Transfer targets: Malick Fofana, Nico Williams, Florian Wirtz are all being linked with big moves this summer
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The main summer transfer window has officially reopened with the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool set to finalise some big deals.
Arsenal, who are confident of signing Martin Zubimendi despite reported interest from Real Madrid, remain on the hunt to bolster their attacking options amid talks for Benjamin Sesko and persistent links to Viktor Gyokeres as well as Ollie Watkins. Meanwhile, Nico Williams, Johan Bakayoko and Antonio Nusa are said to be on the Gunners' radar, as is Lille defender Alexsandro. Chelsea are in talks over German sensation Nick Woltemade and the Blues continue to target Jamie Gittens and Mike Maignan, having also approached Lyon over Malick Fofana.
Manchester United have turned to Hugo Ekitike and Liverpool are closing in on the signing of Milos Kerkez having scheduled a medical for Floran Wirtz after agreeing a £116m British-record deal. Tottenham are pressing ahead with moves to make signings for Thomas Frank, with Bryan Mbeumo and Yoanne Wissa linked with a reunion with their former Brentford boss, as well as Arnaud Kalimuendo at Rennes. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Chelsea approach Lyon over Fofana
Manchester United choose Mbeumo alternatives
Arsenal braced for Williams blow
Juventus plan Gyokeres hijack
Liverpool schedule Wirtz medical
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14 minutes ago
Everton target Walker
Here is an interesting one, Kyle Walker has emerged as a target for Everton.
The experienced right-back is out of favour at Manchester City - loaned out to AC Milan for the second half of last season and left out of the Club World Cup squad - and looks set to leave this summer.
According to reports, Walker is set to join the Toffees on a one-year deal.
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15 minutes ago
Simeone confirms Romero interest
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone has publicly admitted his interest in Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero.
The Argentine has previously said that he would like to play in La Liga at some point in his career, opening the door to a potential departure from north London.
Simeone poured fuel on the fire after Atleti’s 4-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in the Club World Cup, saying that he would “love” to sign the defender.
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15 minutes ago
DONE DEAL
Bournemouth have signed Rennes captain Adrien Truffert.
The French left-back is expected to replace Milos Kerkez, who is close to joining Premier League champions Liverpool.
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16 minutes ago
Arsenal set to miss out on Williams
Just when it seemed as if the Gunners were leading the race to sign Athletic Club and Spain winger Nico Williams, fresh reports claim Barcelona have jumped to the front of the line.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the LaLiga champions are now pursuing a deal for the 22-year-old.
It's understood that Barca are set for talks with Williams' agent to discuss the terms of the £49m release clause in the winger's contract at San Mames.
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5 hours ago
Tottenham target move for Arnaud Kalimuendo
Tottenham are set to begin talks over Arnaud Kalimuendo, reports claim.
Spurs have been linked with a move for the 23-year-old striker, who notched 18 goals in 34 appearances for Rennes this term.
According to L’Equipe, Tottenham are now poised to ramp up their move for Kalimuendo, who is also on the radar of Newcastle and Erik ten Hag’s Bayer Leverkusen.
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12 hours ago
Chelsea lodge enquiry over Lyon's Malick Fofana
Chelsea have approached Lyon over potentially signing Malick Fofana, new reports claim.
The Blues are on the lookout for a new winger this summer having decided not to sign Jadon Sancho on a permanent basis and also failed to close a deal with Borussia Dortmund for Jamie Gittens.
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Chelsea have now lodged a verbal enquiry with Lyon over Fofana, the 20-year-old who has one senior international cap for Belgium.
He is said to be among a list of wide options currently being considered at Stamford Bridge.
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12 hours ago
Bayern monitoring Eze
Bayern Munich are pondering a swoop for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze.
Vincent Kompany’s side are reportedly keen on adding the England attacking midfielder to their ranks, having already bought MIchael Olise from Palace last summer.
Bayern even tried to poach Oliver Glasner from the south Londoners before they hired Kompany.
Reports claim that Eze is on Bayern’s shortlist after they missed out on Florian Wirtz, who is Liverpool-bound, with Eze having a £68million release clause in his Palace contract.
Crystal Palace v Manchester City - Emirates FA Cup Final
Crystal Palace v Manchester City - Emirates FA Cup Final
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12 hours ago
Premier League clubs considering Rashford move
Interest in Marcus Rashford is growing from the English top flight.
Caughtoffside claims that Aston Villa, where Rashford spent the second half of last season on loan, are in the race to sign the forward permanently from Manchester United.
Tottenham and Newcastle are also monitoring the England winger’s position at Old Trafford, with Rashford almost certain to leave the north-west this summer.
However, Rashford’s preference is a move to Barcelona.
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12 hours ago
Forest set Elanga asking price
Nottingham Forest are trying to price Newcastle out of a move for Anthony Elanga.
The Swedish winger has attracted interest from the Toon, who are looking to strengthen their depth in the final third.
However, Forest do not want to part with the former Manchester United forward, and have put a £50million price tag on him to try and deter the Magpies’ interest.
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13 hours ago
Xhaka set for Milan switch
Former Arsenal man Granit Xhaka will join AC Milan.
The Bayer Leverkusen midfielder is set to move to the Serie A instead of the Saudi Pro League, according to reports, signing a two-year deal at the San Siro.
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