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Arsenal have received a huge boost over Victor Osimhen as they look to make a massive new striker signing this summer. The Gunners are also believed to be chasing Viktor Gyokeres after missing out on Benjamin Sesko, with Johan Bakayoko, Joshua Kimmich and Mikel Merino also on Mikel Arteta’s transfer radar, while Neymar has even been encouraged to make the move to north London.
Chelsea could rival Arsenal for the signing of Newcastle star Alexander Isak after initial talks, with Marc Guiu and Omari Kellyman both set to arrive at Stamford Bridge. Nottingham Forest’s Murillo is another rumoured Blues target, plus the likes of Nico Williams and Ademola Lookman. They are also trying to sign Aaron Anselmino from Boca Juniors. Tottenham have seen an opening offer for Jacob Ramsey rejected by Aston Villa, with Sebastian Szymanski and Michael Kayode also said to be on the list of Spurs targets.
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Chelsea and Liverpool sent message over Khvicha Kvaratskhelia deal
Chelsea and Liverpool face a real battle to try and sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia this summer.
The 23-year-old winger is currently one of European football’s hottest properties and last night helped Georgia to a famous 2-0 win over fancied Portugal that sent them into the last 16 of Euro 2024, where they will face Spain in Cologne on Sunday night.
Chelsea, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal and Manchester City are among just some of the clubs to be linked so far with Kvaratskhelia, whom Napoli insist will not be going anywhere in this transfer window.
“There are no problems with Kvara because we have a contract,” club president Aurelio De Laurentiis said.
“We’ll make an offer for a new deal, so I see no problems for him. That being said, somebody can even offer contracts to the players without the club’s authorisation.”
New manager Antonio Conte added: “He’ll stay. I feel no doubts. I repeat, there is no need to have them. I have been very categorical about this.
“I wouldn’t even want this refrain to happen again in the future. The president gave this wonderful news.
“Kvaratskhelia is the type of player who there are fewer and fewer with these characteristics, which is why it’s not a whim to want to keep Kvara, I consider him a really strong player.”
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Chelsea 'offer two players' to Nottingham Forest in Murillo move
It is apparently not just Alexander Isak who is now firmly on Chelsea’s transfer radar, with reports claiming they have also made a move for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo.
Despite signing Tosin Adarabioyo after his Fulham contract expired and pursuing Aaron Anselmino at Boca Juniors, it seems the Blues are after yet more centre-back options after the recent departure of veteran leader Thiago Silva to Fluminense.
UOL in Brazil claim that Chelsea have begun talks over Silva’s compatriot Murillo, with two players potentially set to head in the opposite direction.
It is thought that Forest could demand £50m for a player they only signed for £15m from Corinthians last summer, with Atletico Madrid also rumoured to be keen on a deal.
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Man Utd face fight to keep Alejandro Garnacho amid Saudi interest
Manchester United could face a real fight to keep hold of Alejandro Garnacho this summer.
Though the club are willing to listen to offers for many of their first-team squad amid an expected summer overhaul at Old Trafford, it was thought the Argentine winger was essentially one of those off limits.
However, Alkass TV Sports claims that there is strong Saudi Arabian interest now developing in Garnacho, with Al-Hilal said to be pondering a massive bid for his services.
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Tottenham make opening bid for Aston Villa star Jacob Ramsey
Tottenham have reportedly seen an offer for Jacob Ramsey rejected by Aston Villa.
Champions League-bound Villa are in the process of selling a few academy graduates ahead of the Premier League’s upcoming profit and sustainability rules (PSR) deadline, with Tim Iroegbunam having already joined Everton as Omari Kellyman prepares to head to Chelsea.
Lewis Dobbin and Ian Maatsen have both headed the other way, meanwhile.
Villa are also set to sign Samuel Iling-Junior and Enzo Barrenechea as part of a deal to sell Douglas Luiz to Juventus, but it seems that they are not willing to offload fellow midfielder Ramsey yet.
The Times report that Spurs have seen an initial £20m bid for the 23-year-old rebuffed by Villa, who value him at between £40m-£50m.
Tottenham’s offer would have apparently seen Giovani Lo Celso head to Villa Park.
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Chelsea learn Alexander Isak price tag after talks held
Chelsea or Arsenal would have to spend an “astronomical” fee this summer in order to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle, reports claim.
Arsenal’s interest in the Swedish striker has been well-established for some time now, while Chelsea are now said to have held talks this week over a possible high-profile deal for his services.
But Newcastle do not want to sell Isak, with The Guardian reporting that they value their top marksman in excess of a whopping £115m.
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Arsenal handed major new Victor Osimhen boost
Arsenal have been handed a major new boost in their bid to sign Victor Osimhen.
The Nigerian international is believed to be high on the list of summer targets in north London as Mikel Arteta targets a splashy new signing up front to propel another Premier League title charge next season.
Now Arsenal have been handed a real incentive after new Napoli boss Antonio Conte appeared to admit there was still a pre-existing agreement for Osimhen to move on in this transfer window.
“As far as Osimhen is concerned, just as I knew very well about the situation of Kvara, Di Lorenzo, Anguissa, Lobotka, on which I have placed an absolute veto,” Conte said.
“Having said that, I know what the situation is regarding Osimhen. I know that there are agreements, that it is a situation different from all the others. I can only assist.
“He is a player of the highest level, exceptional, but I cannot enter into any discussion because it is part of previous agreements which have been clearly stated to me.”
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Victor Osimhen transfer update amid Arsenal and Chelsea links
Napoli star Victor Osimhen has been linked with both Arsenal and Chelsea this summer and is expected to leave the Italian club.
Antonio Conte, who has been appointed as the new head coach in Naples, has now provided an update on his future.
Chelsea trigger release clause as Blues consider move for new forward
Chelsea now expect to complete the £5million signing of Barcelona’s teenage striker Marc Guiu.
The Blues are understood to have struck a deal in principle with the 18-year-old forward, with the Stamford Bridge club ready to meet his modest £5million release clause.
Guiu has had a new offer on the table from Barcelona, alongside Chelsea’s proposal.
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Alexander Isak price set amid Chelsea interest
Alexander Isak is the latest big name being linked with a move to Chelsea, who are said to have made contact with Newcastle.
Still, according to the Northern Echo, the Magpies are ready to demand as much as £200m.
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Man United frustrated in Manuel Ugarte bid
PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte is believed to be one of Manchester United’s leading targets this summer.
An initial bid is thought to have been rejected and, according to GIVEMESPORT, the Red Devils have been frustrated in their pursuit.
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