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Arsenal look set to have a big few days as they close in on the signing of Riccardo Calafiori and are now being linked with Mikel Merino. A £65million double deal has been suggested, amid ongoing links with Viktor Gyokeres. Mikel Arteta has vowed to be active in the market, and is keeping to his word.
Chelsea have already signed six players this summer, and are expected to soon as Boca Juniors centre-back Aaron Anselmino and Atlanta United left-back Caleb Wiley. Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez is again a target, and there reportedly remains interest in Gyokeres and an audacious move for Ollie Watkins.
Tottenham are expected to rivals the Blues for Desire Doue, and continue to monitor Eberechi Eze’s situtation ahead of a huge summer swoop. A new name in Bradley Locko is now being linked. Manchester United are set to confirm the signing of Joshua Zirkzee, and fellow Dutchman Matthijs de Ligt will follow soon after. Follow all the latest news, gossip and rumours, including Liverpool and West Ham, below!
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Lesley Ugochukwu did not enjoy the most encouraging of debut seasons at Chelsea and could now be about to leave the squad.
A loan move is being set up for the French midfielder, according to Foot Mercato.
Chelsea are keen on the idea of the 20-year-old gaining first-team experience elsewhere and ‘several’ unnamed Premier League teams are said to be keen.
Napoli have ruled out a bid for Viktor Gyokeres.
The Sporting CP striker is reportedly a target for Arsenal and has an £86m release clause in his contract.
Victor Osimhen’s likely departure from Napoli has led to reports of their interest in the Swede but sporting director Giovanni Manna described a deal for Gyokeres as “impossible”, as quoted by TMW.
Napoli are thought to prefer Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea or Girona’s Artem Dovbyk once Osimhen is sold, with PSG and Al Ahli named as his most likely destinations.
Tommy Setford is heading to Arsenal in a deal worth just shy of £1m.
According to The Athletic, the Gunners have made a breakthrough in talks with Ajax over the 18-year-old goalkeeper.
Setford was born in the Netherlands but represents England at youth level and is yet to make his senior debut.
A medical is reportedly planned for early next week.
Manchester United have announced the signing of Joshua Zirkzee.
The striker joins for £36.5million on a contract until 2029, with the option of a further year.
“Having had discussions with the manager and the leaders of the club I know how exciting the future is going to be here and I cannot wait to play my part in achieving success for Manchester United.”
Sporting director Dan Ashworth adds: “Securing a forward to enhance our already strong group of attacking players was a key aim for this summer. We are delighted that we’ve managed to sign a player of Joshua’s calibre this early in the transfer window.”
Crystal Palace are exploring a deal for Sporting winger Marcus Edwards.
According to Sky Sports, the former Tottenham forward is on a list of targets to replace Michael Olise, who joined Bayern for £51million.
No offer has been submitted amid reports Edwards could be available for around £20m of which Spurs would be due a sizeable chunk.
He is understood to be open to a return to the Premier League.
Chelsea and Tottenham are now favourites to sign Desire Doue.
According to L’Equipe, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain have lodged bids for the Rennes midfielder but it is the Premier League pair leading the race.
Rennes are expected to demand €60million (£51m) for the 19-year-old this summer.
Doue is currently with France’s Olympics squad.
Arsenal will announce Albert Sambi Lokonga’s loan move to Sevilla on Monday.
That’s according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Spanish club will be able to make the move permanent for £10m next summer.
Talking of Manchester United, Leny Yoro still has not made a decision on his future.
United have had a £50million bid accepted by Lille for the young centre-back, but the teenager has not yet responded.
It is believed Yoro has his sights set on a move to Real Madrid rather than Old Trafford.
Manchester United defender Willy Kambwala has completed a medical with Villarreal.
According to Fabrizio Romano, United will bank £8.6million, including add-ons, and both a buy-back and sell-on clause.
Confirmation is imminent.
Dani Olmo appears to be heading to Manchester City and now fellow Spain star Nico Williams is edging closer to a move to Barcelona.
According to journalist Rudy Galetti, Barca and Williiams are discussing personal terms on a five-year deal with an increase on his already big wages at Athletic Bilbao.
Williams is expected to cost around €60million due to a release clause.
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