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Targets: Ebere Eze, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Marc Guehi, and Alexander Isak
With the new Premier League season now just a day away, the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are all working hard on deals before the big kick-off. Manchester City, though, could be the next club making a splash in the window as they look to shuffle their goalkeeper union, with Paris Saint-Germain’s Gianluigi Donnarumma newly on the market. He could be available for a bargain fee of just £26m, though his six-figure wages may prove a stumbling block.
The Gunners remain interested in Eberechi Eze all summer, but Tottenham have swooped in to begin talks with Crystal Palace over a deal which could cost £68million, though Standard Sport understands his release clause expires tomorrow. Savinho is also wanted by Spurs at a similar price point.
After tying up a deal for young Parma centre-back Giovanni Leoni, Liverpool are still chasing Alexander Isak, who is trying to force a move. The striker has vowed never to play for Newcastle again and gone so far as to put his Tyneside house on the market. The Reds are also in talks with Palace, with Marc Guehi their target to strengthen at centre-back amid rival interest in Giovanni Leoni.
Manchester United have spent heavily on their forward line and are now concentrating on midfield as they weigh up a second bid for Brighton's Carlos Baleba, who has given a green light to make the move to Old Trafford. Chelsea's pursuit of Alejandro Garnacho could boost United's coffers, while the Blues remain interested in Xavi Simons. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
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According to Fabrizio Romano, the player is keen on the move, and the Bianconeri are eyeing a loan with obligation to buy should Douglas Luiz leave the club.
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The Reds are keen on adding the Crystal Palace centre-back, but could opt against shelling out a sizeable fee for him this summer as he will be out of contract come the end of the season.
Sky Sports report that the player is happy to remain at Palace for another year and contest the Conference League before looking to greener pastures.
That is according to The Independent, who add that they could shift their attention to Adam Wharton if they cannot tie up a move for the Cameroonian.
Brighton want around £120m for Baleba’s services, which United are not thought to be willing to pay.
After investing heavily in forwards this summer, Liverpool have finally agreed a deal for a defender.
Parma’s 18-year-old centre-back Giovanni Leoni, an Italy youth international, is expected to join the club for around £26m, according to BBC Sport.
The player, Newcastle, and Liverpool seem to be at a stalemate. Isak has drawn a line in the sand as he looks to force a move through, declaring that he will not play for Newcastle again under any circumstances.
The Geordies, though, remain unwilling to sell, and Liverpool will not tender another bid unless ‘encouraged’ by Newcastle.
Isak, continuing to train alone, has taken the rather drastic step of selling his Tyneside home as he looks to provide Liverpool encouragement of his own.
Arsenal have been boosted again in their pursuit of Eberechi Eze amid widespread reports the player has chosen the Gunners as his preferred destination this summer.
North London rivals Tottenham are also pushing to land the Palace forward, who is expected to move before his £68m release clause expires tomorrow.
Man Utd's struggles last season were well-documented. Scoring goals in the Premier League was one major concern, but they have already spent more than £200million this summer on Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko to transform their attack.
Baleba is said to have been identified by Amorim as the perfect addition to the Man United squad given Manuel Ugarte’s inconsistent performances in addition to Casemiro not getting any younger.
Liverpool have ramped up their efforts to sign Parma defender Giovanni Leoni after suffering a setback in the pursuit of Marc Guehi.
With Jarell Quansah leaving for Bayer Leverkusen earlier in the summer and Joe Gomez currently sidelined, the Reds are down to just two fit senior central defenders ahead of their opening game of the new Premier League season against Bournemouth.
As a result, reinforcements in the defensive department is thought to be a priority for head coach Arne Slot before the summer transfer window closes.
However, their hopes of signing Guehi appear to have taken a hit with Sky Sports reporting the England international is likely to stay at Palace and leave on a free transfer next summer.
The Spaniard spent the second half of last season on loan with Villa and scored eight goals in 21 appearances across all competitions.
That said, Sky Sports insist no talks have taken place between the clubs yet, contrary to reports elsewhere.