Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal FC want Romero, Barcola hijack; Liverpool done deal; Man Utd; Chelsea latest

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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal want Romero, Barcola hijack; Liverpool done deal; Man Utd; Chelsea latest

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Transfer targets: Cristian Romero, Bradley Barcola and Julian Alvarez

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The summer window continues has a little over three weeks to run as likes of Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham work hard to complete deals which improve their squads. The Gunners have snapped by Bruno Guimaraes, and will now focus on improving their attack and defence. Interest in Bradley Barcola has reportedly been reignited, while Julian Alvarez and Iliman Ndiaye remain targets. At the back, an audacious move for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero as been mooted amid interest in Ezri Konsa and Joaquin Seys.

Manchester United remain on the market for a new left-back, but top target Lewis Hall is not available, so Antoinee Robinson, Jorge Salinas and Seyes have been linked. Chelsea are set to finally announce the arrival of Pep Chavarria, while Morgan Rogers is set to begin life as a Blues as his pre-season starts this week.

Tottenham have agreed to sell Manor Solomon to West Ham for £7million, and remain interested in both Cody Gakpo and Savinho. Villarreal striker has also been linked Georges Mikautadze amid reports of an injury to Dominic Solanke. Liverpool are wrapping up a loan deal for Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo as work continues on agreeing a fee with Paris Saint-Germain for Barcola. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

Latest transfer news and rumours

Arsenal in contact with Cristian Romero and Ezri Konsa

Arsenal are in contact with the representatives of Tottenham defender Cristian Romero and Aston Villa centre-back Ezri Konsa.

According to FootballTransfers, sporting director Andrea Berta is speaking to both players’ camps as the Gunners look to sign another central defender before the transfer window closes.

Romero is open to a controversial move across north London, although Tottenham are strongly opposed to strengthening their rivals. Arsenal have also been monitoring Konsa for several months and are ready to return with an improved offer after an initial bid was rejected.

No deal has been agreed for either defender yet, but Arsenal are stepping up their pursuit as they look to add further depth to Mikel Arteta’s defence.

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Marco Silva wants Fulham reunion at Benfica

Benfica manager Marco Silva is interested in bringing former Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo to Portugal.

According to CM Jornal, Silva has identified the Chelsea centre-back as a potential addition as Benfica look to strengthen their defence.

The pair previously worked together at Fulham, where Adarabioyo became an important part of Silva’s side before leaving the club for Chelsea.

Benfica are now exploring the possibility of reuniting the defender with his former manager, although a deal could prove difficult with Adarabioyo still under contract at Stamford Bridge.

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Darwin Nunez agrees move to join Mohamed Salah

Darwin Nunez has joined Mohamed Salah at Turkish side Trabzonspor.

The former Liverpool striker will move from Al-Hilal on loan after the Saudi club agreed to let him leave.

Trabzonspor will reportedly cover pay around €8m of Nunez’s €22m salary, which is more than what Salah earns.

Nunez and Salah played together at Liverpool between 2022 and 2025, and the pair are now set to reunite in Turkey ahead of the new season.

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Adam Wharton race sparks into life

Chelsea, Manchester United and Real Madrid are all exploring a deal for Adam Wharton.

According to CaughtOffside, United are keen to strengthen their midfield and view the Crystal Palace star as a major target.

Palace are understood to value the 22-year-old at around €100m (£86m).

Real Madrid and Chelsea are also monitoring Wharton’s situation.

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Harry Kane to sign new Bayern contract and end hopes of Premier League return

Harry Kane is expected to extend his contract with Bayern Munich until 2029, with talks set to take place this week when the striker returns from holiday.

According to The Times, Kane’s current salary of around €25m gross per year is not expected to change significantly as part of the new agreement.

The England captain and is his family are said to be very settled in Munich. Despite previously being expected to return to the Premier League to chase Alan Shearer’s goalscoring record, Kane is now focused on winning more trophies with Bayern.

After helping Bayern win two Bundesliga titles, Kane’s main remaining ambition is the Champions League, with the striker keen to continue his pursuit of European success in Munich.

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Aston Villa in pole position to sign Endrick

Aston Villa are leading the race to sign Real Madrid forward Endrick on loan.

Spanish outlet AS report that the Brazilian’s representatives have sounded out several Premier League clubs as the 20-year-old considers his future at the Bernabeu.

Endrick wants a team who plays in Europe, and to have a starting roll.

TEAMtalk add that Chelsea’s long-standing interest remains strong, while Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham, and Fulham have also held discussions over the striker’s situation.

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Rashford handed new Man Utd shirt number as decision made

Marcus Rashford will need to be handed a brand new squad number at Manchester United, after being stripped of his old one last summer.

Rashford, who has not played a competitive fixture for Man United since a Europa League meeting with Viktoria Plzen in December 2024, is back with the squad after travelling to the Republic of Ireland for a pre-season training camp.

The 28-year-old’s United career had previously appeared to be all but over after he was frozen out by former boss Ruben Amorim, having spent time out on loan at Aston Villa and Barcelona.

However, it would appear that he could figure into Michael Carrick's plans for the upcoming season.

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Arsenal aware Cristian Romero wants to join

Cristian Romero wants to join Arsenal this summer, according to reports, and Arsenal are aware.

Claims first emerged last week that the Gunners had made a shock approach to rivals Tottenham over their wantaway captain.

However, Spurs are said to have denied that any contact was made as Atletico Madrid step up their move for a player who has also been the subject of talks with Inter Milan this summer.

The Sun say today that Romero wants to cross the north London divide, but Tottenham unsurprisingly have absolutely no intention of letting that happen.

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Chelsea wrap up ninth summer signing

Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria.

Standard Sport understands that Chelsea will pay around £16.3m for the 28-year-old, with the fee potentially increasing through add-ons.

Chavarría is expected to provide competition at left-back as Chelsea continue to reshape their squad under Xabi Alonso.

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Tottenham have fresh Cody Gakpo hope

Liverpool could be willing to let Cody Gakpo join Tottenham if they complete deals for two new forwards.

Spurs are interested in the Netherlands international, with Roberto De Zerbi keen to add another attacking option to his squad.

Liverpool are currently reluctant to sell Gakpo, but Football Insider report that the club could reconsider if they sign both a new winger and another forward before the transfer window closes.

Gakpo has been an important player for Liverpool since joining from PSV, but increased competition for places could open the door to a move to Tottenham.

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