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Today's essential transfer round-up, featuring Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal, and much more!
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Arsenal
Arsenal have explored the potential transfer of Iliman Ndiaye, but Everton don’t want to sell and will insist on a £75m fee. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Myles Lewis-Skelly will not be leaving Arsenal this summer, while Ethan Nwaneri has also won over Mikel Arteta in pre-season, though Gabriel Martinelli can leave for the right price. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Mikel Arteta has commented on the Lewis-Skelly transfer situation after the player’s emotional goal celebration in the friendly against Como - full story here!
Galatasaray have made a €45m bid to Arsenal for Gabriel Martinelli - he’s now their top target instead of Rafael Leao. (Florian Plettenberg)
Arsenal are looking into a signing in defence this summer, with Jules Kounde a possible “smart” solution for the Gunners as he can play centre-back and right-back. (Fabrizio Romano)
There have been surprise claims of this Champions League club submitting a double bid for these Arsenal players - more details here!
Arsenal are in “pole position” to sign this £85m striker, according to the player’s agent - full story here!
Aston Villa
Aston Villa have held initial talks to explore a potential £25m transfer move for West Ham United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka as they look for competition for Matty Cash. (the Athletic)
Barcelona
Jules Kounde’s Barcelona future could be in some doubt as Arsenal eye a new signing in defence. (Fabrizio Romano)
The agent of Barca defender Kounde has met with club chief Deco amid speculation and uncertainty over his future. (Jijantes FC)
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Bayern Munich
It is not true that Bayern Munich are targeting Nottingham Forest attacking midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White as they already have plenty of options in that area of their squad. (Christian Falk, CF Bayern Insider)
Bayern Munich are showing interest in Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong. (Simon Phillips)
Chelsea
Chelsea have set a deadline of 5pm tomorrow (Friday) to resolve the Enzo Fernandez transfer situation. Manchester City have held talks with the player’s camp but will need to be prepared to pay £120m for a deal to be possible. (Fabrizio Romano)
Chelsea have a long-standing interest in Arsenal star Myles Lewis-Skelly, but he’s not available this summer. (Simon Phillips)
Chelsea want as much as £50m to sell Liam Delap this summer, with Nottingham Forest among the clubs showing an interest. (the Athletic)
Bayern Munich are showing interest in Chelsea youngster Josh Acheampong. (Simon Phillips)
Chelsea will hold club-to-club talks with Crystal Palace this week, with three players likely to come up in discussions - full details here!
Liverpool
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Liverpool remain in active daily talks with PSG over the transfer of Bradley Barcola, but his €120m-plus asking price could be an issue. (Fabrizio Romano, CaughtOffside)
Liverpool have held surprise talks with the entourage of Everton winger Iliman Ndiaye, who will cost around £75m this summer. (Mark Brus, the Daily Briefing)
Liverpool have reportedly made a call to a Premier League club over signing their star player - more info here!
Manchester City have mentioned Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister internally as a possible target for that position, but with no club-to-club contacts yet. (Ben Jacobs)
Luis Enrique would not confirm one way or another if Bradley Barcola is staying at PSG this summer - read more here!
Curtis Jones could still be on his way out of Liverpool late on this summer as Inter Milan continue to target the player. (Fabrizio Romano)
Juventus have cooled their interest in Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker for now, but could try to revive the deal next year. (Sport Mediaset)
Manchester City
Manchester City have mentioned Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister internally as a possible target for that position, but with no club-to-club contacts yet. (Ben Jacobs)
Manchester City remain confident they can sign Enzo Fernandez from Chelsea, and for closer to £100m rather than his £120m asking price. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester United
Manchester United recently made a move to sign Endrick on loan, but new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho intervened as he wanted to keep the Brazilian striker. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United have been in contact with Crystal Palace over an exciting transfer deal - full story here!
Newcastle United
Newcastle United have added Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba to their list of transfer targets for this summer. (Daily Mail)
Newcastle United are also considering Bayern Munich midfielder and former Tottenham loanee Joao Palhinha as an option in that position. (Football Fancast)
PSG
Luis Enrique would not confirm one way or another if Bradley Barcola is staying at PSG this summer - read more here!
Real Madrid
Manchester United recently made a move to sign Endrick on loan, but new Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho intervened as he wanted to keep the Brazilian striker. (Daily Mirror)
Tottenham
Tottenham centre-back Cristian Romero is closer to joining Atletico Madrid, but the final fee has not yet been agreed. (Guardian)
Tottenham and Inter Milan have reached a verbal agreement over the transfer of Djed Spence, who is heading to the San Siro for a €31.5m fee. (Fabrizio Romano)