Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal FC want Romero, Barcola hijack; Liverpool done deal; Man Utd; Chelsea latest

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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal want Romero, Barcola hijack; Liverpool done deal; Man Utd; Chelsea latest

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Transfer targets: Cristian Romero, Bradley Barcola and Julian Alvarez

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The summer window continues has a little over three weeks to run as likes of Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham work hard to complete deals which improve their squads. The Gunners have snapped by Bruno Guimaraes, and will now focus on improving their attack and defence. Interest in Bradley Barcola has reportedly been reignited, while Julian Alvarez and Iliman Ndiaye remain targets. At the back, an audacious move for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero as been mooted amid interest in Ezri Konsa and Joaquin Seys.

Manchester United remain on the market for a new left-back, but top target Lewis Hall is not available, so Antoinee Robinson, Jorge Salinas and Seyes have been linked. Chelsea are set to finally announce the arrival of Pep Chavarria, while Morgan Rogers is set to begin life as a Blues as his pre-season starts this week.

Tottenham have agreed to sell Manor Solomon to West Ham for £7million, and remain interested in both Cody Gakpo and Savinho. Villarreal striker has also been linked Georges Mikautadze amid reports of an injury to Dominic Solanke. Liverpool are wrapping up a loan deal for Barcelona captain Ronald Araujo as work continues on agreeing a fee with Paris Saint-Germain for Barcola. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

Latest transfer news and rumours

Aston Villa in pole position to sign Endrick

Aston Villa are leading the race to sign Real Madrid forward Endrick on loan.

Spanish outlet AS report that the Brazilian’s representatives have sounded out several Premier League clubs as the 20-year-old considers his future at the Bernabeu.

Endrick wants a team who plays in Europe, and to have a starting roll.

TEAMtalk add that Chelsea’s long-standing interest remains strong, while Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham, and Fulham have also held discussions over the striker’s situation.

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Rashford handed new Man Utd shirt number as decision made

Marcus Rashford will need to be handed a brand new squad number at Manchester United, after being stripped of his old one last summer.

Rashford, who has not played a competitive fixture for Man United since a Europa League meeting with Viktoria Plzen in December 2024, is back with the squad after travelling to the Republic of Ireland for a pre-season training camp.

The 28-year-old’s United career had previously appeared to be all but over after he was frozen out by former boss Ruben Amorim, having spent time out on loan at Aston Villa and Barcelona.

However, it would appear that he could figure into Michael Carrick's plans for the upcoming season.

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Arsenal aware Cristian Romero wants to join

Cristian Romero wants to join Arsenal this summer, according to reports, and Arsenal are aware.

Claims first emerged last week that the Gunners had made a shock approach to rivals Tottenham over their wantaway captain.

However, Spurs are said to have denied that any contact was made as Atletico Madrid step up their move for a player who has also been the subject of talks with Inter Milan this summer.

The Sun say today that Romero wants to cross the north London divide, but Tottenham unsurprisingly have absolutely no intention of letting that happen.

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Chelsea wrap up ninth summer signing

Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep Chavarria.

Standard Sport understands that Chelsea will pay around £16.3m for the 28-year-old, with the fee potentially increasing through add-ons.

Chavarría is expected to provide competition at left-back as Chelsea continue to reshape their squad under Xabi Alonso.

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Tottenham have fresh Cody Gakpo hope

Liverpool could be willing to let Cody Gakpo join Tottenham if they complete deals for two new forwards.

Spurs are interested in the Netherlands international, with Roberto De Zerbi keen to add another attacking option to his squad.

Liverpool are currently reluctant to sell Gakpo, but Football Insider report that the club could reconsider if they sign both a new winger and another forward before the transfer window closes.

Gakpo has been an important player for Liverpool since joining from PSV, but increased competition for places could open the door to a move to Tottenham.

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Arsenal hijack Liverpool talks for Bradley Barcola

Arsenal have made contact with Paris Saint-Germain over a potential move for winger Bradley Barcola.

According to TEAMtalk, the Gunners have joined the race for the France international as they continue searching for attacking reinforcements.

Liverpool are also interested in Barcola and are currently considered to be leading the race for the 23-year-old, with talks already taking place.

PSG are reportedly demanding around £130m for Barcola, meaning Arsenal would need to make a significant investment to bring the winger to the Premier League.

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Arsenal and Manchester United battle for Joaquin Seys

Arsenal, Manchester United and several other Premier League clubs are interested in signing Club Brugge defender Joaquin Seys this summer.

According to The Sun, the 21-year-old has a £30m asking price, with Arsenal scouts keeping a close eye on the Belgian full-back.

Seys has emerged as an attractive option for Premier League clubs after impressing for Club Brugge, with his versatility making him a potential addition to several squads.

Arsenal could make a second move for a Club Brugge star this summer after already signing Christos Tzolis earlier in the transfer window.

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Liverpool transfer 'confirmed'

Liverpool are closing in on defensive reinforcements amid reports they have agreed a deal with Barcelona for captain Ronald Araujo.

In fact, Barca boss Hansi Flick has effectively ‘confirmed’ the transfer after explaining why the Uruguay international has been allowed to leave the club.

“I think Ronald is a great guy and a great player, but our style of play is different from what he prefers,” Flick told reporters.

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Xabi Alonso forced into late change with Chelsea transfer talks scheduled

Mamadou Sarr has suffered an injury setback, potentially affecting Chelsea’s transfer plans in the process.

Sarr was penciled in to start Chelsea’s pre-season friendly against Johor Darul Ta'zim on Sunday afternoon as Xabi Alonso picked a completely different XI from the 3-0 win over AC Milan 24 hours prior.

However, the Senegal international did not play a single minute as the Blues concluded their pre-season tour in Malaysia with a bad-tempered 3-3 draw.

Prior to kick-off at Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, it was revealed - without much of an explanation - that Sarr had been replaced in the starting XI by youngster Olutayo Subuloye.

There is yet to be an update on the 20-year-old, though Chelsea did issue a statement at the time the late change was announced.

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Gyokeres speaks as Arsenal get Alvarez update

While Viktor Gyokeres has started all three of Arsenal’s official pre-season friendlies, he continues to be linked with a summer exit as talk of a swap deal involving Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez refusing to go away.

It has been reported that the Gunners are expected to reignite their interest in the Argentina international after failing to lure Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid.

However, amid suggestions via social media that Alvarez has already agreed personal terms with Arsenal, Diego Simeone insists the striker is not for sale.

"The situation is very clear," the Atleti boss told reporters.

"The club took a decision which Miguel Angel explained well. We are very happy with Julian.

"From the sporting side of things, we will help him keep growing and improving so that he can give us what he has given us over these two years at the club so far, which was a mountain of things."

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