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Transfer news, rumours - LIVE: Arsenal announce first signing, Manchester United confirm Fred, Liverpool chase Nabil Fekir, Spurs, Chelsea and more

The Premier League’s summer transfer window is open with Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal set to be busier than ever.

Liverpool enjoyed success in the Champions League this year and their quest to end their league title drought in 2019 will be bolstered by the arrival of Naby Keita from RB Leipzig. He will not be the last new face on Merseyside, however, with Monaco's Fabinho already in. Lyon's Nabil Fekir is next on Jurgen Klopp's hitlist. At United Jose Mourinho looks set to spend big again as he targets reinforcements in his bid to haul in record-breaking Manchester City next season. A new left-back and central midfield player are high on his list with a big money move for Real Madrid's Gareth Bale not out the question. Could Cristiano Ronaldo join him?

For the first time in over two decades Arsenal head into the offseason with a new manager at the helm. That man is former PSG boss Unai Emery after a stunning 11th hour change of heart at the Emirates and he already has a new signing in his sights. Chelsea could well be looking for a new manager themselves but across London Mauricio Pochettino won't be leaving Tottenham Hotspur after signing a new five-year deal.

We will have all the latest news, views, rumours, gossip and done deals right here so don't touch that dial.


Live Updates

WEST HAM NEWS
17:04
Here's what our Sports Editor Ed Malyon wrote about Fredericks' transfer last week... and who else was interested in the now former Fulham man:
 
WEST HAM NEWS
17:02

West Ham signing! 

MANCHESTER UNITED NEWS
17:00
So what do Manchester United fans have to look forward to with Fred?
 
We spoke to former Shakhtar Donetsk assistant coach Miguel Cardoso exactly that.
 
LIVERPOOL NEWS
16:41
Joe Gomez is set to land a new deal with Liverpool and earn a bumper pay rise, according to the Sun.
 
The paper says Jurgen Klopp wants the defender in his plans next season, with the 21-year-old looking at wages of £50,000 a week.
 
 
LIVERPOOL NEWS
16:28
Jurgen Klopp has identified Burnley's James Tarkowski and Newcastle United's Jamaal Lascelles as his summer centre-half targets, as he seeks to bolster his Liverpool squad for next season.
 
The Champions League finalists want to bring in three to four players in the close-season window - including a goalkeeper, likely Jack Butland, and another attacker - but centre-half is again a priority position.
 
Klopp and the Liverpool transfer committee feel Tarkowski and Lascalles both fit what they want, and the club will try to buy one.
 
 
MANCHESTER CITY NEWS
16:14
Sergio Aguero has scored 143 goals for Manchester City since his move from Atletico Madrid in 2011, but now the LaLiga side are mulling a move to bring the striker back, the Daily Mail reports.
 
With rumours suggesting that Antoine Griezmann may leave Atletico in the summer, the club are looking to Aguero to fill the potential gap, the paper reports.
 
 
SWANSEA NEWS
16:01
Swansea goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is being eyed up by a host of Premier League clubs following the Swans' relegation, with Newcastle, Crystal Palace, Watford and West Ham all interested in the Poland international, the Daily Mirror reports.
 
 
15:48
Three clubs will enter a bidding war to sign Hannover's 25-year-old German striker Niclas Fullkrug, with Leicester, Newcastle and Watford all interested, the Leicester Mercury reports.
 
 
MANCHESTER UNITED NEWS
15:39
Here we go.
 
Manchester United have announced they have "reached agreement" for the signing of Fred from Shakhtar Donetsk.

"Manchester United is delighted to announce it has reached agreement with Shakhtar Donetsk for the transfer of Frederico Rodrigues de Paula Santos (Fred).

"A further announcement will be made in due course."

 
MANCHESTER CITY NEWS
15:35
Mikel Arteta will stay at Manchester City for the time being after Unai Emery emerged as Arsene Wenger's successor.
 
The former Arsenal player was tipped as a possible replacement for the outgoing Gunners boss, although any hopes were dashed by reports that Emery is swapping Paris for north London.
 
The Spaniard, 36, is expected to be offered a two-year contract to remain part of Pep Guardiola's coaching team.
 
 
LIVERPOOL NEWS
15:27

Sergio Ramos has mocked Liverpool’s reaction to the Champions League final, saying: “I am only missing Firmino saying that he got a cold because a drop of my sweat.”

