Bryan Mbeumo intent on Manchester United move
Brentford are widely reported to have last night rejected a bid of £62.5m for Bryan Mbeumo from Manchester United. It’s the second offer that the London club have knocked back for their forward as they hold out for a bigger fee.
A blow, then, for Manchester United – though The Athletic report that Bryan Mbeumo has told both Brentford and Tottenham, another suitor, that he only desires a move to Manchester United if he is to be sold this summer.

Jamie Braidwood30 June 2025 00:00
Arsenal agree fee for Christian Norgaard
Arsenal have agreed a fee of £10m plus add-ons to sign Brentford midfielder Christian Norgaard.
Sky Sports News have revealed that the add-ons amount to around £5m if they are all met, taking the total value of the deal to a possible £15m.
Negotiations are ongoing for the 31-year-old but this transfer is expected to get over the line in the next couple of days.

Jamie Braidwood29 June 2025 23:00
Thomas Partey future at Arsenal all but confirmed
Thomas Partey’s contract at Arsenal has entered its final days, and according to Fabrizio Romano, there will be no last-gasp extension.
A deal for Brentford’s Norgaard, which is progressing, appears to be Arsenal’s solution to replace the midfielder.

Jamie Braidwood29 June 2025 22:00
Chelsea and Newcastle have bids turned down for Brighton’s Joao Pedro
ICYMI: Chelsea and Newcastle are battling to sign Brighton’s Joao Pedro, with the Seagulls reportedly turning down two bids for the Brazil forward.
According to the BBC, Brighton want up to £60m for the 23-year-old and neither Chelsea or Newcastle, who are reportedly the clubs interested, have fallen short of that valuation.
Jamie Braidwood29 June 2025 21:30
Arsenal hopeful of completing deal for defender
Could a double deal be imminent at Arsenal? Christian Norgaard looks to be on the way and near-namesake Cristhian Mosquera could also be arriving, with The Guardian suggesting Arsenal are hopeful of signing the Valencia defender. Say your prayers….
Jamie Braidwood29 June 2025 21:00
ICYMI: Jamie Gittens to have Chelsea medical after £55m offer accepted
Jamie Gittens is set to have a medical at Chelsea after Borussia Dortmund accepted a £55m bid for the English winger.
The 20-year-old has agreed a seven-year contract and the clubs have no agreed terms after negotiations began before the Club World Cup.
Gittens, an England Under-21s international, moved to Dortmund in 2020 after coming through Manchester City’s academy.
Jamie Braidwood29 June 2025 20:30
Bournemouth set high price for Antoine Semenyo
Antoine Semenyo is another player linked with Newcastle in recent days, though Bournemouth have set a high price for the Ghanaian – The I Paper believe the club are commanding £70m for Semenyo, who also has admirers at Manchester United and Tottenham.

Jamie Braidwood29 June 2025 20:00
Jhon Duran could move again just six months after Saudi deal
Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran could be set for another move, just six months after joining Al-Nassr for £65m.
The 21-year-old striker is rumoured to be close to signing for Fenerbahce.

Jamie Braidwood29 June 2025 19:30
Chelsea reach agreement for Joao Pedro
Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign Brighton star Joao Pedro for a fee in excess of £50m, according to The Athletic.
Personal terms are in place for a seven-year contract, with a medical set to be arranged.
The Brazilian could even feature for Chelsea in the Club World Cup, with there a hope he will join up with the squad before their quarter-final with Palmeiras.

Will Castle29 June 2025 19:13
Borussia Dortmund exploring deal for Chelsea starlet Josh Acheampong
Borussia Dortmund are exploring a deal for Chelsea’s Joshua Acheampong, among a number of clubs monitoring his situation.
The 19-year-old has been seen by the Stamford Bridge hierarchy as a prospect for the future, but the defender is known to want more first-team opportunities in order to progress.
There is now a belief among suitor clubs that Chelsea may be willing to do business for £35m, having previously rejected approaches – including loans.
Miguel Delaney29 June 2025 19:00