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Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool are among the clubs making big moves in the transfer market. The summer window is open again and Arsenal continue their pursuit of a top-level striker, but could finally opt to move on from Benjamin Sesko. The Gunners have been linked with Rodrygo and are now said to be targeting shock moves for Paris Saint-Germain star Warren Zaire-Emery and Leicester midfielder Bilal El Khannouss.
Chelsea are in talks over Jamie Gittens, though Bayern Munich are also interested, while Joao Pedro, Mohammed Kudus and Malick Fofana are on the shortlist too. The Blues are weighing up whether to go back in for Mike Maignan and have interest in Ousmane Diomande and Murillo as they bid to boost their defence.
Liverpool are set to finally announce Florian Wirtz, have booked a medical for Milos Kerkez and are now plotting a move for Marc Guehi. Manchester United are considering a swoop for former Everton striker Moise Kean. Tottenham are targeting Eberechi Eze and United outcast Alejandro Garnacho. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Nottingham Forest are looking to pull off a double swoop for Juventus pair Samuel Mbangula, 21, and Timothy Weah, 25.
Discussions between the clubs are ongoing, though Fabrizio Romano reports that it will be worth in excess of £17m.
Forest are also working on agreeing personal terms with the players.
The news comes as Forest are said to be working on a treble swoop for the Botafogo trio of Jair Cunha, Igor Jesus and Cuiabano, who today confirmed their progression to the Club World Cup round of 16.
Liverpool have lost Nat Phillips after the 28-year-old agreed a switch to West Bromwich Albion.
The deal was finalised after he underwent medical testing on Monday. The fee has been described as nominal.
He made 29 senior Liverpool appearances after joining the academy in 2016.
In recent years, he served loan spells with Bournemouth, Celtic, Cardiff City, and Derby County.
Man United are on the lookout for the next generation of Old Trafford talent, and have reportedly found it in Southampton.
The club are said to have tied up a deal for Harley Emsden-James, 16, of Southampton.
The Red Devils have reportedly pipped Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Arsenal to his signature, which could be worth around £1m in compensation fees.
Spurs striker Richarlison could be set for a move to Galatasaray.
The Brazilian striker was in and out of the squad last season as he fended off persistent injuries, eventually managing five goals and two assists in 22 appearances between the Premier and Europa Leagues.
Turkish news site Posta report that he could present an alternative to Victor Osimhen should Galatasaray fail in their bid to sign the Nigerian striker on a permanent deal. He spent last season on loan at the club.
The report also claims that Spurs have given the green light for the player to leave, though new head coach Thomas Frank is said to be a big fan of the Brazilian.
Reports in the Spanish press claim Real Madrid have placed Rodrygo on the clearance rack.
Cadena SER claim Real had initially been looking to recoup around £85m for the player, and have now dropped their price point closer to £77m.
While not a massive drop in asking price, it could be enough to entice suitors to place a suitable offer.
Arsenal are thought to hold a serious interest in the player, while Chelsea, Manchester City, and Tottenham are also sniffing around.
Mason Mount is set to stay at Manchester United this summer, despite reports claiming he could look to leave Old Trafford.
His involvement since signing in 2023 has been limited by injury, though he enjoyed some highlight-worthy moments in the Europa League last season., scoring from halfway against Athletic Club in the semi-final.
Fabrizio Romano now reports that he will stay at the club this summer, choosing instead to focus on pre-season fitness.
Manchester United have reportedly made an improved offer for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo.
According to various reports, the deal is in excess of £60m.
The Red Devils saw a £45m bid with £10m in add-ons rejected in June.
Enzo Maresca hinted that he wanted Christopher Nkunku to stay at Chelsea this summer as the player is heavily linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge.
“Christo is with us,” the Italian declared. “He’s our player.
“He’s doing very well in the last four, five days.
“For sure, tomorrow we are going to do rotation. We’ll see if there is any chance for the ones that are not playing a lot.”
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Arsenal have spoken to Chelsea about making a move for winger Noni Madueke, as Estevao’s arrival looks likely to shake up the attacking hierarchy in Enzo Maresca’s side.
The Gunners, though, are not willing to match Chelsea’s asking price of £50m, according to The Independent.
A deal could take place later this summer. The Gunners are still looking to tie up a striker in either Benjamin Sesko or Viktor Gyokeres, and have looked at Rodrygo as another solution on the wings.
Bayern are thought to be keen on Chelsea target Jamie Gittens, according to Sky Germany.
Vincent Kompany is said to have given the transfer the green light in January, and Bayern executive Max Eberl reportedly has him ‘high on his list’ as a back-up option to Bradley Barcola and Nico Williams.
Talks are ongoing, partly due to Chelea’s failure to agree a deal.
Dortmund want to secure a package in the region of £55m.
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