Welcome to Mirror Football ‘s transfer news live blog ahead of what’s going to be a busy summer.
Manchester United look as though they’re going to be the first Premier League side to strengthen their squad, after agreeing a £37m deal to sign Atalanta midfielder Ederson. Michael Carrick guided the side back to the Champions League and was appointed permanent manager after an impressive stint in charge.
United know they have to strengthen his squad if they want to compete on multiple fronts and the club are hopeful of signing another midfielder, with Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson at the top of their transfer wishlist. In terms of outgoings, Carrick also needs to find a solution to Marcus Rashford’s future, with Barcelona reportedly not willing to activate their option-to-buy.
Premier League winners Arsenal are also looking to strengthen and have been linked with a move for Aston Villa playmaker Morgan Rogers. The Gunners, United and Chelsea are all being linked with the England international who has made a strong start to the season.
Liverpool are also looking to rebuild their squad this summer and know they need to find a replacement for club legend Mohamed Salah after his departure from Anfield was confirmed. Yan Diomande, Bradley Barcola and Anthony Gordon have all been linked with a move to Arne Slot’s side, though they look set to miss out on the latter after the Newcastle star underwent a medical at Barcelona.
You can follow all the latest transfer news in our live blog below…
New UpdatesView PostToday21:08 BST
Newcastle United uploaded an emotional video of Anthony Gordon saying farewell to the club. To a backdrop of highlights from his time at St. James’ Park, Gordon spoke a message to his now former fan base.
He said: “I’ve loved every single minute of playing for Newcastle, being a part of Newcastle. It’s an incredible club, one I will never forget.
“I’ll be a fan for the rest of my life. I love St. James’ Park so much, I’ve loved playing there. We’ve had so many amazing nights, so many big wins.
“I think the energy, the fans, it’s been so iconic for me. I’ve thoroughly loved every moment playing there.
“From my first day, the people took to me straight away when they didn’t have to. I’ll never be able to say thank you enough, but thank you very much.”
Patrick Austen-HardyToday20:18 BST
Anthony Gordon’s move to Barcelona has been confirmed. The Newcastle United man has completed a £69.3m move to the La Liga winners.
The ex-Magpies winger has signed a five-year deal after completing a medical and is expected to play a big role for Thomas Tuchel’s England at the World Cup.
Anthony Gordon has signed for Barcelona from Newcastle United.(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)
Anthony Gordon’s move to Barcelona is expected to be announced tonight.
The Catalans have even uploaded a live-stream video on YouTube to announce an ‘official presentation of Barcelona’s new signing.
Nothing has been announced as of yet, but considering thje developments of today, it’s widely expected to be Gordon’s arrival.
Patrick Austen-HardyToday18:50 BST
A cryptic social media post teasing Barcelona has emerged on Atletico Madrid’s X page. Over the last week, the Catalans have been linked with their star striker Julian Alvarez, having recently put in a €100million bid.
In response, Atletico’s X page said they had made a bid for Barcelona teenage sensation Lamine Yamal. However, it became clear it was a sarcastic joke.
They wrote: “HERE WE GO. We have sent a fax to Barcelona with our transfer offer: 4 tickets for tomorrow’s Bad Bunny concert, an annual subscription to ABC, and a bag of sunflower seeds. We eagerly await the response to prepare the ‘announce[ment]’.”
Patrick Austen-HardyToday18:22 BST
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has promised three big signings if he is re-elected to his position. Perez is currently locked in a battle with Enrique Riquelme, who is eying the top job at the Bernabeu.
Cadena Cope understands re-signing Victor Munoz, Alessandro Bastoni and Joao Neves from Osasuna, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain are understood to be his topm targets.
It’s also understood Jose Mourinho has signed a contract to takeover at Real Madrid, but an official announcement is yet to be made.
Patrick Austen-HardyToday17:24 BST
Michael Skubala will be replaced by two head coaches at Lincoln City, with his assistants Chris Cohen and Tom Shaw stepping up following his departure.
Both Cohen and Shaw have excelled while working alongside Skubala and appointing them as head coaches is a continuation of the structure which led Lincoln to the League One title last term, with team selection always being a collaborative process.
The Imps interviewed external candidates as part of their succession planning but Cohen and Shaw have been deemed the best candidates to take the club forward.
Both Cohen and Shaw, the latter of whom oversaw seven games as head coach in an interim capacity prior to Skubala’s arrival, hold UEFA Pro Licenses.
Dan MarshToday17:00 BST
Bristol City have named Michael Skubala as their new manager after paying in excess of £1million to prise him away from Championship new boys Lincoln City.
The Robins have moved to appoint Skubala as the permanent successor to Gerhard Struber, who was sacked in March, after previously making a move for Tommy Elphick.
