Football news LIVE: Tottenham complete centre-back signing, Norgaard set to arrive at Arsenal, Elanga to Newcastle

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• Spending spree

  Leeds are reportedly closing in on two new summer signings.

  The newly-promoted side have already brought in Lukas Nmecha, Jaka Bijol and Sebastian Bornauw.

  Now, they’re on the brink of seeing a fourth and fifth arrival.

  They are closing on signing midfielder Sean Longstaff from Newcastle for around £12million, according to The Athletic.

  Longstaff has spent his entire career with the Magpies, joining in 2006 and going on to make 171 Premier League appearances.

  But he now looks set to depart his boyhood club for Leeds.

  The Whites have also agreed a deal with Lille to bring in Swedish left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson for £10million.

  The Yorkshire Evening Post report that he will sign a long-term contract at the club with his medical set.

  

• Vardy to Old Trafford?

  Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign Jamie Vardy on a free transfer this summer.

  According to The Athletic, they have been given the chance to sign Vardy, Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Callum Wilson.

  All three English strikers left their respective clubs at the end of the season after their contracts expired.

  It means they’re now available as free agents, and Man United could swoop in to sign one of them.

  But the report does state that United would only look at bringing one in should they miss out on their top targets.

  talkSPORT understands that there is a possibility they go for Ollie Watkins, while an enquiry has been made for Hugo Ekitike.

  Ruben Amorim appears to have already missed out on bringing in Viktor Gyokeres though, with his move to Arsenal nearing.

  

• All set

  talkSPORT understands that Arsenal have completed the signing of Christian Norgaard from Brentford.

  Norgaard is set to join the club in a £9million deal.

  An announcement of his arrival is expected soon.

  The Danish midfielder will arrive at the Emirates to provide some depth following the departures of Jorginho and Thomas Partey after their contracts expired.

  

• Done deal

  Tottenham have announced the signing of Kota Takai from Japanese side Kawasaki Frontale.

  The move is subject to international clearance and work permit.

  Takai made 81 senior appearances in the J1 League and helped lead his side to the AFC Champions League final.

  The 20-year-old centre-back had four caps for Japan on the international stage too.

  He joins Mathys Tel, Kevin Danso and Luka Vuskovic as Spurs’ permanent signings so far this summer.

  

• El of a deal

  Newcastle have agreed a deal rising to £60million to sign Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga, talkSPORT understands.

  The Magpies have previously seen a £45m offer knocked back for the 23-year-old earlier in the window.

  But they have now thrashed out an initial £55m deal with Forest – plus add-ons to take it to £60m – to fend off interest from Aston Villa.

  talkSPORT reported last week how the Villans had entered the race to sign the 22-cap Sweden international, who starred in the 2024/25 season.

  However it’s Newcastle that have struck a deal, with Elanga to pen a five-year contract on Tyneside.

  The news will come as a boost to United in their transfer plans, who will pocket £8m from the transfer due to a sell-on clause from his 2023 move to Forest.

  

• On the move?

  Chelsea defender Axel Disasi has been approached by Villarreal over a summer move, talkSPORT understands.

  The 27-year-old joined the Blues from Monaco in August 2023 in a £38million deal.

  But he could be on his way out after just two years having fallen down the pecking order.

  Disasi was shipped out on loan to Aston Villa for the second half of the 2024/25 campaign, before returning to Chelsea.

  Available for sale, Disasi was not selected in Enzo Maresca’s squad for the Club World Cup.

  As it stands, Spanish side Villarreal, who have secured Champions League football, are yet to make an official offer to sign the Frenchman.

  Chelsea are hoping to fetch a fee of between £25m-£30m for the centre-back.

  

• Official

  Nottingham Forest have finally announced the appointment of ex-Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar as their new Global Head of Football.

  The 47-year-old resigned from his role in north London in November after more than five years back working at the club.

  Edu, who won two Premier League titles with the Gunners, had long been suspected to make the Forest before the news was officially confirmed on Monday.

  Discussing his new role, Edu said: “I’m truly excited about this new chapter and honoured by the trust placed in me.

