Latest transfer news today: Chelsea eye new £55m goalkeeper as Man Utd target relegated World Cup star

England kicked off their 2026 World Cup campaign with a confidence‑boosting 4-2 victory over Croatia on Wednesday night, while back home, Premier League clubs continue to scour the market for reinforcements as the summer transfer window intensifies.

With lots of news coming and going, Football Whispers takes a look at the biggest rumours dominating today's backpages.

Man Utd make move for Crysencio Summerville

Manchester United are among the top-flight teams looking to pounce on West Ham United's relegation, and this time it isn't Mateus Fernandes.

Instead, the Red Devils are pushing to sign Crysencio Summerville, who has already impressed for the Netherlands at the World Cup, though Tottenham Hotspur’s heavy spending poses competition, per reports.

The 24-year-old dynamo is among several names who are ‘destined' to leave the London Stadium, with the Hammers facing a campaign in the Championship next season.

Summerville, who is under contract until 2029, is expected to cost around £50 million, and United rate him highly and capable of replacing Marcus Rashford on the left flank.

Chelsea monitoring a new goalkeeper in Diogo Costa

Chelsea are once again being linked with a new goalkeeper, and this time a fresh target has emerged.

Reports suggest new Blues boss Xabi Alonso is keen on one of Europe’s most highly‑rated stoppers, Porto and Portugal No.1 Diogo Costa.

The newly crowned Portuguese champions value the 26‑year‑old at around £52 million, though it’s unclear whether they would sanction a sale.

Back in London, the goalkeeping position remains a major concern, with both Robert Sanchez and Filip Jorgensen often criticised for costly errors.

Tottenham join race for Said El Mala

Tottenham Hotspur have opened discussions to hijack FC Koln rising star Said El Mala’s move this summer.

The highly rated 19‑year‑old has drawn interest from several Premier League clubs, including Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion

Now, reports have emerged claiming that Spurs are ‘in talks' to sign the versatile Germany U21 international in a double deal that could also bring his brother, Malek, to north London.

Valued at around £35 million, El Mala is one of the Bundesliga’s top young talents, and with other clubs put off by the family element, Spurs appear well‑placed to strike.