Transfer News: Gakpo and Osimhen at the Center of Premier League Buzz
The window is drifting into its decisive stretch and the phone lines are crackling. Liverpool, Arsenal, Barcelona, Chelsea, Milan – all in the thick of it. And at the centre of today’s noise: Cody Gakpo and Victor Osimhen.
Spurs knock on Liverpool’s door for Gakpo
Tottenham Hotspur have moved from admiration to action. Voetbal International’s Joost Blaauwhof reports that Spurs have registered formal interest with Liverpool for Cody Gakpo, opening the process to try to prise the forward out of Anfield.
It comes after the 27-year-old’s least prolific season on Merseyside. Nine goals in all competitions is a modest return by his own standards across three campaigns, even if he reminded everyone of his cutting edge with three goals in four games for the Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Liverpool hold the leverage: Gakpo is tied down until 2030. Any deal will have to be big, bold and convincing. Spurs, still reshaping their attack, have now put their name firmly in that conversation.
Arsenal test the waters for Osimhen
North London’s other heavyweight is busy too. The Daily Telegraph says Arsenal have held talks with Galatasaray about Victor Osimhen’s availability, with the Nigeria international raised during negotiations over separate moves for Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri to the Turkish club.
No one is quite sure which side floated Osimhen’s name first or how far those discussions will go, but Arsenal’s interest is not new. They have tracked the striker for a long time and the context around him is getting spicier by the day.
Florian Plettenberg reports that Galatasaray have already rejected a €130 million offer from Al Hilal for Osimhen. That refusal underlines just how hard Arsenal would have to push to land him. At the same time, Gazzetta dello Sport notes that Nwaneri is also on AC Milan’s radar, adding another layer to a complicated set of talks.
Koundé on alert as Barça listen
At Barcelona, one of Xavi’s defensive pillars could yet be on the move. Mundo Deportivo reports that Jules Koundé could leave this summer if the right offer arrives in the final weeks of the window. The line from the Camp Nou is clear: an exit cannot be ruled out.
Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool have all been linked with the 27-year-old, who clocked 47 appearances for Barça last season. That workload shows his importance – and hints at the kind of fee required to tempt the Catalan club into a sale.
Chelsea line up Wharton and Scott amid Enzo uncertainty
Chelsea’s midfield, never far from upheaval, is braced for another twist. TEAMtalk reports that the Blues have identified Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and AFC Bournemouth’s Alex Scott as key targets as they plan for a possible future without Enzo Fernández.
Chelsea have made contact over both players. Enzo, meanwhile, is being linked with Manchester City, with a deadline set for Friday for any move to materialise. That ticking clock has prompted fresh approaches for Wharton and Scott, with a belief inside Stamford Bridge that a deal for at least one of them is realistic.
Milan prepare a clear-out under Amorim
Over in Serie A, AC Milan are bracing for a flurry of exits. Sky Italia claims the club could move on as many as eight players before the window closes, as new head coach Ruben Amorim reshapes his squad.
Among the key names mentioned are Fikayo Tomori, Christopher Nkunku, Santiago Gimenez, Pervis Estupiñán and Youssouf Fofana. Milan have already confirmed arrivals such as Gonçalo Ramos and Mario Gila, and the next phase is obvious: trim, refresh, and hand Amorim a group built to his specifications.
Barça push for Rodri as City hold firm
The Rodri saga is not going away. A source has told ESPN that Barcelona will return with a renewed offer for the Spain international as talks with Manchester City continue. City value the 30-year-old at more than €70 million, with Barça’s latest proposal expected to land in that region once add-ons are included.
For a club battling financial constraints, going that high for a midfielder underlines just how central they believe Rodri would be to their rebuild.
Arsenal eye Quansah, monitor Álvarez
Arsenal’s defensive shortlist is growing. ESPN sources say the Gunners have added Bayer Leverkusen’s Jarell Quansah to their options as they hunt a new defender this summer. There have been no direct club-to-club talks yet, but intermediaries have sounded out the possibility of a deal.
Up front, TEAMtalk reports that Arsenal are keeping in close contact with Atlético Madrid and the camp of Julián Álvarez as the forward’s future remains unresolved. It is a delicate watch-and-wait situation rather than a full-scale bid, but the interest is real.
Ferran Torres set for PSG switch
One move is almost over the line. A source has confirmed to ESPN that Barcelona forward Ferran Torres will join European champions Paris Saint-Germain after the clubs reached a deal in principle worth around €50 million.
Torres is expected in Paris shortly to undergo his medical before signing for the French side. For Barça, it is a significant outgoing; for PSG, another versatile attacker added to an already stacked front line.
Goalkeeper dominoes: Suzuki off, Vicario in Juventus’ sights
The goalkeeper market is shifting again. Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Juventus have pulled out of a planned loan move for Zion Suzuki once he completes his transfer to PSG. Instead, Juve are now working on a loan deal for Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, a move that would have knock-on effects in North London if it progresses.
Young talent on the move: Fort, Joseph, Nwaneri, Elvedi
Barcelona’s Hector Fort is available this summer, according to Sport, with the 20-year-old right-back attracting interest from Liverpool, Everton and Fulham. For Premier League clubs seeking depth and upside at full-back, it is a rare opportunity.
Arsenal, meanwhile, have struck an agreement to sign Liverpool academy striker Vincent Joseph, The Athletic reports. The clubs are now negotiating a settlement for the 16-year-old, who made two appearances in the under-18 Premier League last season.
Leeds United are also pushing hard in the market. Florian Plettenberg says they have agreed personal terms with Borussia Mönchengladbach defender Nico Elvedi on a contract until 2029 and are preparing an opening offer. Elvedi previously played under Daniel Farke, a connection that could prove decisive.
Palacios rejects Ipswich valuation, Marseille move for Nelson
Bayer Leverkusen have rebuffed a €20 million bid from Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town for midfielder Exequiel Palacios, Plettenberg reports. The German champions consider the offer too low, though Palacios is keen on a move to England this summer. That stance suggests Ipswich – or another English club – may yet return with a higher proposal.
In France, Marseille have made an opening bid for Arsenal winger Reiss Nelson, according to Footmercato. Nelson has just one year left on his contract and while this first offer is expected to be rejected, the Ligue 1 side are ready to come back again.
The clock is ticking, the numbers are rising, and the names involved are getting bigger by the day. If this is how the final weeks of the window are shaping up, what happens when the real brinkmanship begins?
