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Arsenal are preparing to raise their transfer offer for Mikel Merino after Real Sociedad rejected an initial £21.5million approach for the midfielder, who will sit out their LaLiga opener this weekend amid Edu flying out for talks in Spain. Merino is the Gunners’ top target ahead of a busy end to the summer window for Premier League clubs.
Chelsea are busy trying to cut deals for Victor Osimhen with Napoli and Joao Felix with Atletico Madrid, which would see Romelu Lukaku and Conor Gallagher head in the respective opposite directions. Manchester United have lost out on Monaco’s Youssouf Fofana to AC Milan amid their midfielder hunt, with Frenkie de Jong reportedly not a target as they consider Sander Berge and Manuel Ugarte.
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Trevoh Chalobah and Marc Guehi's futures intertwined
Newcastle are the latest club to throw their hat in the ring for Trevoh Chalobah.
The Magpies have seen multiple bids for Marc Guehi knocked back and will turn to the Chelsea man if they fail to sign Crystal Palace’s captain, so say TeamTALK.
Chalobah is unwanted at Stamford Bridge and has been linked with Aston Villa, Fulham and Palace, who see him as a potential replacement for Guehi should they accept an offer from Newcastle.
It appears that wherever Guehi doesn’t go, Chalobah will end up!
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Chelsea midfielder set for Southampton stay
Lesley Ugochukwu is reportedly on the verge of leaving Chelsea on loan.
Southampton have agreed to sign the French midfielder after impressing Chelsea with their tactical setup and philosophy, according to The Athletic.
No buy option in this one, the Blues want Ugochukwu to be part of their long-term plan apparently.
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Paulo Dybala could be off to Saudi
Paulo Dybala could become the latest player to forge a new career in Saudi Arabia.
TMW say the Roma striker has given his consent to a three-year contract worth £325,000-a-week plus bonuses with Al-Qadsiah, who boast Nacho Fernandez, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and, err, ex-Wigan ace Max Power, on their books.
A transfer bid of £15m has been launched, which Roma are reportedly considering.
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Spurs and Man Utd target agrees AC Milan move
One midfielder who won’t be joining Manchester United is Youssouf Fofana.
The Monaco man has been linked with the Red Devils and Tottenham but is set to sign for AC Milan.
Fabrizio Romano reports on a £21.5m deal being agreed for the Frenchman. He will arrive for a medical tomorrow.
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Man Utd make Frenkie de Jong decision
Manchester United will not make a renewed push to sign Frenkie de Jong this summer.
A new midfielder is known to be top of Erik ten Hag’s wishlist for the remainder of the transfer window with Manuel Ugarte of PSG linked.
Barcelona’s De Jong has also been tipped as a target despite Hansi Flick and the player wanting him to stay in Spain.
Metro report on United opting to look elsewhere, with Burnley’s Sander Berge named as an option for £30m.
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Atletico demand more for Joao Felix
Chelsea have been told to pay over £50m to sign Joao Felix.
A £38m offer has been rebuffed by Atletico Madrid, according to Spanish journalist Ruben Uria, despite Felix being unwanted in the Spanish capital.
Such a deal has emerged due to Samu Omorodion rejecting Chelsea, which has put Conor Gallagher’s switch to Atleti in doubt.
Felix is said to be keen on returning to the Blues, who want a striker.
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Napoli offer Chelsea answer to Victor Osimhen-Romelu Lukaku question
Napoli are preparing to cut Chelsea a deal to solve the Victor Osimhen-Romelu Lukaku transfer saga.
The Blues have been holding out for over £35m for the Belgian despite not wanting him and have rejected a £25.5m offer from the Serie A club.
Meanwhile, Napoli want to cash in on Osimhen and are coming to terms with the reality that nobody can afford his £109m release clause.
La Gazzetta dello Sport claim Napoli are weighing up offering a player-plus-cash solution to both players’ futures.
It would involve Chelsea paying £42m plus bonuses and Lukaku to seal Osimhen’s signature, although the Nigerian striker is yet to green-light a switch to west London amid his preference of joining PSG.
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Arsenal target Mikel Merino won't play amid transfer talks
Real Sociedad are set to leave Mikel Merino out of their squad for this weekend’s LaLiga opener amid transfer talks with Arsenal.
The Gunners have seen a £21.5m bid knocked back by La Real, who want £30m for Merino despite his contract expiring next year.
It has been reported that Arsenal will bide their time and push this deal towards the end of the transfer window to try and knock down Merino’s valuation.
According to El Desmarque, the midfielder is set to sit out Sociedad’s clash with Rayo Vallecano on Sunday as a result of the negotiations.
A new bid is expected in the coming days.
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Done deal!
Marco Reus has been confirmed as LA Galaxy’s new player on a contract to the end of 2026 after leaving Borussia Dortmund.
Man City poach ex-West Ham talent
Divin Mubama has agreed to join Manchester City.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the young striker is set to join the Premier League champions then head out on loan following his exit from West Ham.
Mubama, 19, rejected the chance to stay in east London reportedly in search of first-team football.
Lyon and Portuguese club Famalicao held talks over a deal but City see him as a potential homegrown asset to their squad in the future.
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