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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal double deal, Guimaraes bid; Man Utd in Summerville talks; Chelsea, Liverpool latest
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Transfer talk: Bruno Guimaraes, Ezri Konsa and Crysencio Summerville could all be on the move this summer
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The summer transfer window is really hitting its stride as a number of huge deals are completed, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all active. Arsenal could be targeting a shock double deal for Aston Villa and England duo Ezri Konsa and Morgan Rogers, while they are also said to be preparing a new offer for Bruno Guimaraes and pursuing Bradley Barcola, though have been hijacked by Manchester City in the race for Leicester wonderkid Jeremy Monga.
Manchester United are believed to have opened talks with West Ham over Crysencio Summerville, with goalkeeper Kit Margetson also set to join amid ongoing interest in the likes of Felix Nmecha, Aurelien Tchouameni and Carlos Baleba. Chelsea continue negotiations over Pep Chavarria and still want Granit Xhaka and Maxence Lacroix, having clinched the arrival of Marco Palestra. Tottenham could confirm their £100million move for Sandro Tonali today after already signing Mateus Fernandes, though will not complete a permanent transfer for Joao Palhinha.
Liverpool are being linked with shock deals for Pedro Neto and Savinho as they look set to miss out on Yan Diomande. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Man City hijack Arsenal move for Monga as fee agreed
One player who may not be joining Arsenal this summer after all is Leicester wonderkid Jeremy Monga.
The Gunners have been in negotiations for some time now regarding the 16-year-old winger, but have been unable to reach an agreement.
That has led to a stunning transfer hijack from Manchester City, who are said to have muscled in with a move of their own in recent days.
The Telegraph report that City have now agreed a £10m fee with Leicester for Monga as they look to strike a blow to their Premier League title rivals.
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Tottenham to sign £100m Tonali today
As mentioned, today could well be the day for Sandro Tonali and Tottenham.
It has been an incredible week on the transfer front for Spurs, who have agreed a deal with Newcastle for the in-demand Italy star said to be worth an initial £92.5m plus a further £7.5m in add-ons.
That is after having already beaten Manchester United to the signing of Portuguese midfielder Mateus Fernandes, who joined from rivals West Ham for £85m on Wednesday.
Tonali flew in from Milan on Thursday in order to undergo a medical with Tottenham and confirmed the move during a brief interview with Sky in Italy that was conducted at the airport.
Presuming all went well with those medical tests, Tonali is expected to be confirmed as a Spurs player at some stage on Friday.
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Man Utd open Summerville talks
Manchester United are said to have opened talks over a deal for Crysencio Summerville.
The Dutch winger is on the radar of most of the Premier League’s biggest clubs this summer and is widely expected to leave West Ham following their relegation to the Championship on the final day of last season.
Summerville impressed further at the World Cup before the Netherlands’ penalty shootout exit to Morocco in the round of 32, with Ben Jacobs of GiveMeSport now reporting that United have begun initial exploratory talks over a potential transfer.
However, it is said that any move for the former Leeds star could be dependent on Marcus Rashford first being sold.
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Arsenal plan new £60m Bruno Guimaraes bid
Arsenal’s pursuit of Bruno Guimaraes does not appear to have been diminished by Newcastle team-mate Sandro Tonali’s imminent £100m transfer to rivals Tottenham.
Tonali could officially join Spurs as soon as today after the Italian international arrived from Milan on Thursday in order to undergo a medical following an agreement between the two clubs.
Newcastle seem unlikely to sell both Tonali and fellow midfielder - and captain - Guimaraes in the same summer window, having already seen Anthony Gordon leave for Barcelona, though The Sun claim that Arsenal have not given up hope when it comes to the Brazilian.
They say the Gunners still believe that a deal can be made and are set to return with an offer of around £60m, having seen an initial approach for Guimaraes rebuffed last week.
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Arsenal eye shock Konsa and Rogers double deal
Arsenal are interested in Ezri Konsa in addition to Morgan Rogers this summer, new reports claim.
