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Transfer news LIVE! Calafiori to Arsenal latest; Chelsea want Alvarez; Man Utd confirm Zirkzee; Spurs update
All the latest news, rumours, gossip and deals during the summer window
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Transfer news LIVE!
Arsenal look set to have a big few days as they close in on the signing of Riccardo Calafiori and are now being linked with Mikel Merino. A £65million double deal has been suggested, amid ongoing links with Viktor Gyokeres. Mikel Arteta has vowed to be active in the market, and is keeping to his word.
Chelsea have already signed six players this summer, and are expected to soon as Boca Juniors centre-back Aaron Anselmino and Atlanta United left-back Caleb Wiley. Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez is again a target, and there reportedly remains interest in Gyokeres.
Tottenham are expected to rivals the Blues for Desire Doue, and continue to monitor Eberechi Eze's situtation ahead of a huge summer swoop. A new name in Bradley Locko is now being linked. Manchester United are set to confirm the signing of Joshua Zirkzee, and fellow Dutchman Matthijs de Ligt will follow soon after. Follow all the latest news, gossip and rumours, including Liverpool and West Ham, below!
Latest transfer news and rumours
Arsenal begin talks over Mikel Merino deal
Arsenal have begun talks with Real Sociedad over a deal for Mikel Merino.
According to Football Transfers, Mikel Arteta is desperate to add to his midfield and the Spain international is his latest target after moving on from Martin Zubimendi.
However, the Gunners are not prepared to spend more than £21million on the players, who is out of contract next summer. Sociedad want closer to £25m.
Merino is also of interest to Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
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Viktor Gyokeres to Arsenal transfer latest
Arsenal are yet to make their move for a striker this summer but continue to be linked with a move for Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres.
The Sweden international has thrilled since moving to the Lisbon giants from Coventry and could be set for a huge move back to English football.
According to TBR Football, the Gunners are keeping tabs on the striker and could yet move this summer.
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Manchester United to confirm Joshua Zirkzee deal
Manchester United are set to confirm the signing of Joshua Zirkzee.
A medical has been completed and, according to Fabrizio Romano, the striker has now signed his five-year deal at Old Trafford.
Zirkzee is expected to cost around £42million, which is a shade more than his release clause so United can pay in instalments rather than the whole sum up front.
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Chelsea back in frame for Julian Alvarez summer swoop
Julian Alvarez was strongly linked with a move to Chelsea earlier this summer but the noise surrounding it has gone a little quiet of late, due to the striker playing in the Copa America.
Still, according to Spanish outlet El Chiringuito, the Argentine has now asked for a move away from Manchester City.
In true tabloid style, consider Chelsea ‘on red alert’.
Evening Standard
Why Arsenal's move for Riccardo Calafiori has been delayed
The reason Arsenal are dragging their feet over a move for Riccardo Calafiori has finally been explained.
Mikel Arteta is keen to add the Italy defender to his ranks and talks with Bologna over a £42million deal have been ongoing and advanced for well over a week.
But before any further progress is made, Calafiori is enjoying a well-deserved post-season holiday in the Maldives with his girlfriend!
You can't blame him, he's had a long campaign.
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Chelsea and Tottenham lead race for Desire Doue
Chelsea and Tottenham are now favourites to sign Desire Doue.
According to L’Equipe, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have lodged bids for the Rennes midfielder but it is the Premier League pair leading the race.
Rennes are expected to demand €60million (£51m) for the 19-year-old this summer.
Doue is currently with France’s Olympics squad.
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Gareth Southgate on England contract extension
Gareth Southgate says he will need "a few days" to decide his future after Sunday's European Championship final but already has "a pretty good idea" of his decision.
The Football Association want Southgate to stay on as England manager for the 2026 World Cup, irrespective of the result against Spain in Berlin this weekend.
The 53-year-old's contract is up in December, allowing for a period of reflection after the Euros, but Southgate says he will not "need weeks" to make up his mind.
Asked if he knew whether the final would be his last game in charge, Southgate said: "No.
"The way my emotions have gone over the last five weeks, it would be ridiculous for me to think about anything beyond Sunday.
"We've got time to make decisions. I won't need weeks. But also, I think I've earned the right to give myself a few days to think things through.
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England manager Gareth Southgate says the team can bring happiness to the nation with a win (Nick Potts/PA)
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Arsenal tipped to seal 'dream' Nico Williams deal
Arsenal have been tipped to sign Nico Williams in a "dream" summer deal and told to make a move for Victor Osimhen to solve their striker problems.
"Arsenal’s dream signing this summer would be Nico Williams," Petit told bet365’s Euro 2024.
"I've been watching him in Spain with his club, but he has impressed me a lot during Euro 2024, especially against Italy. It was a nightmare for the right back. I think this guy could have a huge impact at Arsenal.
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Crystal Palace explore Marcus Edwards deal
Crystal Palace are exploring a deal for Sporting winger Marcus Edwards.
According to Sky Sports, the former Tottenham forward is on a list of targets to replace Michael Olise, who joined Bayern for £51million.
No offer has been submitted amid reports Edwards could be available for around £20m of which Spurs would be due a sizeable chunk.
He is understood to be open to a return to the Premier League.
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Mikel Arteta maps out transfer plans
Mikel Arteta believes the Premier League’s enforcement of Profit and Sustainability Rules has made clubs wary to do deals and slowed the transfer market down this summer.
Everton and Nottingham Forest were hit with points deductions last season for breaching PSR, while the likes of Newcastle were forced to frantically do deals before the end of last month to stay compliant.
Arteta believes the environment has made clubs wary about splashing the cash and it partly explains why the summer transfer window is yet to get going so far.
“A very different summer, with the Euros and the Copa America, it is different,” Arteta told Arsenal’s website.
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