Latest updates, gossip, rumours and deals from the summer transfer window
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The summer transfer window continues to hot up with Arsenal rejecting Manchester United’s surprise offer to sign Jadon Sancho for £40million. A new forward is on the Gunners’ shortlist with Santiago Gimenez, Viktor Gyokeres, Nico Williams and Victor Osimhen all linked so far but no breakthroughs as of yet.
Osimhen remains a target for Man Utd and reports out of Italy claim a fresh player-plus-cash bid involving Rasmus Hojlund is set to be launched as Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues his novel approach to the transfer market. Liverpool are also looking to make their first signing of the summer, which won’t be Anthony Gordon after Newcastle sold Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh to ease their PSR concerns.
That also means Chelsea will miss out on a swoop for Alexander Isak, but they are busy with both Aaron Anselmino and Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall set to sign. Tottenham, meanwhile, are closing in on a deal for Archie Gray after his move to Brentford collapsed. Follow all the latest updates, news and rumours via Standard Sport’s live blog!
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This one is a surprise.
Newcastle have signed John Ruddy on a free transfer from Birmingham.
That’s four first-team goalkeepers on the Magpies’ books, joining yesterday’s new signing Odysseas Vlachodimos, Martin Dubravka and Nick Pope!
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Two more signings in the book today as Aston Villa complete a double purchase from Juventus.
Having seen Douglas Luis move to Turin for £42m, Villa have landed Enzo Barrenechea and Samuel Iling-Junior for a combined fee worth £18m.
Iling-Junior, 20, was born in London and previously part of Chelsea’s academy. In the past two seasons, the winger has been a squad player at Juve.
Argentine midfielder Barrenechea, 23, spent last year on loan at Frosinone.
Spurs offer Joe Rodon in Archie Gray talks
Tottenham are closing in on a deal for Leeds teenager Archie Gray after Brentford's move for the midfielder collapsed, writes Dan Kilpatrick.
Talks between Spurs and Leeds for the 18-year-old are progressing well, with expectation that a package worth in the region of £35million can be reached.
Defender Joe Rodon, who spent last season on loan at Leeds, could be included in the deal in part-exchange, which is still being discussed.
Gray is keen on the move to north London and personal terms and a medical are expected to be a formality.
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Done deal!
And another one..! Ben Johnson completes his move to newly-promoted Ipswich after leaving West Ham.
“Ben is a player who fits the profile we like to bring to the Club,” Town manager Kieran McKenna told the club website. “He is a young and talented defender with good technical quality, as well as excellent physical attributes.
“Ben also has a good amount of Premier League experience for his age and he is hungry to take the next step in his career. We feel this is a good move for him and he is an excellent addition for the Club.
“Everyone who has worked with him speaks highly of his character, so we’re sure he will fit into the dressing room and our environment and culture.”
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Today is of course the first day of the ‘new season’ when it comes to contracts and whatnot, so that means a flurry of activity as clubs announce what are largely expected deals.
Lewis Hall has signed for Newcastle in a £28million deal that was already agreed as part of his loan move from Chelsea a year ago.
He told the Newcastle website: "I am extremely proud to be able to build on last season and continue my journey at Newcastle United. The fans, the manager and his staff, my teammates and everyone at the club have made me feel so welcome that I want to repay the faith they've shown in me.
"When you pull on the black and white shirt, there is no feeling like it and playing in front of the best supporters in the country is extra special for me being a Toon fan.
"I gained a lot of experience last season, and with the squad we have, we'll be looking to push on even further this season. I can't wait to get started."
Done deal!
Crystal Palace have announced the signing of Daichi Kamada on a two-year deal.
Following the signing of Chadi Riad, the Japanese midfielder is officially the second signing under Oliver Glasner after leaving Lazio.
Kamada said: “I’m excited to be joining Crystal Palace, and to be working with Oliver – who is a coach I know well – again. I am looking forward to testing myself in the Premier League, and hopefully the club and I can achieve all of our objectives together.”
Chelsea youngster to join Leicester
Leicester are set to sign Chelsea academy star Michael Golding.
The 18-year-old midfielder will move in the opposite direction to Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, in a separate transaction to that £30m switch.
The Foxes will pay £4m for Golding, so say Football Insider, on a four-year deal with a medical taking place today.
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Tottenham near Archie Gray breakthrough
Spurs are increasingly confident of signing Archie Gray.
Following the Leeds teenager’s £40m move to Brentford collapsing, Standard Sport said yesterday that Tottenham were keen to hijack the deal.
Multiple reports now describe talks as moving forward rapidly with agreements on personal terms and a fee in the process of being struck.
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Man Utd accelerate Manuel Ugarte talks
Manchester United have accelerated their talks to sign Manuel Ugarte.
The Red Devils are known to be prioritising a move for a new defensive midfielder this summer with Uruguayan Ugarte available to leave PSG.
Sky Sports in Germany report on United getting “serious” in their bid with potential rival interest from Bayern Munich subsiding.
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Arsenal keen on £40m Euro 2024 star
The price tag for Riccardo Calafiori is set at £40m.
That’s according to the Express, who report on Arsenal and Juventus joining Liverpool, PSG, Real Madrid and Tottenham in tracking the Bologna centre-back.
With Italy out of Euro 2024, Calafiori’s future may be put under the spotlight a little more.
Bologna are said to prefer not to sell to Serie A rivals Juve, who poached their coach Thiago Motta only weeks ago.
Basel hold a 40 per cent sell-on clause in his contract, which could knock up his fee yet further.
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