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·27 June 2024
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Arsenal are eyeing Real Madrid superstar Rodrygo and have received a huge boost over Victor Osimhen as they look to significantly strengthen their attack this summer. The Gunners are also believed to be chasing Viktor Gyokeres, with Joan Garcia and Johan Bakayoko other potential names on the Gunners’ transfer radar after a completed deal for goalkeeper Lucas Nygaard.
Chelsea could rival Arsenal for the signing of Alexander Isak after lodging an initial enquiry. Nottingham Forest’s Murillo is another rumoured Blues target, plus the likes of Nico Williams and Ademola Lookman. Chelsea are also now closing in on an agreement to sign defender Aaron Anselmino from Boca Juniors as Barcelona striker Marc Guiu prepares to undergo a medical at Stamford Bridge on Thursday. Tottenham are planning a new offer for Jacob Ramsey as they also look at Jonathan David, with Sebastian Szymanski and Michael Kayode also said to be high on the list of Spurs targets.
Manchester United are pushing for all of Manuel Ugarte, Joshua Zirkzee and Jarrad Branthwaite, but interest is building from Saudi Arabia in Alejandro Garnacho as West Ham turn their attentions to Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Liverpool pursue Riccardo Calafiori and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Follow all the latest transfer news and rumours live below!
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Arsenal are “closely monitoring” six players currently impressing at the Copa America.
Arsenal are said to watching star Newcastle and Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, as well as Santiago Gimenez, Feyenoord’s Mexican striker.
Inter Milan and Argentina frontman Lautaro Martinez is also believed to be on the list, along with Brazil’s Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, Jonathan David of Canada and Lille and William Pacho, the centre-back for Ecuador and Eintracht Frankfurt.
Rodrygo certainly appears the standout name on that list, with Arsenal’s interest in Guimaraes in particular well-documented so far this summer.
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Chelsea goalkeeper Jamie Cumming has left the club to join Oxford United.
A club statement read: “The 24-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with U’s in League One, helping them to promotion to the Championship, and has now completed a permanent transfer to remain at the Kassam Stadium.
“Cumming, who joined the Blues at the age of eight, previously spent time on loan at Stevenage, Gillingham, and MK Dons. He was named Player of the Year and Players' Player of the Year at the latter.”
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Ipswich Town have begun talks with Chelsea over a permanent deal for Omari Hutchinson.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the winger had interest from Germany but wants to stay at the club he was on loan at last season.
Manager Kieran McKenna staying put has been key.
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Arsenal have been told it is "not impossible" to sign Neymar this summer, as Mikel Arteta continues to work on a new striker signing.
The Gunners want a new frontman after growing frustrated with the performances of Gabriel Jesus and Eddie Nketiah, and have already missed out on key target Benjamin Sesko this summer.
Amid links with the likes of Rodrygo, Victor Osimhen, Viktor Gyokeres, Serhou Guirassy and Johan Bakayoko, a new name has entered the frame.
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2 hours ago
Leicester City star Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall has hailed Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca as "an unbelievable manager" amid reported interest from the Blues.
Dewsbury-Hall is a summer target of Chelsea, according to The Athletic, who reportedly view the 25-year-old as an ideal addition for the style of play Maresca wishes to implement.The Leicester academy graduate, the report adds, is open to the switch.
He told BBC Sport: "Enzo was an unbelievable manager. I genuinely see him becoming a top manager, so it wasn’t a surprise to see he was in demand. It is weird having to change a manager after being so successful, but that’s football.”
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2 hours ago
Como are surprise bidders to sign ex-Manchester United defender Raphael Varane.
The newly-promoted Serie A side are said to be keen on making a splash in the transfer market with Sportmediaset saying Varane’s entourage have been contacted over a deal.
MLS club Inter Miami have also been linked with the Frenchman.
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3 hours ago
Mikel Merino is an option to bolster Arsenal’s midfield.
Thomas Partey could leave for Saudi Arabia this summer and Mikel Arteta wants Real Sociedad man Merino to replace him, so say Mundo Deportivo.
The former Newcastle player has just one year left on his contract in San Sebastian and Barcelona are also interested in his services.
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Paulo Dybala’s future will come to a head in the next fortnight.
On July 1, the Roma striker’s £10m release clause becomes active and Manchester United have been tipped to make a move due to Erik ten Hag’s admiration of Dybala.
Italian outlet Corriere della Sera report on the player planning to hold talks with Roma over a new contract before pre-season begins on July 8.
The fate of those talks will decide whether or not he’s available, and for a bargain fee, this summer.
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Juventus are looking at Jakub Kiwior as an alternative to Riccardo Calafiori.
The Italy defender’s impressive season at Bologna and role at Euro 2024 has sparked wide-ranging interest in Calafiori, even if his club don’t want to sell.
Tottenham and Liverpool have also been named as keen.
As for Juve, they consider Arsenal’s Kiwior a viable alternative along with Nice star Jean-Clair Todibo, according to Tuttosport.
Fabrizio Romano adds AC Milan and Napoli to the list of clubs eyeing Kiwior.
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4 hours ago
Barcelona defender Mikayil Faye has entered Arsenal’s radar.
The 19-year-old centre-back was reportedly on the verge of joining Porto but that move has now stalled, prompting Arsenal to make an enquiry according to HITC.
Barcelona want in the region of £12m for Senegal international Faye plus the option to buy him back for a set fee.
England and Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi is also said to be on the Gunners’ shortlist for a new defender.
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