The Gunners’ admiration for Rogers is well-established, with Standard Sport understanding that he has been made their top transfer priority for this window.
However, The Telegraph now claim that Arsenal are also keen on Rogers’ versatile Aston Villa and England team-mate Konsa as they bid to strengthen in defence amid uncertainty over Ben White’s future in north London.
It remains to be seen what impact the interest in Konsa will have on their pursuit of Rogers, for whom Villa could apparently demand an enormous fee of around £130m.
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How much Forest could spend on Bergvall
Nottingham Forest expect to spend £45m on Tottenham’s Lucas Bergvall, similar to the fee which Brighton paid for Luka Vuskovic earlier this summer, per Sky Sports.
Spurs, though, do not want to sell the young Swede.
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Arsenal's Bruno interest
Arsenal remain interested in signing Bruno Guimaraes.
According to The Sun, negotiations via intermediaries over a £60m deal are ongoing.
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Lucy Bronze stays at Chelsea
Lucy Bronze has signed a new Chelsea deal, keeping her with the Blues for a further season.
It is the first time in the England veteran’s career that she has extended her stay with any club.
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Arsenal line up Kepa replacements
Arsenal have lined up a few potential replacements for Kepa Arrizabalaga amid reports the Spaniard may look to move this summer in search of more playing time.
Per TeamTalk, names under consideration include free agent Illan Meslier, Yann Sommer, Mather Ryan, and Stefan Ortega.
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Tuanzebe in line for Premier League return
Axel Tuanzebe may well play Premier League football next season despite being relegated with Burnley in the previous campaign.
Per the Telegraph, the Congolese international defender is of interest to Hull City, who have opened talks.
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Sandro Tonali has explained why he has decided to join Tottenham ahead of flying to London to finalise his £100million move from Newcastle.
Standard Sport understands that Tonali is expected to undergo a medical later on Thursday before putting pen to paper on a six-year contract to become Spurs’ club-record signing, and their sixth arrival of a busy summer transfer window.
The Italy international will join Mateus Fernandes, Jan Paul van Hecke, Marcos Senesi, Andy Robertson and Martin Dubravka in joining Roberto De Zerbi’s revoluation at Spurs, bringing to an end his three-year stay at Newcastle.
Speaking to Italian media as he departed Milan airport on Thursday morning, Tonali said he had joined Spurs to take on a new challenge as the north London club look to rebuild under De Zerbi.
"We decided to make a change, so we are ready for this new adventure,” Tonali said.
He added: “Newcastle wanted the best for me, and I wanted the best deal for Newcastle. So we are all happy, and I am ready for this new challenge.”
Asked why he has picked Tottenham amid reported interest from the likes of Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United, Tonali said: "Let's say that Roberto De Zerbi did a great job, had a big impact in all this.
"It is a life choice for my family, because we come from three years at Newcastle, and our lives change with our child's birth. So we decided to change a bit.
"De Zerbi made a great difference. He did his job, and he did it very well."
Asked if he would be interested in a return to Serie A in the future, Tonali said: “It's always been very difficult; there's never been an opportunity, even though we've talked about it.
“We joke about [joining AC Milan] all the time, but if the opportunity arises, maybe one day we'll talk about it seriously."
De Zerbi is thought to have been a key influence in convincing Tonali to join, and the Spurs boss has played an important role in helping the club attract top talent despite successive 17th-place finishes in the Premier League.
Fernandes, who is expected to partner Tonali at the base of Spurs’ midfield next season, revealed De Zerbi was a key reason behind him joining the club after his £85m arrival was announced on Thursday morning.
With Spurs expected to remain active in the transfer market as they eye up a move for Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi, De Zerbi’s influence will continue to prove important.
The new signing said: "I'm very excited for this next step. Spurs is a massive club and the head coach was a key part of why I have decided to join.
"When we spoke, it was very special. We look at football in the same way - going onto the pitch as a strong team, with fight and energy, to try and win every game.
