After missing out on Vinicius Jr, Arsenal want another wide forward with Juventus star Kenan Yildiz an option, while Baleba looks to be heading to Manchester United and Spurs pursue Savinho and Omar Marmoush
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With the new Premier League season on the very immediate horizon, Adam Clery explores Arsenal's chances of retaining their title for the first time since the 1930s
Arsenal are exploring a move for Juventus forward Kenan Yildiz as Mikel Arteta seeks to complete his transfer plans for an assault on both the Champions League and Premier League for the new season. The Gunners are agreed to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa, but the left side of attack has long been identified as a priority position and the 21-year-old Turkey international is high up on their list of targets.
Liverpool have had a £50m offer for Yankuba Minteh rebuffed by Brighton, as they step up their search for a successor to Mohamed Salah, and have agreed a deal with Inter Milan to sell Curtis Jones. Liverpool are also interested in Bradley Barcola, but there has been a substantial difference in their valuation of the France international and Paris Saint-Germain’s, with the Champions League winners looking for £145m.
Manchester United are ready to splash more than £60m on Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, ending a pursuit that begun last summer and bringing in further reinforcements to their midfield, while Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Manchester City winger Savinho for an initial £75m. Spurs also want to sign Omar Marmoush, while City have identified Brazilian winger Allan as a possible replacement.
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Arsenal explore move for Yildiz after missing out on Vinicius Jr
Tottenham agree £75m Savinho deal and also want Omar Marmoush
Manchester United closing in on cut-price deal for Carlos Baleba
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Tottenham agree £75m Savinho deal
Tottenham have agreed to sign Savinho from Manchester City for £75m, according to Sami Mokbel at BBC Sport, as Spurs finally close in on the forward who they have wanted for over a year.
An initial £75m fee has been agreed, with a further £10m in add-ons, while Tottenham are also interested in signing Omar Marmoush from Manchester City as Roberto De Zerbi bids to strengthen his attack.
Manchester City are interested in Brazilian winger Allan as they look for a replacement for Savinho.
The Palmeiras player has a €100m release clause in his contract, though City could look to secure him for a lower fee.
(PA Archive)
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ICYMI: Arsenal agree Ezri Konsa deal with Aston Villa to boost title defence
Arsenal have agreed to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for around £50m.
Mikel Arteta was eager to bolster his defence after the serious injury to William Saliba and Jurrien Timber’s return to fitness.
There was an awareness that one more injury in this area of the pitch could leave the champions short.
Konsa, who featured for England during the World Cup this summer, is expected to undergo a medical in north London today.
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