Arsenal, United, and Liverpool tackle transfers ahead of 2025/26

The 2025 summer transfer window is heating up as top Premier League clubs rush to bring in new players before the new season begins. Arsenal have moved forward in their chase for Sporting striker Viktor Gyökeres. Earlier, talks ended because they couldn’t agree on the price.

Eberechi Eze is still on their list, but the Gunners will likely fly to Asia for their pre-season trip without finishing a deal for a new striker. Meanwhile, Noni Madueke officially joined Arsenal on July 18, 2025, signing a five-year deal worth up to £52 million. He was also confirmed as Arsenal's no. 20 for the upcoming season.

Manchester United is getting closer to signing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo with a £71 million deal. They’ll pay £65 million now and another £6 million later. The 25-year-old scored 20 goals in the Premier League last season and is set to be head coach Ruben Amorim’s biggest signing so far.

There shouldn’t be any problems with Mbeumo’s contract. He might join United’s pre-season trip to the US. United is also trying to let some players go. Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, and Jadon Sancho have all been linked with possible moves. Talks with Barcelona are still going on about sending Rashford on loan. The deal could later turn into a full transfer.

Liverpool is deep in talks with German club Eintracht Frankfurt to sign Hugo Ekitike. The 23-year-old striker has a €100 million buy-out clause and wants to move to Anfield. His contract details should be agreed on soon.

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Man United pause Mbeumo deal after Brentford push for £70m

Manchester United have put their move for Bryan Mbeumo on hold after Brentford raised their asking price to £70 million. United offered £65 million and expected to complete the deal soon, but Brentford changed their stance late in the talks.

Mbeumo made it clear he wants to join United. Club bosses Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Jason Wilcox believed the deal was close, but now refuse to overspend. They're waiting to sell or loan out players first to raise funds. Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho, Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, and Tyrell Malacia are all available.

Brentford feel confident as they hold a one-year extension on Mbeumo’s contract. United, meanwhile, plan to wait and see if the deal becomes more affordable.

In another move, Brentford tried to sign Ipswich forward Omari Hutchinson but failed to meet his £35 million release clause. Ipswich rejected their offer, which was spread across instalments.

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