🚨Napoli closing in on Scott McTominay, Premier League club approach Nketiah, Van Dijk "very calm" over future, Noni Madueke's hat-trick and more

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• Napoli are closing in on Man United’s Scott McTominay

• Crystal Palace have approached Arsenal star Eddie Nketiah over a deal

• Plus more from Chelsea, Liverpool, and Barcelona

AFC Bournemouth

• Bournemouth are closing in on a deal to sign Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea. Still key details to sort but a loan deal until June 2025 (extending his contract at Chelsea until 2026) is now close after late-night talks. If all is good later today, Kepa will travel for medical tests.

Arsenal

• Crystal Palace have approached Eddie Nketiah’s camp as he’s now one of the options being considered. The player is still expected to leave Arsenal after deal off with Nottingham Forest.

• Eddie Nketiah is open to joining Crystal Palace but a deal will depend on club-to-club agreement. Initial talks on personal terms have already taken place but there are more clubs keen.

• Positive indications for Arsenal after initial tests on Gabriel Jesus’ injury. The issue doesn’t look too serious but more tests will follow.

• Charlie Patino is on his way to Spain as Arsenal have authorized his travel to join Deportivo La Coruna. £1m fee for a permanent deal with add-ons and a substantial sell-on clause.

• Arsenal are monitoring Club Brugge’s Andreas Skov Olsen. [CaughtOffside]