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As Chelsea press ahead with their latest transfer drive, Arsenal look set to make their first big move of the summer. The Gunners are said to have agreed a deal worth more than £75million to sign Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres, with reports in Portugal claiming the Gunners are "very close" to securing a move for the Sporting frontman. Nico Williams, currently starring for Spain at Euro 2024, is also an target for Arsenal after Benjamin Sesko decided to stay at RB Leipzig.
Chelsea have missed out on signing key target Michael Olise again, with Bayern Munich agreeing a deal for his services instead. The Blues wasted no time looking elsewhere and have agreed a £19million deal for Aston Villa youngster Omari Kellyman and announced the signing of Brazilian wonderkid Estevao Willian, who joins next summer. Chelsea have also opened talks over a deal for Lille striker Jonathan David amid ongoing interest in both Jhon Duran and Samu Omorodion.
Tottenham remain in the hunt for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, with Ivan Toney, David and Riccardo Calafiori also among their targets. Like Arsenal, Manchester United want a new striker, and Joshua Zirkzee is their top priority. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Nico Williams to Chelsea transfer latest
Only a few hours ago, Gianluca Di Marzio suggested Chelsea were ready to turn to Athletic Bilbao forward Nico Williams after missing out on Michael Olise.
However, according to Fabrizio Romano, the Blues deem the deal just too expensive.
The overall package of the potential move is seen as prohibitive.
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Yankuba Minteh in huge demand
Yankuba Minteh hasn’t actually played a game for Newcastle United yet, having spent last season on loan with Feyenoord.
However, with the Magpies seemingly needing to sell before they can buy, the young winger may in fact be sold.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Lyon have joined Everton in the running.
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Arsenal interested in a move for Joshua Kimmich
Arsenal are on the hunt for a new midfielder and have, naturally, been linked with a number of names.
The Gunners are going for the Premier League title and will surely only move for the highest calibre of player.
According to journalist Florian Plettenburg, they are one of five teams interested in Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich.
Man City, Real Madrid, Liverpool and Barcelona are also keen.
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Chelsea ready to make huge bid for Nico Williams
Nico Williams may say he’s happy at Atletico Bilbao but it seems that won’t deter Chelsea in their pursuit.
According to Gianluca Di Marzio, the Blues are ready to make a move the forward, having been snubbed by Michael Olise.
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West Ham target subject of Newcastle bid
West Ham are interested in Wolves captain Max Kilman as they look to kickstart a defensive revamp under Julen Lopetegui.
But Newcastle are looking to beat them to the centre-back and Sky Sports report they made a cash-plus-player offer for him.
Wolves valuing Kilman at over £40million.
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Bayern target Palhinha not allowed to speak about future
It is no secret Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha wants to join Bayern Munich this summer.
Palhinha was close to joining Bayern for £58m last summer but the move fell through because Fulham failed to sign a replacement.
Bayern have revived their interest and Palhinha has agreed terms on a five-year deal to join the Bundesliga giants.
Palhinha is currently on Portugal duty at Euro 2024 and has said he would like to talk about his future, but he has been banned from doing so.
“They won't let me speak,” he said. “I would like to say something.”
Manchester United aim to agree terms with Joshua Zirkzee
Joshua Zirkzee is a man in demand this summer.
Linked with Arsenal and Manchester United, the Bologna forward has dominated media reports for months now.
According to talkSPORT, the Red Devils are actually looking to agree personal terms as soon as possible.
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Spurs plot transfer swap offer for Alcaraz
Tottenham will try to thrash out a deal with Southampton to swap Joe Rodon for Carlos Alcaraz.
According to the Sun, Spurs want to sell £10million-rated Rodon and are also keen on midfielder Alcaraz.
Alcaraz spent last season on loan at Juventus, where the 21-year-old Argentine made 12 appearances.
Nico Williams to Arsenal latest
Nico Williams has been strongly linked with a move to the Premier League for a while now.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners are one of the clubs interested in the Spain forward.
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Kellyman to sign six-year Chelsea deal
Chelsea are closing in on a £19million transfer to sign Omari Kellyman from the Aston Villa and new details are emerging of the deal that will take him Stamford Bridge.
The BBC report this morning that Kellyman will sign a six-year contract at Chelsea, with an option or a further year.
The deal is now said to be “very, very close”.
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