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The manager said: “There’s nothing confirmed yet. I still think that’s a little way away, so until that point there’s no reason to comment on it.

“There are still some areas that we feel we want to add to. The forward area is one of those.

"We know that with the level of the league, and how we operate, we need great depth in those areas. We’re a team who probably made more forward substitutions than anyone last year.

"We want to be really strong in those areas and have good depth, we want to add different qualities that we think can help us be successful in the Premier League, so we’re continuing to look at that.”

And that is good news for Spurs, who inserted a sell-on clause in the deal which saw Clarke move to the Black Cats in 2022.

Spurs are reportedly due 25 per cent of any fee, which could be worth up to £5m if Clarke hits all of his performance-related add-ons, and will be at least £3.25m.

Barca have agreed to let Gundogan leave on a free transfer to help get him off their wage bill, and the player could make his second debut for City in the weekend game against Ipswich - but will need to be registered before midday today.

Maresca has insisted that the club’s current squad is not a “mess”, telling reporters: "In the USA [during preseason] we had 26 or 27 players so [are there] Chelsea players, 42, 43, yes for sure. But they are not working with me every day. I don't see them. So it is not a mess like it looks from outside, absolutely not."

The 13 training away from the group have been dubbed the ‘Bomb Squad’ and their total transfer fees have been estimated beyond £300million, including players signed by the current Todd Boehly-Clearlake regime.

A new striker has been mooted at the club for what feels like an age now, seen as the missing piece in the puzzle that could take the Gunners to the Premier League title.

Manchester United are closing in on a deal to sign Manuel Ugarte on a season-long loan deal from Paris Saint-Germain, with an obligation to make the move permanent.

That’s according to Manchester Evening News, who report that further talks with PSG have progressed over a deal which is now considered imminent.

A loan move, rather than a straight permanent move, means Scott McTominay will not have to be sold this summer, but the club remain open to offers for ageing pair Casemiro and Christian Eriksen.

Ugarte is understood to be desperate to move Old Trafford after falling out of favour during his first season with PSG.

The Eagles are understood to have expressed their interest in Sterling to Chelsea after being alerted to his availability following his exile from the Blues first-team squad.

Sterling is seeking a move away from Chelsea in the final week of the transfer window and he has put Premier League clubs on alert by indicating he wants to stay in England.

The Juventus winger had been touted as a potential part of a deal to bring Raheem Sterling from Chelsea to Turin but TMW report on Barcelona emerging as favourites to sign him.

Chiesa is unwanted at Juve but the Spanish giants must first get rid of squad players in order to clear space and build funds for an arrival.

The Argentine was met with a swell of fans sad to see him leave the Olimpico earlier today, as it looked like he was leaving the Trigoria training ground for the last time.

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Transfer news – LIVE!

All of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are expected to strengthen their squads even further by the close of play in the transfer market. Arsenal are keen on Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino and fresh reports suggest a deal is now imminent. Indeed, there are even suggestions the Gunners could still add Victor Osimhen to their ranks too, given he’s asked to leave Napoli.

United were said to have agreed terms with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte months ago, only to see the deal stall – reportedly over a difference in valuation. Now, however, there could be a breakthrough, with claims a move has finally been agreed. Ben Chilwell may follow, having been allowed to leave Chelsea.

Chelsea, meanwhile, recently landed Joao Felix but Enzo Maresca has hinted the Blues could yet add more players to their squad. Follow all the latest news, gossip and rumours including updates on Liverpool, West Ham and Tottenham below!

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Newcastle open Edmond Tapsoba talks

Marc Guehi has been the man Newcastle have attempted to sign all summer in a bid to strengthen their defence.

Still, with Crystal Palace having snubbed all offers thus far, the Toon could start to look elsewhere.

According to David Ornstein, the Magpies have opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a move for Edmond Tapsoba.

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Arsenal weigh up shock Ademola Lookman move

Ademola Lookman was reportedly a target for Paris Saint-Germain, having scored a hat-trick in the Europa League final.

