🚨 Chelsea talks planned, Arsenal deals CLOSE, Liverpool negotiations going well, Juventus star linked with Barcelona, Man Utd updates, & more

Talks to take place soon over Chelsea star, while Arsenal player becomes PL club's top target...

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Today’s top stories:

• Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive column - Sterling, Eriksen and more!

• Major updates on ins and outs at Arsenal

• Liverpool closer to first signing and big sale

• Plus more from Chelsea, Man City and Man Utd

AC Milan

• AC Milan are signing all documents for 2005-born talent Demirel Hodzic to join from Bologna today. He’s going to be part of Milan Futuro youth side and also training with the first-team.

Ajax

• Christian Eriksen back to Ajax? Fabrizio Romano takes a look at the story in today’s exclusive column.

• Daniele Rugani has joined Ajax on a season-long loan deal from Juventus, the club have confirmed.

Arsenal

• Mikel Merino transfer update - the midfielder is still not training with the rest of the Real Sociedad squad as his move to Arsenal is just matter of time - more info in Fabrizio Romano’s latest column.

• Eddie Nketiah to Nottingham Forest is now looking most likely despite other links - full details in today’s exclusive Fabrizio Romano column.

• Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia is patiently waiting for Arsenal to find a solution for Aaron Ramsdale’s future as personal terms are agreed between the Gunners and the Spanish shot-stopper.

• Aaron Ramsdale to Bournemouth could be one to watch as Giorgi Mamardashvili is no longer an option for the Cherries - more info in Fabrizio Romano’s latest column.

• What’s going on with Mikel Arteta’s new Arsenal contract? Fabrizio Romano has all the details in his latest exclusive column.

• Deportivo La Coruna have sent a formal bid to Arsenal for Charlie Patino, including a significant sell-on clause. Negotiations are at an advanced stage but not sealed yet, though Patino is open to the move.

• Victor Osimhen to Arsenal could be back on, according to surprise reports in Italy…

Aston Villa

• Emiliano Martinez has signed new deal at Aston Villa valid until June 2029. The Argentine goalkeeper has accepted the conditions offered to him by Villa.