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Arsenal reach next transfer agreementArsenal have agreed personal terms with Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, according to reports.
Sports Zone claim that the Gunners have struck an agreement over a four-year contract with the 28-year-old.
They are now set to enter talks with La Real over his transfer fee but are unwilling to splash a mammoth fee.
Arsenal’s transfer business is accelerating after announcing Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori as the first summer arrival.
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Emile Smith Rowe completes medicalEmile Smith Rowe has been filmed leaving a building where he completed his Fulham medical in London this afternoon.
The Arsenal winger was spotted with his representative Jordan Wise ahead of sealing a £34m switch.
He is expected to fly to Portugal to join the Fulham squad for pre-season training soon.
Emile Smith Rowe leaving Fulham medical in London today with representative Jordan Wise. Final paperwork stage before u00a334m move from Arsenal confirmed. All being well, he will fly to Portugal soon for clubu2019s pre-season training camp. #AFC #FFC pic.twitter.com/7EudXHui8p
u2014 Dharmesh Sheth (@skysports_sheth) July 30, 2024 8 hours ago18: 01 Alex Turk
DONE DEAL! Everton sign Jake O’BrienEverton have announced the signing of Jake O’Brien from Lyon in a £16.8million deal.
The 23-year-old centre-back has signed a four-year contract at Goodison Park.
He is Sean Dyche’s fifth summer capture after Jack Harrison (loan), Tim Iroegbunam, Iliman Ndiaye and Jesper Lindstrom.
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West Ham open Niclas Fullkrug talksWest Ham United have reportedly opened talks over the signing of Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug.
According to Sky Sports, West Ham are discussing the conditions of a potential deal, with Fullkrug open to a transfer.
Personal terms aren’t expected to be an issue if the Hammers can strike an agreement with Dortmund for the Germany international.
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Emile Smith Rowe undergoing Fulham medicalEmile Smith Rowe is undergoing his Fulham medical this afternoon ahead of completing his transfer from Arsenal.
Fulham are set to seal a club-record £34m deal for the winger, who should join Marco Silva’s squad for pre-season as early as Wednesday.
Emile Smith Rowe is undergoing his Fulham medical. (Image: GETTY)
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Man Utd in talks for Adrien RabiotManchester United are reportedly in talks to sign Adrien Rabiot on a free transfer after his Juventus contract expiry.
CaughtOffside claim that United are working on an agreement and there is optimism among all parties that a deal can soon be struck.
The report adds that Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle United are among the rival suitors, but there is a feeling that the Red Devils are leading the race for his signature.
Osimhen’s agent rubbishes loan deal claimsThe agent of Victor Osimhen has hit out at speculation linking his client with a loan move to Chelsea.
Reports have claimed that the Nigeria international could join the Blues on loan as part of a deal which would see Romelu Lukaku would join Napoli permanently.
But the agent of Osimhen, Roberto Calenda, has denied that his forward would be used as a ‘package’.
He wrote on X: “I read about imaginative exchanges with Victor sent here and there as if he were a package to be delivered quickly. This package, however, is the top scorer of the third scudetto in Napoli’s history. Respect and stop with fake news!!!!”
Leggo di scambi fantasiosi con Victor spedito di qua e di lu00e0 come se fosse un pacco da consegnare velocemente. Questo pacco peru00f3 u00e8 il capocannoniere del terzo scudetto della storia del Napoli. Rispetto e stop con le fake news!!!!#teamRC @victorosimhen9
u2014 Roberto Calenda (@RobertoCalenda) July 30, 2024 West Ham transfer hopes damaged by SpursWest Ham are reportedly on the verge of pulling out of the race to sign Leeds United forward Crysencio Summerville.
According to talkSPORT, the Hammers’ hopes of securing a cut-price deal for the winger have been damaged by rivals Tottenham.
Leeds finances have been boosted by the sale of Archie Gray to Spurs, meaning that they are in no rush to Summerville to raise funds.
A host of clubs are keen on the Dutchman but no team is currently willing to table an offer in excess of £20million.
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Sam Gallagher to Stoke City agreed – EXCLUSIVEBy CHARLIE GORDON
Stoke City have agreed a deal with Blackburn Rovers for versatile forward Sam Gallagher.
Express Sport understands that Rovers have accepted a package worth £1million plus bonuses for the 28-year-old.
Both camps hope Gallagher will complete his medical later today (Tuesday) before finalising his switch to the bet365 Stadium.
Gallagher scored 37 goals in 188 matches over five seasons at Blackburn.
