Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal FC signing close, Guimaraes boost; Man Utd double deal; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal signing close, Guimaraes boost; Man Utd double deal; Chelsea, Liverpool latest

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Transfer news: Andrey Santos, Bruno Guimaraes and Christos Tzolis could all be moving clubs very soon

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The summer window is hitting new heights as Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and Liverpool all work on getting some major signings sealed. Arsenal are said to have agreed personal terms with Bruno Guimaraes, while they are also ready to clinch the arrival of Christos Tzolis. The Gunners remain in pursuit of Morgan Rogers and Bradley Barcola, having already announced the arrival of Illan Meslier. Norway star Antonio Nusa is now believed to be a target for both Arsenal and Spurs.

Manchester United are set to announce two new signings today in Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow, while they are also set to make a final decision on Ederson following his medical and could yet turn to Manu Kone or Carlos Baleba instead as they also continue talks over Crysencio Summerville. Chelsea could sign Dusan Vlahovic as Xabi Alonso pushes to agree a move for Pep Chavarria, while Tottenham may yet recruit a third new midfielder in Ousmane Diabate amid a possible return for Randal Kolo Muani.

Liverpool are pushing hard for Barcola after missing out on Yan Diomande and could also bid for Yankuba Minteh. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

Latest transfer news and rumours

Man Utd eye World Cup breakout star

Man United are interested in bringing France and Roma midfielder Manu Kone to Old Trafford.

The Red Devils are continuing to bolster their midfield, with deals already in place to buy Andrey Santos and Ederson from Chelsea and Atalanta, respectively.

Kone has enjoyed an impressive World Cup, where he is starting for France after an injury to Aurelien Tchouameni, and Roma are reportedly open to selling him for around £50m.

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Everton eye shotstopper

Everton are reportedly weighing up a move for Wolves goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.

With Coventry said to be keen on signing Everton’s Mark Travers, the Toffees are keen to add cover and competition for England No1 Jordan Pickford, now 32.

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Spurs to re-sign Kolo Muani?

Tottenham are interested in re-signing Randal Kolo Muani this summer, per reports in Italy.

Tuttosport claim Roberto De Zerbi is a big fan of the Frenchman, who scored five goals in 41 appearances while on loan in north London last season.

Paris Saint-Germain are said to be open to another loan move.

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Chelsea make new Pep Chavarria bid

Chelsea have made a second bid to sign Pep Chavarria, reports claim.

The Spanish left-back has emerged as a surprise option to help new Blues boss Xabi Alonso to cover the £51.7m departure of Marc Cucurella to Real Madrid after the World Cup.

Chelsea’s interest in Chavarria comes after a fine season with LaLiga outfit Rayo Vallecano in which he helped them to reach the Conference League final against Crystal Palace.

They have already seen one £9m offer for his services rebuffed, with football365 carrying reports that they have now tabled a fresh approach worth in the region of £15m.

Chelsea have already strengthened at right-back under Alonso with the £47m capture of Marco Palestra from Atalanta.

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Man Utd to make Ederson decision after medical

A final decision is also seemingly imminent from Manchester United regarding Ederson.

United moved quickly to make the Atalanta midfielder their first signing of the summer early last month for £35m, though the completion of the transfer was delayed after he received a late call-up to Brazil’s squad for the World Cup.

There have been rumours of late that the deal may collapse, with Ederson currently going through the medical process.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the first medical check was completed yesterday and another will follow before United make their final decision on the player.

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Man Utd to sign Andrey Santos and Darlow today

Manchester United are set to sign both Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow today.

Like Arsenal, the Red Devils appear to be seriously ramping up their transfer business during the latter stages of the World Cup.

Standard Sport understands that United have agreed a deal with Chelsea for Santos that will see them pay an initial £48m for the Brazilian midfielder, plus a further £2m in add-ons.

Fabrizio Romano says that the 22-year-old successfully passed a medical on Thursday and will officially sign today on a five-year contract until 2031 that includes a club option for another year.

The BBC report that United will also clinch the surprise signing of Wales goalkeeper Darlow, who is a free agent following his departure from rivals Leeds.

Darlow looks set to become the new back-up for first-choice stopper Senne Lammens, with current No2 Altay Bayindir expected to leave Old Trafford in this window and Andre Onana having returned to Trabzonspor.

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Bruno Guimaraes agrees Arsenal deal

Arsenal are also believed to have agreed personal terms with Bruno Guimaraes.

The influential Newcastle captain is a key transfer target for Mikel Arteta this summer and his club future looks set to be resolved following Brazil’s shock last-16 exit from the World Cup at the hands of Norway last weekend.

Arsenal have received plenty of encouragement from Guimaraes’ camp regarding a potential transfer, with the Gunners set to formalise their interest as a result - though Newcastle remain adamant at this stage that he will not follow the likes of Sandro Tonali and Anthony Gordon through the exit door at St James’ Park.

French outlet L’Equipe report that Guimaraes now has an agreement with Arsenal on a five-year contract that would run until 2031.

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Arsenal set to sign Christos Tzolis

Arsenal are apparently ready to clinch the signing of Christos Tzolis.

The Gunners are stepping up their summer transfer business with the end of a marathon World Cup now in sight, having announced the arrival of Illan Meslier yesterday as they continue to push for the likes of Bruno Guimaraes, Morgan Rogers and Bradley Barcola.

According to The Sun, Arsenal are now preparing to finalise a move for Club Brugge winger Tzolis worth around £35m - a record for the Belgian club.

The Greek international, formerly of Norwich, is seen as a replacement down the left flank for Leandro Trossard, who is poised to complete a £17m switch to Besiktas soon.

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Bruno Guimaraes 'agrees' Arsenal deal

Bruno Guimaraes may have move one step closer to sealing a move to Arsenal, amid reports of an agreement for a five-year deal.

Standard Sport understands that Arsenal are expected to test Newcastle's resolve with a first official bid for the Brazil international, who has two years left on his contract at St James’ Park.

This comes after reports that Guimaraes has informed the Magpies - who will not be playing in Europe next season - of a desire to leave this summer amid interest from the Premier League champions.

In a fresh twist to what is developing into a the transfer saga of the summer, L’Equipe claim the 28-year-old has agreed terms with Arsenal for a contract that will run until 2031.

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Oscar Mingueza tells Crystal Palace fans what to expect

Crystal Palace have confirmed the signing of Oscar Mingueza on a free transfer from Celta Vigo.

Mingueza has signed a four-year deal with the club and becomes new manager Pierre Sage’s first signing of the summer.

The 27-year-old makes the switch to England having spent his entire career in Spain, coming through the ranks at Barcelona’s prestigious La Masia academy before making his senior debut for the club in 2020.

After winning the Copa del Rey and going on to make 66 appearances for Barcelona, Mingueza moved to Celta Vigo in 2022.

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