Still, the French giants aren’t the only super club said to be considering a move.

According to SportItalia, Arsenal are weighing up an attempt to bring the former Charlton youngster back to London...

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Charlie Patino set for Arsenal exit

Charlie Patino’s journey at Arsenal looks set to end rather imminently.

After loan spells at Blackpool and Swansea, the Daily Mirror suggest Spanish outfit Deportivo La Coruna are ready to make a permanent move for the 20-year-old.

The Gunners are expected to include a relatively significant sell-on clause.

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Tottenham make Joao Gomes decision

Tottenham have been linked with a number of midfielders this summer and reports recently suggested they could make a move for Wolves star Joao Gomes.

Still, Standard Sport understands Spurs are not currently chasing the Brazilian as things stand.

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Aston Villa keen on Samu Omorodion

Samu Omorodion saw a move to Chelsea collapse earlier this summer but could still end up finding himself in the Premier League.

Indeed, Aston Villa are said to be keen.

According to ElDelsmarque, Unai Emery’s side are willing to pay around £29m to land the Atletico Madrid forward...

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Manchester City line up shock move for Kyogo Furuhashi

Manchester City are on the lookout for forward signings, having allowed Julian Alvarez to leave for Atletico Madrid in a huge money deal.

According to Sky Sports, the Premier League champions are considering a shock move for Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi...

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Manchester United offered Ben Chilwell

Ben Chilwell has been told in no uncertain terms he can leave Chelsea this summer, with Enzo Maresca looking for something different from his full-backs.

According to talkSPORT, the England international has actually been OFFERED to rivals Manchester United, who may need cover for Luke Shaw.

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Chelsea accelerating Jadon Sancho bid

Enzo Maresca recently hinted Chelsea could yet be active in the transfer market and few would doubt him.

Indeed, the latest shock name linked with the club is Jadon Sancho.

The Athletic suggest Manchester United are preparing themselves for a late offer from the Blues for the winger...

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Liverpool consider move for Adrien Rabiot

Having been snubbed by Martin Zubimendi, it seems Liverpool could soon turn to a high-profile free agent in a bid to strengthen their midfield.

According to L’Equipe, the Reds are keeping tabs on Adrien Rabiot and could yet move for the Frenchman, who recently left Juventus upon the expiration of his contract.

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Man Utd reach Manuel Ugarte transfer breakthrough

Manuel Ugarte has been linked with Manchester United for months but has so far remained in a state of limbo at Paris Saint-Germain.

There may now have been a breakthrough, however.

According to GIVEMESPORT, PSG are prepared to let the midfielder leave on loan as long as there is an obligation to make the deal permanent next summer.

Ugarte has already agreed personal terms on a move to Old Trafford...

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Transfer news – LIVE!

All of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are expected to strengthen their squads before the transfer window slams shut very soon. The Gunners have been keen on a new midfielder this summer and have targeted Mikel Merino as their priority, with sporting director Edu said to have travelled to Spain for talks. Now, reports suggest a breakthrough is imminent.

It’s been a typically busy summer for Chelsea, of course. Joao Felix is closing in on a return to Stamford Bridge and there are now claims the Blues could turn to Ivan Toney as a potential alternative to Victor Osimhen.

Manchester United, meanwhile, are said to have agreed terms with PSG star Manuel Ugarte earlier this summer and could finally be set to seal the deal, if recent reports are to be believed. Follow all the gossip, news and rumours including updates on Liverpool, Tottenham and West Ham below!

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Tottenham interested in Joao Gomes move

Tottenham could yet look to strengthen their midfield during what remains of the summer transfer window.

According to GIVEMESPORT, Spurs are among the clubs keen on Wolves star Joao Gomes, in what would be a surprise late move...

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Wolves make Aaron Ramsdale bid

Aaron Ramsdale’s future at Arsenal has been up for debate ever since David Raya’s arrival last summer.

Now, the England international could be offered a lifeline.

According to BBC Sport, Wolves have made an offer to take Ramsdale on loan for the rest of the season.