  “This project connects deeply with my values around innovation and long-term planning.

  “I look forward to building a global football model that is competitive, sustainable, and aligned with our President’s ambition.”

• Sticky Toffee pudding

  Everton have announced fan favourite Idrissa Gana Gueye has penned a new deal at the club after becoming a free agent.

  With the 35-year-old’s contract set to expire, the Toffees posted in May a graphic of the midfielder’s tackles during his time at the club in the Premier League, where he has regularly finished in the top three of all players.

  They captioned it, ‘Nobody did it better than Idrissa,’ with the club now replying to their own message by stating, ‘Correction: does*’.

  Fans were loving the tease as one X user said: “Well played, admin. Well played.”

  Another quipped: “You absolutely filthy teases.”

  Everton then confirmed that Gueye has signed a one-year deal in Merseyside, with the option of a further 12 month stay.

  Gueye, who spent three years at Goodison Park from between 2016-2019, returned in 2022.

  Across both his spells at the club, he has appeared in 211 matches in all competitions.

• Osimhen latest

  Victor Osimhen has been one of the major topics of the summer market so far, with many teams interested.

  Man United and Chelsea have been linked in the past, but the two Premier League giants haven’t made a move this window.

  talkSPORT understands that his wages and overall fit with the clubs meant that they didn’t try negotiating a potential move.

  Galatasaray and Al Hilal remain interested though.

  The Turkish side had the Nigerian on loan last season, but they haven’t bid anything close to his £75million release clause.

  Hilal are set to trigger that clause in his Napoli deal, however, they haven’t received the green light from Osimhen yet.

  

• Championship deals

  talkSPORT understands that Norwich are close to completing the signing of Brondby striker Mathias Kvistgaarden.

  The Canaries will bring in the striker, who scored 23 goals in 38 games last season, for an initial fee of £6.9million.

  The deal will include a sell-on clause for Brondby.

  Elsewhere in the Championship, it’s understood that Othmane Maamma is set to join Watford from Montpellier.

  Maamma will sign a four-year contract at Vicarage Road.

  The 19-year-old, who played 14 times in Ligue 1 last campaign, has been given permission to undergo a medical.

• A new Page

  Leicester City starlet Louis Page is reported to have turned down an offer of a professional deal at the club.

  Page won the Foxes’ Academy Player of the Year last season and the 16-year-old made his first-team debut at the weekend.

  He netted twice in a win over Peterborough and his star performance provided Leicester fans with a rare piece of excitement.

  It’s been a dismal few months for supporters after relegation from the Premier League and the club’s ongoing PSR troubles.

  But that excitement may prove to be short-lived, as they may not get to see much more of Page after he rejected a pro deal.

  According to Football Insider, Page’s decision has now alerted interest from clubs in Germany and Italy due to the fact that he will be available with minimal compensation.

  

• ‘Over the moon’

  Ola Aina has signed a new four-year contract at Nottingham Forest.

  The right-back started 35 of Forest’s 38 Premier League games last season, helping them qualify for European football.

  He joined the club from Torino two years ago.

  On extending his contract, Aina said: “I’m over the moon, I can’t wait to continue this journey with the Club.

  “It’s always felt like a home ever since I joined and I’m happy to be here. Now my focus is on preparing for the new season well and getting back to hard work.”

  Owner, Evangelos Marinakis said: “Ola has skill, determination and character in abundance. He epitomises the culture and hard work we expect from everyone associated with Forest.

  “He has had a big influence since his arrival here and we look forward to continuing that journey together to help us achieve incredible things.”

  

• Mates in Miami

  talkSPORT understands that Inter Miami are in talks with Atlético Madrid to sign Rodrigo de Paul.

  The Atletico Madrid midfielder is open to the move, but £17.2million asking price makes any deal difficult.

  Inter Miami also currently have their three Designated Player slots filled, so they would have to free up space.

  Each team in the MLS cannot have more than three Designated Players whose salary exceeds the league’s maximum cap.

  Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets are Miami’s trio that currently have their wages considered outside the cap.

  Brazilian side Flamengo are also interested in De Paul.

  Both clubs will have some prize money from competing in the Club World Cup to put towards the transfer.

  De Paul could team up with Messi, with the pair good friends and the former labelled as the icon’s ‘bodyguard’ on the pitch.

  

• ‘Thank you for everything’

  Callum Wilson has left Newcastle after five years at the club.

  Wilson’s contract expired at the end of last season and it’s now been made official that he won’t be signing a new deal.

  “It’s time to say goodbye after an unbelievable few years in the Toon,” Wilson said in a statement on Newcastle’s website.

  “Thank you for everything. We stood strong together through the highs and some lows to help the club experience new heights.

  “I am so proud to have worn the iconic number 9 shirt and to have added a little more history to it. Scoring at the Gallowgate End really is as special as they say.

  “All good things come to an end but there’s no doubt Newcastle United will always have a place in mine and my families hearts.

  “Thank you for the memories.”

  

• Gyokeres latest

  talkSPORT’s chief football correspondent Alex Crook has given an update on Viktor Gyokeres’ ongoing situation.

  “Gyokeres is moving towards a positive step to joining Arsenal,” Crook said on talkSPORT this morning.

  “We reported in the middle of June that he’d told his inner circle that he expected to be an Arsenal player.

  “No fee is agreed yet, we know Sporting are holding out for something around 80 million euros.

  “I think Arsenal are trying to get it done for slightly less than that.

  “Gyokeres has verbally agreed a five-year contract and this is the one signing that Arsenal fans want.”

  

• Contenders

  Chris Wilder is one of a number of candidates for the managerial vacancy at Leicester, talkSPORT understands.

  Wilder has held talks with the Foxes, who are looking for a replacement for Ruud van Nistelrooy.

  Former Wolves and Bournemouth boss Gary O’Neil also has admirers among the Leicester hierarchy, but that appointment looks less likely at this stage.

  Wilder was sacked by Sheffield United after their Championship play-off final defeat to Sunderland. 

  He would reunite with Hamza Choudhury should he be appointed, with Choudhury playing for him during his stints at the Blades and Watford.

  Leicester director of football John Rudkin has also met with Sean Dyche, while Danny Rohl would be a candidate depending on the outcome of his contract termination discussions with Sheffield Wednesday.

  

• ‘A massive upgrade’

  European football expert Andy Brassell believes summer signing Martin Zubimendi is a great fit for Arsenal.

  Zubimendi officially joined the Gunners yesterday and Brassell gave a glowing review of him on talkSPORT this morning.

  “He’s just a massive upgrade on what they’ve got,” he said.

  “Obviously, Arsenal fans have been a bit twitchy as this has been long expected to happen, but it wasn’t actually over the line.

  “So, I think this is a real positive for Arsenal now that it is.

  “Zubimendi is so much more suited to what they want, someone whose a defensive midfielder but has a nimbleness to him.

  “He has the craft, the ability to bring the ball up the pitch at a decent speed and help them transition.

  “For a team with the forward players like Arsenal and who they could have by the beginning of next season, it’s an entirely positive thing.” 

  

• In talks

  Dominic Calvert-Lewin has held fresh talks with Newcastle, talkSPORT understands.

  Calvert-Lewin is available on a free transfer after leaving Everton following a nine-year spell at the club.

  Magpies boss Eddie Howe is a long-term admirer of the striker.

  The 28-year-old had interest from newly-promoted Leeds United last month, as they spoke to him regarding terms.

  But his wage demands led to Leeds walking away from talks.

  It is understood that Calvert-Lewin is keen to join a club that will give him the opportunity to play European football.

  And Newcastle would give him that chance.

  

• No chance

  Tottenham’s bid for Mohammed Kudus included add-ons that only kicked in if they won the Champions League or Premier League, talkSPORT understands.

  West Ham have told Spurs to come back with a more realistic proposal, which guarantees them at least £60million.

  Kudus has made it clear he wants to make the move from East to North London this summer.

