(FC Daily Briefing) Thurs, July 24: Liverpool sign striker Ekitike, Marcus Rashford joins Barcelona

⚽ FC Daily Briefing – Thursday, July 24, 2025

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Top Stories of the Day

⚽ Transfer News: Liverpool Complete Signing of Hugo Ekitike, Marcus Rashford Joins Barcelona on Loan

Liverpool have announced the signing of Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike for an initial £69million.

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Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford has completed a season-long loan move to Barcelona.

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Chelsea have opened talks with Ajax regarding a move for centre-back Jorrel Hato, while also advancing their interest in RB Leipzig forward Xavi Simons.

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Manchester City and England winger Jack Grealish is among several left-sided players being considered by Napoli.

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Javi Guerra has declined Valencia’s contract renewal offer, with Manchester United reportedly monitoring the Spanish midfielder.

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Tottenham are closely monitoring Manchester United midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, who is yet to agree to a long-term contract extension ahead of his deal expiring in 2027.

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Atalanta plan to pursue Liverpool and Italy winger Federico Chiesa if Juventus meet their €50million (£43million) valuation to sign Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman.

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West Ham are in talks with Callum Wilson over a free transfer following the 33-year-old England striker’s release from Newcastle United.

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Tottenham are monitoring Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha’s contract situation

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Borussia Dortmund have shown interest in signing 20-year-old Brighton midfielder Facundo Buonanotte.

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Manchester City want to retain Ederson despite Galatasaray’s interest in the 31-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper, who is entering the final year of his contract.

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