Overview

• Tottenham are preparing a third bid for West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus after two offers, including one worth £55m, were rejected as the Hammers hold out for closer to £65m.
• Manchester United remain optimistic about signing Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo despite a second £55m-plus bid being turned down, and are set to resume negotiations this week.
• Newcastle United have secured Nottingham Forest winger Anthony Elanga in a £55m deal, marking their first summer signing following Callum Wilson’s exit.
• Arsenal and Sporting Lisbon are in advanced talks over Viktor Gyokeres, with the striker having already agreed personal terms with the Gunners.
• Clubs are confronting inflated valuations, release-clause dynamics and Financial Fair Play deadlines as new managers overhaul squads in the compressed July transfer window.