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Arsenal now know exactly what they have to do to sign Viktor Gyokeres after talks with the £86million striker’s camp. A new forward is the key priority for the Gunners with Victor Osimhen and Serhou Guirassy also on their radar, plus Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich, Mikel Merino and Johan Bakayoko.

Chelsea are another team keen to improve their frontline having signed Estevao Willian and they are reportedly a frontrunner to land Nico Williams from Athletic Club, along with Arsenal, having ended their interest in Stuttgart’s Guirassy. The Blues are set to announce the signing of Omari Kellyman from Aston Villa this week after he completed a medical, with Ian Maatsen going in the opposite direction. Chelsea are also now set to land Barcelona starlet Marc Guiu and are in talks over Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino.

Manchester United have made a move for Manuel Ugarte at PSG and continue to chase Leny Yoro alongside Liverpool and Real Madrid while also looking to bring back former striker Ruud van Nistelrooy as part of Erik ten Hag’s staff. The Red Devils like Jonathan David too, but he has most recently been linked with Tottenham, who may be looking at Sebastian Szymanski. Follow all the latest updates from the summer transfer window with Standard Sport’s live blog!

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Spurs confirm two new arrivals as Postecoglou makes key promotion

Tottenham have confirmed key changes to Ange Postecoglou’s coaching staff ahead of the 2024/25 Premier League season.

Spurs have been looking for reinforcements to their backroom team after Chris Davies departed earlier this month to take up the managerial reins at relegated Birmingham in League One. His place as the senior assistant to head coach Postecoglou has now been taken by Matt Wells, the former academy player and Under-18s boss who returned to Tottenham last year as an assistant having worked with ex-Spurs midfielder Scott Parker at Fulham, Bournemouth and in Belgium with Club Brugge. Read the story in full here

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Ten Hag close to new Man Utd deal as Van Nistelrooy waits to join staff

Erik ten Hag’s new contract at Manchester United is imminent.

Earlier this month, following a lengthy post-season performance review, Sir Jim Ratcliffe decided not to sack the manager after his FA Cup triumph took some focus off the club’s worst-ever Premier League finish.

What’s more, it was expected that United would present Ten Hag with a new deal at Old Trafford.

According to the Daily Mirror, the Dutchman is close to agreeing a fresh two-year contract worth a cool £27m.

Such an agreement will apparently include a revamp of his coaching staff, with United legend and compatriot Ruud van Nistelrooy set to come on board having reportedly rejected the chance to succeed Vincent Kompany as Burnley boss.

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Man Utd fail in opening bid for Manuel Ugarte

Manchester United’s opening offer for Manuel Ugarte has been rejected.

It was reported earlier that the Red Devils had tabled an official bid for the Paris Saint-Germain midfielder, who snubbed Chelsea last summer in order to join PSG from Sporting Lisbon.

However, that offer has now been rebuffed by the French giants, who apparently want to recoup as much of the €60m fee they paid for the Uruguayan international only a year ago, per French publication L’Equipe.

Ugarte is currently on La Celeste duty at the Copa America tournament in the USA.

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Chelsea decide against Nico Williams move

One player who won’t be ending up at Chelsea this summer though it seems is Nico Williams.

The Blues, along with the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal, had been strongly linked with the Athletic Bilbao forward, currently starring for Spain at Euro 2024.

However, Fabrizio Romano has said today that Chelsea are not planning to trigger Williams’ €58m release clause at San Mames as things stand.

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Chelsea set to sign Barcelona starlet Marc Guiu

Another Chelsea signing is on the way!

Last week came the news that the Blues were pursuing a deal for Barcelona starlet Marc Guiu.

Now transfer guru Fabrizio Romano reports that Chelsea have informed Barca that they do indeed intend to trigger his €6m release clause soon.

Chelsea are already said to have an agreement on personal terms with the 18-year-old striker, who is expected to sign a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge this week.

‘Here we go’ indeed.

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Manchester United make first move to sign Manuel Ugarte

Manchester United have made their first move to sign Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte.

Sky Sports report that the Uruguay international is one of a number of players of interest at Old Trafford but no formal bids hasbeen made.

The 23-year-old joined for around £51m last summer, following summer-long links with Chelsea, but L’Equipe report he could be on the move again this window.

Ugarte fell out of favour under Luis Enrique after a strong start, and has four years left to run on his contract.

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Tottenham prepare to book medical for striker signing Sebastian Szymanski

Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Fenerbahce forward Sebastian Szymanski.

According to reports in Turkey, Spurs have made an offer worth around £15million and the Poland international has already agreed personal terms on a four-year deal.

Aslinda claim negotiatons over a fee are still ongoing, then the player will fly into England to undergo a medical.

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Man Utd boost as Joshua Zirkzee rivals eye alternatives

A boost for Manchester United in the race for Joshua Zirkzee as AC Milan consider looking elsewhere.

The Italians are United’s chief competition to land the Bologna striker, who is available for a £34m release clause with is also reported that agent Kia Joorachbian wants a £13m fee.

Girona forward Artem Dovbyk is Milan’s primary alternative, according to TMW, with rival interest coming from Atletico Madrid and Napoli.

“We must not buy to sell, we must buy to consolidate the project,” said Girona director Quique Carcel recently.

“And I don't want to sell Dovbyk, but if they pay the £33m [release clause] you can't do anything, he has to be sold. The most important thing is to use this to consolidate Girona among the elite.”

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Spurs set Djed Spence price tag

Tottenham are demanding £8.5m to sell Djed Spence this summer.

A loan spell at Genoa has seen them look into a permanent deal for the defender but La Repubblica say that Spurs’ demands will not be matched by the Italians.

Spence, 23, is under contract to 2027 but is expected to be sold if a suitable offer lands.

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Aston Villa to fight Chelsea for Germany international

Aston Villa will fight Chelsea to sign Maximilian Beier.

Hoffenheim will be powerless to avoid losing the Germany forward, 21, who has put all talk of his future back to after Euro 2024.

Sky Sports Germany say Villa and Chelsea are both holding talks to gauge a deal, which would feature a fee of £25m - which is Beier’s release clause.

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