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Targets: Eberechi Eze, Rodrygo and Alexander Isak

Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United are among the clubs aiming to complete some big deals now that the new Premier League season is underway. The Gunners look set to miss out on the signing of Eberechi Eze as bitter rivals Tottenham are firmly in the driver's seat. As a result, Mikel Arteta's side will have to look at alternatives in order to bolster their attack before the transfer window slams shut.

Liverpool took their spending this summer past the £300million mark with a deal for Giovanni Leoni over the weekend but the champions are still being linked with further additions - most notably Alexander Isak and Marc Guehi.

Man United's interest in Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba was thought to have cooled because of the asking price, but it has been reported that a deal could be revived. Elsewhere, Chelsea are expected to be busy with both incomings and outgoings ahead of deadline day, while Spurs have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Man City winger Savinho. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!

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The England international has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham and Standard Sport understands the the original plan was to omit him from the squad at Stamford Bridge, before the a U-turn was made.

"Don't always believe what you read, especially on the internet,” Glasner said of the rumours about an Eze exit.

"And here it's the same, who tells you? Who knows that this is the truth, what is written?

"There are rumours and so many rumours, and everybody tells somebody something for his own advantage, maybe.

"I watch the players every single day in the training sessions. If most of the things that are written about them is true, they couldn't perform like this, the team couldn't be together like this, the team couldn't be committed to each other like they are. It's just not possible.

"I'm quite calm. But I also know, we have two weeks to go, and I know Ebs' clause is gone, so it's the club's decision, and we will see what happens."

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The Scottish side will have the 19-year-old for a season, and said on his arrival: “I am very excited to be here, it is a fantastic club, and I know a lot about the rich history of Rangers.

"When the deal was presented to me, I thought straight away that it would be a fantastic opportunity for myself and my family.

“The main thing for me is getting results. Rangers is a big club, and I am ready, I am hungry and excited to get going.”

Sky Sports report that the Blues would rather sell the Frenchman permanently, and they value Nkunku at €50million (£43m). The forward has four years left on his contract.

Ruben Amorim has issued an update on Rasmus Hojlund after the Manchester United striker was omitted from the matchday squad against Arsenal.

Reports previously have claimed that the Red Devils want to get rid of the Dane, having signed Benjamin Sesko this summer.

"He has to fight for his place," Amorim said when asked about Hojlund's future at the club after the loss to Arsenal.

"We will see what’s going to happen. Rasmus has the same characteristics as [Sesko] so sometimes we need to choose.”

Defensa Central report that Xabi Alonso’s side would then want to use those funds to sign Ibrahima Konate and Adam Wharton from Liverpool and Crystal Palace respectively.

The Daily Mail reports that the three clubs tracking the Brentford defender, but the Bees have no need to sell this summer.

Jadon Sancho's hefty salary demands are holding up a potential move to Roma despite the club offering him an escape route from Manchester United.

Previous reports claimed that United were willing to accept a £20million offer from the Serie A side in a loan with buy obligation deal, but talks are slowing with Sancho’s wages causing the delay, according to the Daily Mail.

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