Skubala arrives off the back of a stellar 2025-26 campaign with Lincoln City, whom he guided to the League One title. However, there is confidence that his departure will not impact the Imps’ preparations for their first season back in the second tier of English football for 65 years.
Lincoln’s hierarchy were expecting interest in Skubala as a result of his impressive body of work, with the 43-year-old turning down offers during the club’s title-winning campaign.
Michael Skubala(Image: Chris Vaughan)
Several top sides are looking to sign outgoing Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate. The Frenchman will depart Anfield as a free agent after contract talks hit a brick wall.
Chelsea have been linked with a move, but Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have also been identified as possible destinations, according to L’Equipe.
Konate did not endure the best of seasons in the last campaign, but he still has a huge reputation in Europe and the Premier League.
Patrick Austen-HardyToday14:51 BST
Alan Shearer has admitted that he is “surprised” Newcastle have managed to get £70million from Barcelona for Anthony Gordon. The England forward is poised to join Barca after they beat Bayern Munich to his signature.
Mirror Football understands that Barca outbid Bayern by £10m and will pay the £70m fee over the course of Gordon’s contract until 2031. His move casts doubt of the future of Marcus Rashford in Catalonia, with no agreement over turning his loan from Manchester United into a permanent £26m transfer.
Matty HewittToday14:25 BST
Atletico Madrid are looking to lure Bernardo Silva to Spain – and are hoping to unite him with one of his current colleagues.
Silva is still weighing up his options, having confirmed an emotional exit from Manchester City. And the Daily Mail claim that Atletico want to sign him and bring Tijjani Reijnders along too.
Atletico have enquired about the possibility of the Dutchman departing the Etihad, following an inconsistent debut campaign in England with a new manager poised to take charge.
Bernardo Silva(Image: Denis Tyrin/UEFA)
Incoming Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso is “still messaging” former protégé Arda Guler despite departing Real Madrid. And it’s that connection with the player that could pave the way for a reunion should things fall Chelsea’s way this summer.
Alonso, 44, was in charge at the Bernabeu for just seven months before being sacked in January. Yet it’s evident that proved long enough for the Liverpool icon to forge an enduring relationship with Guler, whom he persuaded to stay at the club.
(Image: JUAN MABROMATA/AFP via Getty Images)
Sticking with Newcastle, outgoing veteran Kieran Trippier has reportedly agreed a two-year deal with Championship side Wolves after his departure from St. James’ Park was confirmed.
Sky Sports claim Rob Edwards’ side have the option of a third-year, with a medical planned once the former England international returns from a holiday next week.
It’s claimed Wolves saw off interest from clubs in England and on the continent for Trippier’s signature.
Matty HewittToday13:34 BST
Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon was set to be unveiled as a Barcelona player at midday, but there have been several delays with the transfer.
Spanish commentator Alfredo Martinez claims paperwork issues are delaying the confirmation of his transfer to Barcelona.
The deal isn’t in any danger of falling through, but the his first Barcelona press conference has been put back several times.
Anthony Gordon is set to leave Newcastle to join Barcelona(Image: Getty)
Barcelona are preparing a bid of around €100million (£87m) for Arsenal target Julian Alvarez after making contact with Atletico Madrid. Alvarez, 26, is next on Barca’s shopping list after they agreed a stunning €80m (£69m) deal with Newcastle for Anthony Gordon.
With Marcus Rashford coming to the end of his loan move and Robert Lewandowski having turned down a new contract, chiefs at the Camp Nou have moved quickly to refresh their forward line. And with a winger in Gordon on the verge of being secured, Barca want a striker to replace Lewandowski.
The Athletic report that Barcelona are in talks with Atletico, who want to make profit on the £82m which they paid to sign him from Manchester City in the summer of 2024. Alvarez is keen on joining Hansi Flick’s side, who won La Liga and the Spanish Super Cup this year.
Matty HewittToday11:27 BST
BBC Sport claims Spurs are close to signing Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi with his contract expiring at the Vitality Stadium this summer.
The report claims the move for the 29-year-old is nearing completion, while talks are also ongoing to sign fellow free agent Andy Robertson after his departure from Liverpool was confirmed.
Speaking earlier this week, Spurs chief executive Vinai Venkatesham said: “The squad needs work and the squad hasn’t got the right balance.
“We need experience and leadership and also that kind of physical robustness to play in the most demanding league that exists.
“We need to strengthen the club over multiple transfer windows but this transfer window, in particular, is going to be critical.”
Matty HewittToday10:49 BST
L’Equipe claims Chelsea will make an attempt to sign Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate this summer, with the French international set to leave the club as a free agent.
The report claims Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and the Blues are keen on a move for Konate who has been unable to agree terms with the Reds.
New Chelsea boss Xabi Alonso will also ‘try its luck,’ according to the report. It’s claimed Konate won’t have his fututre decided before travelling to the United States for the World Cup.
