3 Jul 2026 22:03 BST | 6 min read
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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Arsenal joined the race for a big-money star.
Plus, Diego Simeone responded to Barcelona's interest in Julian Alvarez, Chelsea received a big update on the future of Alejandro Garnacho and Man Utd responded to their Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali setbacks. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.
Arsenal eye Fernandez
Enzo Fernandez
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Arsenal have decided to join the race for €140 million-rated Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez.
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Simeone: Alvarez future to be resolved
Julian Alvarez
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Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has promised that Julian Alvarez's future will be "resolved" amid strong interest from Barcelona.
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Garnacho talks
Alejandro Garnacho
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AS Roma have indicated that they are ready to sign Chelsea winger Alejandro Garnacho.
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Man Utd open Summerville talks
Crysencio Summerville
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Man Utd have responded to missing out on Sandro Tonali and Mateus Fernandes by opening talks with West Ham for Crysencio Summerville.
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Xhaka breaks silence
Granit Xhaka
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Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka has broken his silence on the speculation linking him with Chelsea.
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Celtic in striker talks
Camilo Duran
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Celtic have opened talks to sign Qarabag striker Camilo Duran.
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Arsenal chase Konsa
Ezri Konsah
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Arsenal have identified Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa as a new target.
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Chelsea's Lacroix plan
Maxence Lacroix
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Chelsea have hatched a plan to get a better deal for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix.
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City win Monga race
Jeremy Monga
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Man City have successfully hijacked Arsenal's transfer for Leicester wonderkid Jeremy Monga.
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Nmecha price
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Man Utd have been told how much they must pay to sign Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha this summer.
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