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It's going to be a joy for me to play here and I'm going to enjoy every minute of it.”

Marcus Rashford (Image:FC Barcelona)07:55Felix KeithChelsea move in on TWO Arsenal targets

Arsenal have been credited with interest in Ajax defender Jorrel Hato and RB Leipzig midfielder Xavi Simons this summer – but now Chelsea could scoop them both up.

Hato, a 19-year-old centre-back, has been linked with Liverpool as well, having caught the eye of many scouts with his play.

Hugo Ekitike (Image:Liverpool FC)06:42Alex RichardsMorning all

We're back!

Let's go!

22:59Nathan RidleyGoodnight

Thanks for joining us on Wednesday's live transfer blog.

We'll be back tomorrow with more news and done deals.

See you then.

22:29Nathan RidleyGyokeres latest

It's happening - finally.

The Guardian report that Arsenal made a late-night breakthrough in drawn-out negotiations with Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday.

Viktor Gyokeres will join the Gunners in a deal worth up to £63.7million.

Sporting will receive a guaranteed £55.6m from Arsenal plus £8.1m in performance-related add-ons.

(Image:Pedro Loureiro/Eurasia Sport Images/Getty Images)21:46Nathan RidleyShould Liverpool do any more business?

That's nearly £300million spent this summer after signing Hugo Ekitike.

Will Liverpool stop there, though?

We understand that Marc Guehi remains a target, although the Reds could choose to wait until the Crystal Palace centre-back is out of contract next summer.

What about if Luis Diaz leaves?

Bayern Munich remain keen, despite having a £58.5million bid rejected last week.

21:07Nathan RidleyBrentford set out Wissa demands

Brentford have slapped a £40million price tag on in-demand striker Yoane Wissa, according to the Telegraph.

The DR Congo international was the subject of a £25m bid from Newcastle this week which was rejected.

Wissa, 28, has left Brentford's pre-season training camp for showdown talks over his future but the Bees are determined to keep him unless their asking price is met.

(Image:Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)20:24Nathan RidleySlot meeting helped sway Ekitike

Liverpool manager Arne Slot met Hugo Ekitike weeks ago to discuss a move to Anfield.

The Athletic report that this occurred before Newcastle made a bid for the French striker which prompted Liverpool to spring into action.

Ekitike, 23, then told Newcastle via his representatives that he preferred to join Liverpool.

Hugo Ekitike (Image:Liverpool FC)19:52Nathan RidleyDONE DEAL: Young joins Ipswich after Everton release

Ipswich Town is delighted to announce the signing of Ashley Young.

Ashley, who has made a total of 750 career club appearances to date, brings a wealth of experience to the squad.

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— Ipswich Town (@IpswichTown) July 23, 2025 19:31KEY EVENTDONE DEAL: Ekitike joins Liverpool in £79m move

The big moves keep coming tonight!

We have reached an agreement for the transfer of Eintracht Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike, subject to international clearance

— Liverpool FC (@LFC) July 23, 2025 19:18Nathan RidleyAtletico Madrid announce Hancko deal

Agreement with Feyenoord for the transfer of Dávid Hancko.

The Slovak international defender will sign his new contract once he passes the relevant medical examination.

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— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) July 23, 2025 18:57Dan MarshLincoln reject Erhahon bids

Lincoln City have rejected bids for Ethan Erhahon.

The Imps midfielder, 24, is the subject of strong transfer interest from this summer after catching the eye for Michael Skubala's side.

Clubs from the Championship, League One and overseas are all keen on the former St Mirren man.

Swansea and Wigan have both lodged formal offers to sign Erhahon this summer but Mirror Football understands that Lincoln have rejected all the bids they've received to date.

Oxford United have also enquired about a deal for Erhahon, who was left out of yesterday's squad for the pre-season friendly against Grimsby.

18:48David McDonnellRashford's first words after Man Utd exit

Marcus Rashford joined Barcelona on loan with a dig at Manchester United by saying: “I feel at home here – it's where dreams come true.”

Rashford secured the move after falling out with United boss Ruben Amorim, who exiled him last season and decided he was not part of his future plans.

They win big prizes and what the clubs stands for really means a lot to me.”

Read what else Rashford had to say here.

(Image:David Ramos/Getty Images)18:15Nathan RidleyBarcelona confirm Rashford's shirt number

El nuevo 14 del Barça: Marcus Rashford pic.twitter.com/7JHERUxGEV

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) July 23, 2025 18:07Dan MarshBirmingham lead Cashin chase

Birmingham City are leading a host of Championship clubs in the race to snap up Eiran Cashin on loan as the Blues close in on yet another transfer coup.

Cashin, 23, joined Brighton back in the January transfer window after coming through the ranks at Derby County and has had no shortage of suitors among second-tier clubs after being given the green light to continue his development out on loan.

If the Blues can close a deal then Cashin would be the latest eye-catching signing for Davies and Co, who are chasing a second successive promotion after winning the League One title last year.

Eiran Cashin (Image:Andrew Kearns/CameraSport)17:49KEY EVENTDONE DEAL: Rashford completes Barcelona loan

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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona_es) July 23, 2025 17:38Nathan RidleyLiverpool's stance on Rodrygo amid Diaz interest

Real Madrid star Rodrygo currently isn't an option for Liverpool if Luis Diaz leaves the club.

The Athletic report that Liverpool are yet to receive an improved bid from Bayern Munich after rejecting their £58.5million offer last week.

It's added that Diaz, who reportedly wants to leave, has trained normally with the Reds in Hong Kong.

(Image:Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)17:16Nathan RidleyRashford arrives for Barcelona presentation

There he is!

Standby...

Marcus Rashford has arrived at Barcelona with him expected to be officially unveiled as a player later today pic.twitter.com/Fp2nYVWcOK

— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) July 23, 2025 17:01Nathan RidleyDONE DEAL: Wrexham sign Windass after Sheff Wed exit

Josh Windass will be helping to fuel our next season in the Championship.

#WxmAFC

— Wrexham AFC (@Wrexham_AFC) July 23, 2025 16:42Nathan RidleyRashford's Barcelona shirt number emerges

Marcus Rashford is set to wear the No.14 shirt at Barcelona.

Mundo Deportivo report that he'll inherit the number last worn by Pablo Torre, who recently joined Mallorca.

Thierry Henry famously wore the 14 at Barcelona, who Rashford has compared his style of play to.

"I see myself reflected in Henry," the 27-year-old told XBuyer in June.
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