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🚨 New Arsenal signing OFFICIAL, Chelsea offered midfield maestro, Liverpool star tells them he wants to LEAVE, major Man Utd breakthrough, & more

Major updates from the Premier League and beyond as Arsenal make another signing, and Liverpool could lose a star name!

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Jul 19, 2025
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Today’s top stories:

  • Noni Madueke to Arsenal has been officially confirmed

  • Manchester United remain in the race for Morten Hjulmand

  • Xavi Simons player profile as he’s linked with Arsenal & Chelsea

  • Plus latest Liverpool, Man City and Spurs news

AC Milan

  • AC Milan and Brighton remain in talks for Pervis Estupinan, though an opening bid has been rejected by Brighton. Super agent Jorge Mendes is on it as the player wants the move, while Milan hope to spend less than €20m. (Fabrizio Romano)

Al Nassr

  • A deal is in place for David Hancko to join Al Nassr in a €33m move, signing a three-year contract with the Saudi Pro League giants. (Santi Aouna)

Arsenal

  • Noni Madueke to Arsenal has been officially announced, with the player telling the club’s website: “I’m really happy and really proud, so it’s a great moment for me … It’s already a great team with a clear identity and I can’t wait to bring my style to the team and try and help the boys as much as possible to take that next step.” (Arsenal.com)

  • Mikel Arteta: “Noni Madueke is one of the most talented wide forward players in the Premier League. At just 23, Noni brings experience of club and international football. Having seen the quality of Noni’s performances up close, we’re really excited.” (Arsenal.com)

  • Arsenal are now close to a full agreement with Sporting Lisbon for Viktor Gyokeres. A small portion of the add-ons are still under discussion, but there’s hope to complete the deal over the weekend. Gyokeres is waiting for permission to undergo a medical, with the €63.5m+€10m package broadly agreed. (Ben Jacobs)

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