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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal signing close, Guimaraes boost; Man Utd double deal; Chelsea, Liverpool latest
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Transfer news: Andrey Santos, Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis could all be moving clubs very soon
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The summer window is hitting new heights as Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and Liverpool all work on getting some major signings sealed. Arsenal are said to have agreed personal terms with Bruno Guimaraes, while they are also ready to clinch the arrival of Christos Tzolis. The Gunners remain in pursuit of Morgan Rogers and Bradley Barcola, having already announced the arrival of Illan Meslier. Norway star Antonio Nusa is now believed to be a target for both Arsenal and Spurs.
Manchester United are set to announce two new signings today in Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow, while they are also set to make a final decision on Ederson following his medical and could yet turn to Manu Kone or Carlos Baleba instead as they also continue talks over Crysencio Summerville. Chelsea could sign Dusan Vlahovic as Xabi Alonso pushes to agree a move for Pep Chavarria, while Tottenham may yet recruit a third new midfielder in Ousmane Diabate amid a possible return for Randal Kolo Muani.
Liverpool are pushing hard for Barcola after missing out on Yan Diomande and could also bid for Yankuba Minteh. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Latest transfer news and rumours
Manchester United close to double transfer
Manchester United are closing in on the signings of Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow as they look to step up their summer transfer business.
Standard Sport understands that while Man Utd are yet to reach a full agreement for either player, there is an expectation that both deals will be finalised imminently.
As reported earlier in the week, United have agreed to pay Chelsea £48million plus an additional £2m in performance-related add-ons for Brazilian midfielder Santos.
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Crystal Palace confirm Sage backroom staff
Pierre Sage has confirmed the five-man backroom staff he will take to Crystal Palace.
He has added Jamal Alioui, Damien Della Santa and Sandy Guichard to the team, all coming over from roles in France. Alioui previously served as Sage’s assistant at Lyon.
The three new arrivals join established goalkeeping coach Andy Quy and assistant coach Paddy McCarthy, both of whom have worked with Palace for some time.
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Tottenham 'lead Rashford race'
Tottenham are showing interest in signing Marcus Rashford from Manchester United, per reports from TeamTalk.
The forward is set to return to Old Trafford after spending last season on loan at Barcelona. The Catalan club have been spending heavily on forwards this summer, but do not seem keen to make his stay permanent.
But he could get another fresh start in north London with Spurs, as reports in Italy claim they are frontrunners to sign him, leading some Italian clubs in that race.
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Arsenal and Liverpool in Geertruida race
Arsenal and Liverpool are both interested in signing Sunderland’s Lutsharel Geertruida this summer as they look to bolster their options at right-back.
Both sides have yet to make an approach for him, but he could be a player to keep an eye on after the Netherlands’ early exit from the World Cup.
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Chelsea fail in hijack attempt
Chelsea have reportedly fallen short in an attempt to hijack Atletico Madrid’s move for Sporting midfielder Morten Hjulmand.
The Dane has won interest from a variety of clubs this summer, but agreed to join Atletico for around £34m, with the deal due to be completed in short order.
Reports in Spain suggest Chelsea made a last-gasp approach to hijack the move, but fell short as the player,. who has an Arsenal tattoo on his left shoulder, already had his heart set on moving to Madrid.
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Santos announcement imminent
Andrey Santos has formally signed his contract as a Manchester United player, according to Fabrizio Romano.
An announcement is expected imminently.
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Chelsea to move for Camavinga
Xabi Alonso wants Chelsea to sign Eduardo Camavinga.
Per reports in Spain, Alonso would make the Frenchman a “key part” of his team.
The report from El Nacional adds that Los Blancos would be willing to listen to offers in the region of €80m (£68m).
The final decision may fall to the player, though, and he could be pushed to depart after Aurelien Tchouameni extended his deal.
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Joao Gomez to Atletico
Joao Gomes’ transfer from Wolves to Atletico is on the rocks.
A club-to-club agreement has been reached, but talks have stalled and according to Ben Jacobs, Wolves assume the move is off.
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Glasner imports Palace backroom staff to Forest
Nottingham Forest have confirmed that three members of Oliver Glasner’s backroom staff from Crystal Palace will join him at the City Ground.
Michael Angerschmid, Emanuel Pogatetz, and Michael Berktold all worked with the Austrian at Selhurst Park and will relocate to the Midlands for the next chapter of his career.
Angerschmid and Pogatetz will serve as assistant head coaches, while Berktold is simply an assistant. James Holland and Michael Gspurning complete the lineup.
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CONFIRMED: Portugal name Martinez successor
Portugal have confirmed Jorge Jesus as the new head coach of the national team, replacing Roberto Martinez after he led a star-studded squad to a last-16 exit from the World Cup.
He has spent the vast majority of his career managing in Portugal and Saudi Arabia, leaving his most recent post at Al Nassr earlier this year.
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