Latest transfer news today: Chelsea eye Marc Cucurella replacement as £30m star ‘agrees’ Man City move

The 2026 World Cup knockouts have kicked off, but while the action heats up across North America, the transfer market refuses to slow down, with several Premier League clubs accelerating their summer business.

Today brings another wave of major stories, so with that in mind, Football Whispers rounds up the latest news below.

Liverpool suffer huge Yan Diomande setback

Liverpool and their hopes of signing top wide target Yan Diomande appear to have taken a major hit over the weekend.

Reports from The Athletic now suggest the Ivory Coast sensation has now chosen Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint‑Germain as his preferred destination should he leave RB Leipzig this summer.

It’s a significant setback for both Liverpool and Real Madrid, who have been heavily linked with the 19‑year‑old in recent months as the Reds search for a long‑term successor to Mohamed Salah.

Any deal is expected to exceed £88 million, but Diomande is now believed to be convinced by the project at the Champions of Europe.

Chelsea eye new Marc Cucurella replacement

Chelsea have turned their attention to another Spaniard in their bid to replace the Bernabeu-bound Marc Cucurella.

According to reports in Spain, the Blues are ‘considering' a move for Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria after the long-serving star completed his switch to Jose Mourinho’s Madrid.

The 28‑year‑old is said to be among the leading candidates to fill the vacancy at Stamford Bridge, having impressed during his spell at Rayo, where he has made 125 appearances.

German outfit Bayer Leverkusen are also credited with interest, while it remains unclear how much Chavarría might cost, with the full‑back under contract until 2030.

Malo Gusto agrees Man City move

Despite not yet being officially in place at Manchester City, it seems incoming manager Enzo Maresca has already landed another big splash after Elliot Anderson.

Reports from France now claim that Chelsea's £30 million right‑back Malo Gusto has ‘agreed to join' the Citizens this summer, reuniting with his former boss.

The 23‑year‑old is currently in North America with France’s World Cup squad, meaning any move is unlikely to be finalised for a few more weeks.

Maresca’s influence is believed to be a key factor in Gusto’s decision to swap Stamford Bridge for the Etihad Stadium, though no fee has been reported at this stage.