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Arsenal are willing to push their talks for Mikel Merino all the way towards transfer deadline day, with it reported Real Sociedad have rejected an opening bid for the midfielder. The Spanish side have already seen off Liverpool’s interest in Martin Zubimendi and Arne Slot’s attentions are now turning towards Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, with a buy-to-loan plan unfolding.

Manchester United have identified Manuel Ugarte, Frenkie de Jong and Youssouf Fofana as their next targets after wrapping up deals for Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, who have now officially joined from Bayern Munich for a combined fee totalling £60million.

Over at Chelsea, there is hope a bid from the continent to sign Samu Omorodion will unlock the sale of Conor Gallagher to Atletico Madrid. Victor Osimhen is their top target for a new striker, with Napoli looking for Romelu Lukaku as part of a complicated swap deal, and Joao Felix talks are ongoing. Follow all the latest updates, deals, gossip and rumours from the transfer window via Standard Sport’s LIVE blog!

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Bruno Fernandes signs new Manchester United contract

A good week just got better for Manchester United, with Bruno Fernandes signing a new contract, running until 2027.

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Marco Silva confirms Fulham transfer plans ahead of the end of the summer window

Marco Silva has revealed Fulham will sign a replacement for Joao Palhinha in the last weeks of the transfer window.

Portugal international Palhinha joined Bayern Munich last month in a deal that could be worth up to £47.5m.

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Marc Guehi speaks out on Crystal Palace future amid 'superstar money' demand to Newcastle

England defender Marc Guehi insists he is no superstar and remains happy to be part of an "amazing place" at Crystal Palace amid interest from Newcastle.

Guehi was one of the most impressive performances for Gareth Southgate's squad at Euro 2024, helping England reach the final where they were beaten by Spain.

Read the full story here!

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Djed Spence set to stay at Tottenham

Djed Spence is in line to feature in Ange Postecoglou’s plans this season.

The right-back’s future at Tottenham had been uncertain, after spending last season on loan at Leeds and Genoa.

However, Sky Sports report that Spence has impressed in pre-season and is likely to stay at the club for the upcoming campaign, particularly after Emerson Royal’s departure.

“I think he’s been very, very good for us this pre-season, in terms of the way he’s trained and his general attitude,” Postecoglou said earlier this summer.

“Maybe he’s learned a couple of things over the last couple of years about himself and hopefully we can sort of bear the fruit of that.

“He’s a very good player who fits into our football and so it’s as much about him as it is about me making a decision.”

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Pedro Neto shirt number revealed

Chelsea have confirmed Pedro Neto’s squad number ahead of the new season.

The former Wolves forward completed a shock move to Stamford Bridge last week after the Blues beat Tottenham to his signature.

Neto has signed a seven-year contract with the club following a £54m move from Molineux and was paraded in front of supporters for the first time during the 1-1 draw with Inter Milan on Sunday.

Chelsea are believed to have agreed to pay an initial £51.4m, with a further £2.6m coming in the way of achievable add-ons.

The club have now confirmed Neto will wear the No.19 shirt this season, last worn by Armando Broja, who has been the subject of interest this summer.

Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham, Diego Costa and Demba Ba are among those who have previously occupied the shirt.

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Scott McTominay on Napoli shortlist

Napoli are considering a move for Scott McTominay.

The Italian side are already believed to be close to sealing a deal for Brighton’s Billy Gilmour, and McTominay is said to be next on the list.

Corriere dello Sport claim that Napoli director Giovanni Manna travelled to London this week to meet with Premier League clubs, and wants to discuss the possibility of signing McTominay.

It’s reported that Manchester United value the midfielder at around £30m.

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Arsenal need sale as Mikel Merino talks continue

Arsenal are said to require a significant first-team sale if they are to secure a move for Mikel Merino.

The Gunners are still in talks with Real Sociedad for the midfielder, who has agreed personal terms and wants the move to north London.

However, while The Athletic report that Arsenal are confident of reaching an agreement with Real Sociedad, there is a need to sell a player either before signing Merino or be confident of doing so by the end of the window.

Arsenal’s move for Riccardo Calafiori progressed due to Emile Smith Rowe’s departure.

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Conor Gallagher future could rest on N'Golo Kante

Atletico are thought to have made tentative enquiries about the availability of former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante, but his Saudi club Al Ittihad’s continued stance is that the France star is not for sale.

A host of clubs across Europe have been confident of convincing Al Ittihad to sell the 33-year-old, but the Saudi outfit have rebuffed all approaches.

Atletico still want to complete the Conor Gallagher deal, but are also exploring potential contingencies, with Kante appearing their favoured alternative despite Al Ittihad’s firm stance.

Chelsea’s move for the 20-year-old Atletico forward Samu Omorodion broke down in the final contractual stages earlier this week, creating the hitch for Gallagher.

Atletico and the Blues quickly shifted their discussions to talk about a possible deal for Joao Felix, who spent six months on loan at Stamford Bridge in the first half of 2023.

Chelsea are thought to believe they can broker a deal on favourable terms, that could solve two problems in one swoop.

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Chelsea and Napoli remain in Victor Osimhen talks

It’s going to drag on and on and on.

Reports suggest Chelsea still want Victor Osimhen, will Napoli are pushing hard to bring Romelu Lukaku back to Italy.

Il Mattino claim that Napoli’s latest proposal would be for Chelsea to pay £39m plus Lukaku and Cesare Casadei for Osimhen.

The Blues want to sign a striker this summer, will Osimhen be the man?

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Real Sociedad reject opening Arsenal bid for Mikel Merino

Arsenal have had their first bid for Mikel Merino rejected.

According to The Independent, the Gunners offered around £26million for the midfielder, but Real Sociedad are holding out for closer to £30m.

Merino is said to be keen on making the move to north London, but Real Sociedad are tough to negotiate with and talks could drag on until the end of the window.

Arsenal are hoping to spread the fee over three years, but the Spanish side want more up front.

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