Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal done deal; Guimaraes, Tzolis talks; Man Utd Kone battle; Chelsea, Liverpool latest | OneFootball

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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal done deal; Guimaraes, Tzolis talks; Man Utd Kone battle; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

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All the latest news, rumours and gossip throughout the summer window

The summer window is firmly in full flow as Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham all work on major signings with the World Cup approaching an end. Arsenal have reignited their interest in Julian Alvarez and remain very keen on both Morgan Rogers and Bruno Guimaraes. With Leandro Trossard having left for Besiktas, the Gunners are now expected to step up their interest in Christos Tzolis. Antonio Nusa is a new target.


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Manchester United have their two new midfielders in the form of Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, but want to continue their overhaul by signing Manu Kone. Crysencio Summerville remains a target, but Marcus Rashford’s future will play a part. Chelsea could also move for Kone, and are lining up a third bid for Pep Chavarria and are still interested in Maxence Lacroix. Manchester City like Malo Gusto, but his £75m asking price is considered too high.

Tottenham are plotting a bid for Eli Junior Kroupi, and are interested in Neco Williams, but both Cristian Romero and Djed Spence could be on their way out. Liverpool have been linked with Spence, and remain interested in Bradley Barcola after Paris Saint-Germain decided to sell. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

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Man City ramp up Bouaddi interest

Morocco youngster Ayyoub Bouaddi, 18, is firmly in the sights of Manchester City, David Ornstein reports.

Lille want £85m for him and are considering making a move for him soon.

However, 2024/25 Premier League champions Liverpool are also reportedly interested in Bouaddi, so each may face a battle to get their man.

He started in all of Morocco’s World Cup knockout games as they were eliminated by France in the quarter-finals.

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Done deal! Trossard leaves Arsenal

Leandro Trossard has completed his move to Besiktas.

The 31-year-old spent three-and-a-half years with Arsenal after joining the club from Brighton in January 2023.

During his time in north London, Trossard featured 174 times in all competitions, scoring 36 goals and providing 34 assists, and was part of Mikel Arteta’s side that won the Premier League title last season.

The Belgium international has 57 caps for his country and featured at this summer’s World Cup.

A statement on Arsenal’s website said: “Everyone at Arsenal would like to thank Leo for his valued contribution to the club and wish him all the best for his future.”

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Olise wants Madrid move

According to Footmercato, Michael Olise is intent on securing a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Olise, 24, has just finished his World Cup campaign following France’s 2-0 loss to Spain in the semi-final last night (Tuesday).

He moved to Bayern Munich from Crystal Palace in 2024 for £50.9m (€60m) on a contract until 2029 and has contributed 27 goals and 34 assists in 66 Bundesliga appearances for the Bavarian behemoths.

But now Florentino Perez has made it his mission to secure the former Chelsea and Manchester City academy player Real Madrid’s record signing.

The fee would likely exceed £150m.

Rico Lewis on Everton's radar as Moyes looks to strengthen

Manchester City utility man Rico Lewis is on David Moyes’ Everton shortlist, according to TEAMTalk.

Lewis, 21, is a City academy graduate, but fell out of favour under Pep Guardiola last season.

Now, reports suggest the club are ready to allow the England U-21 international to move on if the Toffees meet their evaluation for him - rumoured to be around £30m.

Everton are also interested in Man City’s Jack Grealish, who was on loan with Moyes’ side last season, but are only willing to spend up to £10m on him, despite City wanting five times that.

He signed for the Sky Blues for £100m in 2021 - a then-British transfer record.

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Saudi clubs want Martinelli transfer

Arsenal and Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli could follow Leandro Trossard through the exit door amid reported interest from several Saudi Pro League clubs.

TEAMTalk report Martinelli, 25, is the subject of interest from Al Nassr, among other Saudi clubs.

Leandro Trossard is expected to complete a £17m move to Besiktas in the coming days, after being pictured arriving in Turkey, meaning Martinelli’s potential departure will leave Arsenal very light at left-wing.

Mikel Arteta is trying to resolve this by signing Club Brugge and Greece forward Christos Tzolis, according to rumours from several sources.

Martinelli scored a last-gasp winner against South Korea in the round of 32 to put Brazil through, before they were eliminated in the last 16 by Norway and an Erling Haaland double in a 2-1 loss.

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