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With Euro 2024 now less than a week away, clubs across the continent are expected to step up their efforts to secure key targets before the tournament and not risk soaring asking prices. Benjamin Sesko is expected to be one big name imminently on the move, with Arsenal leading the race but Chelsea have also made contact.

The Gunners are also keen on Bruno Guimaraes, having given up on Alexander Isak, and are now being linked with Federico Chiesa, Amadou Onana and Viktor Tsyhankov. Chelsea, meanwhile, have made their first summer signing in Tosin Adarabioyo and are now being linked with an audacious move for Manchester City's Julian Alvarez, and want to rival Manchester United for Michael Olise. However, wonderkid Rio Ngumoha wants to leave.

United are also in a battle for Leny Yoro with Liverpool and Real Madrid. Along with Olise, Palace could lose Eberechi Eze, who is of interest to Tottenham and has a £60million release clause, and Adam Wharton, with City are monitoring. Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours with Standard Sport!

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Tottenham learn Eberechi Eze price as release clause revealed

Clubs hoping to sign Eberechi Eze this summer now know what they will have to pay to prise the England star away from Crystal Palace.

The former QPR winger has continued to go from strength to strength at Selhurst Park during the early days of Oliver Glasner’s reign, working in tandem with the likes of Michael Olise and Adam Wharton.

Manchester United, Tottenham and Manchester City have all been linked with Eze, who the Daily Mail now say has a release clause in his current Palace contract worth £60m plus £8m in add-ons.

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Bruno Guimaraes drops FFP hint in message on Newcastle future

Bruno Guimaraes admits he is uncertain about his future at Newcastle this summer.

The midfielder is of interest to both Manchester City and Arsenal and has a release clause worth £100m in his contract active until the end of June.

Standard Sport understands the 26-year-old is one of the players the Gunners have watched as they look to strengthen in midfield ahead of what is expected to be another busy summer transfer window.

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Man Utd and Liverpool get boost in Leny Yoro transfer battle

Leny Yoro is a man in demand this summer as Manchester United, Liverpool and Real Madrid all battle for the Lille centre-back.

The French side reportedly want around €40million (£34m) for the 18-year-old, who players 44 matches for Les Dogues last season despite his young age.

Yoro has just a year left on his contract so will be on the move this summer with Lille wanting to sell rather than lose him on a free next year.

Paris Saint-Germain believe they are the edge in the race as the youngster would stay in France, but AS report that the player does not agree and would be equally interested in a move abroad.

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Chelsea learn Julian Alvarez asking price

Chelsea know a bid worth around £70million will be enough to sign Manchester City striker Julian Alvarez.

The World Cup winner wants more regular first-team football, having lost his place under Pep Guardiola in the second half of last season, and Atletico Madrid have also seen a bid rejected out of hand.

Marca report that City have set an asking price and Chelsea believe their history of transfer dealings with the club, for the likes of Raheem Sterling and Cole Palmer could give them the edge in negotiations.

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Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal decision imminent

RB Leipzig have resigned themselves to losing Benjamin Sesko this summer, with a decision over a move to Arsenal understood to be imminent.

The Gunners, Chelsea and Manchester United are all known to be among the clubs chasing a high-profile summer deal striker, who says already turned down a big-money move to Saudi Arabia.

Reports last month claimed that Sesko had a preference for the Emirates, and transfer insider Fabrizio Romano claim a final decision over his future is expected any day now. CBS journalist Ben Jacobs insists the race remains wide open, with Paris Saint-Germain also interested in his services after losing Kylian Mbappe.

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10 hours ago

English wonderkid decides to leave Chelsea

Highly-rated wonderkid Rio Ngumoha wants to leave Chelsea.

Contract talks have stalled, suggested a summer exit could be in the offing.

Manchester City, Tottenham, Liverpool and Newcastle are all tracking the 15-year-old, according to Academy Scoop.

Ngumoha is eligible for an EU passport, prompting interest from Bayern.

The youngster, who has been compared to Jamal Musiala, has represented England at Under-15 and U16 level.

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14 hours ago

Tottenham preparing £40m Ivan Toney bid

Tottenham are preparing a £40million bid for Ivan Toney.

According to Football Transfers, Spurs have settled on the Brentford striker as they main attacking target in the summer and believe an agreement over personal terms will be on issue.

It remains to be seen at what price Brentford will sell Toney, who is expected to leave this summer, but it will be less than the £80m clubs were quoted last summer.

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15 hours ago

Crystal Palace interested in Ryan Sessegnon

Crystal Palace are exploring a deal to sign former Tottenham left-back Ryan Sessegnon on a free transfer.

According to South London Press, the 24-year-old is under consideration at Palace, who believe his versatility down the left flank would provide excellent cover to Oliver Glasner’s squad.

Sessegnon endured a miserable five years at Spurs as injuries restricted him to just 57 appearances. He played just seven minutes last season, which came in the FA Cup against Burnley.

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15 hours ago

Graham Potter not returning to Brighton

Graham Potter will not be returning to Brighton.

According to Sky Sports, Potter and the Seagulls had held talks over a possible second stint on the south coast as the club looks for Roberto De Zerbi’s replacement.

But Potter is now not under consideration. St Pauli head coach Fabian Hurzeler is now the favourite.

American-born Hurzeler reportedly comes out highly in Seagulls owner Tony Bloom's data-led search. At 31 years old, he would become the Premier League’s youngest-ever manager.

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16 hours ago

Jamie Vardy signs new Leicester contract

Jamie Vardy is ready for a Premier League party.

The 37-year-old has agreed a new one-year contract with Leicester City following their promotion back to the top flight.

Vardy told Leicester's website: “To get the numbers that I did [last season], I’m delighted with it, but there’s still more to come. I look after myself. I’ve always said that age is just a number.

“My legs feel fine so that’s why I carry on until my legs say ‘that’s it, game over’. There will be a day when that comes, but that’s not right now.

“We look forward to another season in the Premier League and seeing what we can do. One hundred per cent, it’s the best league in the world. That’s where you want to be playing your football.”