Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal agree Calafiori deal; Chelsea make Adeyemi move; Zirkzee to Man Utd close; Spurs | OneFootball

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·8. Juli 2024

Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal agree Calafiori deal; Chelsea make Adeyemi move; Zirkzee to Man Utd close; Spurs

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Arsenal are closing in on their first major signing of the summer with a £45million deal for Riccardo Calafiori close to completion. Reports in Italy claim a fee has been agreed and that the defender could undergo a medical as early as this week to take the Gunners’ spending to over £70m, with Wolves goalkeeper Dan Bentley also now of interest.

Chelsea were interested in Calafiori, but have instead turned to younger talents in Renato Veiga, Aaron Anselmino and Caleb Wiley. There has been talk of an approach for Borussia Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi, their new top target, and a battle with Tottenham and Manchester United for Rennes’ Desire Doue. Victor Osimhen continues to be linked, but any deal would reportedly be dependent on Napoli dropping their huge asking price.

Spurs signed £30m Archie Gray last week and now have Eberechi Eze and Pedro Neto in their sights. Man Utd have told Bologna that they will trigger Joshua Zirkzee’s release clause after agreeing personal terms with the striker and his agent, with Matthijs de Ligt also on the way as the club consider Jarrad Branthwaite and Ben Chilwell. Mason Greenwood now looks to be on his way to Marseille. Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours including the latest on Liverpool and West Ham live below!

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Arsenal and Chelsea set to miss out on Victor Osimhen

Finally some movement in the race to sign Victor Osimhen, which has become rather stagnant in recent weeks.

Arsenal and Chelsea are both credited with interest in the Napoli striker, as well as Manchester United, but his £109m release clause has proven too much.

Reports in Italy say Napoli will entertain bids worth a minimum £85m having been said to have rejected a £67m approach from Chelsea.

According to Corriere dello Sport, PSG are now ready to move for Osimhen as Luis Enrique is not convinced by either Randal Kolo Muani or Goncalo Ramos.

If they can loan or sell France international Kolo Muani, that will provide space for Osimhen to arrive.

Napoli will then sign Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea with Antonio Conte intent on reuniting with the striker, who is valued at around £35m.

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Enzo Maresca drops transfer hint in Chelsea squad assessment

Enzo Maresca is “convinced” that Chelsea already have enough talent at their disposal to challenge for titles.

Chelsea are, as ever, plotting several new signings this summer having acquired Marc Guiu, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Omari Kellyman and Tosin Adarabioyo. Further incomings are expected with Aaron Anselmino, Caleb Wiley and Renato Veiga close to joining.

But Maresca is confident that there is plenty of quality available to him as pre-season begins, which was one of the main factors in him joining from Leicester.

“I’m very excited,” he told the club media. “One of the reasons I’m here is because I’m convinced the squad is very good and full of talent.

“The most important thing now is we’re able to create the right culture that drives us for the season.

“I always say the same: if you are able to improve players then you are able to improve the team. So it’s our target to try to improve all of them day by day.”

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Marseille in advanced talks over Mason Greenwood signing

Mason Greenwood is closing in on a permanent exit from Manchester United.

The former England forward spent last season on loan in LaLiga with Getafe but now looks to be heading to France and Ligue 1.

According to multiple sources including the Press Association, Marseille are in advanced talks with United over a deal for Greenwood after links to the likes of Lazio and Juventus.

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Manchester United eye shock deal for Chelsea's Ben Chilwell

Manchester United are considering a shock move for Ben Chilwell, reports claim.

The Red Devils appear to be on the lookout for a new left-back option this summer to provide competition, cover and support for Luke Shaw, who spent months out injured last season.

According to the Daily Mail, Chelsea’s Chilwell is among the options currently being considered at Old Trafford.

The 27-year-old has also had his fair share of injury woes over recent years and did not make Gareth Southgate’s England’ squad for Euro 2024 despite the fitness worries over Shaw.

