Transfer targets: Arsenal wants Christos Tzolis and Julian Alvarez, while Manu Kone could join Manchester United
The summer window is really stepping up a notch as Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham all continue to work on major signings with the World Cup almost over. Arsenal are believed to have held fresh talks over Julian Alvarez amid more speculation regarding a sensational swap involving Viktor Gyokeres, while they are expected to bid for Christos Tzolis after agreeing to sell Leandro Trossard to Besiktas. The Gunners remain in pursuit of Morgan Rogers and Bruno Guimaraes, while more exits could be looming.
Manchester United want to continue their midfield overhaul with a move for France star Manu Kone, having now welcomed both Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, as well as goalkeeper Karl Darlow. However, they have pulled out of a deal involving Ederson, who has been offered a new contract at Atalanta. Chelsea are still pushing hard to land Pep Chavarria and Maxence Lacroix, with Alvaro Carreras also potentially on Xabi Alonso’s radar.
Tottenham could yet swoop for Francisco Trincao as they also target Eli Junior Kroupi and Andreas Schjelderup, though Cristian Romero and Djed Spence may both leave. Liverpool want Bradley Barcola and could now battle United for Kone. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Arsenal to launch Christos Tzolis bid
It seems like an Arsenal bid for Christos Tzolis is now imminent.
The Gunners are known to be keen on bringing Club Brugge’s Greek winger back to English football, following his previous spell at Norwich.
Arsenal are opening up a space in their Premier League title-winning squad for Tzolis after confirming yesterday that a deal had been agreed with Besiktas for the sale of Leandro Trossard.
According to BBC Sport, Arsenal and sporting director Andrea Berta are now set to accelerate their pursuit of Tzolis, who could be available for around £30m.
They make it clear that such a transfer would be in addition to potential moves for other high-profile forwards such as Julian Alvarez.
Arsenal appear to have been handed a fresh boost in their long-running pursuit of Julian Alvarez.
It has been reported that the Gunners are back in talks with Atletico Madrid over the potential blockbuster signing of the former Manchester City and current Argentina striker, who will face England in the World Cup semi-finals tonight.
Luca Bendoni of Sky Sport in Italy reports that new contact has been made between the two clubs, who are still apart in their respective valuations of Alvarez.
HandofArsenal on X claims that the 26-year-old is open to a move to Arsenal, should his dream transfer to Barcelona not materialise this summer.
Eduardo Camavinga remains determined to stay at Real Madrid despite ongoing speculation over his future, The Athletic reports.
His situation will be closely monitored during the opening weeks of Jose Mourinho's reign.
Bournemouth have been offered Antonio Silva, A Bola claims.
The Portuguese outlet reports that the highly-rated Benfica defender, previously linked with Real Madrid and Manchester United, has now been offered to the Dorset club.
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 08: Antonio Silva of SL Benfica reacts during the UEFA Champions League match between Real Sociedad and SL Benfica at Reale Arena on November 08, 2023 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 08: Antonio Silva of SL Benfica reacts during the UEFA Champions League match between Real Sociedad and SL Benfica at Reale Arena on November 08, 2023 in San Sebastian, Spain. (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
Manchester United have announced the signing of Youri Tielemans, who arrives at Old Trafford to become the Red Devils’ third summer signing.
The Belgian, who missed his country’s 2-1 defeat in the quarter-finals of the World Cup with a hamstring injury, has joined United from Aston Villa.
The 29-year-old moves to the north west in a £35million deal, signing a five-year contract with Michael Carrick’s side triggered a release clause in his terms at Villa Park.
Spurs eye Williams
Tottenham have entered the race to sign Neco Williams, Teamtalk reports.
The former Liverpool full-back, now playing at Nottingham Forest, has previously attracted Manchester United and Newcastle.
Paris Saint-Germain want to sign Zion Suzuki from Parma, Gazzetta dello Sport claims.
The Japan goalkeeper is also on Newcastle’s radar, but the Italian outlet claims that PSG are leading the race to sign him.
Ederson offered new lifeline
Ederson has been offered a new four-year deal by Atalanta after his proposed move to Manchester United fell through.
The Brazilian looked set to move to Old Trafford, but there were reported complications with his medical, and now, Nico Schira reports that the Serie A side are willing to offer the midfielder, who has one year left on his current deal in Bergamo, a new long-term contract.
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