Transfer news LIVE! Gyokeres picks Arsenal; Liverpool in shock Chelsea talks, Wirtz latest; Semenyo to Man Utd

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·16 May 2025

Transfer news LIVE! Gyokeres picks Arsenal; Liverpool in shock Chelsea talks, Wirtz latest; Semenyo to Man Utd

Things are ramping up ahead of first summer window

Transfer targets: Arsenal are looking at Joao Pedro and Viktor Gyokeres, with Liverpool trying to sign Florian Wirtz

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Transfer news LIVE!

The transfer market is already cranking into high gear as clubs scramble to complete early signings during the first instalment of a split summer window. Viktor Gyokeres looks to be set on a move to Arsenal after a huge contract offer as Mikel Arteta bids to finally solve his striker problem, with Benjamin Sesko still in the frame too as the Gunners also potentially rival Chelsea and Liverpool for Joao Pedro.

Liverpool are looking to complete the signing of Jeremie Frimpong as they also aim to hijack Manchester City’s approach for Bayer Leverkusen team-mate Florian Wirtz, though could yet pivot to Rayan Cherki. The Reds are also now rumoured to have started talks over a shock swoop for Chelsea forward Christian Nkunku, though Dean Huijsen is poised to complete a medical at Real Madrid on Friday.

Manchester United have stepped up their move for Antoine Semenyo, while Chelsea are now thought to have entered the race for Rodrygo and Tottenham could yet miss out to Europa League final opponents Manchester United over Johnny Cardoso. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!