Latest transfer news today: Man Utd prepare bid for £70m midfielder as Arsenal eye another England star

The summer transfer window is heating up just as many of the game’s biggest stars battle soaring temperatures and humidity at the 2026 World Cup.

With Premier League clubs pushing ahead on major deals and fresh rumours emerging by the hour, Football Whispers rounds up the stories dominating today’s headlines.

Man Utd ready to bid for Carlos Baleba

After missing out on Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham Hotspur, it appears Manchester United are ready to revisit a long‑standing target.

According to reports, the Red Devils are now prepared to submit a bid for Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba, who has been on their radar for over a year.

Spurs splashed out to win the race for the West Ham star, forcing United to pivot to alternative options, and the Cameroon international remains high on their shortlist.

The Seagulls quoted a £100 million price tag last summer, but that figure is now expected to sit closer to £70 million, with Baleba understood to be only keen on a move to Old Trafford.

Arsenal have interest in Ezri Konsa

Arsenal have now been mooted as having ‘tentative’ interest in signing Ezri Konsa this summer.

According to the Telegraph, the England centre‑back is among several options Mikel Arteta and his staff are considering ahead of the new season.

The Gunners are already weighing up a record bid for his Aston Villa teammate Morgan Rogers, so it remains to be seen whether the Premier League champions could realistically afford both.

Konsa, 28, has two years left on his current deal at Villa Park and is the only defender to have started every game for the Three Lions at this World Cup, making his £60 million valuation appear entirely reasonable.

Liverpool among teams monitoring Neil El Aynaoui

Ayyoub Bouaddi isn’t the only Morocco midfielder attracting serious interest this summer, with his teammate Neil El Aynaoui now on the radar of several top‑flight clubs.

Reports have linked Liverpool with a move for the 25‑year‑old, who has impressed at the World Cup so far, while they are expected to face competition from Chelsea, Everton, Villa and Newcastle United.

It is claimed that his performances against Brazil and the Netherlands have intensified the chase for his signature, with a number of clubs contacting AS Roma over a potential deal.

El Aynaoui only joined the Serie A side last summer, and it remains to be seen whether – and at what price – the club would be willing to entertain an offer.