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Rumour mill continues to crank up with second summer window close

Transfer twists: Viktor Gyokeres, Bryan Mbeumo and Florian Wirtz

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The transfer drama continues to ramp up as we prepare for the second summer window to open soon. Arsenal are said to be plotting a new offer for Viktor Gyokeres as an alternative to Benjamin Sesko amid fresh links to Nico Williams, while Liverpool have now clinched a record deal for Florian Wirtz, who will undergo a medical next week. They are also reportedly weighing up moves for both Victor Osimhen and Bradley Barcola, with an agreement for Milos Kerkez close.

Manchester United have made contact for Hugo Ekitike and could sign Emi Martinez, though have been hijacked by Tottenham over Bryan Mbeumo after the appointment of Thomas Frank. Chelsea are back in for Tomas Araujo as their new top target as they continue talks over Jamie Gittens and Mike Maignan.

Arsenal will hope to sign Martin Zubimendi soon and are rumoured to have the likes of Rodrygo, Julian Alvarez, Morgan Rogers and Marc Guehi all in their sights, while they could yet battle Chelsea for Jorrel Hato. However, Manchester City have won the race for Sverre Nypan as Kevin De Bruyne heads to Napoli. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!