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Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all pursuing some huge signings as the summer transfer window steps up another notch. Arsenal are hoping to strike a deal for Viktor Gyokeres soon as talks continue, with Noni Madueke poised to undergo a medical this weekend after a £52million fee was agreed with Chelsea. An offer is expected from the Gunners for Eberechi Eze, with Arsenal also chasing Cristhian Mosquera and keeping an eye on the likes of Rodrygo and Anthony Gordon.
Chelsea are tracking Ethan Nwaneri, Max Dowman and Morgan Rogers, while Nicolas Jackson and Christopher Nkunku could both follow Djordje Petrovic out the exit door next. Manchester United are looking to finally clinch the signing of Bryan Mbeumo in addition to highly-rated youngsters Seth Ridgeon and Tyrese Noubissie, though Galatasaray now look to be in the driving seat over Victor Osimhen as Marcus Rashford becomes Barcelona’s top target.
Tottenham are said to remain confident of signing Morgan Gibbs-White despite Nottingham Forest reportedly considering legal action, with Adam Wharton and Joao Palhinha also now linked amid sustained interest in Yoane Wissa. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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West Ham are leading the race to sign Douglas Luiz on loan from Juventus, despite interest from Tottenham.
Juventus are keen to offload the former Aston Villa midfielder, and are open to loan offer with an obligation to buy.
Gazzetta dello Sport report this morning that Luiz is keen to return to the Premier League, a year on from leaving in a deal worth £42.35m (50m), and West Ham is therefore an attractive proposition.
Juve are keen to recoup as much of their outlay as possible and have slapped a €40m price tag on Luiz, and are in negotiations with West Ham over a loan fee of €10m plus an obligation to buy for around €30m.
However, TBR Football add that Luiz would rather move to Tottenham, who are currently assessing the financials behind a move for the 27-year-old.
Spurs also reportedly hold interest in Joao Palhinha, whose move from Fulham to Bayern Munich a year ago has not worked out.
Manchester City have joined the race for Flamengo right-back Wesley.
With Kyle Walker leaving permanently in a shock move to Burnley, Pep Guardiola is on the look out for a new right-back.
Roma were in pole position to snap up the 22-year-old Brazilian, having agreed personal terms ahead of a bid worth around €25million.
But now City have entered the fold, which means Flamengo can create a bidding war as they look to get closer to €40m (£34m) for Wesley.
That’s according to Terra, who add that Liverpool and Manchester United have monitored the player’s situation.
Viktor Gyokeres is now considered on strike at Sporting to force his move to Arsenal.
The Athletic report that the striker is due to report to training on Friday, July 11, after being given an extended break by the Portuguese champions amid ongoing talks about his future.
However, he did not show and has now reportedly been told he must join the rest of the squad on Saturday, July 12. Journalist Ben Jacobs reported on Saturday morning that today is a “key day in the Viktor Gyokeres saga”.
Portuguese outlet Record earlier this week reported that Gyokeres was expected to remain in Sweden, where he has spent part of his off-season. That would risk disciplinary action from his current club.
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Tottenham now expect Cristian Romero to stay at the club this summer.
Atletico Madrid were keen to sign the player, and made no secret of their desire, but never mustered a bid and no talks are ongoing or expected.
That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, following The Athletic’s report that Atletico have decided to end their pursuit of the Argentina international.
it is now understood that Spurs will now try to tie Romero to a new contract.
Bryan Mbeumo has sent Manchester United a reminder of his desire to join the club this summer.
The forward is a key target this summer for United, who have seen two bids rejected by Brentford for his services.
Standard Sport understands both Brentford and Mbeumo are growing frustrated at the slow progress over the potential deal, with United yet to table a third bid more than two weeks after their last.
Eagle-eyed fans have spotted that Mbeumo liked Leny Yoro’s Instagram post about returning to pre-season training at United’s Carrington training base.
Yoro posted an image of his training with the caption “ReUnited”, which Mbeumo liked despite having no prior connection with Yoro. Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Dalot also sent their approval.
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Nicolas Jackson is not for sale, but is not considered untouchable by Chelsea, the Daily Telegraph reports.
The Senegalese striker has competition for his starting berth from new arrival Liam Delap, and Jackson was displaced by the former Ipswich man at the Club World Cup after his red card against Flamengo.
Fabrizio Romano reported previously that AC Milan and Premier League sides were interested in him should he be available.
Juventus have agreed a €20million [£17.3m] deal with Manchester United for Jadon Sancho.
According to La Stampa, United were holding out for closer to £25m but have decided to relent on their demands in a bid to get the transfer flop out the door.
Chelsea did look at matching United’s asking price but Sancho refused to budge on his £350,000-a-week wage, meaning they pulled out of a deal.
It remains to be seen what wage packet Sancho would demands at Juve.
Manchester United may soon be welcoming two new top young talents to Old Trafford.
The Red Devils have already signed Matheus Cunha and Diego Leon so far this summer, in addition to a move for Enzo Kana-Biyi, who has since been loaned to Lausanne in Switzerland.
Amid an ongoing stalemate over Bryan Mbeumo, United are in talks to sign teenage midfielders Seth Ridgeon and Tyrese Noubissie, according to The Athletic.
England Under-17s captain Ridgeon is currently at Fulham and Noubissie at Manchester City, with the pair said to be two of the most talented young midfielders in the country.
Tottenham are still hopeful of sealing the signing of Morgan Gibbs-White, reports claim.
Spurs looked to be swiftly adding the Nottingham Forest midfielder to their ranks this week to follow the £55m arrival of Mohammed Kudus from West Ham.
Tottenham were said to have triggered Gibbs-White’s £60m release clause at the City Ground, only for a huge twist to emerge yesterday with claims that Forest were considering potential legal action.
Sky Sports say that all communication between the clubs has ceased for now, but that Spurs remain hopeful of still completing the transfer.
Arsenal are not content with just Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke it seems as they also step up their interest in Eberechi Eze.
The Gunners were known to have made initial contact with the England midfielder’s camp last month as they explored the parameters of a potential transfer.
Per The Mirror, a formal approach to Crystal Palace is now expected after Arsenal held several rounds of talks with his agency CAA Base.
Palace apparently won’t negotiate below Eze’s £68m release clause, but Arsenal want to get a cheaper deal over the line.
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