Matty HewittToday10:11 BST
Reports in Italy claim Newcastle United are keen on signing Club Brugge midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic, but Inter Milan have an option to buy back the 20-year-old star.
Stankovic came through Inter’s youth set-up, but did not make a Serie A appearance for the Italian club. He move to Belgium last summer and has shone for Club Brugge, attracting the attention of the Magpies and Brentford.
A £34.7m asking price has reportedly been set for the midfielder, though Inter’s buy-back clause is in the region of £21.7m.
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Club Brugge midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic.(Image: (Photo by Gregory Van Gansen / Photonews via Getty Images))
TeamTalk claims Man United and Chelsea are both interested in signing Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott this summer, with the Cherries star impressing this season.
Bournemouth have reportedly offered the 22-year-old a new contract in an attempt to keep him at the club, but United and Chelsea are interested in a £60m swoop.
United reportedly view Scott as the ideal player to operate alongside Kobbie Mainoo, while Chelsea have also ‘stepped up’ their interest.
Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs, Newcastle and Aston Villa have all been credited with an interest in the midfielder, but Man United and Chelsea are said to have done ‘the most work.’
Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly leading the race to sign Bournemouth star Alex Scott.(Image: 2025 Visionhaus)
A Bola claims Sporting want to re-sign Portuguese international Palhinha when his loan spell at Tottenham Hotspur comes to an end, with the midfielder ‘keen on a return.’
The report claims Sporting want the 30-year-old midfielder to be the replacement for Martin Hjulmand, who is being linked with a move away from the club.
Bayern Munich are reportedly looking to offload the midfielder this summer, but he’ll need to take a pay cut to return to Sporting.
Matty HewittToday08:40 BST
Sky Germany claim Liverpool are pushing for a quick agreement with RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande, who is one of the Reds’ top targets to replace Mohamed Salah.
PSG and Man City have reportedly held talks with the Bundesliga side and are monitoring the situation.
However, there are no agreements with any clubs. RB Leipzig want Diomade to extend his contract and are looking to improve his salary.
Liverpool have been linked with an £86m move for RB Leipzig star Yan Diomande.(Image: (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images))
Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has reportedly told his agent that he wants to explore his options following Pep Guardiola’s departure from the Etihad Stadium.
Caught Offside claims the Portuguese international is unhappy in Manchester and is looking for a fresh challenge.
The report claims PSG, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are all monitoring his situation at City. His current deal at the club expires in the summer of 2029.
(Image: (Photo by James Gill – Danehouse/Getty Images))
The Daily Mail claims Barcelona are plotting a move to sign Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie, but know it’ll be a hard deal to pull off. The defender spent last season on loan with the Gunners, helping them win the Premier League title and reach the Champions League final.
Arsenal have agreed an option-to-buy the defender from Bayer Leverkusen for £45million and a reported 10 percent sell-on clause. If Mikel Arteta’s side do make the move a permanent one, Hincapie will sign a five-year deal.
However, Barcelona sporting director Deco wants to test the water and try to sign the 24-year-old, in their hunt for a left-sided defender.
Piero Hincapie in action against former side Bayer Leverkusen(Image: Getty Images)
Manchester United are on the verge of finalising a deal to make Atalanta midfielder Ederson their opening acquisition of the summer transfer window. United have been in discussions to secure Ederson in a move valued at approximately £38million.
United have intended to revamp the midfield, but bringing in Ederson is not expected to change the club’s strategy to land a high-profile replacement for Casemiro.
Ederson featured in his native Brazil until 2022 before transferring to Italian side Salernitana. Following half a year with Salernitana he joined Atalanta, where he has racked up 180 appearances.
A Premier League move is a dream for the Brazilian(Image: 2026 BSR Agency)
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate is set to leave Anfield this summer when his contract expires. There had been some speculation claiming the French international would extend his current deal with the club, but he now looks set to move on.
Sky Sports claims the Reds and Konate were not able to agree terms of a new contact, and the defender will now leave after five years at the club.
The 27-year-old has been linked with several high profile European clubs, including Real Madrid, but is yet to decide on his next step.
Ibrahima Konate could have played his last game at Anfield for Liverpool(Image: Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)
Newcastle United star Anthony Gordon has reportedly passed his medical at Barcelona ahead of a £69.3m move to the La Liga giants.
The Magpies winger had been attracting interest from Bayern Munich, Liverpool and Arsenal, but has opted for a move to the Nou Camp.
Hansi Flick’s side look to have won the race to sign the England international, who is set to star at the World Cup this summer.
The transfer is expected to be completed over the weekend.
Anthony Gordon is making a big money move to Barcelona – who have cut a savvy deal(Image: News Images/NurPhoto)
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