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The summer window is back open for business as the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool all scramble to get more major signings over the line. Arsenal have received another new update on Benjamin Sesko, while Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly told friends and family is expects to join the Gunners, while the club are said to be exploring a deal for Noni Madueke having seen interest in Rodrygo and Nico Williams go nowhere. Thomas Partey looks set to exit this month, with Martin Zubimendi in London to complete his move.
Chelsea are in talks with all of Jamie Gittens, Joao Pedro and Mohammed Kudus, which would see Madueke move down the pecking order, having also made contact over Malick Fofana and Hugo Ekitike. Ousmane Diomande is also being lined up as a defensive target. Liverpool are set to finally announce Florian Wirtz and have booked a medical for Milos Kerkez. They are now plotting a move for Marc Guehi, though that has hit a potential stumbling block, and Alexander Isak remains an unrealistic target.
Manchester United are still pushing to land Bryan Mbeumo, but the Brentford star could now favour a move to Tottenham, and also have interest in Ekitike, as well as Victor Osimhen. Tottenham are weighing moves for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze and West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus, while Leeds have seen a huge offer for Rodrigo Muniz rejected by Fulham, who are eyeing Ricardo Pepi. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Andre Onana’s preference is to stay at Manchester United and fight for his place next season.
Monaco have approached Onana’s representatives over a move to France, with United said to be open to selling.
But The Times report that Onana has a high opinion of Ruben Amorim and wants to prove he is good enough to remain as the club’s number one.
Palhinha is considering leaving Bayern Munich and returning to the Premier League.
The midfielder left Fulham last summer for around £44m, but is already said to be considering his future.
CFBayern Insider claim that Palhinha will hold talks with Vincent Kompany over his role at Bayern next season and make a decision from there.
Fulham are believed to be keen to bring Palhinha back to Craven Cottage and Manchester United are also interested. Bayern would want around £25m.
Juventus are said to be monitoring Nicolas Jackson’s situation at Chelsea.
The Blues striker was sent off last night in the Club World Cup, having also been dismissed to miss the closing stages of the Premier League season.
Di Marzio report that Chelsea are now open to the possibility of selling Jackson and Juventus would be keen on signing him.
Napoli are also said to have interest.
Liverpool have turned their attention to Victor Osimhen, according to reports in Italy.
The Reds have already wrapped up the signings of Jeremie Frimpong and Florian Wirtz, while Milos Kerkez is set to follow and Marc Guehi is now a key target.
Local media in Naples claim that an offer has now been made for Osimhen for a straight swap with Darwin Nunez and Federico Chiesa.
It’s reported that Napoli want those two players as well as £17m.
Florian Wirtz has revealed how his first conversation with Arne Slot convinced him to make the move to Liverpool
The 22-year-old has completed his switch from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial £100m fee with a further £16m in add-ons, which if achieved will make it a British transfer record.
Wirtz has signed a five-year contract and follows Jeremie Frimpong, who has been helping him learn English, in making the move from Leverkusen to Liverpool.
Speaking in his first interview since the transfer was made official, Wirtz was asked about the discussions he had with Slot when considering his future.
“The conversations were always really good,” Wirtz said.
“I can remember the first time, he already showed me some scenes of how we want to play and how I could fit in the team. He was just telling me that I’m a player he really wants to have in his team and can bring the team a step forward.
“I just could imagine it [being] good to be in the team and to make it better because I have to make my performances every week – but I’m here for this.”
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Tottenham have interest in Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo but are not currently pursuing a move.
The Athletic report that Spurs have made an enquiry and have been told that the Cherries value Semenyo at around £70m.
That valuation is believed to be putting off Manchester United and Spurs are currently undecided about acting on their interest.
Antony is willing to take a pay cut to secure a move away from Manchester United this summer.
The winger spent the second half of last season on loan at Real Betis and is keen to return to the Spanish club, with Ruben Amorim making it clear Antony is not in his plans.
The Manchester Evening News report that Antony is prepared to take a 30% wage to leave United on a permanent deal.
United need a fee of £32.58m to avoid a loss under the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability regulations.
Talks are continuing between Brentford and Keith Andrews, who is the leading candidate to become their new manager.
The Bees are searching for a new head coach after Thomas Frank — who had been in post since 2018 — left last week to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham.
Standard Sport understands that Brentford’s set-piece coach Andrews is the front-runner to replace the Dane. He and the club’s hierarchy continue to discuss details and there is growing optimism that a deal can be agreed.
If he were to get the job, it would be the ex-Republic of Ireland international’s first head coaching role.
Emiliano Martinez is determined to secure a move to Manchester United this summer.
The goalkeeper wants to leave Aston Villa and United are his preferred destination as he wants to stay in England.
United must first sell Andre Onana, but The Sun report that Martinez is desperate to make the switch.
Atletico Madrid have reportedly opened talks with Lucas Digne, putting into doubt an expected move for Andy Robertson.
The Spanish club have been strongly linked with the Liverpool left-back over the last couple of weeks, with the suggestion that Robertson was open to the move.
However, Football Insider report that Atletico are now looking at Digne and are preparing an £8m bid.
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