🚨 Man Utd could sign De Ligt AND another CB, Chelsea clause revealed, Liverpool star's superb goal at the Euros, Arsenal €50m update, & more

Big changes in store at Man Utd? Plus Arsenal and Chelsea continue to battle for this elite talent...

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Today’s top stories:

• Fabrizio Romano’s latest exclusive column - don’t miss it!

• Charles Watts is back with his latest exclusive Arsenal column!

• What a goal by Cody Gakpo as the Netherlands beat Romania

• Plus latest transfer news at Chelsea, Man Utd and Juventus

AC Milan

• New direct contact took place for Emerson Royal’s potential move to AC Milan. Emerson gave green light in May and he wants the move, while there’s still a gap between clubs. Tottenham want around €25m to let Emerson leave. Talks to continue, nothing agreed yet.

Al Ittihad

• Stefano Pioli and Al Ittihad - the story is now into advanced stages for the Italian manager to take over at the Saudi club after his recent departure from AC Milan.

Arsenal

• Riccardo Calafiori to Arsenal would cost €45-50m - more info in today’s edition of Fabrizio Romano’s exclusive column.

• There’s more on the Calafiori Arsenal transfer saga in Charles Watts’ exclusive column from yesterday.

• What’s the latest on Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal contract? Fabrizio Romano provides an update in his latest column.

• Arsenal have already approved the exit of Albert Sambi Lokonga, with talks underway with Sevilla. Value of the buy clause being negotiated between clubs as player has given his initial green light to the destination.

• Eddie Nketiah transfer to cost £50m? Charles Watts provides his insight on that price tag and the Gunners striker’s future.

• Was it a mistake to sell Granit Xhaka? Arsenal expert Charles Watts has his say in his latest exclusive column.

• Manuel Ugarte to Arsenal seems unlikely, and here’s why - Charles Watts in his latest column.