Arsenal are weighing up a surprise move for free agent John Stones after William Saliba suffered a setback with a back injury. Saliba aggravated the problem during France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain last week, with early indications suggesting he could miss up to five months of action. The injury blow has left Arsenal facing a potentially significant gap in their defensive options ahead of the new Premier League season. Rather than splashing out a large transfer fee, the Gunners are exploring more affordable options to cover for their key centre-back during his recovery period. Stones became a free…
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Manchester United are reportedly in the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain winger Bradley Barcola in the current summer transfer window. Reports from Spain indicate that Barcola’s representatives have already held talks with the Red Devils, offering them the chance to land the French international. PSG are said to be seeking a fee of more than £60m for the 23-year-old, who has become one of Europe’s most exciting attacking talents. Journalist Robin Bairner has described Barcola as “the next Mbappe,” a label that carries considerable weight given the numbers he has produced in Ligue 1. Barcola scored 11 goals and created…
Liverpool’s search for wide reinforcements has intensified following the departure of Mohamed Salah from Anfield at the end of last season. The Egypt international’s exit has left manager Andoni Iraola without a reliable, consistent attacking threat in the wide areas heading into the new campaign. The Reds had been tracking RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande as a potential left-sided addition, but the player opted to pursue a move to Paris Saint-Germain instead. Liverpool also made contact with Aston Villa earlier this month to enquire about the availability of Morgan Rogers, keeping tabs on the England international’s situation. Rogers had an…
Arsenal’s summer transfer business took a dramatic turn on Saturday as news broke that Morgan Rogers would not be joining the Emirates Stadium after all. The collapse came on a remarkable day for Gunners fans, with Bukayo Saka scoring a hat-trick and Declan Rice also getting on the scoresheet in England’s stunning 6-4 World Cup third-place victory over France. Rogers had been Arsenal’s leading transfer target this summer, but the Premier League champions were ultimately gazumped by a club without European football next season. The Aston Villa midfielder is now the most expensive English player of all time, having moved…
Chelsea have set their sights on Bayer Leverkusen attacker Kerim Alajbegovic this summer, according to Bosnian outlet Faktor. The 18-year-old winger came through the ranks at Leverkusen’s academy before joining Red Bull Salzburg on loan to gain regular playing time last summer. Leverkusen activated his buyback clause in March, bringing him back to the club ahead of what proved to be a breakthrough season. Alajbegovic featured 28 times in the Bundesliga, contributing nine goals and three assists across the campaign. He also made seven appearances in the UEFA Europa League, netting twice, with his Transfermarkt valuation currently sitting at £18…
Leeds United are pressing ahead with transfer business this summer as they look to build on securing Premier League survival last season. Manager Daniel Farke has spoken openly about the need for added investment from the club’s hierarchy to help transform the squad and push for greater heights. Harry Wilson was the first signing of the summer window, arriving on a free transfer after rejecting a new contract at fellow top-flight side Fulham. Tarik Muharemovic became the club’s latest addition on Friday, with the Bosnian international joining for £34m to become their second most expensive signing in history. Leeds have…
Manchester United are reportedly advancing talks to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta this summer transfer window. Journalist Rudy Galetti has reported that Michael Carrick’s side are pushing forward with negotiations to secure the French international’s signature. The 29-year-old has just one year remaining on his contract at Selhurst Park, which could allow United to land him for as little as £25m. That figure represents remarkable value for a striker who has netted 52 goals across all competitions over the last three seasons combined. Mateta scored 12 Premier League goals last campaign, actually outscoring new signing Benjamin Sesko, who arrived…
Manchester United have reportedly held internal discussions over a potential deal to sign Fulham midfielder Sander Berge this summer transfer window. The Norwegian international has established himself as a reliable Premier League operator since arriving at Craven Cottage, helping Fulham finish in mid-table last term. Berge’s journey in English football began when he joined Sheffield United from KRC Genk in 2020, with the midfielder initially taking time to adapt to the demands of the Premier League. He later showed glimpses of his true qualities during a stint with Burnley in the 2023/24 campaign before making his move to Fulham permanent.…
Chelsea have agreed a £117m deal to sign Morgan Rogers from Aston Villa on a permanent transfer, according to reporter David Ornstein. The fee eclipses the previous British record of £116m that Manchester City paid Nottingham Forest to sign Elliot Anderson. Rogers has been one of the most in-demand attackers in England over the past two seasons, having joined Villa from Middlesbrough in the 2024 winter transfer window. Since that move, he has accumulated 60 goal contributions at club level, including 26 last campaign alone, establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s brightest talents. The 23-year-old won the 2024-25…