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Arsenal have agreed to make Riccardo Calafiori their first major signing of the summer transfer window. The Italy defender will now undergo a medical ahead of his £40million switch from Bologna, with a deal finally struck after extensive negotiations. Arsenal are also reportedly back on the trail of Viktor Gyokeres amid more links to the likes of Nico Williams, Federico Chiesa, Conor Gallagher and Mikel Merino, while Reiss Nelson could join Leicester and Eddie Nketiah head to Marseille.
Chelsea have made a bid for Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and are also interested in Williams, while they could be beaten by Arsenal to a deal for Gyokeres as they eye Ivan Toney or Victor Osimhen. Tottenham are said to be closing in on the signing of Min-hyuk Yang as he prepares to undergo a medical and Manchester United could target Morten Hjulmand as an alternative to Manuel Ugarte as they also look to clinch the arrivals of Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.
Liverpool could make Takefusa Kubo their first signing of the Arne Slot era, while PSG are moving for Jadon Sancho as Manchester City look at Eberechi Eze with Kevin De Bruyne staying put. Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
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Arsenal in Leicester talks over Reiss Nelson deal
Leicester are looking to win the race for Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson, it is claimed.
The 24-year-old winger has gone on the Gunners’ pre-season tour of the USA, but is expected to leave the club this summer in search of more regular first-team football.
West Ham have been strongly linked with a move for Nelson over recent weeks, though Fabrizio Romano reports this afternoon that newly-promoted Leicester have now opened talks with Arsenal over an initial loan deal for the player that includes an obligation to buy.
The Foxes are apparently hopeful that Nelson’s previous experience under new manager Steve Cooper at youth level with England can help them win the race for his signature.
Chelsea aim for quick Filip Jorgensen deal after agreement reached
Chelsea are looking to quickly wrap up a deal for Filip Jorgensen.
The Blues are believed to have submitted an official bid for the Villarreal goalkeeper earlier today worth around £17m.
Fabrizio Romano now reports that the Blues want the transfer done quickly amid rival interest from Marseille, having already agreed personal terms with the Swedish-born Denmark Under-21 international.
Chelsea are said to have a long-term contract for Jorgensen at Stamford Bridge ready to go.
Man United eye Morten Hjulmand as Manuel Ugarte alternative
Manchester United may have found themselves a viable alternative to Manuel Ugarte.
The PSG midfielder has been a key target so far this summer for the Red Devils, who are also in pursuit of the likes of Matthijs de Ligt and Jarrad Branthwaite after the signings of Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee.
However, so far a deal has not been forthcoming and it seems that United may now have an alternative option to the Uruguayan.
According to FootballTransfers, Sporting CP’s Danish international midfielder Morten Hjulmand - who scored a stunning goal against England at Euro 2024 - is now under consideration at Old Trafford amid a reluctance to meet Ugarte’s asking price.
Tottenham medical for Min-hyuk Yang after deal agreed
Tottenham are closing in on their latest summer signing in the form of Min-hyuk Yang.
Multiple outlets including Fabrizio Romano and Sky Sports claim that a deal to take the 18-year-old South Korean Under-21 winger from Gangwon FC to north London is close.
He is set to undergo a medical and sign a contract with Spurs, whose scouts apparently see him as a huge talent for the future.
The player is expected to remain at his current club until January.
Arsenal ready to beat Chelsea in Viktor Gyokeres race
Arsenal look set to hijack Chelsea’s move for Viktor Gyokeres.
The prolific Sporting CP striker has been heavily linked with switch back to England this summer, having gone from strength to strength in Portugal since leaving Coventry last year.
Arsenal were said to be eyeing a move for Gyokeres, before recent reports said that Chelsea could well be his next destination instead.
Now CaughtOffside claim that the Gunners are preparing to submit an opening offer for the Swedish international worth between £55m-£60m.
Arsenal agree deal to sign Riccardo Calafiori
Arsenal have reached complete agreement with Bologna for the signing of Riccardo Calafiori, reports claim.
David Ornstein of The Athletic has just said that everything is in place for the Italy defender, who now needs to undergo a medical and put pen to paper on a long-term contract at the Emirates Stadium.
All being well, Calafiori will join up with Arsenal’s squad on their pre-season tour of the USA.
Arsenal are believed to be paying around £40m for Calafiori, with between 40 and 50 per cent of that transfer fee owed to former club Basel.
Noussair Mazraoui set Man United transfer talks
Noussair Mazraoui is not yet through the door at Manchester United but it seems the Bayern star has already been set a task, should he join.
According to The Times, Erik ten Hag wants the former Ajax star to help get the best out of winger Antony...
Chelsea make first bid for Filip Jorgensen
Chelsea may be away on their pre-season of the United States but it does not seem like they’re slowing things down on the transfer front.
In fact, according to Fabrizio Romano, the Blues have now sent a bid to Villarreal for goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen.
Guardiola delivers response after being linked with England job
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insisted he is only focused on the season ahead despite links with the England job.
The City boss is approaching the final year of his contract at the Etihad Stadium and admitted his tenure is coming towards the closing stages, albeit he did not give an indication as to how long he had left.
Manuel Ugarte to Manchester United update
According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United remain in talks with PSG over a move for midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
There is no agreement between the clubs, though personal terms will not be an issue.
