Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe are getting business done as they look to give themselves the best possible chance at success in the new season.
Saturday morning’s headlines:
Arsenal will reportedly demand a loan fee of up to £6m to let Aaron Ramsdale leave the club on loan this summer amid interest from Southampton. Read more.
Chelsea’s London rivals Crystal Palace reportedly register their interest in a deal for unwanted attacker Raheem Sterling, who has also been linked with Aston Villa. Read more.
Napoli verbally agree a deal to sign Chelsea attacker Romelu Lukaku in a transaction worth up to £38.2m, as the Blues make a significant loss on the Belgian. Read more.
Brighton & Hove Albion reportedly reach an agreement with Celtic to sign in-demand midfielder Matt O’Riley. Read more.
Manchester United announce that centre-back Will Fish has joined Championship outfit Cardiff City on a permanent basis. Read more.
Leicester City announce the signing of attacker Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace on a two-year deal worth up to £8m. Read more.
Brighton & Hove Albion reportedly agree to sign a defender linked with both Arsenal and Manchester United for around £25.4m. Read more.
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga has supposedly held talks over a loan move to Bournemouth for the 2024-25 season. Read more.
Brighton & Hove Albion head coach Fabian Hurzeler explains why Valentin Barco has been allowed to join Sevilla on loan for the 2024-25 season. Read more.
Out-of-favour Arsenal attacker Fabio Vieira is set to rejoin Porto on a season-long loan, according to a report. Read more.
Soon-to-be Arsenal midfielder Mikel Merino is pictured at a Spanish airport as he prepares to complete his £32.6m switch from Real Sociedad to North London. Read more.
Fulham complete the signing of defender Joachim Andersen from fellow Premier League club Crystal Palace for a reported £30m. Read more.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot anticipates that Joe Gomez will stay at the club beyond the transfer deadline, despite ongoing rumours about the defender’s future. Read more.
Pep Guardiola believes Ilkay Gundogan has all the attributes to help Manchester City “fight again” for titles this season following his return to the club from Barcelona. Read more.
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti reiterates that his club will not be making any new signings before the end of the transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United’s priority transfer target Manuel Ugarte has reportedly been left out of Paris Saint-Germain’s squad for a second match in a row. Read more.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has admitted he cannot guarantee that Kieran Trippier will remain at St James’ Park beyond the current transfer window. Read more.
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, including Ashley Phillips’s loan exit from Tottenham Hotspur and Mats Hummels to Real Sociedad. Read more.
Mikel Arteta delivers an update on his Arsenal contract situation and responds to Mikel Merino speculation ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa. Read more.
Manchester City re-sign Ilkay Gundogan from Barcelona, with the German returning to the Etihad Stadium on an initial contract until June 2025. Read more.
Ilkay Gundogan confirms that he is leaving Barcelona, with the experienced midfielder set to return to Manchester City. Read more.
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Jordan Ayew to Leicester City and Mikayil Faye to Rennes. Read more.
Juventus allegedly have ‘a firm interest’ in signing Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho before the end of the summer transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly commence negotiations for a Brazil international ahead of the end of the summer transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United are willing to let Christian Eriksen leave Old Trafford for just £5m before the end of the transfer window, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United are allegedly offered the opportunity to sign Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell before the summer transfer window closes. Read more.