Transfer progress: Benjamin Sesko, Joao Pedro and Florian Wirtz
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The summer transfer window is back open for business as the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool all scramble to get more major signings over the line. Arsenal are now said to have struck a deal with Benjamin Sesko, while they could move for Morgan Rogers with Viktor Gyokeres reportedly willing to go on strike to force his own move, however they are likely to miss out on Rodrygo and Nico Williams.
Chelsea are said to have made contact over beating Newcastle to a deal for Joao Pedro at Brighton as they continue talks over Jamie Gittens and Mohammed Kudus, though now face a battle for Malick Fofana with Liverpool, who will welcome Florian Wirtz today for the first part of his medical as they look to finally close an agreement for Milos Kerkez. Manchester United are still pushing to land Bryan Mbeumo and have interest in Hugo Ekitike as well as Victor Osimhen.
Tottenham are believed to have withdrawn their interest in Mbeumo, while Leeds have seen a huge offer for Rodrigo Muniz rejected by Fulham. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Chelsea in talks over Joao Pedro, Gittens and Kudus deals
Chelsea have their eye on all of Joao Pedro, Jamie Gittens and Mohammed Kudus with the summer transfer window now back open, reports claim.
The Blues failed to close a deal with Borussia Dortmund for England Under-21 winger Gittens before last week’s initial pre-Club World Cup deadline, while they have also been strongly linked to West Ham forward Kudus and Pedro at Brighton.
News of Chelsea making contact over Pedro - strongly courted by Newcastle for around £60m - comes from Fabrizio Romano, while The Guardian claim that they are prioritising Gittens as their top target but have also held further talks over Kudus and Pedro.
They are also said to be interested in Lyon’s Malick Fofana - more on him in a moment - in addition to Hugo Ekitike and Xavi Simons.
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Sesko transfer twist as Arsenal sent new message
Another day, another new twist on the Benjamin Sesko to Arsenal transfer front.
The Gunners have been pushing for weeks now to strike a deal with RB Leipzig for the Slovenian striker and yesterday it was suggested that they had agreed personal terms.
It has since been claimed that Sesko’s camp are trying to force Leipzig into lowering their asking price this summer - an accusation strongly refuted by the player’s agent.
“This is far from truth,” Elvis Basanovic told GiveMeSport.
“We respect RB Leipzig and I am 100 per cent convinced RB Leipzig will also respect our decision for the next step when we decide to do it.
“Even if there may be – or will be – a strong desire of the player to move to a certain club, we will never force or blackmail RB Leipzig.
“I believe this is not the right way, because the way you actually exit from the club shows your values. Values that you are bringing into a new club
“I can understand in very big transfers, there are a lot of different interests but no matter what, I believe in football world should be more respect.
“So that’s why we do things in the right way or we don’t do them. It’s very simple, even maybe in the media it looks very complicated.”
He added that Sesko would only move when they “recognise a special club, a special project with a special coach”, insisting that a transfer could happen “next week… or next year, or in three years.”
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Spurs unveil Frank
Tottenham have unveiled Thomas Frank as their new manager.
The north Londoners moved quickly to appoint the Brentford boss to replace Ange Postecoglou, who was sacked just days after ending Spurs’ 17-year trophy drought with a Europa League trophy.
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Wilder sacked by Sheff Utd
Chris Wilder has been sacked by Sheffield United.
The Championship club confirmed on Wednesday that Wilder, who returned to the club for a second stint two years ago, has been relieved of his duties at Bramall Lane after he failed to get the Blades promoted back to the Premier League at the first time of asking.
Sheffield United lost to Sunderland 2-1 in the play-off final at Wembley.
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Mudryk charged by FA over doping breaches
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk has been charged by the FA over alleged violations of anti-doping protocol.
The Ukraine international tested positive in December for performance-enhancing drug melodium, but protested his innocence at the time on social media, saying that he had “never done anything wrong”.
If found guilty, Mudryk could be banned from football for up to four years, as per the current FA regulations.
Read the full story here.
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk in action during the Premier League match against Newcastle
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk in action during the Premier League match against Newcastle
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Lewis-Skelly nearing new Arsenal deal
Myles Lewis-Skelly is set to put pen to paper and commit his future to Arsenal.
The 18-year-old will, according to The Athletic, become one of the best-paid young players in the world, having had a superb break-out season at left-back this term.
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City lead Wydad
Man City are already ahead against Wydad AC at the Club World Cup, with Rayan Cherki and Tijjani Reijnders both making their debuts.
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Brighton pair could depart
There could be a real mass exodus out of Brighton this summer, as Fabian Hurzeler really puts his stamp on the squad in his second season.
The Daily Express reports that defenders Igor and Eiran Cashin could both leave the Sussex coast, with the Brazilian Igor attracting interest from Real Sociedad, while Cashin, signed from Derby back in January, could leave on loan.
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Chelsea eye Joao Pedro
We’ve grown accustomed to Chelsea constantly signing players from Brighton, but this one might be a little more surprising.
The Blues have enquired about the availability of Joao Pedro, the Brazilian forward, who has reportedly been told that he can leave the Amex Stadium this summer.
Chelsea’s primary target for their left-wing berth is Jamie Gittens of Borussia Dortmund, but reports claim that Pedro is on their shortlist.
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Joao Pedro file photo
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Lopez jets in for Wolves medical
Fer Lopez, the Celta Vigo midfielder, is undergoing a medical ahead of a move to Wolves.
The Black Country side have agreed a £19.6million deal with the La Liga club for the Spaniard, who made 17 appearances in the Spanish top flight last term, scoring twice.
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