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Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are working on major deals as the summer transfer window heats up. The Gunners hope Viktor Gyokeres will debut in today’s friendly against Tottenham and are now said to have agreed personal terms with Eberechi Eze, for whom they remain in talks. There could be also be more movement on the horizon at the Emirates with the likes of Gabriel Jesus, Reiss Nelson, and Oleksandr Zinchenko tipped to depart, with the latter pair drawing interest from Fulham.
Liverpool are believed to be preparing a likely British transfer record offer to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle and have reportedly agreed a six-year deal in principle with the Swedish striker. The sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich, which was confirmed on Wednesday, will help the Reds’ put together the financial makeweight required for the bid.
Manchester United have been handed a major boost in their attempts to sign a new striker, with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko said to prefer a move to Old Trafford over St James’ Park. Nick Pope has emerged as a surprise goalkeeper target for the Red Devils alongside PSG’s Gianluigi Donnarumma, and midfielder Morten Hjulmand is also on the transfer wish list at Old Trafford. Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Jorrel Hato after offloading Joao Felix to Saudi side Al-Nassr amid talks for Xavi Simons and links to Aston Villa star Morgan Rogers. Elsewhere, Tottenham must now look for a Morgan Gibbs-White alternative after the midfielder penned a new contract at Nottingham Forest. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
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And now Real Madrid winger Rodrygo is also said to be of interest.
Spanish journalist Siro Lopez claims that the Brazilian wants to make the move and Liverpool have opened talks with his agent and Real Madrid.
An offer of £69m would likely be enough to bring Rodrygo to Anfield.
Eberechi Eze’s release clause at Crystal Palace expires on August 16.
That’s according to the Guardian, with further detail provided on the terms of the clause as Arsenal continue to be strongly linked with Eze.
It’s believed that the Gunners would have to pay £35m up front, with a further £25m in instalments.
The remaining £7.5m would be made up in add-ons.
That clause expires the weekend the Premier League season starts, but Palace’s valuation of Eze will remain the same even after that point.
Harry Kane could look to move back to England after next summer’s World Cup, according to the Daily Telegraph.
A report claims there are ‘industry mutterings’ that he is prepared to up sticks and make his way back to the Premier League after winning some sorely-needed titles with Bayern Munich.
His contract features a release clause which decreases year-on-year.
Tottenham have right of first refusal on the deal, but Man United are thought to be a frontrunner for his signature.
Alejandro Garnacho has decided he would like to join Chelsea this summer, according to The Mirror.
The Argentine is among the United players left out of Ruben Amorim’s plans for the new season, and is expected to leave this summer.
Chelsea are thought to be interested in a swap deal involving Christopher Nkunku, with Aston Villa also considering a move.
Aston Villa have enquired after Samu Omorodion Aghehowa’s availability, according to the Daily Mail.
The Porto striker hit 19 League goals last season.
The Spaniard, capped twice, is thought to be available for around £55m.
He came close to joining Chelsea last summer, but the deal collapsed late on as the player was carrying an ankle injury.
Some high-profile debuts are expected in Arsenal’s friendly meeting with Tottenham today.
It will be the first ever North London Derby held outside the UK, and will likely provide the stage for Viktor Gyokeres’ first minutes in Arsenal red after his signing from Sporting was confirmed last week.
Cristhian Mosquera is also likely to make his Gunners bow with Riccardo Calafiori injured.
Aston Villa have increased their bid for Galatasaray winger Baris Alper Yilmaz, so report the Independent.
Their initial offer of £17m was not considered sufficient, and the Birmingham outfit will now increase their bid in small increments until a deal is reached.
The Turkish outfit are holding out for £35m for the player, who hit 12 goals last season.
Gianluigi Donnarumma is open to a move away from PSG this summer, but has not ruled out spending another season in the French capital.
He is entering the final year of his contract, and Manchester United are thought to be interested in his services.
But the club’s signing of Lucas Chevalier from LOSC Lille has left him unsettled.
According to Fabrizio Romano, he is deciding whether to leave or stay and fight for his place. A decision is expected ‘in the next months’.
Ruben Amorim has urged United fans to look beyond Rasmus Hojlund’s goalscoring figures.
United are in talks to sign Benjamin Sesko, which would likely knock the Dane down the striker pecking order at Old Trafford.
Of Hojlund, Ruben Amorim said: “The important thing is that people focus on the goals and we suffer a lot because of the lack of goals. But I think not just the goals, but the way he (Hojlund) connects the play.
“Every time we have to kick the ball, we are kicking the ball when we are more pressed. The ability for him to hold the defender and to connect in the support is helping us a lot to play better. And we are playing better because he is playing better.
“I am really happy with Rasmus. I don’t know what is going to happen until the end of the market. The important thing is that the strikers that are here are working really well, are improving, are helping the team and that is the most important thing.”
Newcastle’s Saudi owners have reportedly blocked Alexander Isak’s attempts to leave the club.
According to Give Me Sport, they have informed the striker that he will not be able to join Liverpool this summer following talks with Eddie Howe.
The player is thought to be frustrated that Liverpool’s initial approach was so promptly denied.
Liverpool are thought to be preparing a second British record bid of the summer, which could total as much as £130m.
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