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The transfer window has only been closed for two weeks but clubs are already plotting some big summer deals. Arsenal might have found a short-term solution to their striker crisis in Mikel Merino but they are making moves to sign an elite-level No9 for next season.

Alexander Isak has long been linked with Arsenal but Liverpool could now move for the in-form Newcastle frontman if he leaves St James’ Park. Manchester United are also set for a big summer as Ruben Amorim plots a major rebuild of his squad. Follow all the latest news, gossip and rumours below!

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Chelsea plot £83m Kounde move

Chelsea are prepared to pay £83m to sign Jules Kounde from Barcelona in the summer.

The Blues want to strengthen their defence for next season and Spainish outlet Diario Sport claim Kounde is among their key targets.

But Barcelona do not want to sell the 26-year-old France centre-back and plan to offer him a new contract.

Barcelona are expected to sign Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer and will look to sell at least one of their existing centre-back options.

But Andreas Christensen is said to be their favourite to be moved on.

55 minutes ago

Arsenal target 20-goal Serie A star

Arsenal might have found a part-time solution to their striker crisis in Mikel Merino, but the Gunners are already pressing ahead with plans to sign a big-money No9 in the summer.

The Gunners and Manchester United are said to be among the clubs interested in Atalanta star Mateo Retegui, who has scored an incredible 20 goals in 22 Serie A games this season.

That red-hot form has prompted Arsenal to make “initial contacts” with Atalanta over a summer move, according to CaughtOffside.

Juventus, Napoli, Paris Saint-Germain and Aston Villa are also said to be interested in Retegui, who was born in Argentina but plays for Italy.

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Rashford still hopes to seal Barcelona transfer

Marcus Rashford has not given up hope of joining Barcelona this summer.

Barcelona sporting director Deco said this week that the Spanish giants are not “desperate” to sign the Manchester United star who has just joined Aston Villa on loan.

Deco said: “It’s true there was talk of Rashford - but we weren’t desperately looking for a player either.”

Villa have an option to sign Rashford on a permanent basis in the summer but, according to the Sun, the 27-year-old still hopes to move to Barcelona.

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Chelsea ready to swoop for teenager

Chelsea are ready to raid Crystal Palace for 17-year-old winger Jesse Derry.

Derry is set to leave Palace after rejecting a professional contract and Chelsea are planning to swoop to sign the son of Palace cult hero Shaun.

Top European clubs are said to be keen on Derry, with Bayern Munich, Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Atletico Madrid all said to have scouted him closely.

But, according to the Sun, Chelsea are set to make their move.

Palace will only get minimal training compensation which is set by a tribunal.

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Liverpool keen on Tottenham star

Liverpool are set to be in the market for a new centre-back in the summer and Arne Slot is said to be “very keen” on signing Micky van de Ven from Tottenham.

Even if Virgil van Dijk signs a new contract at Anfield, Liverpool want to strengthen their backline for next season.

And Football Insider claim Van de Ven is “hugely rated” by his Dutch compatriot Slot.

The report says Van de Ven is viewed as an “elite Champions League level” player by Liverpool, who feel he is capable of partnering Ibrahima Konate or Van Dijk.

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PSG keen on Konate

Paris Saint-Germain are keen to sign Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate in the summer.

The La Liga giants are seeking to bolster their defence and find a long-term partner for Marquinhos as well as a long-term replacement for the centre-back who turns 31 in May.

Furthermore, ESPN claim Konate is interested in a move to PSG.

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Man City join Wirtz race

Manchester City are planning to continue their squad overhaul this summer.

According to Football Insider, City are among the frontrunners to sign Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen.

However, the reigning Premier League champions face strong competition from Bayern Munich.

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Arteta drops free agent striker hint as Arsenal consider options

Mikel Arteta says Arsenal are open to bringing in a free agent to solve their injury crisis in attack.

The Gunners are desperately short on attacking options after Gabriel Martinelli and Kai Havertz suffered hamstring injuries.

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2 days ago

Alexander Isak open to Liverpool move

Alexander Isak is another to have been strongly linked with Arsenal but perhaps the Swede has other ideas.

While the striker could of course eventually stay at Newcastle if they qualify for the Champions League, TEAMtalk suggest he’s open to a move to Liverpool.

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2 days ago

Nico Williams drops major Arsenal hint

This could be some brilliant news for Arsenal fans.

According to a report in Spain, Athletic Bilbao star Nico Williams has indicated he is set to join the Gunners.

It is claimed Williams has told some of his Spain teammates that he’s heading for the Emirates Stadium...

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