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The summer window enters its final full week before the new Premier League season begins, and the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham are all expected to conclude business before the campaign gets underway. The Gunners remain in talks over a move for Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino and have been linked with Man City star Julian Alvarez.
Chelsea should finally announce the arrival of Aaron Anselmino and remain in talks with Victor Osimhen, as Conor Gallagher weighs up a move to Atletico Madrid. Manchester United want to sign both Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich, but need to shift Aaron Wan-Bissaka first, who has been linked with a busy West Ham this summer.
Tottenham are reportedly interested in Dominic Solanke, amid further links with Jonathan David, Pedro Netro and Eberechi Eze, as Emerson Royal heads for the exit. Liverpool are still looking for the first signing of the Arne Slot era. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Latest transfer news and rumours
Conor Gallagher set for Atletico Madrid medical
Conor Gallagher has agreed to join Atletico Madrid.
According to reports, the midfielder told the Liga giants on Sunday evening after a £33million bid was accepted by the Blues.
Gallagher will now fly to Spain to have a medical and sign his contract, which would end his 18-year spell at Stamford Bridge.
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Marseille abandon Eddie Nketiah bid
Marseille have decided to abandon their move for Eddie Nketiah.
An initial bid of £23m was rejected, with Arsenal making it clear they wanted at least £30m for the striker.
According to La Minute OM, Marseille are unwilling to meet that valuation, and have decided to end their interest in Nketiah.
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Liverpool join Newcastle in £75m Marc Guehi battle
Liverpool have joined Newcastle in the race for Marc Guehi.
Reports that surfaced earlier this week claimed that Newcastle had opened talks with Crystal Palace over a potential deal for the England centre-back after his impressive showing in place of Harry Maguire at Euro 2024.
But now The Sun says that Liverpool also want Guehi, whom Palace value at a whopping £75m.
The Reds have yet to make their first new signing of the Arne Slot era, but that could soon change.
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Tottenham plot opening £43m bid for Dominic Solanke
Tottenham have begun talks over signing Dominic Solanke.
According to Caught Offside, contact has been made with the striker's agents and an opening bid of around £43million will be submitted to test Bournemouth's resolve.
The Cherries are holding out for the striker's full £60m release clause to be met, though Spurs hope to land the player for slightly less.
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Manchester United to up Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui bid
Manchester United are still working hard to sign both Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.
The Red Devils have made the Bayern Munich duo their new top summer transfer targets after the respective signings of Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee.
However, negotiations with the Bundesliga giants have been notably slow so far, while there has also been plenty of rival interest in Moroccan right-back Mazraoui in particular.
According to the latest reports from The Sun, United have only offered £51m for the pair, with Bayern refusing to move from their asking price of £64m for both players.
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Antonio Conte threat to Napoli is good news for Chelsea
Antonio Conte is already playing a familiar tune at Napoli, less than two months after being appointed.
According to Gianluca Di Marizo, the manager has issued an ultimatium to the club: sign a striker, midfielder and winger within 48 hours or I will resign.
Cristian Stellini will take over should Conte go through with his threat.
That is potentially good news for Chelsea, who want Romelu Lukaku to join Napoli as Victor Osimhen arrives on loan.
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Julian Alvarez a dream Arsenal signing
Arsenal eye shock deal for Julian Alvarez
Arsenal are eyeing a shock deal for Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez, reports claim.
The Argentine World Cup winner’s future at the Etihad Stadium has become subject to doubt over recent weeks, with Chelsea linked and both Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain supposedly in talks over a potential move.
Arsenal are still on the hunt for a major new striker addition this summer and the Daily Mirror now report that the Gunners are on ‘red alert’ over Alvarez as they keep a very close eye on his situation at City.
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Chelsea talks for Victor Osimhen takes new twist
Chelsea are hopeful that Victor Osimhen will change his stance on a loan move, and Antonio Conte's frustration could play into their hands.
The Blues and Napoli are in talks over a loan move, which would see Romelu Lukaku move permanently to Naples, but Osimhen has so far refused to go on loan anywhere.
Fabrizio Romano said: “From what I’m told, I don’t think it’s going to be a situation resolved today, tonight, Monday or Tuesday. It’s going to take some time to understand what happens between Napoli and Chelsea, because as of today, Osimhen and his agent have no intention to go on loan.
“Chelsea know that Napoli will return for Romelu Lukaku, and they know that conversations will continue. But at the moment, the issue is not Napoli. The issue is the player. Napoli are prepared to sell Osimhen, but the player doesn’t want to go on loan.”
But Conte is starting to throw his toys out the pram. More on that next.
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Arsenal expect to sign Mikel Merino after latest round of talks
Mikel Merino is very keen on a move to Arsenal and is expected to join soon.
The Gunners are understood to have switched their attentions to Spain’s European Championship-winning midfielder after completing their first major signing of the summer in Riccardo Calafiori.
According to Spanish publication AS, Merino would be delighted to join Arsenal and is keen on a move to London.
It is reported that Arsenal would only need to pay around €30m for a player who has just one year left to run on his current contract at Real Sociedad in LaLiga.
Talks have progressed between the clubs in recent days, Fabrizio Romano adds, with the final details on how the deal will be structured left to agree.
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Welcome
Good morning! The transfer blog enters its final full week before the new Premier League season - where has the time gone?! - so big movements are expected.
Arsenal want Merino, Chelsea want Osimhen, Manchester United want De Ligt and Mazraoui and Tottenham want Solanke.
Which deals will be sealed and which will not?