The latest BBC gossip digest has the transfer market buzzing with a mix of big‑money ambitions and low‑key loan moves. From Turkey to the Championship, clubs are circling names across the spectrum.
Fenerbahçe are reportedly prepared to break the bank for Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford, 28, according to the Sun, while across Europe Paris St‑Germain are said to be accelerating their pursuit of Barcelona and Spain forward Ferran Torres, 26, as reported by Fichajes. In the Premier League, Arsenal have opened talks with Newcastle over Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, hoping to seal a deal in the £70m‑£80m range, per the Telegraph. Meanwhile, Liverpool are said to have no plans to sell Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo, 27, despite Tottenham’s interest, according to the Mail.
West Ham feature heavily in this round. The Athletic says the Hammers are negotiating a deal with Tottenham for Israeli winger Manor Solomon, 27, who spent last season on loan at Villarreal and Fiorentina. Sky Sports adds that West Ham are also eyeing former Spurs striker Troy Parrott, 24, after his 16‑goal haul for AZ Alkmaar, and Sky Sports Germany reports a second bid for versatile Belgian Arne Engels, 22, was turned down by Celtic. In contrast, Sunderland will not be selling Haiti striker Wilson Isidor, 25, despite a host of clubs – particularly West Ham – showing interest, as Sky Sports notes.
On the loan front, Tottenham’s 18‑year‑old English winger Mikey Moore is on the verge of a move to Bundesliga side Cologne, per Teamtalk, while Aston Villa are plotting a £30m move for Barcelona and Spain midfielder Marc Bernal, 19, according to the Sun. Manchester United have reportedly told 22‑year‑old English midfielder Toby Collyer he can leave this summer, with Championship clubs sniffing around, the Sun says. Everton’s Tim Iroegbunam, 23, is interesting to Hull City, Ipswich Town and Coventry City, as noted by Teamtalk.
The English lower leagues are busy too. Swansea City are in advanced talks to sign former Southampton striker Ross Stewart on a free, Football Insider reports. Hull City have shown interest in Millwall’s Femi Azeez, 25, after his 11‑goal, eight‑assist season, according to Football League World. Portsmouth are closing in on Gambian midfielder Jesper Ceesay from Antalyaspor, per Portsmouth News, while Stoke City have agreed a deal in principle for Ipswich Town right‑back Harry Clarke, 25, worth £3.5m, Sky Sports says. Lincoln City are strong contenders to take Tottenham’s 18‑year‑old forward Mason Melia on loan, with the Republic of Ireland international expected to move to a Championship side, the Athletic reports.
And finally, Barcelona’s veteran German goalkeeper Marc‑Andre ter Stegen, 34, is set for a one‑year loan to Dutch side Ajax, as Sport notes. The summer market is already a maze of pursuits, and the only certainty is that the negotiations are still very much alive.
- Fenerbahce are ready to break the bank to lure Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford, 28, to Turkey this summer. — Sun
- Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande, 19, will not attend RB Leipzig's pre-season training camp, with the club holding out for a 130m euros fee (£111m) in negotiations with Real Madrid. — Athletic
- Arsenal have opened talks with Newcastle over the transfer of Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 28, who they hope to sign for a fee between £70m and £80m. — Telegraph
- Paris St-Germain are accelerating their pursuit of Barcelona and Spain forward Ferran Torres, 26. — Fichajes - in Spanish
- Liverpool have no plans to sell Cody Gakpo, 27, despite Tottenham making their interest in the Netherlands forward known. — Mail
- Sunderland will not be selling Haiti striker Wilson Isidor, 25, this summer despite interest from a host of clubs - particularly West Ham. — Sky Sports
- Barcelona and Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 34, is set to join Dutch side Ajax on a one-year loan deal. — Sport - in Spanish
- Aston Villa are plotting a £30m move for Barcelona and Spain midfielder Marc Bernal, 19. — Sun
- Real Madrid and Brazil forward Endrick, 20, has caught the eye of Roma in this summer transfer window. — Fichajes - in Spanish
- Newly promoted Coventry City are among three Premier League sides keen to sign Chelsea and Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk, 25. — Mail
- Everton's English midfielder Tim Iroegbunam, 23, is interesting Hull City, Ipswich Town and Coventry City. — Teamtalk
- Manchester United have told 22-year-old English midfielder Toby Collyer that he can leave this summer, with Championship clubs expressing an interest. — Sun
- Tottenham's 18-year-old English winger Mikey Moore is on the verge of a loan move to Bundesliga side Cologne. — Teamtalk
- West Ham are negotiating a deal with Tottenham for Israeli winger Manor Solomon, 27, who spent last season on loan at Villarreal and Fiorentina. — The Athletic
- The Hammers are also interested in former Spurs striker Troy Parrott, 24, after the Republic of Ireland international scored 16 league goals in 28 games for Dutch Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar last season. — Sky Sports
- West Ham have had a second bid for versatile Belgian Arne Engels, 22, rejected by Scottish giants Celtic. — Florian Plettenberg, Sky Sports Germany
- Swansea City are in advanced talks to sign former Southampton striker Ross Stewart on a free transfer after the 30-year-old Scot left St Mary's this summer. — Football Insider
- Millwall's 25-year-old winger Femi Azeez is a target for Hull City after the Nigerian international scored 11 goals and provided eight assists in 35 games last season. — Football League World
- Portsmouth are closing in on a deal for 24-year-old Gambian midfielder Jesper Ceesay from Turkish Super Lig side Antalyaspor. — Portsmouth News
- Stoke City have agreed a deal in principle for Ipswich Town right-back Harry Clarke, with the total package for the 25-year-old Englishman worth £3.5m. — Sky Sports
- Lincoln City are a strong contender to sign Tottenham's 18-year-old forward Mason Melia on loan with the Republic of Ireland international expected to move to a Championship club for the season. — The Athletic