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Major deals in the works as the summer window continues

Christian Mosquere, Bryan Mbeumo and Viktor Gyokeres

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Arsenal are looking to wrap three deals over the coming days, with Christian Norgaard and Kepa Arrizabalaga having undergone medicals, and talks with Valencia centre-back Cristhian Mosquera progressing well. There is ongoing interest in Benjamin Sesk, Viktor Gyokeres and Eberechi Eze for attacking reinforcements.

Manchester United have again won the race to sign Bryan Mbeumo, amid rival interest from Tottenham, but Brentford have rejected a second bid, worth £62.5m. Spurs could move on to Crystal Palace star Eze with Bournemouth demanding £70million for Antoine Semenyo. Kota Takai is set to become Thomas Frank's first signing.

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Joao Pedro latest

The race to sign Brighton forward Joao Pedro is heating up.

According to the Guardian, the Seagulls have rejected bids from two clubs - believed to be Newcastle and Chelsea - in excess of £50m for the Brazilian.

This may not be the end of the saga as talks are ongoing to find a resolution.

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21 minutes ago

QPR confirm Poku signing

Kwame Poku is now officially a QPR player.

The winger joins the Championship side from Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee and is looking forward to a new journey.

He said: “I feel like the project they're building here excites me and I want to be part of taking QPR to that next level.

“There's good players here and I think it's exciting times for the club.”

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41 minutes ago

Arsenal increase bid for Mosquera

Arsenal have made an improved offer to Valencia for Cristhian Mosquera, reports Nicolò Schira.

It has been claimed that the fresh bid is in the region of to €21m-€22m which works out to be £17.9m-£18.7m.

Will that be enough for the Gunners to land the Spanish central defender?

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1 hour ago

Sunderland agree club-record deal

Sunderland are showing signs of intent to stay in the Premier League following their promotion with Sky Sports reporting they have agreed a club-record £30m deal to sign Habib Diarra from Ligue 1 side Strasbourg.

The Black Cats will pay £27m up-front plus £3m in add-ons for the Senegal midfielder.

England fans will be familiar with Diarra as he scored for Senegal against the Three Lions in a friendly earlier this month.

The midfielder is now set for a medical before signing his contract.

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1 hour ago

Branthwaite in advanced talks over Everton extension

Jarrad Branthwaite is closing in on a new contract with Everton.

According to Everton insider The Bobble, negotiations between club and players are advancing.

Branthwaite’s current deal runs until 2027 and the club are keen to tie down one of their most valuable assets to longer terms.

Manchester United have previously shown interest in Branthwaite, while Tottenham have recently been linked.

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Gyokeres is 'waiting for Arsenal'

So many twists and turns to the Viktor Gyokeres saga.

Following reports that the Sporting strker has had a change of heart over joining Manchester United having initially dismissed the idea, it now appears that Arsenal remain in pole position to sign him.

Fabrizio Romano had said: “Many questions about Gyökeres. We respect all colleagues and all information but, at this moment, Gyokeres is waiting for Arsenal.

“As long as there is a possibility of going to Arsenal, playing in the Champions League and working with Arteta, Gyokeres gives priority to Arsenal.”

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2 hours ago

Liverpool closing in on Guehi deal

Liverpool are not standing still after winning the Premier League title this time around.

Having already signed Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz and Milos Kerkez for combined fees of just under £200m, fresh reports claim the Reds are closing in on a deal for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi.

The central defender is approaching the final year of his contract with Palace and it is being reported that he is likely to be joining Liverpool.

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2 hours ago

Bournemouth hold firm on Semenyo

Tottenham and Manchester United have made their progress in their attempts to sign Antoine Semenyo.

The Bournemouth star is attracting plenty of attention this summer, with Newcastle also believed to be keen on the winger.

However, the i report that Bournemouth continue to demand more than £70m for Semenyo, and that valuation is putting clubs off.

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3 hours ago

Brentford reject second Mbeumo bid

Brentford have rejected yet another Man United bid for Bryan Mbeumo.

The latest bid was reported by the BBC to comprise of £55m up front, with £7.5m in add-ons.

While that bid totals £62.5m, the reported Brentford asking price, it is thought that the Bees would like the deal to be worth more than that which United paid for Cunha earlier this month.

That deal was also worth £62.5m.

This comes after new reports that Mbeumo has communicated he is only interested in joining United.

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6 hours ago

Chelsea close in on Gittens signing

As has been the case for several days now, Chelsea are said to be close to a deal for Jamie Gittens.

The 20-year-old is waiting for the green light from Dortmund to undergo a medical, according to TalkSport.

Discussions between the clubs are said to be accelerating.