Arsenal are casting a wide net in their search for a new right back, with as many as 11 candidates under consideration as the club looks to address a potential gap left by Ben White, who suffered a knee ligament injury in May and may seek a move abroad. West Ham United's Aaron Wan-Bissaka has emerged as one of the names on that list, according to TEAMtalk, underlining just how open-ended the Gunners' search currently is. The sheer number of options suggests Arsenal are yet to settle on a clear preference, leaving the door open for several credible candidates.
Alongside Wan-Bissaka, the reported shortlist includes Real Madrid's Raúl Asencio, free agent Oscar Mingueza following his departure from Celta Vigo, RB Leipzig's Lutsharel Geertruida, and Newcastle United's Tino Livramento. The range of profiles - from experienced Premier League performers to continental options - reflects the difficulty of finding a like-for-like replacement for White, whose reliability and two-way contributions made him a key piece under Mikel Arteta. Readers tracking the summer window closely can find additional transfer updates and context at sapphirebet.com as the market continues to develop. Wan-Bissaka, for his part, arrives in this conversation off the back of a strong individual period, having helped DR Congo reach the FIFA World Cup round of 32 - a notable achievement for the central African football programme.
Spurs Pursue Leão, Savinho and Gakpo in Ambitious Summer Push
Tottenham Hotspur are shaping up for one of the more aggressive windows among Premier League clubs, with multiple high-profile targets reportedly in their sights. TEAMtalk reports that Spurs have begun working on a deal for AC Milan winger Rafael Leão after being told the 27-year-old Portugal international would be open to a Premier League switch. Initial discussions with Leão's representatives have reportedly taken place, though Arsenal, Manchester United and Barcelona have also been approached - none of them treating the move as a priority at this stage.
Separately, TalkSPORT reports that Spurs are also exploring moves for Manchester City's Savinho and Liverpool's Cody Gakpo. Savinho, 22, has been on Tottenham's radar for some time, and City are reportedly prepared to sell for around £60 million. Gakpo's situation at Liverpool has grown complicated following the dismissal of head coach Arne Slot, with the Dutch international understood to be unsettled. Any deal for the former PSV man would cost upwards of £70 million, making it one of the more expensive potential pieces of business in the window. Spurs also appear to be moving a player out, with centre-back Radu Dragusin set to travel early next week for a medical with Fiorentina - a move worth £16.5 million in total across loan fees, a permanent obligation, and covered salary through June.
Manchester United Eye Chelsea's Andrey Santos and Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller
Manchester United's midfield rebuild is taking shape, albeit with some early frustration. The Guardian reports that United want Chelsea's Andrey Santos, with any deal expected to be valued at £50 million. No formal talks have taken place yet, but an offer is anticipated. Santos, 22, sits behind Moisés Caicedo and Enzo Fernández in the Chelsea pecking order and is open to leaving, particularly with the club needing to generate funds to support new head coach Xabi Alonso's squad-building plans. United have already missed out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes this window, and AFC Bournemouth's Alex Scott remains a secondary target as they seek to bring in two midfielders.
Newcastle United, meanwhile, are pursuing Stuttgart and Germany midfielder Angelo Stiller, according to German newspaper Bild. The 25-year-old has drawn attention with strong performances at both club and international level over the past 12 months and carries a reported €36.5 million release clause - though Stuttgart retain the option to void it by paying a €2 million fee if a club tables a higher offer. Stiller had previously been linked with United, but it is now Newcastle who appear to be driving the most concrete interest.
Elsewhere: Deals in Motion Across Europe
- Chelsea are progressing a deal for Rayo Vallecano left back Pep Chavarria, who is keen on the move.
- Brentford have agreed in principle to sign Burnley winger Jaidon Anthony for £17 million, with a further £3 million available in add-ons.
- Fenerbahce are targeting a striker, with Borussia Dortmund's Serhou Guirassy, Napoli's Romelu Lukaku and Atletico Madrid's Alexander Sørloth all on their shortlist. The Turkish club have also made a €20 million offer for Sassuolo winger Armand Lauriente.
- Watford striker Mamadou Doumbia has attracted interest from RB Leipzig, Hoffenheim, Hamburg and Monaco.
- AC Milan are close to signing 18-year-old Lazio left back Lorenzo Calvani, with the deal reported to be at its final stage.
- Lazio are pushing to land Bayern Munich's Jonathan Asp Jensen on a €500,000 loan with an obligation to buy the 20-year-old for between €5 million and €6 million.
- Charleroi teenager Mory Kera, 18, has attracted interest from Monaco, Paris FC and Lille.
It is shaping up to be a busy few weeks. Arsenal's right-back search remains the headline saga, but the scale of movement across the Premier League and European football more broadly suggests the summer of 2025 will be among the more active transfer windows in recent memory.