“I can't wait to get started, to meet the fans, to meet everyone, and give everything for the club."
Fernandes leaves West Ham just a year on from joining from Southampton in a deal worth £38m.
He made 36 appearances for the Hammers last season, but could not prevent the club from being relegated.
Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi, said: "I've admired Mateus for a long time because he combines quality on the ball with the intensity and intelligence that are so important in the way we want to play.
"Despite his age, he already has good experience in the Premier League and has shown quality and consistency at this level.
“Mateus is comfortable under pressure, can progress the ball, works hard for the team and has the courage to make things happen in difficult moments.
“I believe this is the ideal environment for him to continue his development and I'm excited to start working with him."
Spurs are preparing to break their transfer record for the second time in as many days, with Sandro Tonali due at the club’s training ground on Thursday to finalise his £92.5m move from Newcastle.
Fernandes is the latest player to credit De Zerbi’s influence as being pivotal to why he joined Spurs, with the 21-year-old becoming the club’s fifth signing of the summer.
Spurs have been aggressive in the summer transfer window, and are also set to complete a deal worth up to £100m for Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali.
De Zerbi has been at the centre of these plans and has played a huge role in convincing the likes of Fernandes and Tonali to join Spurs despite successive 17th-place finishes in the Premier League.
"I'm very excited for this next step. Spurs is a massive club, and the head coach was a key part of why I have decided to join,” Fernandes said.
"When we spoke, it was very special. We look at football in the same way - going onto the pitch as a strong team, with fight and energy, to try and win every game. I can't wait to get started, to meet the fans, to meet everyone, and give everything for the club."
On Fernandes, De Zerbi praised his ability to perform under pressure and his Premier League experience, which has been a consistent theme of Spurs’ recruitment this summer.
"I've admired Mateus for a long time because he combines quality on the ball with the intensity and intelligence that are so important in the way we want to play,” De Zerbi added.
"Despite his age, he already has good experience in the Premier League and has shown quality and consistency at this level. Mateus is comfortable under pressure, can progress the ball, works hard for the team and has the courage to make things happen in difficult moments.
Fernandes said: "I'm very excited for this next step. Spurs is a massive club and the head coach was a key part of why I have decided to join.
"When we spoke, it was very special. We look at football in the same way - going onto the pitch as a strong team, with fight and energy, to try and win every game.
“I can't wait to get started, to meet the fans, to meet everyone, and give everything for the club."
Fernandes leaves West Ham just a year on from joining from Southampton in a deal worth £38m.
He made 36 appearances for the Hammers last season, but could not prevent the club from being relegated.
Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi, said: "I've admired Mateus for a long time because he combines quality on the ball with the intensity and intelligence that are so important in the way we want to play.
"Despite his age, he already has good experience in the Premier League and has shown quality and consistency at this level.
“Mateus is comfortable under pressure, can progress the ball, works hard for the team and has the courage to make things happen in difficult moments.
“I believe this is the ideal environment for him to continue his development and I'm excited to start working with him."
Spurs are preparing to break their transfer record for the second time in as many days, with Sandro Tonali due at the club’s training ground on Thursday to finalise his £92.5m move from Newcastle.
Sandro Tonali is flying in to undergo a medical with Tottenham as his new club plot further summer signings.
Spurs on Wednesday agreed another club-record-smashing transfer fee, with Tonali set to arrive from Newcastle in a deal worth up to £100million.
The Italian is flying to London from Milan today, and expected at Hotspur Way on Thursday afternoon.
Just 24 hours earlier, Spurs agreed a £85m fee with West Ham for Mateus Fernandes. The Portugal midfielder has since passed his medical.
It is an unprecedented transfer window for Spurs, who are also set to sell Luka Vuskovic to Brighton for £50m.
There are expected to be further outgoings at Spurs, given the influx of new faces, but claims of a bid for Archie Gray have been strenuously denied.
Tonali and Fernandes have both agreed terms on six-year contracts with Spurs ahead of their arrivals for a combined £185m.
