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Arsenal are finally closing in on a deal to sign Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna with a £42.1million transfer fee nearly agreed. The next step will be booking a medical with personal terms sealed. The Gunners will then turn their attention to signing Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad - although Chelsea are interested in the Spanish midfielder too.
The Blues have just made the signing of Caleb Wiley official and look to be trying to get Trevoh Chalobah out the door. Tottenham meanwhile have sold Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and want £60m for Richarlison amid interest from Saudi Arabia, while Jacob Ramsey is a possible arrival.
Manchester United are focused on landing a midfielder with Manuel Ugarte a top target and Youssouf Fofana now also on their radar, while talks for Matthijs de Ligt continue. Follow all the latest news, gossip and rumours via Standard Sport’s live transfer blog below!
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Pep Guardiola dismisses Kevin De Bruyne exit talk
Pep Guardiola has said Kevin De Bruyne "isn't leaving" Manchester City this season, despite reports linking the playmaker with a move to Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad have reportedly offered the player a £59million annual salary, with De Bruyne - who has a year remaining on his current City deal - last month admitting he has been discussing the future with his wife Michele.
However, speaking ahead of Manchester City's friendly against Celtic in North Carolina, Manchester City manager Guardiola told reporters the 33-year-old "isn't leaving".
"If someone leaves, we're going to talk about that," he said.
"Of course, until the last day, we have chances [to make transfers], I don't rule it out the option to have new players but I think there is an 85-90 per cent chance we will have the same squad.
"I feel comfortable, because the quality of human beings we have in the squad is difficult to be replaced, and the quality is there.
"But we'll see, I don't know in the last moment if someone comes for some players and they leave, we're going to decide."
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Arsenal identify next target - but Chelsea also keen
Arsenal will turn their attention to Mikel Merino once the Riccardo Calafiori deal is wrapped up.
In the final year of his contract, the Real Sociedad midfielder is thought to be available for around £20m.
Spanish outlet Sport report on the Gunners having the edge over Barcelona in the race for Merino, with the Catalans focused on signing Nico Williams.
Mikel Arteta is a long-term fan of the ex-Newcastle man who featured in Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph.
Radio Marca, meanwhile, report on Chelsea also tracking Merino while Atletico Madrid have been linked too.
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Man Utd still waiting for Manuel Ugarte verdict
Manchester United are waiting for the final verdict from PSG before they can accelerate their bid for Manuel Ugarte.
The Uruguayan midfielder is a top target for the Red Devils after the arrivals of Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro.
According to GiveMeSport, United are still waiting for PSG to provide clarity over whether they will sell Ugarte and for how much.
A price tag of £59m has been reported and the French giants are said to be softening their stance, although any agreement is described as not imminent.
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Arsenal set to book Riccardo Calafiori medical
A final agreement for Arsenal to sign Riccardo Calafiori is imminent.
Reports in Italy have detailed the mere finer details left to negotiate between Bologna and the Premier League side, who Fabrizio Romano says will look to book a medical and official contract signing this week.
Arsenal will pay £42m for the defender and TMW name Jakub Kiwior as a likely candidate to be allowed to leave north London as a result of the deal.
Bologna are keen on Kiwior but the Pole is said to be against that move, with Inter Milan and Napoli more likely destinations.
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Manchester United ready to make move for Richard Rios
Manchester United could be the next club looking to Palmeiras.
Indeed, according to reports in Brazil, the Red Devils are ready to move for Colombian international Richard Rios following his impressive performances at the Copa America.
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Tottenham confirm Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg exit as rebuild continues
Marseille have confirmed the signing of Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
The French club have sealed an initial loan deal for the Danish international with an obligation to make it a permanent arrangement for £17m next summer.
Spurs are also thought to have included a sell-on clause in the agreement as manager Ange Postecoglou continues his rebuild in north London.
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Chelsea confirm 28-man squad for tour of USA as Chalobah left behind
Chelsea have confirmed their 28-man squad for the pre-season tour of the United States this summer.
Newly appointed head coach Enzo Maresca will oversee his first game in charge of the Blues against Wrexham at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on Wednesday before games against Celtic and Club America.
They finish the tour against Manchester City in Columbus and a meeting with Real Madrid in Charlotte on Tuesday, August 6.
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Chelsea keen on Mikel Merino
Chelsea are always on the lookout for new signings, it seems.
While they have already been active this summer, it looks as if the Blues won’t be stopping any time soon.
According to reports in Spain, Chelsea - along with Arsenal - are keen to sign Spanish midfielder Mikel Merino, who won Euro 2024.
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What Rio Ferdinand told Leny Yoro before sealing £58m Man United move
Leny Yoro says Rio Ferdinand played a key role in his move to Manchester United.
The highly-rated defender was linked with an array of top European clubs after impressing for Lille before ultimately signing a five-year deal at Old Trafford.
United are believed to have paid an initial £52m for the teenager but the total cost of the transfer may rise to £58m.
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Bayern hint at Kane return date ahead of pre-season reunion with Tottenham
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has confirmed Harry Kane will not feature in their pre-season clash with Tottenham.
The German giants are set to meet Spurs in the Korean capital of Seoul on Saturday August 3 before traveling to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium a week later.
Kane, however, will not feature for Bayern after reaching the Euro 2024 final with England.
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