Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka, with a verbal agreement now reportedly in place between the player and the club. Transfer expert Florian Plettenberg reports that Chelsea have reached a verbal agreement with the 33-year-old Swiss international ahead of a potential summer move. Personal terms between Xhaka and Chelsea are said to be fully agreed, with club-to-club negotiations with Sunderland now set to begin. Plettenberg adds that Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso is pushing hard for the deal and has made signing Xhaka a clear personal priority this transfer window. The midfielder himself is now…
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Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, and Arsenal are all reportedly keen on signing AFC Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott this summer. The 22-year-old has caught the attention of three of English football’s biggest clubs following a string of promising performances in the Premier League last season. According to Caught Offside, both Manchester United and Arsenal have already held talks to enquire about the details of a potential deal for the Bournemouth star. Bournemouth have placed a valuation of around £60m on Scott, reflecting their determination to hold onto one of their most prized assets. The Cherries are reluctant to sell, with Scott’s…
Fabrizio Romano has revealed that Paris Saint-Germain have contacted agents close to Ayyoub Bouaddi, heating up one of the summer’s most competitive transfer battles. The 18-year-old Lille midfielder has been among the standout performers of the 2026 World Cup in North America, starring for Morocco across their opening matches. Morocco progressed through the group stage and now face the Netherlands in the round of 32, with Bouaddi expected to start once again. Romano disclosed on his YouTube channel that PSG made direct contact with those close to the player, placing themselves firmly in a growing queue of elite clubs. “Manchester…
Manchester United and Chelsea are both reportedly interested in signing Sporting CP left-back Maximiliano Araujo this summer transfer window. The 26-year-old Uruguayan has become a key figure at Jose Alvalade Stadium since arriving from Toluca, winning a Primeira Liga title and a Taca de Portugal. Araujo demonstrated his attacking threat last season, scoring seven goals and providing six assists across 45 appearances in all competitions. He also contributed defensively, helping Sporting keep nine clean sheets throughout the campaign, underlining his value on both sides of the ball. His strong performances have earned him a regular starting berth in the Uruguayan…
Arsenal are preparing to make a concrete move for Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rogers as Mikel Arteta prioritises a left winger addition this summer. The Gunners have been credited with a “genuine interest” in the 23-year-old, with Standard reporting that an opening bid is expected to arrive sooner rather than later. Rogers is widely anticipated to leave Villa Park following a season in which he helped the club qualify for the Europa League in 2025/26. Aston Villa initially placed a £100 million valuation on the England international, though reports suggest a deal could ultimately be negotiated down to around £80…
Tottenham Hotspur are pushing hard to reshape their midfield this summer under new manager Roberto De Zerbi, with significant investment expected at N17. The Italian arrives with a strong reputation for developing midfield talent, having previously helped Moises Caicedo and Alexis Mac Allister reach their full potential at Brighton and Hove Albion. De Zerbi is reportedly targeting as many as three new midfielders to bolster his ranks ahead of the new season, signalling major ambition from the north London club. Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali have emerged as Tottenham’s two leading midfield targets, with exciting developments reported surrounding the Newcastle…
Manchester United have reportedly opened negotiations with Brighton and Hove Albion over a move for Swedish midfielder Yasin Ayari, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes. The 22-year-old joined Brighton from Swedish club AIK back in 2023 but initially found the physical demands of the Premier League difficult to handle in his early days. Ayari was sent out on loan on a couple of occasions to gain regular playing time and accelerate his development as a professional footballer. Those loan spells clearly paid off, as the midfielder returned to establish himself as a key starter for Brighton last season, contributing four goals…
Arsenal have made initial contact with Juventus as Mikel Arteta seeks to strengthen his left wing options ahead of next season’s Premier League title defence. GiveMeSport has reported that exploratory conversations have already taken place between the English and Italian clubs regarding Juventus star Kenan Yildiz. The Turkish international enjoyed an outstanding 2025/26 campaign, registering 11 goals and 10 assists across the season for the Bianconeri. Yildiz carries a Transfermarkt valuation of £56 million, though any deal could ultimately cost Arsenal significantly more given Juventus’s reluctance to sell. The Italian giants have reportedly shown resistance to parting with the young…
Arsenal are pushing to land Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali after reports emerged that the Italian star prefers a move to the Emirates Stadium. The Gunners have been busy in this summer’s transfer window, confirming the permanent signing of defender Piero Hincapie from Bayer Leverkusen for £34.5 million earlier this week. Hincapie joined Arsenal on an initial loan deal last summer and made 39 appearances in all competitions as the club secured their first league title in 22 years. The 24-year-old Ecuadorian also helped Arsenal reach the final of the Champions League, cementing his place as a key figure in…