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Arsenal are finally closing in on a deal to sign Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna after reports in Italy detailed an imminent agreement over a £42.1million deal. The move would follow the Gunners’ landing young goalkeeper Tommy Setford joined for less than £1m on the weekend.
One-time Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi is catching Manchester United’s eye as they look to add a midfielder to their signings of Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee, while talks continue over Matthijs de Ligt. Manuel Ugarte is another target. At Chelsea, Aaron Anselmino and Caleb Wiley continue to edge closer to moves amid links with Ollie Watkins.
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Liverpool target first Arne Slot signing
Liverpool have made Goncalo Inacio their top target for the summer.
Rather remarkably, Arne Slot still hasn’t made his first signing since arriving in the Anfield dugout with few serious targets being mooted.
But Sporting CP centre-back Inacio is tipped to be just that with the position a top priority after Joel Matip’s exit.
Correio da Manha name Inacio as leading Liverpool’s shortlist and his price is named at £37m.
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Arsenal ponder player-plus-cash offer for Marc Guehi
Arsenal hope to knock down Crystal Palace’s demands for Marc Guehi by offering Eddie Nkeitah in a player-plus-cash deal.
The Star quote a £70m valuation on the centre-back, which Arsenal will struggle to pay unless they can sell several fringe players.
Nketiah has long been touted as one such man up for sale and Palace are interested in him.
But Guehi is a vital asset in their squad and a deal won’t be done quickly, with Manchester United and Liverpool also keen.
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Al Ahli target Gabriel Jesus and Richarlison
Gabriel Jesus is wanted for a move to Saudi Arabia.
Al Ahli are tracking the Arsenal striker as well as Tottenham’s Richarlison, according to Al-Riyadiyah.
The Pro League team want a replacement for Allan Saint-Maximin, who recently joined Fenerbahce.
It remains to be seen if Jesus is available from Arsenal but Standard Sport reported earlier in the summer that Richarlison can leave Spurs for the right price.
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Chelsea learn Ollie Watkins fee
Aston Villa will demand as much as £80m for Ollie Watkins this summer.
Under contract to 2028, the England striker is seen as unsellable amid Chelsea’s interest in a surprise deal.
The Blues reportedly want a new star forward but Football Insider say few clubs will be able to afford Watkins due to PSR.
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Man Utd plot Martin Zubimendi hijack
Arsenal have been monitoring Martin Zubimendi for some time but Manchester United are ready to pounce on the Euro 2024 winner.
MEN name Zubimendi on a four-player shortlist to improve Erik ten Hag’s midfield.
Joining him is free agent Adrien Rabiot, who has left Juventus and is linked with a move to the Middle East.
Sofyan Amrabat is another option after his loan spell at United ended along with Manuel Ugarte, and talks with PSG are underway for the Uruguayan.
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Arsenal close in on Riccardo Calafiori agreement
We are finally reaching the end game in Arsenal’s move for Riccardo Calafiori.
Sky Sport Italia report on an agreement for a £42.1m deal, which will include bonuses and a payment structure not yet fully agreed.
But it is claimed that Bologna have been holding out for the fee, indicating a compromise from Arsenal to get this long-running deal done.
Personal terms are not an issue and, as previously reported, the player’s old club Basel will get 50 per cent of the fee.
Juventus, Real Madrid and an unnamed Premier League team have all seen moves snubbed by Calafiori this month, it is reported, due to his determination to join the Gunners.
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Spurs near swap deal
Tottenham close to agreeing a deal with Aston Villa to sign Jacob Ramsey in a player-plus-cash deal.
According to TyC Sports, Spurs are ready to part with £19million plus Giovani Lo Celso, who has previously worked with Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery.
The reports in Argentina claim an agreement is all but agreed for Spurs third summer arrival.
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Christopher Nkunku offers Chelsea fitness update after injury-hit first season
Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku is “feeling better” ahead of his second season with the club.
The France international was limited to only two Premier League starts for the Blues during a turbulent campaign following a £53m move from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2023.
Nkunku underwent knee surgery following an injury sustained during the club’s pre-season tour of the United States and did not make his League debut until the Christmas Eve loss at Wolves, during which he scored.
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Bonucci 'sorry' as Juventus miss out on leading Arsenal target Calafiori
Former Juventus and Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci is “sorry” the Old Lady may have missed out on the signing of Arsenal target Riccardo Calafiori.
Standard Sport understands the Gunners are keen on the Bologna star this summer, having identified him as a leading target in their bid to bring in a left-footed defender.
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Bayern confirm it is 'possible' Man United target De Ligt leaves this summer
Uli Hoeness has confirmed defender Matthijs De Ligt could leave Bayern Munich this summer amid links with a move to Manchester United.
The Red Devils have already signed Leny Yoro to strengthen their defence this summer, with the former Lille centre-back making his debut during the 2-0 win over Rangers in Edinburgh on Saturday.
Still, they continue to be linked with more defensive signings, with Raphael Varane having left the club on a free transfer earlier this summer.
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