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— Arsenal (@Arsenal) July 18, 2025

Italian champions Napoli completed their latest signing on Friday with the arrival of Udinese forward Lorenzo Lucca. Lucca's move to the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona comes 24 hours after the Serie A club secured Dutch attacker Noa Lang from PSV Eindhoven. "Napoli announces that it has loaned Lorenzo Lucca with a purchase obligation," the club confirmed.

Manchester United have reportedly agreed to sign Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford in a deal worth an initial £65 million ($87 million).

"Manchester United plan to sign new striker in the next weeks as main target after Bryan Mbeumo deal done. Outgoings will be key for budget as Garnacho, Sancho, Rashford, Antony remain among players set to leave," Fabrizio Romano reports.

Arsenal have reportedly beaten Liverpool to the signing of 17-year-old striker Will Wright. There was interest from many clubs but Arsenal were able to secure the signing by outbidding them all.

According to Sky Sports, Newcastle United are interested in signing Brentford's Yoanne Wissa. The DR Congo forward is valued between 30-40m pounds and if a deal goes through, it would have implications for Manchester United's pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo.

Manchester United have made an improved bid to sign Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford, according to a report. New offer for the 26-year-old forward worth 65m pounds fixed + 5m pounds add-ons. Red Devils now await a response from Brentford

Parma have decided to move for Gio Reyna as they look to maintain Serie A status for a third straight season.

Parma submitted formal bid to Borussia Dortmund to sign Gio Reyna as key target for Serie A side.
LAFC are not in active talks for Reyna despite reports, Parma are on it with fee offered around €6m. pic.twitter.com/ue8SRWy31X

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 18, 2025

Saudi Arabia are ready to make a 350 million euros offer to Real Madrid for Vinicius Junior, who is yet to agree to a contract extension despite expressing his interest of staying at the club. The Brazilian winger has asked the club for a package of around 30 million euros per year that includes a renewal bonus.

Liverpool's bid for Ekitike comes after Frankfurt also turned down a 69.3 million pound proposal for the striker from Newcastle United. The Magpies face uncertainity with Liverpool threatening to nab Ekitike from under their noses unless the Toon are willing to sell them Alexander Isak.

Liverpool have agreed personal terms with French striker Hugo Ekitike over a move this summer, according to a report. However, their initial bid has been rejected by Eintracht Frankfurt. Ekitike joined the German side last summer after spending the previous season on loan from Paris Saint-Germain. The 23-year-old score 22 times and created 12 goals last season across competitions.

EXCL: Liverpool have submitted official bid to Eintracht for Hugo Ekitike!
Eintracht already informed Liverpool that they want more, proposal rejected but it was initial contact as talks continue.
Ekitike said yes Liverpool, no issues on personal terms. He wants #LFC. pic.twitter.com/AflvOaro2h

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 17, 2025

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the latest football news and rumours from July 18. The trannsfer market is heatig up, with strikers sparking bidding war from big clubs.