Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal FC learn Eze twist; Liverpool in Isak bid; Man Utd await Sesko decision

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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal learn Eze twist; Liverpool in Isak bid; Man Utd await Sesko decision

Premier League's biggest clubs pushing hard to complete big-money deals

Targets: Eberechi Eze, Benjamin Sesko and Alexander Isak

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The new Premier League season is just two weeks away and the likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are all working hard on completing deals before the big kick-off. The Gunners finally have their much-needed striker, and £64million man Viktor Gyokeres made his debut in Thursday's pre-season defeat to Tottenham. Next on the hitlist is Eberechi Eze, but the Crystal Palace star's £68m release clause expires today, so Arsenal have some work to do.

Liverpool, meanwhile, are working on a first formal offer for Alexander Isak, who is desperate to leave Newcastle. A second British-record-beating deal is in the offing, and this one could cost upwards of £135. Newcastle want Benjamin Sesko has his replacement, though Man United are doing all they can to snap up the RB Leipzig striker.

Chelsea are closing in on the double signing of Jorrel Hato and Xavi Simons, and retain an interest in Alejandro Garnacho. The spending does not stop. Tottenham are also closing on the signing of a new midfielder with Joao Palhinha open to joining on loan from Bayern Munich. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!

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Chelsea's bomb squad

Enzo Maresca reportedly wants 15 players to leave Stamford Bridge this summer.

Nico Schira reports that the Italian has compiled a list of names that he wants gone before the transfer window slams shut.

They are:

Christopher Nkunku

Axel Disasi

Benoît Badiashile

Lesley Ugochukwu

Ben Chilwell

Raheem Sterling

Alfie Gilchrist

Carney Chukwuemeka

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall

Nicolas Jackson

Marc Guiu

Renato Veiga

Aaron Anselmino

Armando Broja

David Datro Fofana

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Chelsea send Sarr on loan

New Chelsea arrival Mamadou Sarr has been shipped out on loan to sister club Strasbourg.

The centre-back joined the Blues from the French side this summer, but has immediately been loaned back to the Ligue 1 club.

How Arsenal defeat can be good for new signings

Arsenal were dealt a shock 1-0 defeat by Spurs in Hong Kong yesterday, where Viktor Gyokeres made his debut from the bench.

Noni Madueke will join his new team-mates on their return from Asia.

But how can the defeat be spun into a positive, and what opportunities does it present for their new arrivals?

Simon Collings has all the answers here...

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Isak ready to trigger 'nuclear option' to force Liverpool move

Alexander Isak is prepared to unilaterally terminate his contract with Newcastle in order to sign for Liverpool.

According to The Mirror, such is the Swede's deperation to leave St James' Park for Anfield, he is considering what has been described as a "nuclear" option to force the move.

Isak is currently training alone in Spain with a personal trainer to keep his fitness up for the Premier League champions.

Liverpool want to sign Isak but, as yet, no formal bid has been submitted.

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DONE DEAL

Sunderland have announced the signing of goalkeeper Robin Roefs from NEC Nijmegen.

The deal is reportedly worth around £11million, including add-ons.

Roefs is expected to be first-choice goalkeeper.

The 22-year-old becomes Sunderland's eighth summer signing following the arrivals of Reinildo Mandava, Chemsdine Talbi, Noah Sadiki, Enzo Le Fee, Habib Diarra, Simon Adingra and Granit Xhaka.

Palhinha set for Spurs medical today

More on Tottenham’s move for Joao Palhinha as the Bayern midfielder is set to undergo a medical today.

Dom Smith reports that Spurs have agreed a deal with the German giants to sign the midfielder on loan with an option to buy.

Palhinha, who had interest from elsewhere, made his intention to join Spurs clear once he heard of their interest in him.

Spurs will cover Palhinha’s full wages and have an option to make the move more permanent next season, reportedly for £26million (€30m).

Palhinha joined Bayern for an initial £43.2m fee last summer, representing a club-record player sale for Fulham.

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Moore on Rangers move

“I’m excited to get going. As soon as I heard Rangers were interested and wanted me to come, it was a massive opportunity for me.

“I’m excited to be here and hopefully I can show the fans and everyone what I can do.

“I think with the new boss and the way that we play, it’s a great place to be at the minute. It was a pretty easy decision for me to come here.”

DONE DEAL! Young Spurs star Moore joins Rangers on loan

Young Tottenham star Mikey Moore has joined Rangers on loan for the season.

Moore moves to Scotland with a big reputation, having become Spurs’ youngest ever Premier League debutant in May 2024.

He scored his first goal during last season’s run to Europa League glory.

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Chelsea to miss out on Ardon Jashari

Chelsea have been monitoring Club Brugge's Ardon Jashari, but look set to miss out on the midfielder.

The Blues were reportedly weighing up making a move to sign the 23-year-old, with Bayer Leverkusen also interested.

But journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that Jashari only has eyes for AC Milan, who are expected to seal his signature.

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Spurs move to hijack Kolo Muani move

Tottenham are looking to hijack Juventus' permanent move for Randal Kolo Muani.

Kolo Muani spent the second half of last season on loan at Juve from Paris Saint-Germain, having rejected advances from Spurs. and proved a success.

The striker scored five goals in his first three games and finished wtih a flurry at the Club World Cup, so Juve are keen to sign the player permanently.

However, Mediaset report that uncertainty over Dusan Vlahovic's future in Turin is delaying a deal getting over the line and Spurs sense an opportunity. PSG want €50million to sell, or with an obligation to buy on a loan deal.

Manchester United and Newcastle, who are battling for Sesko, are also monitoring the situation.

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