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Today’s top stories:
Arsenal are closing in on Noni Madueke
Liverpool are refusing to sell Luis Diaz
Plus latest from Chelsea, Man United & more
AC Milan
AC Milan are progressing in talks to sign Archie Brown. Milan want to anticipate several European clubs to get a deal done for Brown as soon as possible. The agreement with Gent is close, while personal terms with the player are being discussed. (Fabrizio Romano)
Arsenal
Noni Madueke from Chelsea to Arsenal is all but a done deal, with an agreement in place for a total package in excess of £52m after the player agreed terms on a five-year contract with the Gunners. (Fabrizio Romano)
Arsenal have officially announced Christian Norgaard, with the 31-year-old Danish defensive midfielder joining from Brentford. (Arsenal.com)
Mikel Arteta on Norgaard: “We’re delighted to welcome Christian to Arsenal. He is an international player with a wealth of experience of the Premier League. He has proven leadership skills and a strong character which will be invaluable to our squad.”
Norgaard: “I get to hear the anthem and be a part of a Champions League campaign. It’s a childhood dream… something I didn’t think would be possible. So it’s something I’m really, really happy about.”
Arsenal are set to approach Crystal Palace for talks over Eberechi Eze in what is expected to be a separate deal from their pursuit of Chelsea’s Noni Madueke. (Ben Jacobs)
Arsenal are confident that Ethan Nwaneri will sign a new contract despite apparent interest from Chelsea. (Guardian)
Ademola Lookman to Arsenal could be another potential transfer saga to watch out for as the Gunners consider cheaper alternatives to Eberechi Eze. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Leandro Trossard is a target for Fenerbahce manager Jose Mourinho, and Arsenal would be open to selling the Belgium international this summer. (Fotospor)
Barcelona
Roony Bardghji will land in Barcelona today with his €2m deal done and agreed weeks ago, while he’s also completed a medical with Barca. (Fabrizio Romano)
Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen have an interest in PSV winger Johan Bakayoko, as there’s currently no chance for the Bundesliga giants to sign Alejandro Garnacho from Manchester United. (Fabrizio Romano)
Malik Tillman is poised to become a new Bayer Leverkusen player imminently as all the documents have been sorted out. (Fabrizio Romano)
Bayern Munich
Bayern are keen on Christopher Nkunku this summer as Chelsea look to sell the French forward, though other clubs could also come into the equation. (Christian Falk)
Liverpool are refusing to engage with Bayern over any potential Luis Diaz transfer. Liverpool insist Diaz is not for sale and have rebuffed all advances to date. So far there has been no formal bid received, and zero engagement or encouragement from Liverpool’s end. (Ben Jacobs)
Chelsea
Arsenal are confident that Ethan Nwaneri will sign a new contract despite apparent interest from Chelsea. (Guardian)
Galatasaray
Napoli are holding firm over Victor Osimhen even as Galatasaray signal they’d be ready to pay his €75m release clause. (Alfredo Pedulla, CaughtOffside)
Liverpool
Liverpool are refusing to engage with Bayern over any potential Luis Diaz transfer. Liverpool insist Diaz is not for sale and have rebuffed all advances to date. So far there has been no formal bid received, and zero engagement or encouragement from Liverpool’s end. (Ben Jacobs)
Manchester City
Manchester City’s James McAtee is emerging as a top transfer target for Crystal Palace this summer as they look to replace Arsenal target Eberechi Eze. (Sky Sports)
Manchester United
Manchester United are considering signing Ollie Watkins this summer, with Ruben Amorim really keen to add more proven Premier League players alongside Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Another experienced striker being considered by Man United is Dominic Calvert-Lewin, who is now a free agent and who also has interest from other Premier League clubs. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Alejandro Garnacho doesn’t look possible for Bayer Leverkusen this summer and they’re exploring other winger targets. Napoli have also not held any talks over signing the Manchester United attacker so far. (Fabrizio Romano)
Antony remains a top target for Real Betis after his loan there last season, but any move would likely require a significant cut in his wages. (Sport)
Marseille
Marseille have held talks over bringing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang back to the club. The former Arsenal and Chelsea striker is about to leave Al Qadsiah as a free agent and a return to Marseille is a concrete possibility. (Fabrizio Romano)
Napoli
Napoli are holding firm over Victor Osimhen even as Galatasaray signal they’d be ready to pay his €75m release clause. (Alfredo Pedulla, CaughtOffside)
Newcastle United
Newcastle are also among the clubs eyeing Dominic Calvert-Lewin this summer after he left Everton at the end of his contract, though the 28-year-old also has suitors in the Bundesliga, MLS, and Saudi Arabia. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest are trying again to sign Yoane Wissa after previously showing interest in him back in January. Brentford value the striker at around £50m. (David Ornstein)
Real Madrid
Alvaro Carreras to Real Madrid has been verbally agreed. The Spanish left-back will leave Benfica to move to Madrid, with the clubs just awaiting confirmation that Manchester United don’t intend to trigger his buy-back clause. (Fabrizio Romano)
There will be a meeting next week to discuss Rodrygo Goes’ Real Madrid future. The club are open to letting him leave, and the final decision will be with the player. Rodrygo won’t join Al Nassr - this has never been a topic or even a negotiation as his full focus is on staying in Europe. (Fabrizio Romano)
Tottenham
Mohammed Kudus has been officially confirmed as a new Tottenham player, joining from West Ham after completing his medical and other formal steps yesterday.
Kudus on his playing style: “I’m a very direct winger, strong, very good in taking players on and creating chances, so there is a lot of flair in my game. I like to entertain the fans as well. That’s what football is about.”
Tottenham are now closing in on the signing of Morgan Gibbs-White from Nottingham Forest in another major deal, with Thomas Frank having previously been keen on the England midfielder when he was at Brentford. (David Ornstein)
West Ham United
West Ham have held talks over signing Arnau Martinez from Girona, and are considering meeting the Spanish right-back’s €15m release clause. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)
Any information on Norwich trying to hijack Papa Diallo's move to Watford? Or Pelle Mattssson joining? Or updates on Josh Sargent potentially leaving?