Latest transfer news today: Spurs eye Guglielmo Vicario successor as Forest ready £25m midfielder bid

The summer transfer window edges ever closer to opening, with clubs moving immediately from the conclusion of the 2025/26 Premier League season into a decisive period of squad planning, recruitment and restructuring.

With negotiations already accelerating across the division, this summer promises to be a significant barometer of ambition as teams look to strengthen early and set the tone for the campaign ahead.

Football Whispers takes a look at the biggest headlines emerging today:

Liverpool agree deal for first summer signing

Liverpool are already planning ahead for the future this summer, and it appears their first move is close to being finalised.

Reports suggest the Reds have ‘agreed a deal' of around £740,000 to sign Colombian wonderkid Samuel Martinez from Atletico Nacional.

The South American youngster is set to join on a five‑year contract once he turns 18 in April 2027 after seeing off competition from Borussia Dortmund.

Martinez is yet to make a senior appearance for the Medellin side, but his reputation is growing quickly, with scouts describing him as a ‘modern No.10' and drawing early stylistic comparisons to Kaka.

Tottenham consider Anatoliy Trubin swoop

Tottenham Hotspur managed to stay up on the final day, and focus has now shifted to strengthening Roberto De Zerbi’s squad ahead of next season

With uncertainty surrounding several senior players, including first‑choice goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, the north London side is assessing potential reinforcements in goal.

Reports in Portugal claim one name who has emerged as a potential target is Benfica shot-stopper Anatoliy Trubin, who signed from Shakhtar Donetsk for £10 million in 2023.

The Ukraine international is under contract until 2028 and is believed to have a release clause of around £80 million, so he won't be cheap.

Nottingham Forest ready Hayden Hackney bid

Nottingham Forest are looking to take advantage of Middlesbrough’s failure to win promotion, coming just days after Kim Hellberg's side suffered play‑off heartbreak at Wembley.

It is claimed that the Midlands side are preparing an early move for in‑demand midfielder Hayden Hackney, who is expected to be one of Boro’s most high‑profile departures this summer, per reports.

The 23‑year‑old is attracting interest from several Premier League clubs, and Forest are keen to position themselves at the front of the queue as they anticipate replacing Manchester City‑linked Elliot Anderson.

With the likes of Spurs, Everton, Crystal Palace and AFC Bournemouth also monitoring the situation, Middlesbrough are expected to demand at least £25 million for their academy graduate.