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Liverpool make fresh offer for Giorgi Mamardashvili

Alisson is no doubt the established No1 at Liverpool but it seems a succession plan is already in place.

According to Sky Sports, the Reds are close to agreeing a £29.9m deal with Valencia for goalkeeper, Giorgi Mamardashvili.

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Sepp van den Berg set for Liverpool exit

Sepp van de Berg looks like the next player to leave Liverpool this summer.

According to The Athletic, the defender is closing in on a permanent exit in a deal worth around £20m.

Brentford and Bayer Leverkusen have both been linked.

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Chelsea could still make shock move for Jadon Sancho

Chelsea aren’t finished yet, it seems.

According to The Athletic, the Blues could still make a shock late approach for Jadon Sancho during what remains of the summer transfer window.

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Mohamed Salah transfer news

Mohamed Salah is back amongst the goals for Liverpool, just one game into the new season.

Still, it seems this could in fact be his last campaign at Anfield.

According to The Athletic, there is no sign of talks between Liverpool and Salah about extending his contract, which expires next summer.

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Arsenal urged to make Alexander Isak move

Newcastle have so far snubbed all attempts clubs have made to try and tempt Alexander Isak away from St James’ Park.

The striker has publicly spoken about how much he loves playing for the Magpies too, complicating matters even further.

Former Arsenal star Theo Walcott, however, has other ideas in mind.

He’s urged the Gunners to make a move, when speaking to Sky Sports.

“I don’t think they need a striker to win the league, but I’d love to see someone like Alexander Isak or Ollie Watkins come in to push the other players. I really think they've got the squad to do it.”

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Liverpool enter race for Joan Garcia

Arsenal are interested in a move for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, should Aaron Ramsdale leave the club this summer.

The Gunners, however, have been dealt a blow in their pursuit.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Liverpool are keen on the ‘keeper too...

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Manchester United offered Manuel Ugarte deal

Manuel Ugarte is said to have agreed terms with Manchester United months ago - yet he remains a PSG player.

Still, there has recently been a development.

According to the Daily Telegraph, the Red Devils have been offered the midfielder on loan - as long as the deal includes an obligation to buy next summer.

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Chelsea could hijack Ivan Toney move

Ivan Toney is attracting major interest from Saudi Arabia but could yet perhaps get a big offer in England.

According to GIVEMESPORT, the Brentford striker is seen as a potential alternative to Victor Osimhen as the Blues look to land a striker before the closing of the transfer window.

They could look to hijack the attempts to take him to the Saudi Pro League.

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Chelsea are about to sign yet another attacker with a £46million agreement to bring Joao Felix back to Stamford Bridge, which will confirm Conor Gallagher’s move in the opposite direction to Atletico Madrid. Time is running out for the Blues to cut down their bloated squad with Raheem Sterling and Romelu Lukaku among those up for sale, amid ongoing interest in Victor Osimhen and possible interest in Jadon Sancho.

Over at Arsenal, personal terms have reportedly been agreed with Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia. The final details of Mikel Merino’s move from Real Sociedad are being thrashed out while Eddie Nketiah has been the subject of a bid from Nottingham Forest. The Gunners are said to be uninterested in signing a new striker and Ivan Toney is liekly to Saudi Arabia when a fee is agreed with Brentford.

Tottenham and Liverpool remain active, if quieter, players in the transfer window whereas Manchester United continue their midfielder hunt having lost out on Sander Berge to Fulham. Sofyan Amrabat and Manuel Ugarte are reportedly two targets. Follow the latest transfer news via Standard Sport’s LIVE blog!

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Arsenal in talks with Nottingham Forest over Eddie Nketiah sale

Arsenal are in talks over a deal to sell Eddie Nketiah to Nottingham Forest, writes Simon Collings.

Forest have had an opening bid for Nketiah worth £25m rejected as Arsenal hold out for at least £30m.

Nketiah has been identified by Forest as a transfer target as they bid to bolster their frontline for head coach Nuno Espirito Santo.

