Transfer rumors, news: Newcastle, Man Utd, Arsenal want Mbeumo

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Jun 2, 2025, 09:00 AM

Newcastle United, Manchester United and Arsenal are all fighting to sign Bryan Mbeumo, while Marc Guéhi has been linked with a move back to Stamford Bridge. Join us for the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip from around the globe.

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TRENDING RUMORS

- Newcastle have joined Man United and Arsenal in the hunt for Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo, according to The Sun. The in-demand 25-year-old finished the 2024-25 campaign with 20 goals and seven assists for the Bees and has been widely tipped to move on. However, Magpies boss Eddie Howe is also said to be monitoring the situation, while Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta is keen to bolster his forward line next season. Arsenal are reportedly prioritising a move for Athletic Club winger Nico Williams, which would leave Newcastle as Man United's main rivals for Mbeumo. However, both clubs are under pressure to comply with the Premier League's profit and sustainability rules, so much could depend on whether they can raise funds from player departures.

- Chelsea are hoping to secure a return for central defender Marc Guéhi from Crystal Palace, according to The Sun. Guehi, 24, who won the FA Cup with Palace this season, is a long-term Newcastle target, but he would reportedly prefer to stay in London. Chelsea are also contemplating a move for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, but Manchester City are in the hotseat to land the 22-year-old with John Stones as part of the deal. Guéhi is a graduate of Chelsea's youth academy and could relish playing Champions League football for the Blues ahead of the FIFA World Cup next summer.

- Internazionale are still hoping to sign Rasmus Højlund from Manchester United this summer, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The 22-year-old, who scored only four Premier League goals in the 2024-25 campaign, is deemed surplus to requirements as Ruben Amorim starts a big summer rebuild at Old Trafford. A return to Serie A, where the striker broke through with Atalanta, seems highly likely. The report states that Inter have €40m to spend on a striker, but that won't be enough to sign the Denmark international. Instead, Inter will look secure a loan deal with an option or obligation to make it permanent in 2026.

- Florian Wirtz is still as keen to move to Liverpool, but Bayer Leverkusen are unhappy with the Merseysiders' offers so far. That's according to Kicker, which reports that Liverpool are still some way from meeting the valuation of the 22-year-old. Leverkusen are said to have turned down two bids, €100m and €130m, and instead are hoping for a figure believed to worth closer to a staggering €150m. One possible solution would be for Liverpool to include a player in the deal, with Harvey Elliott a potential makeweight. One player who won't be involved in any deal is goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher who is set to confirm his move to Brentford, according to The Sun.

- Barcelona are hoping to sign Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey on a free transfer, according to The Sun. The Blaugrana have reportedly met with representatives of the Ghana international, with the 31-year-old's future in north London still up in the air. Partey is out of contract at the end of the month and is yet to agree an extension, despite Arsenal declaring that they would like him to stay. Barca boss Hansi Flick is a big fan and sees him as a perfect -- and cost effective -- addition.

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OTHER RUMORS

- Chelsea and Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap have agreed personal terms ahead of the second part of his medical on Monday. Delap, 22, is expected to move to Stamford Bridge on a six-year deal for £30m. (David Ornstein)

- Bayern Munich have met the representatives of AC Milan forward Rafael Leão, but the Serie A club would look for a transfer fee in excess of €100m for a player with three years left on his contract. (kicker)

- Real Madrid are interested in Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller, but his €36m release clause does not become active until 2026. Stuttgart also have the option of paying Stiller €2m to remove it, if they want to achieve their desired transfer fee of €50m. (Diario AS)

- Real Madrid could be out of the race for River Plate starlet Franco Mastantuono because they do not want to meet his €45m release clause. The 17-year-old, who has 18 months left on his contract, is eligible to move to Europe in August. (Diario AS)

- Barcelona are being linked with Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, largely because of his low €25m release clause, but coach Hansi Flick would prefer to strengthen other areas. (Diario Sport)

- Randal Kolo Muani's future remains uncertain with his Juventus loan having ended. He has no future at PSG, and while he could return to Turin he is keeping his options open. (L'Équipe)

- Gonçalo Ramos and Lee Kang-In have been told they will be allowed to leave PSG this summer. (L'Équipe)

- Paris Saint-Germain are keeping tabs on Lille goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier as doubts persist over the future of Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is about to move into the final year of his contract. (L'Équipe)

- Adrien Rabiot might be reunited with new AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri at San Siro. The 30-year-old has one year left on his Marseille contract, and could return to Italy for a fee of €10m. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

- Mahamadou Sangare is to sign for Manchester City when his Paris Saint-Germain contract expires at the end of the month. He is an 18-year-old striker. (Fabrizio Romano)

- Nottingham Forest are set to make a triple swoop on Botafogo by signing centre-back Jair Cunha (20), striker Igor Jesus (24) and left-back Cuiabano (22). The trio would move to England after playing at the Club World Cup. (Daily Mail)

- Simone Inzaghi will decide no later than Wednesday if he is to leave Inter Milan and take charge of Al Hilal ahead of the Club World Cup. (Rudy Galetti)

- Aston Villa forward Leon Bailey is set to complete a £25m move to Saudi Pro League newcomers Neom. (The Sun)

- FC Porto have reached agreement with Al Ahli to sign Spanish attacking midfielder Gabri Veiga ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup. (A Bola)

- Zinédine Zidane has rejected an offer to coach Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal which would have been worth €100m for just one season. (L'Équipe)

- Marseille won't trigger their option to make Ismaël Bennacer's loan from AC Milan a permanent move, but the Ligue 1 club could look to negotiate a new loan. (Foot Mercato)

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