Tottenham Pursues Gakpo as Arsenal Targets Osimhen in Transfer Frenzy

The market is starting to bite. Big names, big fees, and some very big calls on the horizon.

Tottenham test Liverpool’s resolve over Gakpo

Tottenham Hotspur have formally stepped up their interest in Cody Gakpo, opening talks with Liverpool as they explore a deal for the Dutch forward, according to Voetbal International’s Joost Blaauwhof.

Gakpo is coming off his leanest season since arriving at Anfield, with just nine goals in all competitions last term. The story is different on the international stage: he struck three times in four games for Netherlands at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a reminder of why Liverpool tied him down on a long-term contract through to 2030.

That deal means Liverpool hold the cards. Tottenham, though, have made their move, and the process to test how tightly Liverpool want to grip Gakpo has begun.

Arsenal’s long flirtation with Osimhen reignites

Across north London, Arsenal are again circling Victor Osimhen. The Premier League champions have held talks with Galatasaray over the Nigeria striker, reports the Daily Telegraph, with his name surfacing during negotiations over separate potential moves that would see Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri head to Istanbul.

It remains unclear which party first floated Osimhen’s name or how aggressively Arsenal will push, but their interest in the 25-year-old is not new. They have tracked him for a long time and now find him at a club braced for major offers.

The money already on the table is enormous. Florian Plettenberg reports Galatasaray have rejected a €130 million bid from Al Hilal for Osimhen, a statement of both his value and the Turkish side’s stance.

Nwaneri, meanwhile, has suitors of his own. Gazzetta Dello Sport says AC Milan are also keen on the 17-year-old, adding another layer to a complex web of negotiations around Arsenal’s next generation.

Koundé’s Barcelona future in the balance

Jules Koundé’s situation at Barcelona is drifting into the danger zone. Mundo Deportivo reports that the LaLiga club could sanction a sale this summer if the right offer lands in the final weeks of the window.

Nothing is guaranteed, but an exit “cannot be ruled out” for the France international, who made 47 appearances last season and remains one of Barça’s most reliable defensive options.

That uncertainty has not gone unnoticed. Arsenal, Manchester City, and Liverpool are all credited with interest in the 27-year-old, who could yet become one of the late-window dominoes that reshape the top end of European football.

Chelsea line up Wharton and Scott as Enzo cover

Chelsea are bracing for a key midfield decision of their own. TEAMtalk reports that the club have identified Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton and AFC Bournemouth’s Alex Scott as potential recruits as they prepare for the possibility of losing Enzo Fernández.

The Argentina international has been linked with Manchester City, with a deadline reportedly set for Friday for any move to materialise. That ticking clock has pushed Chelsea into action.

Fresh contact has been made for both Wharton and Scott, with a belief inside Stamford Bridge that a deal for at least one of the pair is realistic if Enzo’s future takes a decisive turn.

Milan plan major clear-out under Amorim

At AC Milan, Ruben Amorim is wasting no time putting his stamp on the squad. Sky Italia reports that the club are ready to move on as many as eight players before the window closes.

Among the key names listed are Fikayo Tomori, Christopher Nkunku, Santiago Gimenez, Pervis Estupiñán, and Youssouf Fofana. The reshaping comes as Milan absorb the arrivals of Gonçalo Ramos and Mario Gila and look to rebalance both the dressing room and the wage bill.

If Milan follow through on that clear-out, the ripples will be felt across Europe.

Barcelona push again for Rodri

The Rodri saga is far from over. Barcelona will return to Manchester City with a renewed offer for the Spain international, a source told ESPN, as talks between the clubs continue.

City value the 30-year-old at more than €70 million, with Barça’s latest proposal expected to land in that region when all add-ons are included. For a Barcelona side still trying to rebuild an elite core, landing Rodri would be a seismic statement. For City, losing the heartbeat of their midfield would be a huge call.

Arsenal eye Quansah to bolster defence

Arsenal’s recruitment drive at the back continues. The club have added Bayer Leverkusen’s Jarell Quansah to their defensive shortlist, sources have told ESPN.

There have been no direct club-to-club talks yet, but intermediaries have explored what a deal might look like. Arsenal want another defender this summer. Quansah is firmly in the conversation.

Ferran Torres set for PSG switch

One major move is already close to the finish line. Barcelona forward Ferran Torres will join Paris Saint-Germain after the clubs reached an agreement in principle worth around €50 million, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Torres is expected in Paris in the coming days to undergo his medical before signing for the European champions. For Barça, it is a significant sale. For PSG, it is another attacking option added to a squad that shows no sign of slowing down.

Around Europe: Nelson, Elvedi, Palacios and more

Arsenal’s phone lines are busy. TEAMtalk reports the club are keeping close contact with both Atlético Madrid and the camp of Julián Álvarez as they monitor the forward’s unresolved future.

In Italy, Juventus have shifted their goalkeeping focus. After stepping away from a loan move for Zion Suzuki following his switch to PSG, the Bianconeri are now working on a loan deal for Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.

Barcelona’s Hector Fort is another young name on the move list. Sport reports that the 20-year-old right-back is free to leave this summer, with Liverpool, Everton, and Fulham all interested.

Arsenal are also close to landing one for the future. The Athletic says they have reached an agreement to sign Liverpool academy striker Vincent Joseph, with the clubs now negotiating a settlement. The 16-year-old featured twice in the under-18 Premier League last season and is viewed as a long-term project.

In the Championship, Leeds United are pushing hard. Florian Plettenberg reports that the club have agreed personal terms with Borussia Monchengladbach defender Nico Elvedi on a contract until 2029 and are preparing an opening offer. Elvedi previously worked under Daniel Farke, a link Leeds hope will help close the deal.

Back in Germany, Bayer Leverkusen have rejected a €20 million offer from newly promoted Premier League side Ipswich Town for midfielder Exequiel Palacios, Plettenberg adds. The valuation is seen as too low, even though the 27-year-old is keen on a move to England this summer.

And in France, Marseille are testing Arsenal’s resolve over Reiss Nelson. Footmercato reports the Ligue 1 club have made an opening bid for the winger, who has just one year left on his contract. That first offer is expected to be turned down, but Marseille are ready to come again.

From Gakpo and Osimhen to Koundé and Rodri, the top end of the market is starting to creak under the weight of decisions. With the window ticking down, who blinks first?