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Arsenal Close to £55m Deal for Viktor Gyokeres

Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting CP)
July 2025

Arsenal are nearing completion of a deal to sign Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres. A five-year contract is in place, with a fixed fee of £55m agreed and add-on negotiations still ongoing.
Progress was made after Gyokeres’ agent waived a commission fee, easing Arsenal’s guaranteed payment. The Swedish international wants the move, and personal terms are settled. Sporting are still holding out for £8.6m in bonuses.

Mikey Johnston Set to Stay at West Brom After Flamengo Exit Fails

Mikey Johnston (West Brom)
July 2025

Mikey Johnston is expected to remain at West Brom after a proposed move to Flamengo collapsed due to fan backlash. He has rejoined pre-season training and featured in a friendly against Dynamo Kyiv.
Johnston’s camp denies injury concerns influenced the deal’s failure. Flamengo pulled out following negative supporter reaction. The Irish winger now focuses on helping West Brom’s push for Premier League promotion under Ryan Mason.

Gyokeres Faces Discipline at Sporting Amid Arsenal Talks

Viktor Gyokeres (Sporting CP)
July 2025

Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres will face disciplinary action after skipping pre-season training, as Arsenal remain locked in talks over a potential £69m transfer for the Swedish international.
Sporting president Frederico Varandas criticised the pressure tactics, insisting Gyokeres won’t leave below full value. He warned the player faces fines and risks complicating his own exit by defying the club.

Chelsea Sell Mathis Amougou to Strasbourg

Mathis Amougou (Chelsea > Strasbourg)
July 2025

Chelsea have confirmed the permanent departure of 19-year-old midfielder Mathis Amougou to Strasbourg. The youngster had joined Chelsea from Saint-Étienne for £12m in January but made only two senior appearances.
The move keeps Amougou within the BlueCo-owned multi-club structure. Chelsea opted to offload him for more development time, while Strasbourg benefit from acquiring a promising talent on a long-term deal.

Onana Suffers Hamstring Injury Ahead of U.S. Tour

Andre Onana (Manchester United)
July 2025

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has sustained a hamstring injury in pre-season training and is expected to be sidelined for up to six weeks, potentially missing the club’s U.S. pre-season tour.
The Cameroon international is responding well to treatment and may still travel with the squad to the U.S. as a precaution. United are continuing assessments before finalising his recovery plan.

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Newcastle Complete £55m Signing of Elanga from Forest

Anthony Elanga (Nottingham Forest > Newcastle United)
July 2025

Newcastle have completed the signing of winger Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest in a deal worth up to £55 million, including £52 million upfront and £3 million in performance-based add-ons.
Elanga expressed excitement and commitment to Newcastle’s project after a strong two-year spell at Forest. He becomes a key part of the club’s ongoing rebuild following last season’s trophy success.

Bournemouth Sign Petrovic from Chelsea in £25m Deal

Djordje Petrovic (Chelsea > Bournemouth)
July 2025

Bournemouth have agreed a £25m deal to sign goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic from Chelsea. The Serbia international becomes the club’s first major goalkeeper signing since their return to the Premier League.
Petrovic spent last season on loan at Strasbourg and was deemed surplus at Chelsea. Bournemouth moved quickly once his availability became clear, viewing the 25-year-old as a valuable market opportunity.

Gibbs-White’s Spurs Move on Hold Amid Forest Legal Threat

Morgan Gibbs-White (Nottingham Forest)
July 2025

Nottingham Forest have halted Morgan Gibbs-White’s proposed £60m move to Tottenham and are consulting legal counsel. The club alleges Spurs made an illegal approach and breached confidentiality regarding the player’s release clause.
Forest ceased all communication with Spurs, claiming the bid precisely matched a confidential release clause. A complaint to the Premier League is being prepared, which could delay or derail the transfer entirely.

Crystal Palace Sign Croatia’s Borna Sosa from Ajax

Borna Sosa (Ajax > Crystal Palace)
July 2025

Crystal Palace have completed the £3m signing of left wing-back Borna Sosa from Ajax. The 27-year-old joins on a three-year contract and becomes Palace’s second signing of the summer.
Sosa impressed with Croatia at the 2022 World Cup and gained further experience on loan at Torino. Palace add international pedigree and depth to their backline after reinforcing goalkeeping with Walter Benitez.