Arsenal has taken decisive steps in the summer transfer market, targeting Chelsea winger Noni Madueke and nearing a deal for striker Viktor Gyökeres. They’ve also confirmed the signing of Christian Nørgaard from Brentford as part of their midfield rebuild. Chelsea, on the other hand, are focused on youth recruitment, pursuing talents like Ethan Nwaneri, Max Dowman, and Morgan Rogers. Meanwhile, Tottenham Hotspur are reported to be close to landing Mohammed Kudus for around £55 million and are also considering triggering a £60 million release clause for Nottingham Forest’s Morgan Gibbs-White.
In a major development on the international stage, Chelsea advanced to the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup final after a 2–0 victory over Fluminense. Joao Pedro, making his first start for Chelsea, scored both goals in a standout performance. The Blues will face Paris Saint-Germain in the final, a highly anticipated clash between two European heavyweights.
In women’s football, Arsenal have made headlines by agreeing to a world-record transfer fee for 20-year-old Canadian forward Olivia Smith. The deal surpasses the previous record set by Chelsea’s signing of Naomi Girma. Smith, who was Liverpool’s top scorer last season, is expected to play a pivotal role as Arsenal look to reclaim the Women’s Super League title and build on their recent Champions League success.
