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Arsenal are looking to kick the summer window into high gear as they plot a potential big-money move for Bruno Guimaraes at Newcastle. The Gunners could also rival Tottenham for Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher, with Pedro Neto and Martin Zubimendi back on their radar amid links to a raft of possible new strikers including Victor Osimhen, Joshua Zirkzee and Santiago Gimenez.
Chelsea are still leading the race for Michael Olise despite Crystal Palace’s latest contract offer, while they may also increase their bid for Samu Omorodion and move for Aaron Anselmino amid more talks over Jhon Duran as Ian Maatsen prepares to join Aston Villa. Manchester United have West Ham’s Edson Alvarez in their transfer sights, while they could hijack the Duran deal as they try to agree the signings of Zirkzee and Jarrad Branthwaite having also opened negotiations over Jonathan David.
A Tottenham move for Weston McKennie has been ruled out, with rumours building over a swoop for Ivan Toney as they battle Liverpool for ‘new Sergio Ramos’ Riccardo Calafiori. West Ham are focusing on Max Kilman and could renew their interest in Youssef En-Nesyri, while Lazio, Juventus and Napoli are all said to be competing to sign Mason Greenwood. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Man United make contact over Jonathan David deal
Manchester United reportedly have their sights set on Jonathan David as an alternative to Joshua Zirkzee.
The Red Devils are trying to steal a march on the likes of Premier League rivals Arsenal and Liverpool in the race for Bologna’s highly-rated Dutch international Zirkzee.
But David is also now in the frame, with The I reporting that initial talks have been held with the player’s camp.
However, Tottenham, West Ham and Aston Villa are also said to be keen on the Canadian forward, whom Lille president Olivier Letang has already said will be allowed to depart the Stade Pierre-Mauroy this summer along with fellow United transfer target Leny Yoro.
Both players have entered the final years of their respective contracts in France.
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Chelsea table bid for Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino
Chelsea are said to have made an offer to sign Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino.
The Blues have been on the lookout for top youngsters from South America over recent years and are on the verge of signing teenage Brazilian winger Estevao Willian - AKA ‘Little Messi’ - from Palmeiras.
According to reports from Argentina, Chelsea have also now tabled a £13.3m bid for Anselmino, the 19-year-old Argentine centre-back.
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Arsenal and Man United join Tottenham in Conor Gallagher race
Arsenal and Manchester United could now join the race for Conor Gallagher.
The England midfielder’s Stamford Bridge future is currently subject to intense speculation as he enters the final 12 months of his current contract, with initial reports that Chelsea were willing to sell their popular academy graduate for around £50m since giving way to suggestions that they could yet offer an extension.
Atletico Madrid have been linked with a bid for Gallagher this week, while long-term suitors Tottenham are also expected to make another move after initial talks held by Aston Villa.
But Spanish outlet AS claim that Arsenal and Manchester United are also interested in a potential deal for the 24-year-old this summer.
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Tottenham and Liverpool in battle over 'new Sergio Ramos' Riccardo Calafiori
Tottenham and Liverpool appear to be engaged in a transfer battle over Riccardo Calafiori.
The Bologna defender is attracting rave reviews early in his career and already has three senior international caps for Italy, with some - including ex-England boss Fabio Capello - already dubbing him as the new Sergio Ramos.
Italian publication Il Bianconero report that Spurs could jump ahead of Juventus in the queue by launching a bid for Calafiori, while Liverpool are also now being linked with the 22-year-old.
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Lazio in Mason Greenwood talks after making £30m bid
Interest seems to be building in Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood.
The ex-England international is expected to depart Old Trafford this summer after a spell on loan in Spain with Getafe.
The Times report that Lazio have now opened talks over a deal for Greenwood after submitting a bid for the player worth around £30m.
But they have competition from Serie A rivals Juventus and Napoli as well as other unnamed clubs in Germany and Spain, according to The Independent.
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Man United target West Ham star Edson Alvarez
Manchester United are keen on a move for West Ham midfielder Edson Alvarez, reports suggest.
The Mexican international enjoyed an impressive first season in the Premier League after arriving from Dutch giants Ajax in a £34.5m deal last summer as part of the Hammers’ plans to replace Declan Rice.
Alvarez obviously now has admirers at Old Trafford, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that Erik ten Hag is a big fan of his and that United are discussing him as an option as they seriously consider bringing in a new midfielder with Casemiro likely on the way out.
Romano describes any potential deal as “difficult” however due to Alvarez’s status as a key performer for West Ham.
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Chelsea confident over Michael Olise deal despite new twist
Chelsea are confident over finally sealing the return of Michael Olise to Stamford Bridge this summer.
The Blues were rumoured yesterday to be leading the race for the Crystal Palace winger, despite Liverpool now potentially joining a crowded transfer battle along with the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Newcastle.
However, a major twist has since emerged, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that Crystal Palace have now offered Olise a bumper new contract at Selhurst Park that includes a higher release clause for next summer.
Such a move worked last year of course, though this time Romano claims that Chelsea remain confident of agreeing a deal after positive discussions with the player.
Bayern and Newcastle are also apparently talking to Olise.
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Arsenal plot massive new Bruno Guimaraes bid
Arsenal appear to have Bruno Guimaraes back at the top of their summer transfer wish list.
The Brazilian midfielder has been strongly linked with a big-money move to north London over recent months, along with Newcastle team-mate Alexander Isak.
FootballTransfers now report that Arsenal are back on the trail of Guimaraes amid frustration in their long-term pursuit of Martin Zubimendi at Real Sociedad.
They claim the Gunners are plotting a huge player-plus-cash offer for the 26-year-old, who has a £100m release clause written into his latest five-year Newcastle contract signed in October.
Oleksandr Zinchenko, Emile Smith Rowe, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Eddie Nketiah and Thomas Partey are apparently among the possible contenders for a part-exchange deal.
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Aston Villa strike £37.5m deal for Chelsea defender Ian Maatsen
Aston Villa have agreed a £37.5million deal for Chelsea’s Ian Maatsen.
The Netherlands left-back only needs to finalise personal terms for a move to Villa Park to be completed.
Borussia Dortmund have been trying to turn Maatsen’s season-long loan into a permanent transfer, but the Germans have struggled to meet Chelsea’s asking price.
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Man United in talks over Jonathan David signing
Manchester United have made contact over a potential deal for Lille forward Jonathan David, reports claim.
The Canadian international is known to be a prominent name on a shortlist of summer striker transfer targets at Old Trafford.
According to The I, United have made contact with David’s camp and could sign him for around £25m.
But Tottenham, West Ham and Aston Villa have also been linked with a player who Lille president Olivier Letang has already confirmed will be allowed to leave the Stade Pierre-Mauroy in this window, along with fellow United target Leny Yoro.
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