  But the Hammers are hoping for a rival offer from Chelsea.

  

• Done deal

  Fenerbahce have confirmed the signing of Jhon Duran on a season-long loan deal from Al Nassr.

  The Colombia international only made the move to Saudi Arabia in a £65million deal from Aston Villa in January.

  But he is already back in Europe having struggled to settle in the Gulf nation.

  That is despite banging in 12 goals in 18 games for Al Nassr in all competitions.

  Announcing the signing, Fenerbahce said in a statement: “We have reached an agreement with Al Nassr FC and Jhon Duran for the player to join our squad on a one-year loan deal.

  “We wish him a successful season in our yellow and navy colours.”

• Walking on sunshine

  Burnley have completed the shock signing of Kyle Walker from Manchester City, talkSPORT understands.

  The six-time Premier League champion joins the Clarets in a surprise £5million move.

  Walker has penned a two-year deal with the newly-promoted side as he departs the Etihad Stadium following an eight-year spell.

  “I’m delighted to be here,” said an excited Walker.

  “When I spoke to Scott and heard about his plans for next season, it was an opportunity I jumped at. He’s done an amazing job here, guiding the Club back to the Premier League with a 100-point haul, and now we’re looking forward, together, at being back in the greatest league in the world.

  “Burnley had a tremendous campaign last season, built on an incredible defensive record, and I can’t wait to come in and add my experience and quality to what looks an exciting squad.”

  

• Sticky Toffee pudding

  Manchester United are weighing up a move to sign free agent Dominic Calvert-Lewin.

  The 28-year-old is available on a free transfer after he departed Everton following the expiration of his contract.

  United look set for a major overhaul of their forward line this summer, as they look to offload a number of attackers.

  Head coach Ruben Amorim has identified five current players who he is happy to see move on, with Rasmus Hojlund, Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho, Jadon Sancho and Antony all in the firing line.

  Having already snapped up Wolves striker Matheus Cunha for £62.5million and bid the same figure for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, the Red Devils must balance their books as they look to rebuild their attack.

  Calvert-Lewin could be a good way to juggle the club’s finances and boost their forward options.

  talkSPORT understands that he is on their list of options this summer.

  

• Lew beauty

  Wrexham have agreed a club-record deal for Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O’Brien.

  The Hollywood-owned outfit are looking to strengthen ahead of their first season back in the second tier since the 1981/82 season, as they target a stunning fourth consecutive promotion.

  After being purchased by A-list actors Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney back in November 2020, the Welsh side have enjoyed a meteoric rise through the divisions.

  Promotion from League One in April marked the Robins’ third straight promotion, who now sit just one division below the Premier League, despite playing in the National League as recently as 2023.

  And they now look set to make their latest statement of intent by moving to sign a player of top-flight calibre.

  The Championship new boys have reportedly agreed a deal worth up to £5million for Forest’s O’Brien, according to The Sun.

  

• Nwan and only

  Ethan Nwaneri is reluctant to sign a new deal at Arsenal without guaranteed playing time, talkSPORT understands.

  Nwaneri is in the final year of his Gunners contract and has interest from several top European clubs.

  The England Under-21 forward, who is the youngest player in Premier League history, scored four goals in 26 league appearances in the 2024/25 season.

  Only 11 of those 26 league encounters saw him start, with the 18-year-old battling the likes of Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard for a starting spot.

  As well as several top clubs on the continent, Chelsea are also said to be monitoring Nwaneri’s situation.

  

• Vik ‘N’ Mix

  Viktor Gyokeres is closing in on becoming an Arsenal player, talkSPORT understands.

  Talks over a move to north London continue to advance, but no agreement has been struck yet, but the two clubs are close.

  The 27-year-old has agreed terms on a five-year deal with the Gunners and his camp are confident he will join Arsenal.

  Sporting are believed to be demanding at least £68.5m, more than the reported gentleman’s agreement of £60m.

  The club’s president, Frederico Varandas, rejected reports that Gyokeres had such an agreement to leave.