Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal FC done deal; Guimaraes, Tzolis talks; Man Utd Kone battle; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal done deal; Guimaraes, Tzolis talks; Man Utd Kone battle; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

All the latest news, rumours and gossip throughout the summer window

Transfer targets: Manu Kone, Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis

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Oli Gent, Sports Reporter @ oli_gent

Transfer news LIVE!

The summer window is firmly in full flow as Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham all work on major signings with the World Cup approaching an end. Arsenal have reignited their interest in Julian Alvarez and remain very keen on both Morgan Rogers and Bruno Guimaraes. With Leandro Trossard having left for Besiktas, the Gunners are now expected to step up their interest in Christos Tzolis. Antonio Nusa is a new target.

Manchester United have their two new midfielders in the form of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, but want to continue their overhaul by signing Manu Kone. Crysencio Summerville remains a target, but Marcus Rashford’s future will play a part. Chelsea could also move for Kone, and are lining up a third bid for Pep Chavarria and are still interested in Maxence Lacroix. Manchester City like Malo Gusto, but his £75m asking price is considered too high.

Tottenham are plotting a bid for Eli Junior Kroupi, and are interested in Neco Williams, but both Cristian Romero and Djed Spence could be on their way out. Liverpool have been linked with Spence, and remain interested in Bradley Barcola after Paris Saint-Germain decided to sell. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

Latest transfer news and rumours

Inter eye up free agent Stones

Inter Milan are seriously considering signing former Manchester City defender and free agent John Stones, according to Sky Italia.

Stones, 32, who left City on the expiry of his contract last month, joined the Sky Blues in 2016 on a £47.5m deal and won five Premier League titles with the club.

He became the second-most expensive defender in history at the time and made 295 appearances in all competitions for the side in his 10-year spell.

Reports also suggest his former side Everton - who he signed for City from - want Stones back also.

Stones is set to start against Argentina for England in the World Cup semi-final tonight.

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Coventry prepare for two-decade Premier League absence with £17m signing

Coventry are close to completing the signing of Aurele Amenda from Eintracht Frankfurt for £17m, according to Sami Mokbel.

The Sky Blues, who are back in the top flight after a 25-year absence, are looking to beef up their squad as they bid to make their return a more permanent one.

Amenda, 22, is a Switzerland international and will become Coventry’s third signing of the summer, after Loum Tchaouna from Burnley and Frank Onyeka’s loan move being made permanent.

Frank Lampard was reportedly a huge attraction for Amenda in choosing Coventry.

Amenda was part of Murat Yakin’s World Cup squad but did not make an appearance as they bowed out to Argentina in the quarter-finals after Breel Embolo’s sending-off for simulation.

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Leeds ready to spend big on Bosnia and Herzegovina defender

Sassuolo defender Tarik Muharemovic is close to a £34.1m move to Leeds, the Athletic report.

He is a 6ft 4in centre back, who will reinforce Daniel Farke’s back-line, amid the departures of goalkeepers Islian Meslier and Karl Darlow to Arsenal and Manchester United, respectively.

The Whites have also seen Pascal Struijk join Brighton in a £20m deal.

Muharemovic played in three of Bosnia and Herzegovina’s four games, as they were eliminated by the USA in the round of 32.

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Manchester City and West Ham vie for Brazil wonderkid

Relegated West Ham are fighting with 10-times Premier League winners Man City for Brazilian youngster, Heittor Vinicius, from Palmeiras.

The striker, 18, has not yet made a first-team appearance for his club, but that has not stopped either side expressing their interest, according to ESPN Brasil.

The Hammers are looking to secure an immediate return to the top-flight, while new City boss Enzo Maresca has a huge task to build on Pep Guardiola’s legacy, who departed the Sky Blues after 10 years in charge of the club.

He won six league titles, five League Cups, three FA Cups and the Champions League after joining in 2016 from Bayern Munich.

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Alvarez rejects Gunners approach

Julian Alvarez has rejected the chance to join Arsenal, Spanish outlet Sport reports.

The Gunners had believed they had the edge on Barcelona to sign the Argentina attacker, but Alvarez has his heart set on a move to the Camp Nou side.

He moved from Manchester City to Atletico Madrid in 2024 for £81.8m (€95m) and has scored 25 La Liga goals in two seasons.

He is currently preparing to face England in tonight’s World Cup semi-final, after scoring a spectacular goal against Switzerland in the quarter-finals.

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Chelsea eye Madrid Cucurella replacement

Chelsea may be after current Real Madrid left-back Alvaro Carreras, who has since been usurped at Jose Mourinho’s side by former Chelsea left-back Marc Cucurella, who only completed his £55m move a month ago.

Madrid value Carreras at £42.6m (€50m), according to Spanish outlet Diario Sport.

Chelsea have already signed versatile full-back Marco Palestra, who can operate as a left-back, but whose primary role is on the right side of defence.

New boss Xabi Alonso is overseeing a busy transfer window, amid rumours of exits for Alejandro Garnacho and a transfer tussle - also with Real Madrid - over their Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez.

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BREAKING: Sunderland confirm Meunier deal

Sunderland have announced the signing of 83-time Belgium international Thomas Meunier on a free transfer, following his departure from Lille.

The defender, 34, was at Lille for two years after a spell at Turkish side Trabzonspor. Prior, he spent four years each at Borussia Dortmund and PSG, winning four Ligue 1 titles with the French side.

He adds experience to Regis Le Bris’ side, who qualified for the Europa League after a 7th-place finish.

£85m-rated Bouaddi on Premier League giants' radar

Morocco youngster Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, is firmly in the sights of Manchester City, David Ornstein reports.

Lille want £85m for him and are considering making a move for him soon.

However, 2024/25 Premier League champions Liverpool are also reportedly interested in Bouaddi, so each may face a battle to get their man.

He started in all of Morocco’s World Cup knockout games as they were eliminated by France in the quarter-finals.

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London City Lionesses' transfer splurge continues

London City Lionesses’ transfer spree continues as they announce the signing of Kadidiatou Diani from OL Lyonnes for an undisclosed fee.

The 31-year-old joins Mary Earps and Ballon D’or winner Alexia Putellas at the London side.

They were promoted to the WSL last year and soon broke the transfer record with the £1.43m signing of Grace Geyoro from PSG - a fee London City disputed as too high.

Owner and American businesswoman Michele Kang - who also owns OL Lyonnes - has given them considerable spending power since her 2023 arrival.

Winks finds Italy reprieve

The 2015/16 Premier League winners were relegated to League One after a points deduction, completing a dramatic decade-long fall from grace.

Now, Winks - who joined from Tottenham Hotspur in 2023 - has made his way to one of the top European leagues in the form of Cagliari.

The Sardinian side have finished 15th and 16th in Serie A after promotion from Serie B back in 2023.