Latest updates, gossip, rumours and deals from the summer transfer window
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Arsenal and Chelsea are among the big clubs stepping up their transfer business ahead of the new season. The Gunners are in talks over a move for Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori and have also launched a player-plus-cash bid for Barcelona winger Raphinha as they plot of significant spending spree. Chelsea are closing in on a triple transfer swoop.
The Blues are ready to pay £11m for Basel midfielder Renato Veiga and are also finalising moves for Aaron Anselmino from Boca Juniors as well as American left-back Caleb Wiley.
Manchester United, meanwhile, have recently backed Erik ten Hag with a new contract and are ready to provide him new signings. Joshua Zirkzee continues to be linked and fresh reports claim the striker has agreed terms over a move to Old Trafford. Follow all the latest news, gossip and rumours including the latest on Liverpool, Tottenham and West Ham below!
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Fulham prepare fresh Smith Rowe move
Fulham are ready to make a new bid for Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe.
Journalist Alan Nixon claims Fulham “won’t take no for an answer” in their pursuit of the 23-year-old, who has been told he can leave Emirates Stadium this summer.
Smith Rowe is happy to stay and fight for his place under Mikel Arteta.
But Arsenal are willing to sell at the right price and, according to the report, Fulham are preparing to launch a fresh move for him.
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Chelsea close on triple transfer deal
Chelsea are closing in on a triple transfer swoop.
As well as booking a medical for Renato Veiga, the Blues are also finalising move for Aaron Anselmino to join from Boca Juniors and young American left-back Caleb Wiley.
Spurs leading race to sign Eze
Tottenham are leading the race to sign Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.
Spurs have been strongly linked with a summer move for Eze, who is in the England squad at Euro 2024.
Multiple top clubs around Europe are also interested in the 26-year-old but Give Me Sport say Spurs are at the front of the queue to sign him.
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Arsenal and Liverpool join race for €100m Neves
Sticking with Arsenal and the Gunners have been linked with a summer move for Benfica star Joao Neves.
The 19-year-old is valued at around €100million (£85m) and Liverpool are also said to be interested in him after he established himself as one of the best young talents in Europe.
Portuguese publication O Jogo say both Arsenal and Liverpool have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Neves, who was in the Portugal squad at Euro 2024.
Arsenal in cash-plus-player bid for Barcelona star
Some potentially big Arsenal news coming out of Spain this morning.
The Gunners are said to have made contact with Barcelona over a deal for Raphinha and offered £30million plus Eddie Nketiah for the Brazil winger.
Reports in Spain claim Mike Arteta has become “obsessed” with Raphinha and made him one of his priority targets for next season.
Arsenal hopes of landing a deal for the 27-year-old have been boosted because new Barcelona boss Hansi Flick and sporting director Deco are willing to say “farewell” to him.
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Chelsea identify goalkeeper target
It is turning into another busy summer for Chelsea, who are also interested in Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford.
According to journalist Alan Nixon, new Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca is keen on a deal for Trafford.
But the report claims Chelsea first need to move on a few goalkeepers before they could attempt to sign him.
Djordje Petrovic finished the season as Chelsea No1 ahead of Robert Sanchez. The Blues will try to offload Kepa Arrizabalaga this summer.
Trafford has been strongly linked with a move away from Burnley since their relegation.
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Chelsea ‘progressing’ deal to sign American left-back
Chelsea are said to be in talks over a deal worth around £10million to sign young American left-back Caleb Wiley.
MLS insider Tom Bogert claims the Blues are optimistic about striking a deal for the 19-year-old defender.
Wiley has impressed with his displays for Atlanta United and is viewed as one of the rising stars of American football.
Bogert says Chelsea’s plan is for Wiley to go on loan to their sister club Strasbourg.
Palace ready to rival PSG for young Monaco star
Crystal Palace are interested in a move for Monaco playmaker Maghnes Akliouche.
The Eagles have added Akliouche to their list of summer transfer targets and are ready to rival Paris Saint-Germain for the 22-year-old, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Monaco director Thiago Scuro has said he is “confident” of keeping Akliouche and the French club are in talks about extending his contract.
Chelsea confirm signing of Sandy Baltimore as recruitment drive continues
Chelsea Women have signed Paris Saint-Germain forward Sandy Baltimore on a four-year contract.
The 24-year-old France international is a graduate of the PSG academy and made more than 200 appearances across nine seasons in the capital.
"I'm very happy to join Chelsea. It feels incredible. I have always wanted to play for Chelsea and now look, it has happened," she said.
Read the full story here!
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Renato Veiga Chelsea contract details revealed
Basel have now confirmed that 20-year-old Renato Veiga has left their pre-season training camp in Austria to hold talks with another club.
That club is believed to be Chelsea and Fabrizio Romano has revealed that the youngster is set to sign a contract running until 2032.
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