Sam Gallagher is on the verge of a move to Stoke City (Image: Getty)
Tottenham not working on deal for Juve’s wantaway starTottenham are not working on a deal to sign Federico Chiesa despite speculation, reports Fabrizio Romano.
The Juventus forward is expected to leave the Serie A this summer and the Italy international has suitors around Europe.
However, Spurs are not among those keen to acquire the services of Chiesa despite being in the market for attacking reinforcements.
Villa and Chelsea table bids for strikerAston Villa and Chelsea have both reportedly submitted bids for Hoffenheim star Maximilian Beier.
The forward has been heavily linked with a move to the Premier League this summer, with his £25million release clause capturing the attention of suitors.
Sky Sports Germany report that Hoffenheim have received bids from both Chelsea and Villa, with two other clubs also making contact to enquire about the 21-year-old.
No agreement has been reached with any club or the player at this stage.
Brighton hero set to return to the BundesligaBrighton have accepted a bid worth £8.4million from Borussia Dortmund for Pascal Gross, reports Sky Sports Germany.
Negotiations have been ongoing for weeks but an agreement has now been reached between the two clubs.
Gross will complete his medical with the Signal Iduna Park outfit as soon as possible before putting pen to paper with Nuri Sahin’s side.
Chelsea negotiating loan deal for Victor OsimhenNapoli and Chelsea are reportedly locked in negotiations over a deal for Romelu Lukaku.
The Athletic report that the Belgium international is expected to leave the Blues permanently this summer and Antonio Conte’s side are keen to acquire his services.
During talks between the clubs, Chelsea have also discussed the possibility of signing long-term target Victor Osimhen as well.
Enzo Maresca’s side are said to have centred the talks around an initial loan deal for the ex-Lille striker, with the club having the option to make the move permanent.
Victor Osimhen has been heavily linked with Chelsea in recent months (Image: Victor Osimhen)
Chelsea identify ‘outstanding’ teen targetChelsea’s spending spree is set to continue, with defender Patrick Dorgu reportedly being eyed.
Despite left-backs Marc Cucurella and Ben Chilwell remaining at the club and Levi Colwill also capable of playing in fullback, the Blues have been impressed by Lecce ace Dorgu.
According to The Athletic, Chelsea’s ‘aggressive global youth recruitment drive’ has seen them shortlist the 19-year-old as a target and they view him as an ‘outstanding’ talent for the future.
Chelsea star edges closer to exitChelsea and Atletico Madrid are now reportedly locked in negotiations over Conor Gallagher.
The midfielder has previously made it clear that he wants to fight for his future at Stamford Bridge, though the midfielder’s plea appears to have fallen on deaf ears.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Atletico are now in ‘direct talks’ with Chelsea and a deal in the region of £29million is being discussed.
An agreement is said to be ‘getting closer’, with the Blues’ asking price being entertained by Diego Simeone’s side.
Man Utd plot double dealManchester United remain locked in talks with Bayern Munich over deals for Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt, reports Sky Sports.
Both players are keen to join the Red Devils this summer and are represented by the same agent.
The Red Devils are closing in on the signing of Mazraoui and the deal for the Morocco international is expected to be accelerated once Aaron Wan-Bissaka departs.
De Ligt is also admired by United and the Netherlands international is keen to reunite with ex-Ajax boss Erik ten Hag.
Bayern are said to be keen to sell De Ligt over the coming weeks to fund their own transfer window, with United biding their time in their pursuit as they would like to offload some players of their own before bringing in another centre-back.
Julian Alvarez hints at Manchester City exitJulian Alvarez has revealed that he intends to consider his future at Manchester City once he has finished representing Argentina at the Paris Olympics 2024.
The forward has been linked with a host of European clubs after it became clear that he wasn’t happy with how last season panned out for him personally.
Discussing the future, Alvarez said: “Last season, I was one of the players with the most minutes at City.
“But in the end, you don’t like being left out of important matches; you want to contribute. I’ll take my time to think about what I want for myself. We’ll see. We will see, I will think about it after the Olympics.”
Arsenal ‘make contact’ about Chelsea hijackArsenal have reportedly held talks with Napoli over Victor Osimhen recently.
The forward is keen to leave the Serie A this summer but talks between Napoli and Paris Saint-Germain are on standby due to a gap in valuations.
Chelsea have also been heavily linked with the Nigerian striker and a deal which would see Romelu Lukaku used as a makeweight to bring his price down has been raised in conversations.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Arsenal have now been in touch Napoli to enquire about the ex-Lille star’s situation.
The Gunners insist that they will not activate Osimhen’s £110million release clause though they do remain in the race to secure his signature and any move for the 25-year-old would be a significant blow to Chelsea.
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