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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal in Barcola bid; Man Utd £130m double deal; Diomande to Liverpool; Chelsea latest
Keep up to date with latest news, rumours and gossip during the summer window
Oli Gent, Sports Reporter @ oli_gent
Transfer news LIVE!
The summer transfer window may only be in its infancy, but deals are being finalised at pace as Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United all look to strengthen ahead of the new Premier League season. The Gunners have stepped up their interest in Jeremy Monga by making an opening bid for the 16-year-old, while they are set to offer a pre-contract to young Georgian talent Andria Bartishvili.
An overhaul of the Arsenal front-line is also expected amid interest in Morgan Rogers and Christos Tzolis. Bradley Barcola continues to be linked amid talk of a bid being prepared. Man United aiming to bolster their midfield but are set to face competition from Tottenham for Mateus Fernandes. Spurs have completed the signing of Jan Paul van Hecke and would appear to have given up on Sandro Tonali, who remains of interest to Manchester City.
Chelsea want to sign a new left-back after cashing in on Marc Cucurella. Liverpool have signed Victor Munoz from Osasuna and are still pursuing a deal for RB Leipzig winger Yan Diomande. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
Latest transfer news and rumours
Real Madrid want €200m Olise
Spanish outlet Marca are reporting Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is ready to break the bank to land Bayern Munich and France star Michael Olise.
After announcing his intention to sign a €150m attacker should he secure the Real Madrid presidency - which he did - rumours are floating around that attacker is Olise.
Despite Madrid bidding a similar amount for Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez, Marca insist this was purely to antagonise Barcelona, who were also interested in the Argentine.
The real target is actually Olise, who Perez may be willing to bid upwards of €200m for - and break the €200m record fee PSG paid for Neymar back in 2016.
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Everton set for Stones reunion
Sportsboom have reported Everton are interested in signing their former defender John Stones on the expiry of his Manchester City contract.
He joined City from Everton in 2016 for £47.5m, making the most expensive British defender ever at the time.
Stones announced in April he would leave City after a decade, saying he “lived all my dreams out” at the club, winning six Premier League titles, the Champions League, two FA Cups and five League Cups in his time there.
David Moyes is looking for reinforcements to build on their 13th-placed finish.
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Van Hecke speaks
Here are Jan Paul van Hecke's first words as a Tottenham player.
Van Hecke said: "It's a huge honour to become a Spurs player and when you join such a big club, it's a dream come true.
"I already have a really strong connection with the Head Coach, who I'm looking forward to working with again. Micky [van de Ven] has also told me some great things about the club, so I can't wait to get started.
"I've been at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as an opposition player and now I'm looking forward to walking out there in front of our fans wearing the Spurs shirt. That will be a special moment."
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Romero absent as Tottenham unveil new kits
Tottenham have unveiled their new home and away kits for the upcoming 2026-27 season, with one key player missing.
The Nike designs are being marketed as “the start of a new era built on reconnection with fans, the local community and heritage.”
The likes of men’s players Micky van de Ven, James Maddison, Mathys Tel, Archie Gary, Conor Gallagher, Destiny Udogie and Dominic Solanke join fans young and old to offer the first look at the new shirts.
Women’s players on show include Olivia Holdt, Cathinka Tandberg, Toko Koga and Signe Gaupset.
But Romero, the men’s club captain, has not been included. Bethany England was the women’s club captain, but has already announced her exit this summer, and is also not involved.
Read more here!
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Rashford asking price revealed
Manchester United are open to letting Marcus Rashford leave on a permanent transfer this summer.
Rashford is on course for a return to Old Trafford after the World Cup, as Barcelona passed up the option to sign the forward following a successful loan spell this season.
As per The Athletic, Rashford's deal at Man Utd includes £40million clause for all clubs excluding Manchester City and Liverpool.
However, his preference is to honour his contract which expires in 2028 rather than join another Premier League side.
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Tottenham announcement
Here is the new Tottenham kit in which their summer signings will be wearing from next season.
Spurs enter Fernandes race
Tottenham are interested in West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes, according to David Ornstein.
It is believed that Roberto De Zerbi is a big fan of the Portuguese, who is also on the radar of Manchester United.
Any pursuit of the West Ham would be separate to a potentiald deal for Sandro Tonali of Newcastle.
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Wharton keen on Liverpool move
Adam Wharton is willing to move to Liverpool and play for new head coach Andoni Iraola.
That is according to TEAMtalk, who claim Liverpool have stepped up their interest in the Crystal Palace midfielder.
Having spent the past week ‘intensifying their work on a potential £70million deal for Wharton’, the Reds are said to believe can reach an agreement with Palace.
Furthermore, the report states Wharton is apparently 'eager about the prospect of moving to Anfield and becoming part of Iraola’s new era'.
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Why Arsenal want to sign Christos Tzolis
Few had Christos Tzolis down as a potential Arsenal signing at the start of the summer, writes Matt Verri.
It is no secret that Mikel Arteta wants to add more goals and threat to his attacking options.
The Gunners are eyeing more than one signing to bolster those options and the likes of Bradley Barcola and Morgan Rogers are among those being considered.
Andrea Berta makes enquiries for a large number of players when putting together a shortlist, before then narrowing his focus and intensifying discussions with clubs.
Checks have been made for Club Brugge winger Tzolis and it is understood that the 24-year-old would be available for a fee in the region of £35million.
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Diomande to Liverpool
Liverpool are willing to put forward a package of €100m for RB Leipzig forward Yan Diomande
This is according to The Athletic as the Reds are showing little sign of slowing down despite confirming the signing of Osasuna winger Victor Munoz for £34.5m.
It is understood that while PSG are also interested in Diomande, Liverpool are in a better position, having offered the Ivory Coast international better terms at present.
Breakout star: Yan Diomande
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