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The race to sign a new striker is hotting up around the summer transfer window with a rumoured price drop for Victor Osimhen a key boost for Arsenal. The Gunners are also linked with Viktor Gyokeres and left-back Ferdi Kadioglu of Fenerbahce, plus Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.
The Magpies are intent on keeping Isak amid their trouble adhering to financial rules, with Chelsea offering Nicolas Jackson in a swap deal for the Swede. The Blues are in advanced talks to land Caleb Wiley from MLS club Atlanta having landed Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa, with Marc Guiu and Aaron Anselmino on their way.
Tottenham could yet hijack Brentford’s move for Archie Gray after the Bees’ £35million deal with Leeds was rejected while also looking at Lille forward Jonathan David. He has interested Manchester United too with Matthijs de Ligt a new name on their radar. Follow all the latest news, rumours and gossip from the transfer market via Standard Sport’s live blog!
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Spurs could hijack Archie Gray deal
Tottenham are still contenders to sign Archie Gray.
Brentford looked have agreed a deal worth around £35m to sign the young Leeds midfielder, who is highly-rated and available as the Whites look to adhere to financial rules.
But Leeds are now widely reported to have rejected the deal at the last minute.
Transfer journalist Ben Jacobs says Spurs could yet hijack the move with their own bid.
Liverpool and Chelsea have admired Gray previously but it is Tottenham tipped to make a late swoop, with time running out.
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Chelsea in advanced talks to sign Caleb Wiley
Chelsea’s efforts to sign unknown gems (at least from a European perspective) has taken them to Atlanta for a deal to sign Caleb Wiley.
The USA international left-back is said by The Athletic to be in advanced talks to join the Blues.
An initial stop in Strasbourg is on the cards for the 19-year-old, with no word on what fee he will command just yet.
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Arsenal boost as Napoli drop Victor Osimhen price
Napoli are prepared to lower their demands for Victor Osimhen in a bid to hasten his exit from the club.
Arsenal along with PSG and Manchester United have been strongly linked with the Nigerian striker, who has a £109m release clause in his contract.
But a lack of buyers for Osimhen at that price is leading to Partenopei president Aurelio De Laurentiis considering a new approach, given he wants to cash in on his player and also get his high wages off the books.
Antonio Conte has long expected to have to prepare for the new campaign without Osimhen and his likely presence at the upcoming start of pre-season training is seen as a blow, given they still don’t see him as a likely part of the team for the coming year.
Romelu Lukaku and Artem Dovbyk are Napoli’s ideal replacements but they must sell Osimhen first.
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Marseille confirm Roberto De Zerbi has new manager
Roberto De Zerbi has signed a three-year deal to take over as Marseille head coach.
Marseille revealed earlier this week that an "agreement in principle" had been reached for the former Brighton boss and it has now been made official.
De Zerbi left the Seagulls at the conclusion of the 2023-24 campaign after a successful 20 months at the Premier League club, where he guided them into the Europa League for the first time.
"I'm delighted to be joining Olympique de Marseille, as I had a very strong desire to join the club," De Zerbi said.
"The history and prestige that surround OM, the passion and fervour of its supporters, and the seriousness and enthusiasm shown to me by Frank (McCourt), Pablo (Longoria) and Medhi (Benatia) were all decisive factors in my decision to embark on this exciting challenge.
"I can't wait to sit on the bench at the Orange Velodrome, this time as OM coach, and help the club regain the position that Marseille deserves."
Chelsea offer Jackson as part of Isak deal
Chelsea and Newcastle have discussed including Nicolas Jackson as part of a deal to take Alexander Isak to Stamford Bridge.
According to the Guardian, the Blues are back in for the Newcastle striker but progress has been slow with the Magpies valuing their star man at around £120million.
In a bid to bring down the price, Chelsea could part ways with Jackson but any deal is still considered unlikely.
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Arsenal close in on first summer signing
It’s been a fairly slow start to the summer transfer window at Arsenal.
Obviously, the fact there are major international tournaments in Europe and South America right now does complicate matters but it’s not been the most active of starts for the Gunners.
Still, according to the Daily Mirror, Arsenal are set to sign Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, which could then see Aaron Ramsdale depart.
Brentford finalise Archie Gray fee
Brentford will book a medical for Archie Gray but the final details of a £35m move from Leeds are still to be finalised, writes Dom Smith.
Standard Sport understands Chelsea were keen admirers of the versatile midfielder, while both Arsenal and Tottenham have also been linked.
But it is Brentford who are now closing in on a huge summer signing as talks over finalising an agreement with Championship side Leeds continue. Personal terms have been agreed and now a medical will be booked.
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Brentford win Archie Gray chase as £35m deal agreed
Brentford have won the race to sign Leeds teenager Archie Gray in a deal worth £35million.
The versatile midfielder has been chased by a number of Premier League sides after an impressive season in the Championship, with the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham keen admirers.
But, according to The Athletic, it is London rivals Brentford who have agreed a huge fee with Leeds and personal terms with the player, who will now undergo a medical.
Leeds need to sell and Gray's expected exit as a homegrown player would be accounted for as pure profit.
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Barcelona want to get rid of Ansu Fati for good
Barcelona are looking to sell Ansu Fati on a permanent basis.
The young Spaniard spent an injury-ravaged season on loan at Brighton but is back at Camp Nou this summer hoping to impress new head coach Hansi Flick
However, El Chiringuito de Jugones report that Flick does not see Fati fitting into his plans and a permanent exit could now be on the cards.
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Manchester City will pocket £5m from Aston Villa’s sale of Douglas Luiz to Juventus, according to reports.
The Villa captain is set to move to the Italian giants for around £42m, five years on from leaving City for the Birmingham side in a deal worth around £15m.
City, who signed Luiz for £10m in 2017, had a 20 per cent sell-on clause so will pocket a welcome windfall.
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