🚨 Man Utd make contact over PL star, Liverpool major sale CLOSE, Chelsea in talks over loan move, Arsenal offered forward, & more

Today's round-up, featuring major developments at Man Utd and Chelsea and much more!

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Today’s top stories:

• Man United make contact over Carlos Baleba

• Chelsea in talks over midfielder loan

• Plus more from Arsenal, Liverpool & Man City

Arsenal

• Arsenal turned down Nicolas Jackson earlier this summer to focus on signing Viktor Gyokeres. Chelsea are still looking for buyers for the £60m-rated Senegal international. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)

Aston Villa

• Lucas Digne is set to sign a new contract with Aston Villa, extending until 2028 despite also having interest from several other clubs this summer. (The Athletic)

• Nicolas Jackson to Aston Villa from Chelsea could be one to watch before the end of the summer, but it might require selling someone like Ollie Watkins first. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)

Barcelona

• Fermin Lopez has been linked strongly with Chelsea and Manchester United, but what is the reality of his situation at Barcelona and where do these links stem from? (Ruairidh Barlow, Daily Briefing)

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Borussia Dortmund

• Carney Chukwuemeka to Borussia Dortmund is now progressing quickly, with Chelsea ready to sanction a loan deal despite initially pushing for a permanent sale. (Mark Brus, CaughtOffside)

Brighton

• Brighton CEO Paul Barber on Carlos Baleba: “There’s always going to be interest in our players. Manchester United have not been in touch with me. Speculation is speculation. Carlos is a fantastic talent. We hope he’ll be here for years to come, but it is subject to the dynamics of football, which aren’t always predictable.” (Albion Fans’ Forum)