The summer transfer window is officially open, marking a busy period for football clubs as they aim to secure signings ahead of the upcoming season. Several notable developments have emerged, including Roma's late attempt to sign Crysencio Summerville and Issa Diop's confirmed move to Ipswich.
Roma has reportedly made a last-ditch effort to persuade Crysencio Summerville to join their project over Al-Hilal. While Al-Hilal has agreed to a £60 million fee with West Ham, with £55 million upfront, Roma's offer stands at £39 million plus add-ons. Roma's coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, reportedly spoke with Summerville to advocate for the Italian club's project.
In other transfer news, defender Issa Diop has completed an approximately £8.5 million transfer to Ipswich Town from Fulham, signing a four-year deal. Ipswich has also scheduled a medical for Daizen Maeda, with a deal worth an initial £8 million plus £2 million in add-ons agreed upon with Celtic. The club is also in talks for free agent midfielder Hidemasa Morita and goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen.
Jan Paul van Hecke has finalized his £52 million transfer to Tottenham Hotspur from Brighton & Hove Albion. The Dutch center-back, who had one year remaining on his contract, scored three goals and provided three assists in 36 Premier League appearances for Brighton last season. Meanwhile, Middlesbrough has confirmed the signing of striker Will Lankshear from Tottenham for a deal potentially worth £20 million including add-ons. Lankshear, who scored 11 goals in 43 appearances for Oxford United last season, has signed a five-year contract with Middlesbrough.
Hull City is reportedly pushing to sign Hidemasa Morita ahead of Ipswich Town. Morita, who departed Sporting Lisbon as a free agent, had also been in talks with Leeds United. Hull City has also had a £13.6 million bid rejected for Auxerre midfielder Kevin Danois. Auxerre values the 22-year-old France U21 international closer to £25 million.
Leeds United defender Maximilian Wober is set to join Schalke on a free transfer, with a mutual agreement to terminate his contract a year early. Valencia remains interested in Leeds attacking midfielder Largie Ramazani.
Liverpool made an initial inquiry for Monaco attacking midfielder Maghnes Akliouche earlier in the window, but it became clear he was a prime target for Paris Saint-Germain, who have made offers. Liverpool did not pursue further talks and are exploring other options.
Wolves striker Tolu Arokodare is attracting interest from Ajax. Arokodare was not part of the squad for a recent match after refusing to leave the training pitch, leading to the cancellation of a session and the presence of extra security. He has expressed frustration over a potential loan move to Torino not materializing, with Genoa also making an inquiry. Arokodare was also disciplined in April following a dressing room altercation.