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Granit Xhaka waiting on green light to leave Arsenal

With Kai Havertz signed and Declan Rice incoming, you might have expected Granit Xhaka to have left Arsenal by now.

Close to a move to Bayer Leverkusen for what feels like an age, the Swiss remains a Gunner.

Still, according to Fabrizio Romano, the move could soon happen.

Indeed, he claims the move will get the green light once Rice signs.

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Newcastle and Tottenham to miss out of Harvey Barnes

Declan Rice might be off but there has been some good news for West Ham fans.

Indeed, it seems the club will be able to move for one of their top targets despite interest from elsewhere.

According 90 Min, the Hammers are closing in on the signing of Leicester City winger Harvey Barnes despite rival interest from the likes of Aston Villa, Newcastle and Tottenham.

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Postecoglou says James Maddison wanted Tottenham over Newcastle

Ange Postecoglou says Tottenham was James Maddison’s “preferred destination” in his first message on the club’s new signings.

Spurs have been active during this summer’s transfer window after signing the England international for around £40m, as well as goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario from Empoli in a £17.4m deal.

Postecoglou has vowed to play attacking and exciting football in north London after leaving Celtic as the club look to rebuild after a difficult season last time out.

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Man United explore Amrabat deal

Manchester United are exploring a deal for Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.

Sky Sports report that the midfielder is a player of interest for Erik ten Hag, having caught the eye durig an impressive World Cup campaign with Morocco.

Liverpool were heavily linked during January, but a move never materalised, and now Italian outlet La Nazione claim that United have joined the race and have come to an 'economic agreement' with the player.

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Arsenal prepare €100m Tchouameni bid

Arsenal are set to increase their bid for Aurelien Tchouameni to €100million (£86m).

The Gunners have reportedly failed in a bid worth €80m (£68.5m) for the midfielder, who’s future at Real Madrid is uncertain following the arrival of Jude Bellingham.

Spanish publication Nacional report that “the answer was negative” from Real Madrid when Arsenal lodge their first bid, and will now return with another.

Nacional claim such an off will “force [Real Madrid chairman] Florentino Perez to rethink the situation”.

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Arsenal confirm Russo signing

Arsenal have completed the signing of England striker Alessia Russo.

The 24-year-old is joining on a free transfer after her contract with Manchester United expired.

Arsenal have been tracking Russo since January and failed with two bids for her then, with the second worth a world record fee of around £500,000.

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Solomon’s Spurs medical rescheduled

Manor Solomon’s move to Tottenham is set to be confirmed this week, with his medical scheduled for later this week, and veteran agent Pini Zahavi has been praised for his week in getting the deal done.

Spurs are not due to pay a fee for the winger, although Shakhtar Donetsk are set to contest that over FIFA’s ruling allowing Ukrainian Premier League players to leave their clubs for free after Russia invaded the country.

Solomon’s agent, Ben Ezra, has told ONE: “We are all full of appreciation and thanks to Pini Zahavi who is the one who made the whole deal.

“He is the strongest agent in the world and has the most senior Israeli client. We all thank him for the deal with Tottenham.”