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Transfer news LIVE!

The start of the new Premier League season is just weeks away now and all of Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United are expected to make further high-profile signings before it commences. The Gunners sealed a deal for Riccardo Calafiori earlier this week and are now targeting a move for Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino, although could also turn their attention to a striker as they prepare to sell Emile Smith Rowe to Fulham.

Napoli left Victor Osimhen out of their recent pre-season squad, fuelling speculation around Arsenal, who continue to be linked with the likes of Viktor Gyokeres and Leroy Sane. Chelsea, who have signed Filip Jorgensen and are about to welcome Aaron Anselmino, are known to hold an interest in the Nigeria international as part of a potential swap involving Romelu Lukaku and reports suggest the player is keen on joining the Blues, who may be battling Aston Villa for Maximilian Beier.

Manchester United, meanwhile, have agreed terms to sign Bayern Munich star Noussair Mazraoui and are again being linked with Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong as they also prepare to sign Chido Obi-Martin following his Arsenal exit. West Ham are in talks over Niclas Fullkrug, while Liverpool are on the trail of Joey Veerman as Tottenham eye Jacob Ramsey. Follow the latest transfer news and rumours live below!

Latest transfer news and rumours

Chido Obi-Martin to join Man United after Arsenal exit

Manchester United are reportedly set to sign Chido Obi-Martin.

The Red Devils had been working hard to sign the prolific teenage forward following his exit from Arsenal earlier this summer.

Now Fabrizio Romano reports that Obi-Martin has accepted United’s contract offer after rejecting interest from Germany and Ajax.

The Danish youth international, 16, scored 32 goals for Arsenal’s Under-18s last season - including an incredible 10 against Liverpool in a single game.

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Chelsea complete £20.7m Filip Jorgensen deal

Chelsea have continued their latest summer recruitment drive with the signing of goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen.

The Swedish-born Danish Under-21 international has signed a seven-year contract at Stamford Bridge until 2031 after joining from LaLiga outfit Villarreal in a deal believed to be worth £20.7m.

Jorgensen immediately joined up with his new Chelsea team-mates in Atlanta on Tuesday, training ahead of the third instalment of their USA pre-season tour which comes against Mexican champions Club America at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Wednesday night.

“This move is a dream come true,” said Jorgensen. “I am very excited to have signed for Chelsea, one of the biggest clubs in the world. I can’t wait to get to know everyone and to start playing with all my new team-mates.”

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Done deal! Everton sign Jake O'Brien from Lyon

A done deal to bring you from the Premier League tonight.

Everton have completed the signing of Jake O’Brien from Lyon for an undisclosed fee believed to be around £16.8m.

The two-cap Republic of Ireland international defender, 23, has penned a four-year contract at Goodison Park lasting until 2028 after just one impressive season in Ligue 1 that followed a £1m switch from Crystal Palace last summer.

The Eagles apparently had a 20 per cent sell-on clause in that original deal, so should now net a nice little windfall.

West Ham enter talks over Niclas Fullkrug deal

West Ham have entered talks over a possible deal to sign Borussia Dortmund and Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug, writes Standard Sport’s Dom Smith.

The 31-year-old scored twice for his country at Euro 2024 and is now a leading contender to join the Hammers ahead of Julen Lopetegui’s first campaign as manager.

West Ham retain interest in Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran, but a £35million bid was rejected despite an agreement over personal terms.

Duran is hopeful of leaving Villa this summer in search of more game time but has now seen potential moves to both Chelsea and West Ham stall.

The Hammers have therefore turned their attention to other targets and Standard Sport understands they have entered talks over a possible deal for Fullkrug.

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Arsenal interested in Leroy Sane move

Arsenal have been linked with a move for a new forward all summer and now reports are touting them for a move for a player Leroy Sane knows very well.

According to Sky Sports Germany, the Gunners are keen to sign Leroy Sane from Bayern Munich...

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Postecoglou 'delighted' with Tottenham's latest summer transfer deal

Ange Postecoglou paid tribute to Tottenham’s scouting department as he hailed the “great promise” of new signing Yang Min-hyeok.

On Sunday, Spurs announced the signing of 18-year-old South Korean winger Yang from Gangwon, who he will remain with before joining the Spurs squad in January 2025.

Yang, who cost Spurs around £3.5million, will become Tottenham’s second South Korean player, after captain Son Heung-min.

Spurs boss Postecoglou admitted he was “delighted” to complete the deal for Yang, while speaking in Seoul on Tuesday ahead of Tottenham’s pre-season friendly against Team K League on Wednesday.

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Arteta reveals Calafiori debut plan ahead of Arsenal vs Liverpool

Mikel Arteta will not rush Riccardo Calafiori into making his Arsenal debut when the Gunners face Liverpool this week.

Calafiori completed his £42million move from Bologna to Arsenal on Monday and has signed a five-year contract.

The Italy defender has joined Arsenal on their US tour and trained on his own on Monday as he looks to get up to speed.

Calafiori is hoping to work with the rest of the squad on Tuesday and after that session Arsenal will decide if he plays a role in their friendly against Liverpool overnight on Wednesday.

“He had a long flight yesterday, and a medical over the past 24 hours,” said Mikel Arteta, who was speaking overnight in Philadelphia.

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Sociedad offer Merino new contract to ward off Arsenal transfer interest

Mikel Merino has been offered a new contract by Real Sociedad as the Spanish club bid to fight off interest from Arsenal.

The Gunners want to sign a new midfielder this summer and they are tracking Merino, who is currently on holiday after helping Spain win Euro 2024.

Atletico Madrid and Barcelona have also been linked with a move for the 28-year-old, who is into the final 12 months of his contract.

Sociedad, however, are hoping they can persuade Merino to stay and a new deal is on the table for him to sign.

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Smith Rowe leaves Arsenal training camp to undergo Fulham medical

Emile Smith Rowe will undergo a medical at Fulham in the next 24 hours ahead of his £34million move from Arsenal.

Fulham will pay £27m spread across four years, plus a further £7m in add-ons, representing a club-record transfer fee.

The midfielder left Arsenal’s pre-season tour in the United States on Monday and his medical will be completed within the next day.

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Chelsea in talks over stunning swap as Osimhen pushes to leave Napoli

Chelsea and Napoli are trying to thrash out a multi-layered deal that would see Victor Osimhen join the Blues and Romelu Lukaku head to Italy.

Belgium striker Lukaku has long been in line to join Napoli on a permanent deal this summer, to reunite with his former Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte in Serie A.

Chelsea want £30million for Lukaku, with the Blues aiming to sell permanently following loan stints at Inter Milan and Roma.

Napoli hope a deal to send coveted Nigeria hitman Osimhen to Stamford Bridge could whittle down the fee on Lukaku.

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