author: James Coswell
Liverpool’s summer transfer window is shaping up very differently compared to the dramatic spending spree the club embarked on just twelve months ago. The Reds splashed out heavily in the summer of 2025, landing high-profile targets in an ambitious attempt to retain the Premier League title for a second consecutive season. That plan ultimately collapsed, with manager Arne Slot paying the price and being sacked from his position at Anfield following a disappointing campaign. Slot’s replacement is Andoni Iraola, who has now had several weeks to settle into his new role on Merseyside as the club looks to rebuild its…
Chelsea are set to prioritise defensive signings this summer as Xabi Alonso looks to address what is considered a lack of experience and quality in his current backline. The Blues have long admired Como centre-back Jacobo Ramon, with The Athletic reporting that Chelsea are now weighing whether to turn that interest into a formal approach. Ramon, a 21-year-old Spanish international, has established himself as one of the most important players at Como under manager Cesc Fabregas this season. Transfermarkt values the defender at £25 million, though his importance to Como following their impressive 2025/26 Serie A campaign could push that…
Manchester United are reportedly plotting a move to sign Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey, according to Football Insider. The 24-year-old Dutch forward moved to the Stadium of Light from Ajax Amsterdam last summer and made an impressive start to his Premier League career. Brobbey registered eight goal contributions during his debut campaign in English football, helping Sunderland qualify for next season’s Europa League with a seventh-place finish. His strong club form earned him a place in the Netherlands’ World Cup squad, where he continued to shine on the international stage. Brobbey scored three goals in as many starts at the tournament…
Manchester United are stepping up their pursuit of AS Roma midfielder Manu Kone as the club looks to reshape its midfield this summer. The move comes after United agreed a deal to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos, with the Red Devils reportedly winning the race ahead of Newcastle United for his signature. Santos could cost up to £50m, and United appear willing to spend a similar figure again as they push to strengthen the engine room further. Manuel Ugarte could be set to follow Casemiro out of Old Trafford this summer, which would leave United short of options in central…
Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a move for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as Michael Carrick continues to reshape his squad. The Red Devils have already secured deals for two midfielders this summer, with Andrey Santos arriving from Chelsea and Ederson set to join from Atalanta. Both signings are pending official announcement from the club, meaning United have already made significant investment in their engine room. Despite the double addition, the club are considering a further midfield signing following Manuel Ugarte’s long-term injury, which has left a notable gap in the squad. According to The Athletic, United are pondering…
Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Newcastle United midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, according to Brazilian outlet UOL Esporte. The Gunners have identified the 28-year-old as their primary transfer target this summer and have already submitted two bids for his services. Their opening offer of £55 million was rejected, followed by a second bid worth £65 million that also failed to convince Newcastle to sell. Arsenal are now preparing a third and potentially final offer worth £72 million in a bid to get the deal over the line. UOL Esporte report that Guimaraes is “very close” to completing a…
Manchester United are closing in on multiple midfield additions this summer, with Andrey Santos expected to arrive from Chelsea in a £50m deal. Santos is one of two Brazilian compatriots of Casemiro expected to join, alongside Ederson, as United look to rebuild their engine room under Michael Carrick. While those deals take shape, another signing has quietly been confirmed in the background, with Colombian teenager Cristian Orozco set to officially join when he turns 18 this month. United agreed to pay around £850k to Brazilian club Fortaleza last year, securing the youngster’s signature well ahead of his anticipated arrival in…
Manchester United are reportedly “pushing forward” to secure a deal for AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, according to The Sun. The Red Devils have identified midfield reinforcement as a top priority this summer following Casemiro’s departure and Manuel Ugarte suffering a serious knee injury. United have already reached an agreement in principle with Atalanta to sign Ederson, though the transfer is not yet official as the player still needs to undergo a medical. Michael Carrick’s side had also pursued Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes as serious midfield targets, but lost both races to Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur respectively. Attention…