He remains under contract at Stamford Bridge until 2027 after a new two-year extension signed last April.

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Barcelona insist they can afford £53m Nico Williams deal

Could Nico Williams be heading to Barcelona this summer?

The Athletic Club forward is a player in huge demand after another stellar campaign in LaLiga and a starring role during Spain’s run to the semi-finals of Euro 2024.

Chelsea, Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United are just a few of the many clubs linked with Williams so far in this transfer window, though it seems he could be destined to remain in the Spanish top-flight with Barcelona.

“Economically speaking, we could commit to the signing of Nico Williams,” Blaugrana president Joan Laporta told Catalunya Radio.

“Nico's a player I like, I like him a lot. We are working with [coach Hansi] Flick on possible signings. Now we have to leave [sporting director] Deco to close the operations we are working on.

“Shortly we will be able to announce some good news with regard to the financial [issues] and we will be back within LaLiga's Fair Play limits. And that will allow further good news in terms of [signings].”

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Chelsea close to Renato Veiga deal in triple transfer push

Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Basel defender Renato Veiga, as they press ahead with another transfer recruitment drive, writes Standard Sport’s Simon Collings.

The Blues have agreed a fee of around £11.8million for the 20-year-old from Portugal, who is due in London for a medical before signing a long-term contract at Stamford Bridge.

Chelsea are also in talks over deals for Boca Juniors centre-back Aaron Anselmino and Atlanta United left-back Caleb Wiley, both 19.

Veiga is a versatile defender who can play at both centre-back and full-back, while he has also played as a holding midfielder.

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Arsenal pushing for Riccardo Calafiori and Dan Bentley deals

Arsenal have expressed an interest in Wolves goalkeeper Dan Bentley, as they continue talks over a deal for Bologna and Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori, writes Standard Sport’s Simon Collings.

The Gunners are looking at back-up options for No1 David Raya - signed on a permanent £27million deal last week - in case deputy Aaron Ramsdale leaves this summer.

Ramsdale is expected to depart Arsenal if a suitable offer comes in and 30-year-old Bentley has been identified as a possible target.

Bentley actually began his youth career at Arsenal, spending seven years with the club before being released in 2008, and knows goalkeeper coach Inaki Cana from their time together at Brentford.

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Manchester United get major boost in Joshua Zirkzee move

The path looks to be clear now for Manchester United to sign Joshua Zirkzee unencumbered.

AC Milan had appeared to be the Red Devils’ main rivals for the Bologna forward as they looked to keep him in Serie A, but Rossoneri legend and advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic has now confirmed that they are no longer in the running for his signature - leaving the route free for another of his former clubs.

“Zirkzee? It’s the past for us,” ex-United striker Ibrahimovic said. “We already have the new striker in mind but I’m not gonna tell you the name.”

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Arsenal reignite Raphinha move with player-plus-cash offer

Arsenal are said to have made a player-plus-cash offer for Raphinha.

Reports claim that the Gunners have reignited their long-standing interest in the former Leeds winger, who was chased by both Arsenal and Chelsea before eventually joining Barcelona in a £49m deal two summers ago.

Speculation in Spain claims a part-exchange offer worth £30m plus striker Eddie Nketiah has now been submitted to the Catalan giants.

Raphinha has also been linked with a return to the Premier League with Newcastle in the current transfer window.

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Manchester United set to sign Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt

Joshua Zirkzee and Matthijs de Ligt are both set to join Manchester United, according to reports.

Both players are currently away with the Netherlands at Euro 2024, where they are preparing for a semi-final showdown with England in Dortmund on Wednesday night.

Fabrizio Romano says that Zirkzee is now set to join from Serie A outfit Bologna, while De Ligt is also believed to be “close” to making the move to Old Trafford.

Romano says that United boss Erik ten Hag has been instrumental in both moves, making direct contact with the players in question to sell the project personally.

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