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Arsenal are said to have reached an agreement over Mikel Merino as they attempt to seal their latest major summer signing. The Gunners had already seen one bid for the Spain midfielder rejected by Real Sociedad, but a £29.8million deal is now rumoured to have been struck with sporting director Edu having personally travelled out to oversee negotiations. Arsenal have also been linked with other potential new attackers including Viktor Gyokeres, Leroy Sane, Kingsley Coman and Victor Osimhen.

However, it is Chelsea who lead the race for Osimhen, having re-entered talks with Napoli as the Serie A giants again attempt to engineer a swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku. Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, apparently want to sign off on Joao Felix’s shock return to Stamford Bridge by next Wednesday in a move that would finally allow Conor Gallagher to complete his switch to LaLiga. Chelsea are also focused on exits, with Lesley Ugochukwu set for Southampton to kick-start an exodus.

Manchester United have been handed a new boost over Manuel Ugarte and are believed to have approached Nottingham Forest over Danilo, while Tottenham have completed a shock swoop for Wilson Odobert as Liverpool look to close a deal for Giorgi Mamardashvili and keep Luis Diaz away from Barcelona and Manchester City, who are about to sign Divin Mubama as West Ham eye Carlos Soler. Newcastle have now also lodged their fourth bid for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

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New destination for Giovani Lo Celso emerges

Tottenham will have a new buyer for Giovani Lo Celso if Paulo Dybala leaves for Saudi Arabia.

The Argentine forward has reportedly agreed to a huge three-year contract with Al-Qadsiah as Roma mull over a surprise sale.

But El Chiringuito claim that Dybala’s exit going through would lead to Spurs’ Lo Celso becoming Roma’s top target as a replacement.

A deal could be done for under £13m with Aston Villa, Fenerbahce and Real Betis also linked.

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28 minutes ago

Armando Broja in talks to leave Chelsea

Chelsea’s talks with Ipswich over Armando Broja remain in the early stages.

The Blues want to cash in on the academy striker with a permanent sale this summer, whereas Ipswich prefer a loan deal.

Sky Sports say Stuttgart, Everton, Southampton and an unnamed Italian team are also linked.

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45 minutes ago

Thomas Frank hoping for Ivan Toney stay

Thomas Frank is hoping Ivan Toney can stay at Brentford for one more season, despite speculation linking the striker away from the club.

Toney, who was part of Gareth Southgate's England squad during this summer's European Championship finals, is yet to secure a move away from Gtech Community Stadium ahead of the August 30 deadline.

Frank confirmed Toney will be available for Sunday's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace.

Speaking ahead of Sunday's match, Frank said, "The fresh news is he (Toney) trained with a fresh smile, looked sharp, good attitude, he's available for Sunday.

"Very much (satisfied to have Toney). As long as I have Ivan I am very happy and that's hopefully for another year because he's a fantastic player. We've had four great years together and we're hoping for another year.

"We know there's speculation and back and forths but let's just enjoy the moment and let's look one day ahead and see what happens.

"Ivan's biggest strength (is to be focused)...he's good at blocking it (speculation) out (and) focus on training. He's a positive character who enjoys football so it's quite easy for him to want to play."

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59 minutes ago

Done deal!

Chelsea have sold young striker Mason Burstow to Hull on a four-year contract, for a reported £1.5m fee.

1 hour ago

Two clubs in for Man Utd's Victor Lindelof

Victor Lindelof could leave Manchester United after Matthijs de Ligt’s signing.

Fiorentina are gauging a move for the Swedish centre-back, according to Gianluca Di Marzio, in what would be a reunion with former United goalkeeper David De Gea.

Reports in Germany name Eintracht Frankfurt as another interested team.

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1 hour ago

Brighton hold off Arsenal and Spurs interest

Arsenal and Tottenham are set to miss out on Brighton winger Simon Adingra.

HITC claim both north London clubs made enquiries for the Ivorian following his good form on the south coast.

But it is now reported that Brighton have told all interested parties that they will not entertain bids for him to leave.

Spurs have, of course, today signed Wilson Odobert so look set to have completed their summer business for that position - but Arsenal are thought to be keen on a new forward. Kingsley Coman was linked last week.

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Marc Guehi update as Newcastle suffer fresh blow

Newcastle are set to see their fourth bid for Marc Guehi rejected.

The Mail report on the Magpies considering their options after a £65m bid failed to break open the growing saga.

Palace chairman Steve Parish said earlier in the week that Newcastle would need to pay "superstar money" and Eagles boss Oliver Glasner confirmed Guehi remains in contention to play in Sunday's match against the Bees at the Gtech Community Stadium.

"Well, yes, Marc trained today with us, we talked together," Glasner told a press conference.

"I have no other information, I have to look at my bank account to see if something has come in but it doesn't look like (it) so we plan (for the game) with Marc.

"He's our player, he's our captain and I can't tell you anything else."

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2 hours ago

Chelsea emerge as surprise Jadon Sancho contenders

Chelsea have emerged as surprise contenders to sign Jadon Sancho.

According to German outlet fussball.news, the Manchester United winger’s move to PSG has collapsed due to their interest in Desire Doue… and Chelsea are ready to swoop in.

The deal is said to be an initial loan with an obligation to buy for an unspecified fee next summer, plus two Chelsea academy players heading in the opposite direction.

It would certainly be a shock and surely be curtains for Raheem Sterling’s Stamford Bridge career. Sancho also occupies similar areas to Joao Felix, who is the subject of talks for a move from Atletico Madrid.

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2 hours ago

Done deal!

Crystal Palace have loaned winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi out to Sheffield United, writes Standard Sport’s Dom Smith.

The Blades will pay £2m, rising to £4m with add-ons.

2 hours ago

Done deal!

Xherdan Shaqiri has re-signed for Basel, 12 years after leaving the Swiss club.

The winger, 32, has put pen to paper on a three-year contract after leaving Chicago Fire.

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