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Today’s top stories:
Arsenal
Bruno Guimaraes to Arsenal is now “progressing” as sources close to Newcastle United all expect this to go through sooner rather than later. (TEAMtalk)
Ethan Nwaneri is attracting interest from a number of clubs in the Premier League and Europe, with AC Milan seeming to lead the race after initial contacts. (Matteo Moretto)
Alternatively, Nwaneri is attracting the strongest interest from Borussia Dortmund, who have been long-time admirers of the 19-year-old England youth international. (Sun)
Arsenal are closing in on this exciting wonderkid from their London rivals - full story here!
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Barcelona
Joao Cancelo has missed Al Hilal training as he continues to be strongly linked with a return to Barcelona this summer. (Sport)
Marcus Rashford has all but confirmed that he won’t be returning to Barcelona in an emotional Instagram post - read it in full here!
Barcelona have received a notification from RFEF and FIFA following a complaint filed by Atletico Madrid over their pursuit of Julian Alvarez. (Marca)
Ferran Torres is in the final year of his Barcelona contract and Atletico Madrid are trying to convince him not to sign a new deal so they can snap him up on a free next summer. (Victor Malo)
Chelsea
Chelsea have had initial contacts over a potential transfer deal for 22-year-old Scottish forward Robbie Ure, who has admirers across the Premier League and Europe. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Chelsea are preparing to make a new and improved bid for Alex Scott, worth around £70m, though Bournemouth are likely to reject it again. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Maxence Lacroix to Chelsea is now official, with the French centre-back explaining how Xabi Alonso was so key to convincing him to join. (Chelsea FC official site)
Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen looks to be closing in on a loan move to fellow BlueCo club Strasbourg. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea have made Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall their ‘dream target’ for this summer, with Manchester United’s interest not progressing for the moment. (Simon Phillips)
Liam Delap can leave Chelsea for around £40m and is emerging as a top target for Nottingham Forest, as well as two other Premier League clubs. (iNews)
Fulham
Fulham have completed a double raid on Real Madrid with manager Alvaro Arbeloa playing a key role - more info here!
Inter Milan
Liverpool
Out-of-favour Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott is being tipped for a potential summer transfer to Leeds United. (Football Insider)
Inter Milan are now expected to prioritise spending their transfer budget on Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones after saving money on a defender by signing John Stones on a free. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
One Liverpool legend has questioned the potential signing of Bradley Barcola - full story here!
Manchester City
Manchester City have had initial contacts over a potential transfer deal for 22-year-old Scottish forward Robbie Ure, who has admirers across the Premier League and Europe. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Manchester City have agreed terms with Ayyoub Bouaddi and are now in advanced talks with Lille over a potential £86m deal which could lead to Rodri leaving for Real Madrid. (talkSPORT)
Manchester United
Manchester United are preparing a bid for Newcastle United left-back Lewis Hall, who is valued at around £60m and who is keen on the move to Old Trafford. (TEAMtalk)
Brentford striker Igor Thiago has been discussed internally at Manchester United, but a new striker signing could hinge on Joshua Zirkzee leaving Old Trafford this summer. (Ben Jacobs, The United Stand)
Marcus Rashford has made it clear he won’t be returning to Barcelona, but what next for the England forward’s future at Manchester United? Full story here!
Meanwhile, Rashford has been heavily criticised by this former Red Devils star - full quotes here!
Manchester United could get the chance to sign Aurelien Tchouameni if Real Madrid end up completing a deal for Rodri. (Marca)
Newcastle United
Eddie Howe is leaving Newcastle United, with Al Ahli manager Matthias Jaissle lined up to replace him at St James’ Park. (David Ornstein, the Athletic)
It seems Howe is convinced Bruno Guimaraes will be sold to Arsenal, and that was the ‘final straw’ for him at St James’ Park. (Luke Edwards, the Telegraph)
PSG
PSG have reached a significant breakthrough in talks with Monaco over signing Maghnes Akliouche. (Fabrizio Romano)
Real Madrid
Real Madrid have held talks over signing Carlos Espi from Levante as they look to replace Fulham-bound Gonzalo Garcia. (AS)
Real Madrid youngster Franco Mastantuono is attracting interest from three Serie A clubs - full story here!
Tottenham
Cristian Romero’s future remains uncertain, with Inter Milan perhaps now less likely to sign the Tottenham centre-back after agreeing a deal for John Stones instead. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Roberto De Zerbi has given some insight into how he convinced Sandro Tonali to join Tottenham this summer - full details here!