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Arsenal are closing in on a deal to land Mikel Merino for their second major signing of the summer transfer window. It looks like Viktor Gyokeres will not be arriving but the Gunners are monitoring deals for a new attacker as Emile Smith Rowe heads to Fulham, with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Fabian Ruiz another target.
PSG look to be ready to cut a deal with Manchester United for Manuel Ugarte having signed Joao Neves from Benfica. The Red Devils continue to eye up Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui to beef up their defence while Scott McTominay is available to leave for £30million.
Chelsea are preparing to sign another goalkeeper, Genk teenager Mike Penders. Rumours of a deal involving Romelu Lukaku for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen refuse to go away but Conor Gallagher’s exit appears to be all-but sealed, with Atletico Madrid to beat Tottenham to the England midfielder. Follow all the latest updates, deals and gossip via Standard Sport’s LIVE transfer blog!
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Anthony Gordon to Liverpool update
Liverpool have been linked with what would be a huge move for Newcastle star Anthony Gordon all summer, with reports suggesting Joe Gomez was likely to go the other way.
According to the Telegraph, however, the England winger is expected to stay at St James’ Park.
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Dani Olmo transfer news
Dani Olmo was one of the stars of Euro 2024 and has since been linked with both Arsenal and Chelsea.
Still, according to Fabrizio Romano, it is in fact Barcelona who have won the race...
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Arsenal set Eddie Nketiah price
Arsenal are demanding £30m for Eddie Nketiah.
The Gunners are open to offers for the striker but won’t let him go cheap given he has three years left on his contract.
The Mail say Marseille have made a bid for Nketiah, which is under Arsenal’s valuation.
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Tottenham keen on Dominic Solanke
Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke is on Tottenham’s radar.
The north Londoners have been linked with Solanke for some time amid talk of a special release clause for the league’s top clubs, worth around £65m.
Transfer journalist Fabrizio Romano reports on Spurs having him on their shortlist of attackers as they look to strengthen up front.
Any deal is said to be tough to pull off, with no formal bid yet.
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Arsenal unlikely to land Viktor Gyokeres
Arsenal will struggle to afford Viktor Gyokeres this summer.
The Sporting CP striker has a release clause worth around £85m and his club are adamant that they won’t negotiate over his price.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners will look to sign a new attacker if they can bring in funds through fringe player sales - Reiss Nelson and Eddie Nketiah being two of those up for grabs.
But such an expensive move like the one for Gyokeres is said to be off the table at this time, even if players leave.
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Conor Gallagher snubs Spurs as Atletico move nears
Conor Gallagher has told Tottenham he won’t sign for them.
Atletico Madrid are closing in on a £33m deal for the Chelsea midfielder, who has rejected a two-year contract extension at Stamford Bridge.
According to TBR Football, Gallagher doesn’t want to join a Premier League rival and the Spanish capital is now beckoning.
It is also claimed that Chelsea have booted Gallagher out of the squad leadership group, whether he leaves this summer or not.
The Blues are tipped to use the funds raised from his sale to sign a new striker.
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Man Utd receive major Manuel Ugarte boost
Paris Saint-Germain have cut their demands for Manchester United to sign Manuel Ugarte.
The Uruguayan midfielder is a key target for the Red Devils but they have been unable to agree a deal with PSG - although a breakthrough is now possible.
L’Equipe report that PSG’s signing of Joao Neves has led to them being ready to do a kinder deal for Ugarte, which could be a loan-to-buy arrangement.
No word on the exact numbers yet but it looks optimistic for Man Utd.
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Arsenal on cusp of deal for Mikel Merino
Arsenal will pay in the region of £33m for Mikel Merino.
CaughtOffside claim a deal between the Gunners and Real Sociedad will be completed in the coming days after the midfielder rejected a new contract offer from the Spanish team.
Transfer journalist Matteo Moretto adds that the initial fee will be £25m, with bonuses on top.
Arsenal have offered terms to 2029 which Merino has reportedly accepted.
Merino’s agent is said to have contacted Barcelona and Atletico Madrid officials to thank them for their interest in the player, who is set on moving to north London.
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Tottenham keen on Solanke
Tottenham are considering a move for Dominic Solanke.
The striker shone for Bournemouth last season, scoring 19 goals in the Premier League.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Spurs are interested in Solanke, but have not yet made a formal bid.
Bournemouth view the 26-year-old as a key player, so it will not be easy to agree a deal.
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Summerville closes in on West Ham move
Crysencio Summerville has completed the first part of his West Ham.
It’s believed that a £25m fee has been agreed for the Leeds winger, with the Hammers hoping Summerville could play some part in the USA pre-season tour.
Sky Sports report that the 22-year-old will undergo the final part of his medical tomorrow.
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