The Real Madrid captain was at the heart of several talking points in Kiev, where his side beat Liverpool 3-1 to be crowned European champions for the third successive year. 

Ramos hauled Mohamed Salah to the floor during the first half which caused the Egyptian to leave the pitch in tears with a shoulder injury – something which brought accusations of a deliberate move to hurt Liverpool’s leading scorer, a petition to see him punished by football’s authorities as well as the threat of a law suit.

Here's what he had to say:

WATFORD NEWS
15:22
Watford are looking to bolster their defence with the signing of Adam Masina from Bologna, reports the Daily Mirror.
 
A deal for the 24-year-old left-back is still "some way off completion" as Masina is looking at interest from elsewhere, the paper said.
 
 
ARSENAL NEWS
15:08

Stephan Lichtsteiner has admitted he is in talks with Arsenal over a move to the Emirates this summer but insists nothing is confirmed yet.

Unai Emery wants to bring the Swiss international in as his first summer signing, with his contract expiring at Juventus next month after seven years at the Serie A champions.

The 34-year-old is getting ready for the World Cup 2018, where he will captain Switzerland, and therefore does not want negotiations to disrupt his preparations for the tournament.

ARSENAL NEWS
15:03

Arsenal manager Unai Emery has revealed why he made midfielder Stephan Lichtsteiner his first signing at the Emirates.

Lichtsteiner arrives from Juventus where his contract had expired having won seven Scuddetti and seven cups in a hugely successful spell with the Turin club.  

The 34-year-old will wear the No 12 shirt and is expected to provide competition for Hector Bellerin on the right side of defence. 

Emery has made clear that he values the “experience and leadership” which the Swiss international captain, who is preparing to head to the World Cup in Russia, will add to Arsenal’s dressing room.

WEST HAM NEWS
14:55
Manuel Pellegrini's summer transfer plans are set to get a £75million cash injection from West Ham's top brass, the Daily Mirror reports.
 
The new Irons boss said he is targeting "four of five" to beef up the squad ahead of his first season in charge at the Olympic Stadium.
 
The former Manchester City manager has signed a three-year deal as West Ham boss, succeeding David Moyes at the Hammers' helm.
 
 
ARSENAL NEWS
14:41
Arsenal are plotting a summer swoop for Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri, the Daily Mail says.
 
With new broom Emery set to arrive with a few ideas of his own, one move could be for the one-time Paris St Germain target.
 
Emery tried to sign the Ivory Coast midfielder in January, the paper says.
 
Nice would reportedly charge £35million to release the 26-year-old, who is also said to be of interest to Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund.
 
 
ARSENAL NEWS
14:34

Stefan Lichtsteiner has revealed that the "project" was the main reason why he chose to join Arsenal from Juventus.

The Swiss international joins from the Serie A champions after seven league titles to become the first new arrival of the Unai Emery era at the Emirates.

The 34-year-old brings with him a wealth of European experience and admits he's excited to get going with his new club.

CHELSEA NEWS
14:28
Chelsea's £58million striker Alvaro Morata could leave Stamford Bridge after one season, with AC Milan and former club Juventus keeping tabs, the Daily Mirror reports.
 
The 25-year-old is said to want to return to Italy after a difficult season and Milan are reported to have approached the Blues over a possible loan with a permanent option.
 
After a strained season Chelsea are said to be looking for a star finisher, with Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski said to be top of their list.
 
 
LIVERPOOL NEWS
14:22
Roma would demand £79million from Liverpool for goalkeeper Alisson, according to the Guardian.
 
The Italian club plan to resist Liverpool's advances until at least after the World Cup and are looking at offering the 25-year-old a pay rise in order to tempt him to stay.
 
Liverpool may be put off by the fee, the paper adds.
 
 
MANCHESTER UNITED NEWS
14:15

France and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has hit back at his critics ahead of this month’s World Cup.

Since signing for United in the summer of 2016, for a then record fee of £89m, the Frenchman has struggled to live up to expectations.

Pogba has flashed with occasional brilliance, as seen in his side’s stunning comeback against rivals City at the Etihad, but his inconsistency has raised concerns at Old Trafford.

His lack of form has similarly frustrated France’s supporters, who were heard booing the player when he was substituted against Italy last Friday night.

But Pogba, who will be looking to reinvigorate his career in Russia, has launched an impassioned defence of his form while insisting that “nobody can tell me how to play”.

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