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With the focus now back on club football after the conclusion of Euro 2024 and the Copa America respectively, expect transfer talk to go into overdrive. Arsenal, Mikel Arteta has confirmed, are likely to be busy this summer and are closing in on the signing of Ajax goalkeeper Tommy Setford. There could, however, be more of a statement signing in the offing too, with the Gunners reportedly handed a boost in their pursuit of Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyokeres.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have already been busy this summer but remain on the hunt for a new striker. Now, their attentions are said to have turned to England’s hero of the semi-final in Aston Villa star Ollie Watkins.
Manchester United have already signed Joshua Zirkzee and are said to be keen on a move for Lille’s Leny Yoro, with developments having emerged. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours including updates on Liverpool, Tottenham and West Ham below!
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Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has urged Lille defender Leny Yoro to make the “right decision” and move to Old Trafford this summer.
The Red Devils are one of the teams believed to be interested in the 18-year-old, along with Liverpool and Real Madrid.
Chelsea have also previously considered a move for the teenager but have since signed Tosin Adarabioyo to bolster their defensive options.
Madrid have long been touted as Yoro’s preferred destination but Saha is hopeful United can convince the player to snub overtures from the Spanish capital by offering a higher salary.
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Tottenham have rejected an £8.4m (€10m) bid from AC Milan for defender Emerson Royal, who is valued at closer to £16.8m (€20m).
Milan’s offer for the Brazilian, which was submitted both verbally and in writing, was rejected by Spurs and there has been no contact between the clubs since.
Spurs are open to selling the 25-year-old who is not a first-choice under head coach Ange Postecoglou, while Emerson has said he wants regular football to force his way into Brazil’s 2026 World Cup squad.
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Galatasaray vice-president Ibrahim Hatipoglu has confirmed Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg and Scott McTominay are transfer targets this summer.
The Turkish champions are looking to build on a record-breaking season in which they held off the challenge of arch rivals Fenerbahce by claiming a stunning 102 points.
Fenerbahce have since responded by appointing Jose Mourinho as manager, with the champions now looking to build from a position of strength.
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Jonathan Tah might have won the Bundesliga with Bayer Leverkusen but still could leave the club this summer.
Bayern Munich have long been linked but Florian Plettenberg suggests Manchester United could hijack their attempts to sign the German international.
Ederson now looks like the latest big name star to leave the Premier League for Saudi Arabia.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Manchester City goalkeeper has agreed a move to Al Nassr, but the club themselves are yet to strike an agreement with Pep Guardiola’s side.
Another Crystal Palace star in Adam Wharton endured a different kind of Euro 2024, having not featured under Gareth Southgate.
Still, there is huge excitement about the midfielder, who impressed so much after joining Palace in January.
The Sun, however, claim Wharton is ready to reject the likes of Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Manchester City in order to stay at Palace a while longer.
Arsenal have rejected a bid from Fulham to sign Emile Smith Rowe.
The Cottagers are considering whether to increase their transfer offer as they look to improve their attack for the new campaign. Crystal Palace have also been linked.
Smith Rowe, 23, only made three Premier League starts for Arsenal in the last campaign after a lengthy spell of injury issues. He is understood to be ready to leave if he can secure first-team football away from north London.
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Marc Guehi was one of few England players who left Euro 2024 with his reputation enhanced, with the Crystal Palace star having emerged as a fine option at international level.
Linked with the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool, the Eagles no doubt face a battle to keep him.
Still, according to journalist Ben Jacobs, Palace are confident about keeping Guehi for at least another season.
Liverpool appear keen to strengthen at centre-back this summer as Arne Slot looks to stamp his authority on the squad for his first season in charge.
While Yoro has been linked, Fabrizio Romano claims the Reds are actually eyeing up a move for RB Leipzig star, Mo Simakan.
“It is a rumour we have today from Germany. What I can tell you is that Liverpool – people in charge, people in the board at Liverpool – have been tracking and know very well Mo Simakan,” he told CaughtOffside.
Lille defender Leny Yoro seemingly has his pick of big clubs this summer, with Real Madrid, Liverpool and Chelsea all linked with a move.
Still, it could in fact be Manchester United who are accelerating into the lead.
Florian Plettenberg suggests the Red Devils have now offered the teenager a huge five-year contract…
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