MU “destroyed” Arsenal, Viktor Gyokeres, Chelsea joined the race to win the Simons, Liverpool to the center of midfielder Marc Guéhi, … are the outstanding news in the football news on July 22, 2025.
MU “destroyed” Arsenal Viktor Gyokeres
It seemed that Arsenal was almost completed to recruit star Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting Lisbon when MU suddenly entered the deal.
It is known that the Reds are willing to pay the contract release fee of up to 100 million euros, while Arsenal only wants to negotiate at less than 85 million euros. Gyökeres scored 43 goals last season, which is the true center that MU is lacking. Ten Hag believes that the Swedish striker will create a boom next to Hojlund and Mbeumo.
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Chelsea target xavi Simons
After missing Michael Olise into Bayern, Chelsea turned to Xavi Simons. Coach Enzo Maresca wants to refresh the midfield when both Conor Gallagher and Enzo Fernandez can leave the club. Chelsea is said to have sent an initial offer worth 55 million euros to PSG – the official owner of Simons. However, Leipzig still has the right to prioritize the acquisition and borrow for another year.
MU and Man City are targeting Morten Hjulmand
Morten Hjulmand, the defensive midfielder of Sporting CP, is becoming the target of both MU and Man City. The Danish player has extremely good defensive and intercepting skills, is like “new casemiro”. Juventus withdrew because he could not meet the required price of € 80 million. MU can use Amad Diallo with money to discount. Hjulmand is expected to replace Casemiro's decline.
Liverpool recruits Hugo Ekitike for £ 79 million
Liverpool has reached an agreement to recruit young striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for a fee of about 79 million pounds. The French player is considered a long -term alternative for Darwin Nuñez – who is losing his form.
Ekitike, 23, had been abandoned by PSG but exploded in the Frankfurt shirt last season with 18 goals in the Bundesliga. It is expected that he will check health this week and sign a 5 -year contract.
Everton unexpectedly gained priority to Nick Woltemade
Nick Woltemade, a young striker of 1m98 of VFB Stuttgart, suddenly reached Everton's sight, although Bayern Munich had previously negotiated preliminary. The 23 -year -old has a play style like Luca Toni, scored 11 goals in the Bundesliga last season. Everton is looking for a replacement of Dominic Calvert-Lewin and is willing to pay 22 million euros for Stuttgart.
Liverpool to keep an eye on center -back Marc Guéhi
Liverpool not only wants to upgrade the attack but also want to strengthen the defense. According to the Talshort newspaper, the Anfield team brought Marc Guéhi on the shopping list. The British center -back is currently valued at about 55 million pounds and is an irreplaceable pillar at Crystal Palace. If the Alexander-Arnold deal to Real, Guéhi could be an important link for the Liverpool defense.
MU wants to bring a striker and goalkeeper
After Mbeumo, Manchester United continued to plan to add two important positions: a class and one goalkeeper to compete with Onana. Sources from Fabrizio Romano said MU is targeting Emiliano Martínez (Aston Villa) and young goalkeeper Senne Lampens (Brugge). In the striker position, Gyökeres is the No. 1 goal, but MU also has a backup plan is Jonathan David (Lille).
Liverpool can spend up to £ 400 million this summer
With the bold spending on Wirtz, Ekitike, and are pursuing Guéhi, Isak and Frimpong, Liverpool can break the record of their own summer spending. According to the British newspaper, the total investment of the team could reach £ 400 million, when the Board of Directors determined to bring Liverpool back to the peak after 2 empty -handed seasons. This is one of the most boldest transfer since Klopp left.
MU pursued the French star, Arsenal was about to explode “blockbuster” Viktor Gyökeres, Man City hunting for a new goalkeeper, … are the outstanding news in the football news on July 22, 2025.