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The summer transfer window edges ever closer and clubs are already in full swing with some early business. Arsenal want to sign a striker this summer and Viktor Gyokeres is right at the top of their wanted list amid talk of a £65million bid. Martin Zubimendi should be first through the door, while Leroy Sane could be an option on a free transfer.
Manchester United are also looking to get a jump on rivals by working on deals for Matheus Cunha, Liam Delap and, most recently, reportedly making a £54m bid for Bryan Mbeumo. Bruno Fernandes has sensationally been linked with a move to the Gunners. Chelsea want to sign a new striker, with Benjamin Sesko and Ollie Watkins linked.
Liverpool are set to make Jeremie Frimpong their first signing, and today have made their first move to sign Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth. Florian Wirtz is another huge target, but Man City are also in the mix. Tottenham's transfer plans rest on them winning the Europa League and, therefore, qualifying for the Champions League. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Viktor Gyokeres responds to Arsenal interest
Man Utd lodge huge Bryan Mbeumo bid
Benjamin Sesko fits the bill for Chelsea
Liverpool make first move for Milos Kerkez
Jeremie Frimpong completing medical today
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5 minutes ago
Arsenal tipped to make Fernandes move
Ian Wright wants to see Arsenal make a move for Bruno Fernandes this summer.
The Gunners are set for a big summer as they look to bolster their attacking options.
The links of Viktor Gyokeres and Leroy Sane have been linked with moves as Mikel Arteta looks to end the club's long trophy drought.
Asked on The Overlap podcast who he would like Arsenal to sign, Gunners legend Wright named the Manchester United captain.
"I wish we had Bruno Fernandes," Wright said. "I wish we had Bruno. I would love to have him at Arsenal."
It wouldn't hold your breath, Ian.
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15 minutes ago
Sesko fits the bill for Chelsea
Enzo Maresca confirmed last week that Chelsea are back in the market for a striker.
RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko came close to a Premier League move last summer before deciding to stay in Germany. At 21, he fits the age profile that has become Chelsea’s transfer signature and he appears certain to leave Leipzig this summer.
While not as prolific as Gyokeres - he has 39 club goals across the past two seasons - Sesko is in the same powerful mould and clearly has untapped potential.
You can read who we think the Blues should go after this summer here.
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26 minutes ago
Man Utd make first bid for Mbeumo
Manchester United have looked to get a jump on summer transfer rivals with a £54million bid for Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo.
United have been linked with plenty of forwards ahead of the window, and are expected to wrap up a deal for Matheus Cunha. Ipswich's Liam Delap is another target.
Brentford are ready to cash in on Mbeumo, who is also ready to part ways after the club failed to qualify for Europe next season.
And now Fichajes report that United have made their move to land the Cameroon forward ahead of an anticipated fierce battle for his services this summer.
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38 minutes ago
Gyokeres responds to Arsenal interest
Viktor Gyokeres has been addressing his future at Sporting amid ongoing links with Arsenal.
The striker is thought to be the Gunners' top target this summer and hope a deal can be reached for around £60million, despite the player's £85m release clause.
Sporting and Gyokeres secured the Primeira Liga title over the weekend as the striker scored his 39th league goal of the campaign.
Asked afterwards about his future, he said: "It's football, I'm still here.
"I don't know what's going to happen. Nobody can predict the future."
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47 minutes ago
Liverpool make contact over Kerkez
Liverpool are busy this morning.
With a right-back in Jeremie Frimpong completing his medical this morning, the Reds are now looking at left-back and have made their move for Milos Kerkez.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Bournemouth have been contact and both clubs are now in talks over a deal.
Kerkez is keen to make the move, so this should advance quickly.
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1 hour ago
Man Utd to step up Matheus Cunha move
Manchester United look poised to step up their move for Matheus Cunha.
The Wolves forward, along with Ipswich striker Liam Delap, is a key early target for the Red Devils this summer as they look to remodel their stalled attack under Ruben Amorim.
A deal for Cunha looked to be progressing swiftly only a couple of weeks ago, though it’s gone a little bit quiet in recent days.
However, transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano has said that he expects things to advance again in the coming days.
Cunha is said to be eager to move to Old Trafford, with Romano insisting that it’s just a matter of closing the contract agreement.
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1 hour ago
Frimpong medical this morning
Jeremie Frimpong will complete the final part of his Liverpool medical this morning.
That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, who reports that the right-back will then sign his new five-year contract.
Liverpool have already triggered his £30million release clause, so Bayer Leverkusen were bypassed during negotiations.
First Reds signing of the summer is imminent.
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19 hours ago
Chelsea to speed up Hato pursuit
Chelsea are increasingly turning their attention to Jorrel Hato.
The Blues had been keen on Dean Huijsen, but the Bournemouth defender is set to complete a £50m move to Real Madrid.
TeamTalk report that Chelsea are now expected to contact Ajax and push ahead with attempting to bring Hato to Stamford Bridge.
It’s believed that Ajax want around £40m for the defender.
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20 hours ago
Sane on the move?
Leroy Sane could be set to leave Bayern Munich this summer.
The winger is out of contract next month as it stands and Bayern president Herbert Hainer has confirmed the club will not improve their offer of a new deal, which Sane has so far not accepted.
Arsenal are among the clubs said to be considering a free transfer.
Hainer said: “We made a reasonable and attractive offer, in our opinion. If he accepts it, we'll be happy.
“If he doesn't, then that's his decision. Life goes on. The offer will remain the same.”
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1 day ago
Liverpool to make 'strong' pitch for Wirtz
The future of Florian Wirtz is set to dominate the gossip columns in the early weeks of the summer transfer window.
Linked with a move to Manchester City and Liverpool, the Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder is certainly a wanted man.
According to The Times, Liverpool’s interest in Wirtz is genuine and should he wish to move to the Premier League, they will make a 'strong' pitch for his signature.
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