The pair will become Roberto De Zerbi’s fifth and sixth summer signings, all wrapped up with just a little over two weeks of the transfer window having been played out.
But Spurs are not expected to send their spending spree just yet.
Standard Sport understands that interest remains in Manchester City winger Savinho, who Spurs tried and failed to sign last summer.
Savinho is expected to be available for less than the £70m asking price of 12 months ago,
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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal get Barcola boost; Man Utd want Tchouameni; Chelsea done deal; Tonali medical
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Transfer targets: Sandro Tonali, Bradley Barcola; Alex Scott
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The World Cup is not getting in the way of the summer window hitting remarkable heights as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool work on strengthening their squads with new signings. The Gunners are said to be exploring a deal for Bradley Barcola, despite Paris Saint-Germain being reluctant to sell. Morgan Rogers is a priority signing, and Bruno Guimaraes has been sounded out - and potentially had his head turned.
Tottenham have managed to prise a Newcastle midfielder away with Sandro Tonali joining in a deal worth £100million. Spurs have smashed their transfer record two times in as many days after agreeing a £85m deal for Mateus Fernandes. Eli Junior Kroupi and Savinho could be next. Man Utd have missed out on both Fernandes and Tonali, and are now said to be interested in Alex Scott, Felix Nmecha of Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni.
Chelsea remain keen to sign Granit Xhaka from Sunderland despite an opening £8m bid being rejected. The Blues are also negotiating for Maxence Lacroix and are close to completing a deal for Marco Palestra and Pep Chavarria. Man City are tracking Ayyoub Bouaddi and Eduardo Camavinga. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Glasner to take over at Nottingham Forest after Pereira sacked
Vitor Pereira said he was taken by “complete surprise and without any warning” after confirming he had been sacked as head coach of Nottingham Forest.
Oliver Glasner is expected to be appointed, in a shock move after leaving Crystal Palace.
Pereira signed an 18-month contract at the City Ground in February and guided Forest to Premier League survival and the Europa League semi-final.
There was a break clause in his contract for June, and it is understood Forest informed the Portuguese boss they wanted to go in a different direction two minutes before that clause expired.
Pereira said in a statement: “Today marks the end of my journey as head coach of Nottingham Forest.
“I want to say a sincere thank you to everyone connected with this incredible football club.
“Although this decision came as a complete surprise to me and without any warning, I fully respect the club’s right to make the decisions it believes are best for its future.
“Naturally, I am disappointed and saddened. I truly believed in what we were building together, and I leave with a sense of pride in everything we achieved over the past months.
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Barcelona weigh up world-record Saliba bid
Barcelona are reportedly considering a move for Arsenal defender William Saliba.
The French centre-back has emerged as one of the club's top defensive targets, according to according to Ekrem Konur.
However, the deal is expected to be extremely tough to pull off, and will likely take a word-record fee for a defender.
The report claims Arsenal would only consider selling if they receive an offer in the region of £130million.
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Man Utd explore 'dream signing' as new transfer shortlist revealed
Manchester United have reportedly lined up five alternative targets, including Alex Scott, after losing out on Mateus Fernandes to Tottenham.
Michael Carrick and INEOS have moved on quickly from the West Ham man, and are said to be turning attentions to Bournemouth’s Scott, Felix Nmecha of Borussia Dortmund and France star Aurelien Tchouameni.
Carlos Baleba of Brighton and Fulham’s Sander Berge are also on the Red Devil’s radar as they look to strengthen their midfield ahead of their return to Champions League football.
Scott is high on United’s list, according to Ben Jacobs, but the Cherries are extremely reluctant to sell as they look to instead extend the midfielder’s contract, which currently runs until 2028. They are said value Scott at around £80m.
Man Utd also retain interest in Baleba and Berge, while Sandro Tonali is appreciated but is in advanced talks over a move to Spurs.
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PSG relax Barcola transfer stance amid Arsenal interest
Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly relaxed their transfer stance on Bradley Barcola, amid reports Arsenal have scouted the France star at the World Cup.
