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Liam Delap, Florian Wirtz, Benjamin Sesko

Targets: Liam Delap, Florian Wirtz, Benjamin Sesko

The first of two summer windows opens in just two days time and the Premier League's biggest clubs are already in full wheeling-and-dealing mode. Chelsea have beaten stiff competition to sign Liam Delap for £30million, and remain interested in £84m-rated Hugo Hugo Ekitike amid links with key Arsenal target Viktor Gyokeres.

The Gunners, though, could have backed out of the race for the Sporting star, who will cost £60m, as they look to prioritise a deal for Benjamin Sesko, who will cost £92.5m. Arsenal are ready to book a medical for Martin Zubimendi after fully triggering the midfielder's £51m release clause. Leroy Sane is also an option on a free transfer, though the Bayern forward's agent has also offered him to Tottenham.

Manchester United have all but wrapped up a £62.5m signing of Matheus Cunha, but could yet lose captain Bruno Fernandes as the cash-strapped club look to raise funds for a significant squad rebuild. Saudi Pro League clubs are showing most interest, but want an answer today. Liverpool remain confident of wrapping up a staggering £126m move for Florian Wirtz despite late interest from Real Madrid, and could annouce Jeremie Frimpong’s arrival and Trent Alexander-Arnold’s exit today. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

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Real Madrid could sign Alexander-Arnold today

Real Madrid have stepped up efforts to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool before the Club World Cup.

The club, report The Times, are “desperate” to get the right-back in early, while Liverpool insist they will demand a fee to let the player depart a month ahead of schedule.

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