Tottenham's transfer juggernaut has shifted into top gear as they prepare to take on Arsenal and Manchester City in a high-stakes battle for the signature of Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali. The 26-year-old's £100m price tag is a whopping ask, but Newcastle are standing firm – a testament to Tonali's value to their team.
Meanwhile, Manchester United have laid down the law: Marcus Rashford's £40m valuation is non-negotiable, and he won't be heading to Liverpool or Manchester City. But United's transfer ambitions aren't just about offloading Rashford – they're also eyeing West Ham's Mateus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville, for a combined fee of £140m. That's an audacious ask from the relegated Hammers.
Real Madrid are making waves with an £80m bid for Manchester City centre-back Ruben Dias – a move that speaks volumes about their desire to strengthen their defence. Arsenal, on the other hand, have made significant progress in their pursuit of French midfielder Manu Kone, agreeing personal terms but still needing to thrash out a fee with Roma.
Liverpool's new manager Andoni Iraola is taking a bold approach: he's sanctioned the signing of 19-year-old Ivorian winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. Manchester City and Chelsea have also expressed interest in Marco Palestra, but any deal will need to be hashed out with Atalanta.
Everton are exploring a loan-to-buy option for Belgian striker Lois Openda, while Leeds United and Nottingham Forest are vying for his services. And in a sign of the transfer market's unpredictability, Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal has renewed contact with Barcelona over Raphinha – but the player is keeping his options open until after the World Cup.
Brighton & Hove Albion have refused to meet Tottenham's £60m valuation for Luka Vuskovic, while Spurs have rejected several approaches for Will Lankshear, demanding £20m for the 21-year-old English striker who impressed on loan at Oxford.