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·21 July 2024
Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal done deal today; Chelsea eye Watkins; Man Utd 'sign' Obi-Martin; Spurs triple deal
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·21 July 2024
All the latest signings, rumours and during the summer transfer window
Arsenal are hoping to confirm another new signing before their pre-season tour of the USA, with an agreement reached to sign Riccardo Calafiori for £35milion after Ajax goalkeeper Tommy Setford joined for less than £1m. The Gunners continue to be linked with Pedro Neto, but target Nico Williams looks set to join Barcelona and young star Chido Obi-Martin is closing in on a move to Manchester United.
Chelsea continue to work on deals for highly rated teenage defenders Aaron Anselmino and Caleb Wiley, but up front want a more established star amid links with Ollie Watkins and revived interest in Elye Wahi. A new goalkeeper is also on the wanted list. Manchester United have also been busy and are working on deals for Obi-Martin, Manuel Ugarte and Matthijs de Ligt - but Mason Mount is being linked with Tottenham.
Spurs are set to fly out on their pre-season tour and hope to sign three before they do, amid links with Jacob Ramsey and Ivan Toney. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg looks set to join Marseille for around £11m. Follow all the latest news, gossip and rumours including updates on West Ham and Liverpool below!
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It is no secret that Chelsea are in the market for a new goalkeeper this summer or that new Blues boss Enzo Maresca has been keen on a move for Leicester’s Mads Hermansen.
There has been an update on that interest in Hermansen from the Daily Mail, who say the Dane is valued at around £45million.
They say Maresca is a “big admirer” of a player who played a key role in helping Leicester storm to the Championship title under him last season, but that it is “unclear whether admiration will develop into anything more solid”.
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag this weekend confirmed he wants to sign Matthijs De Ligt.
And Bayern Munich president Uli Hoeness has now said the Dutch defender could be on the move this summer.
“It is possible that a defender will still leave,” said Hoeness, who has been speaking in Germany today.
“De Ligt is Dutch, the coach at Man Utd is Dutch. I would have no problem if he stays. Personally, I would not sell [Dayot] Upamecano.”
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Victor Osimhen has long been linked with a move to the Premier League but the Napoli striker is now closing in on a move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Former Chelsea and Manchester United target has already agreed to join PSG, with the French giants said to be ready to progress talks with Napoli next week to get a deal done.
PSG are also in talks to sign Benfica star Joao Neves.
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Crystal Palace have held talks over signing Ismaila Sarr.
According to The Athletic, the former Watford winger could be available after just one year with Marseille.
Palace have long been interested in Sarr and have explored a move for a possible Michael Olise replacement.
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1 hour ago
Tottenham close to agreeing a deal with Aston Villa to sign Jacob Ramsey in a player-plus-cash deal.
According to TyC Sports, Spurs are ready to part with £19million plus Giovani Lo Celso, who has previously worked with Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery.
The reports in Argentina claim an agreement is all but agreed for Spurs third summer arrival.
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1 hour ago
Marseille have sent an initial offer to Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah.
Foot Mercato claim that the 25-year-old is keen on the move to France, as he looks for regular first-team football.
An agreement has not yet been reached, but talks are also ongoing between the two clubs.
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2 hours ago
Romelu Lukaku has given the green light to a move to Napoli this summer.
Sky Germany report that the Belgian has agreed a three-year contract with the Serie A club, as he eyes a reunion with Antonio Conte.
However, no fee has been agreed with Chelsea, who want around £35m. Napoli want to spend closer to £20m.
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2 hours ago
Amadou Onana has passed his Aston Villa medical ahead of joining in a deal worth around £50million.
Onana would help fill the void left by the departure of long-serving Brazil star Douglas Luiz, who has joined Juventus.
Onana has impressed many while playing for Everton, making 72 appearances across all competitions since moving to Goodison Park from French side Lille in a £33m deal in the summer of 2022.
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2 hours ago
Arsenal have sealed the signing of goalkeeper Tommy Setford from Ajax.
Setford arrives for a fee under £1million and has signed a four-year deal, with the Gunners holding the option of a further 12 months.
The 20-year-old had entered the final year of his contract with Ajax, who opted to sell rather than risk losing him for free at the end of the season.
Setford has been signed for the academy but will regularly train with the first team. He will immediately be exposed to first-team action by flying out with the squad on their tour of the United States.
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3 hours ago
It sounds like we may be getting an update from Arsenal shortly.