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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal done deal; Guimaraes, Alvarez talks; Tielemans Man Utd medical; Chelsea latest

Follow the latest news, rumours and gossip across the summer window

Transfer targets: Bruno Guimaraes, Youri Tielemans and Eli Junior Kroupi

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The summer window is stepping up another gear as Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United all work to strengthen ahead of the new season. Arsenal are back in for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez as Leandro Trossard heads to Besiktas. The Gunners remain hopeful of signing Bruno Guimaraes, while Morgan Rogers and Christos Tzolis remain key targets.

Man Utd have moved on from Ederson and have set their sights on Aston Villa’s Youri Tielemans, after confirming the arrival of Andrey Santos as their first summer signing. Manu Kone continues to be linked. Chelsea have officially unveiled Xabi Alonso, who confirmed plans for Alejandro Garnacho and Nicolas Jackson, amid interest in defender pair Pep Chavarria and Maxence Lacroix. A new bid for Chavarria is said to be imminent.

Tottenham are working on deals for Eli Junior Kroupi and Neco Williams, while Lucas Bergvall and Djed Spence could leave. Links with Savinho and Rafael Leao remain. Liverpool may have a free run at Bradley Barcola after Paris Saint-Germain decided to cash in, with Arsenal looking at other targets. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!

Latest transfer news and rumours

Official: Arsenal confirm Trossard agreement

Arsenal have agreed a deal with Besiktas for the sale of Leandro Trossard.

A statement read: “We can confirm that we have reached an agreement with Besiktas for the permanent transfer of Leandro Trossard.

“With a transfer fee agreed, Leo, 31, has been granted permission to travel to Istanbul to undergo a medical and complete the formalities of his move to the Turkish Super Lig club.

“We will provide a further update once the transfer has been completed.”

Read more here!

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Tzolis dreams of Arsenal move

Christos Tzolis has his heart set on a move to Premier League champions Arsenal, amid interest from the north London sides and other European clubs.

The Sun report the Club Brugge forward, 24, is a replacement for Leandro Trossard, who is set to join Besiktas.

Tzolis, a Greek international, scored 17 goals and got 23 assists for Brugge in the domestic league last season.

He could cost around £35m.

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Chelsea offer Chalobah for Lacroix

Chelsea have reportedly offered Crystal Palace a player-plus-cash deal for Maxence Lacroix.

If accepted, the bid, reported by CaughtOffside, would see Palace take in Trevoh Chalobah as well as a transfer fee for Lacroix.

The Frenchman is valued at around £47m. Chalobah spent time on loan at Crystal Palace during the 2024/25 campaign, but has established himself as a first-team regular since returning to Stamford Bridge.

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Karl Darlow thrilled with Man Utd move

A very tanned Karl Darlow is delighted with his move to Manchester United.

Aston Villa step up Estupinan pursuit

Aston Villa have stepped up their pursuit of Pervis Estupinan as they look to replace Lucas Digne, who is expected to join Paris Saint-Germain.

The Sun report that the Ecuador international is among Villa’s top targets for the position, and talks have begun.

Estupinan is already familiar with manager Unai Emery, having played under him at Villarreal before moving to Brighton.

The 28-year-old moved to AC Milan last summer.

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Williams prefers Man Utd over Spurs

Manchester United will compete with Tottenham for Neco Williams.

According to TEAMtalk, the Wales international is attracting plenty of interest this summer.

Spurs are said to be exploring a deal, with Djed Spence's future uncertain.

But it is Man Utd that Williams would rather join as he wants to play under Michael Carrick.

His preference is perhaps a surprise in light on Williams' Liverpool academy background.

Nottingham Forest remain hopeful of tying the 25-year-old down to a new contract.

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Why Tottenham have sold Vuskovic after transfer request threat

Luka Vuskovic is one of the most highly rated youngsters in Europe, but Tottenham have let him go for £50m.

The teenager was keen to play regular first-team football at Spurs next season, a role Roberto De Zerbi was unable to guarantee.

Vuksovic was prepared to hand in a transfer request to force an exit amid escalating interest from Brighton, who saw at least two bids rejected before agreeing a fee worth an initial £46m.

Standard Sport understands that Spurs retain a 20 per cent sell-on clause and matching rights for any agreed sale in the future, which allows the defender to return to north London in the future.

Read more on why Spurs let Vuskovic go here!

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Man Utd set to announce second and third signings

Manchester United could welcome three new signings this week.

With Andrey Santos joining yesterday, Youri Tielemans is set to finalise his arrival today, and Karl Darlow is close to joining as a free agent.

The Wales goalkeeper made 24 appearances for Leeds last season but will act as back-up first-choice goalkeeper Senne Lammens at Old Trafford.

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Done deal! Brighton sign Vuskovic

Brighton have confirmed the signing of Luka Vuskovic from Tottenham.

Spurs will pocket £46million, plus a potential further £4m in easily achievable add-ons. Vuskovic has signed a five-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months.

Liverpool could turn to Minteh as Salah replacement

Liverpool's transfer priority is to find a replacement for Mohamed Salah.

As has been widely reported, Paris Saint-Germaini star Bradley Barcola is a target and Liverpool are continuing to monitor his situation.

The Athletic add that alternative targets include Brighton's Yankuba Minteh, Said El Mala of Koln and Lille’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo.

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