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Arsenal are closing in on their first major signing of the summer with a £45million deal for Riccardo Calafiori close to completion. Reports in Italy claim a fee has been agreed and that the defender could undergo a medical as early as this week to take the Gunners’ spending to over £70m, with Wolves goalkeeper Daniel Bentley also now of interest.
Chelsea were also interested in Calafiori, but have instead turned to younger talents in Renato Veiga and Aaron Anselmino as possible sixth and seventh summer signings. There has been talk of an approach for Borussia Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi, their new top target, and a battle with Tottenham and Manchester United for Rennes’ Desire Doue. Victor Osimhen continues to be linked, but any deal would reportedly be dependent on Napoli dropping their huge asking price.
Spurs signed £30m Archie Gray last week and now have Eberechi Eze and Pedro Neto in their sights. Man Utd have told Bologna they will trigger Joshua Zirkzee’s release clause after agreeing personal terms with the striker and his agent. Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours including the latest on Liverpool and West Ham live below!
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Arsenal make contact over Daniel Bentley transfer
Arsenal look keen to sign another new goalkeeper this summer in the form of Daniel Bentley.
Last week, the Gunners moved to complete the permanent £27m signing of David Raya from London rivals Brentford following last season’s successful loan spell.
Now The Athletic report that Arsenal have made contact with Wolves to express an interest in signing Bentley too.
They are said to view the 30-year-old Englishman as a decent back-up option to No1 Raya, with doubts still surrounding the Emirates Stadium future of current deputy Aaron Ramsdale and the newly re-signed Karl Hein expected to go out on loan in the EFL next term.
However, it is reported that Wolves will not sell former Southend, Bristol City and Brentford ‘keeper Bentley, who is under contract at Molineux until next summer, unless they receive a strong offer that allows them to reinvest.
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Arsenal and Liverpool join race for €100m Joao Neves
Arsenal and Liverpool are believed to have joined Manchester United in the race for Joao Neves.
Benfica’s teenage midfield prodigy has been heavily linked with a big-money move to Old Trafford all summer so far.
However, a high-profile deal has yet to come to fruition, with any suitor for Neves seemingly likely to have to pay his hefty €100m release clause in full.
Portuguese publication O Jogo claim that Arsenal and Liverpool are also now contending for Neves’ signature this summer.
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Chelsea and Tottenham in Desire Doue battle this week
Desire Doue is at the centre of a transfer tussle involving all of Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United.
Rennes’ teenage midfielder has become one of French football’s most talented young prospects and has been attracting interest from all over Europe of late.
According to The Sun, Doue is a key target for London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham, who will both push for a deal to be completed as soon as this week.
However, Manchester United are similarly said to be firmly in the mix, with the France Under-21 international also believed to be on the radars of both Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain.
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Manchester United trigger Joshua Zirkzee release clause
A deal for Manchester United to sign Joshua Zirkzee now looks close to completion.
The Red Devils have long since made Riccardo Calafiori’s Bologna team-mate a top transfer target for the summer as they seek to improve on last season’s dismal Premier League finish having decided to stick with manager Erik ten Hag.
United are understood to have had an agreement on personal terms with Zirkzee for some time, with talks having progressed with Bologna over a fee.
Gianluca Di Marzio now reports that United have told the Serie A club that they will trigger the Dutch international’s release clause worth €40million (£33.8m).
They have also apparently agreed to pay a hefty agent’s fee. 45 per cent of the sale is due to go to Zirkzee’s former club, Bayern Munich.
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Chelsea pushing for Karim Adeyemi deal
Chelsea appear to have made Karim Adeyemi their new top transfer target.
It has been another busy summer window already for the Blues, who have signed Tosin Adarabioyo, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Estevao Willian, Omari Kellyman and Marc Guiu following the appointment of Enzo Maresca as their new manager.
Now they are said to have their sights firmly set on Borussia Dortmund winger Adeyemi.
According to transfer specialist Rudy Galetti, the German international is now the priority for Chelsea, who are believed to be stepping up their efforts to sign him and are in constant communication with the player’s camp.
It sounds like there could well be fast movement on a potential deal this week.
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Arsenal agree £45m Riccardo Calafiori deal
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Riccardo Calafiori, reports claim.
The Gunners have stepped up their interest in the versatile Bologna defender since holders Italy’s shock early exit from Euro 2024 last weekend.
Mikel Arteta wants a new left-footed centre-back to help bolster his squad for another Premier League title charge next season, having already completed a permanent £27million deal for loanee goalkeeper David Raya last week.
Now according to Sport Zone, Arsenal have agreed a £45m fee with Serie A side Bologna for Calafiori, who has already agreed on personal terms and will apparently head to north London after a post-season holiday.
It is said that he could undergo a medical as soon as this week.
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