The Gunners are said to have made Barcola a summer target as they look to sign a left winger, with Morgan Rogers and Christos Tzolis also high up Mikel Arteta’ wishlist.
Having initially ruled out any sale of Barcola, it is now being reported that the French giants could be tempted into selling for the right price.
The Athletic report that Barcola appears reluctant to sign a new deal as he looks to start more games next season.
But fresh reports now suggest that figures in excess of the £116m Manchester City paid for Elliot Anderson may be considered.
It comes following report by BBC Sport that Arsenal have received encouragement that a deal could be possible.
The same report adds that the Gunners planned to scout Barcola during France’s 3-0 win over Sweden, in which the winger scored Les Blues’ second goal.
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Tonali flying in for Spurs medical
More on last night’s big breaking news regarding Sandro Tonali and Tottenham.
BBC Sport report that Tonali will fly to London from Milan today to undergo a medical with Spurs and finalise his £100million move from Newcastle.
Mateus Fernandes is said to have completed his medical on Wednesday.
Official confirmation of the two deals should be imminent.
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Tonali set to undergo Tottenham medical
Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali for a club-record £100million fee.
Standard Sport understands that the Italian international is set to sign a long-term contract to join Roberto De Zerbi’s side.
It is understood that Tottenham will pay £92.5m up front plus a further £7.5m in potential add-ons based around multiple Champions League qualifications, taking the deal to £100m if all bonuses are met.
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New Chelsea signing speaks
Marco Palestra has revealed his excitement to play under “one of the best managers in the world” as his signing was announced by Chelsea.
Standard Sport understands the versatile right-back has joined the Blues from Atalanta for a package that comes to £47million.
Palestra is contracted to 2033 and Chelsea see him as a signing who can go straight into Xabi Alonso’s starting lineup if needed.
Inter Milan were favourites to sign the 21-year-old until Chelsea joined the race and hijacked the deal last week by offering a package, and wages, that Inter could not match. His salary will include bonus incentives.
Chelsea appreciate Palestra’s ability to play right wing-back, right-back and to deputise on the left flank when needed.
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DEAL AGREED
Tottenham have accepted an offer from Brighton for highly-rated defender Luka Vuskovic.
Standard Sport understands the deal is worth an overall package of £50million, which works out to be £46m up front and £4m in very achievable add-ons.
Furthermore, Spurs have agreed to a 20% sell-on clause as well as matching rights.
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Rashford Man United career not over
Marcus Rashford could be reintegrated into Michael Carrick’s first-team plans, Teamtalk report.
The England forward, 28, was keen on departing Old Trafford this summer, but their £40m price tag may see him remain at his boyhood club.
Rashford was on loan at Barcelona last season, where he scored 14 goals and assisted 14 goals.
But Barca’s £69m signing of Anthony Gordon saw them curtail any plans to bid for Rashford.
Rumours of Spurs wanting the Man United man have also been swirling around in recent days, amid their early-window transfer spree.
But if none of these materialise, United are figuring out ways he can contribute to the first-team next season.
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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has spoken about his club’s interest in Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez for the first time.
The Camp Nou side were rumoured to be Alvarez’s preferred destination amid enquiries from Arsenal and Real Madrid, but Laporta has confirmed Barca made a bid for the Argentina forward.
Laporta said: “We’ve spoken with Atlético de Madrid and Deco (Barcelona sporting director) sent an offer. We know the player has wanted to come since before playing for Manchester City.
”I spoke with Gil Marin (Atletico’s CEO), who told me that in principle they did not plan to sell. The offer is firm and we will maintain it. We will not be at the expense of what Atlético de Madrid says.
“We have a great relationship with Atleti. The offer will remain in force and could be made, but it is not unlimited in time. Atlético says that they do not sell because they had no alternative; now if they have an alternative, we will see.”
Alvarez joined Atletico from Manchester City for £81.5 in 2024. His current contract expires in 2030.
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