Premier League clubs active in summer transfer window as Arsenal and Chelsea strengthen squads

Premier League clubs are pursuing major transfers ahead of the 2026-27 season, with Arsenal signing Ona Batlle, Chelsea appointing Xabi Alonso, and Manchester United closing in on Youri Tielemans.

• Andoni Iraola has been unveiled as Liverpool's new manager, saying he wants to "present" fans with a team they can "feel proud of."
• Xabi Alonso was unveiled as Chelsea manager and said he wants to keep Enzo Fernandez at the club.
• Manchester United are in advanced talks to sign Youri Tielemans from Aston Villa, who themselves are close to completing a £49m deal for Freiburg's Johan Manzambi.
• Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Spain full-back Ona Batlle on a free transfer after her departure from Barcelona.

Latest developments

• Xabi Alonso said in his opening press conference that he chose Chelsea over Liverpool due to 'timings'.
• He confirmed Liverpool had sacked Arne Slot and appointed Andoni Iraola as his replacement.
• Alonso stated he had not been in contact with Liverpool before taking the Chelsea job.