They are also interested in Feyenoord’s Santiago Gimenez.

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Liverpool closing in on Giorgi Mamardashvili deal

Liverpool are finalising a deal to sign Giorgi Mamardashvili and loan the goalkeeper back to Valencia for the season.

According to Fabrizio Romano, talks between the two club have advanced and the structure of the payments and add-ons are close to being agreed upon.

Arne Slot’s first signing is going to be a keeper, who does not join until 2025.

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Joao Felix passes Chelsea medical

Keeping with Chelsea, Joao Felix has completed the main part of his medical.

The new £42million signing will put pen to paper on his six-plus-one-year contract, according to Fabrizio Romano.

Once that happens, Conor Gallagher will fly back to Madrid to sign for Atletico.

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Chelsea have free run at Victor Osimhen as PSG end interest

PSG are not expected to make a move for Victor Osimhen this summer.

According to Sky Sports, the Ligue 1 giants no longer consider the Napoli forward a key target having spent around €150million this summer on younger players while also boasting a busy forward line.

Osimhen will cost a significant amount, a figure even PSG consider out of their reach.

Chelsea appear to have a free run at the forward - will they take it?

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Man Utd believe Chelsea may launch late Jadon Sancho bid

Talking about Manchester United offloading players, there is a sense at the club that Chelsea may come in for Jadon Sancho.

According to The Athletic, there is a belief at United that the Blues could be interested in a move for the out-of-favour forward.

Despite Joao Felix coming in and Raheem Sterling struggling for minutes, plus Sancho’s £250,000-a-week wages and £40m asking price... stranger things have happened!

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Man Utd must sell before signing Manuel Ugarte

Manchester United are keen to sign Manuel Ugarte, but must ship out one of their midfielders first.

That's according to Manchester Evening News, who add that Scott McTominay is still the most likely player to depart despite Fulham ending their interest with the signing of Sander Berge.

The Athletic add that any deal for Ugarte is one for the final days, or even hours, of the transfer window with nothing imminent.

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Newcastle ponder fifth bid for Marc Guehi

Newcastle are weighing up an improved fifth offer for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.

Palace rejected a fourth bid of £60million, plus £5m in add-ons, last week and Eagles chairman Steve Parish has told Newcastle to stump up “superstar money” if they want to sign the 24-year-old England centre-back.

Palace value Guehi, who starred at Euro 2024, at up to £70m, and Parish is playing hardball with Newcastle’s Saudi Arabian owners.

The Eagles want to keep a player they signed from Chelsea for £18m in 2021.

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Man City 'approve' Ilkay Gundogan return after shock Barcelona decision

Manchester City are weighing up a late move to bring Ilkay Gundogan back to the club in the final days of the summer transfer window.

According to various reports, Gundogan, who is said to earn £17million a year, is free to leave Barcelona this summer just a year on from moving to Camp Nou.

Gundogan was a star performer under head coach Xavi last season but new manager Hansi Flick does not consider his compatriot key to his plans.

A meeting between Gundogan and Flick last week reportedly ended with the player being told his role will be reduced this term, alerting City to a possible reunion.

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Tottenham want new goalkeeper before window closes

Tottenham’s summer spending is not over.

According to Paul O’Keefe, a goalkeeper remains on Ange Postecoglou’s hitlist.

Current No1 Guglielmo Vicario’s is not under threat, with a younger talent - to stay in line with Spurs’ summer business thus far - being targeted.

Fiorentina’s teenage goalkeeper Tommaso Martinelli has previously been of interest this summer.

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West Ham in talks to sign Carlos Soler on initial loan deal

West Ham remain in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a deal to sign Carlos Soler ahead of next week’s transfer deadline.

The Hammers have already bolstered their squad with eight new first-team signings this summer but just one of those - Guido Rodriguez - has come in midfield and Julen Lopetegui is keen to add to his options following Saturday's opening defeat to Aston Villa.

It is expected that any deal to take the 27-year-old to the London Stadium would be an initial loan, to become permanent next summer.

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