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Transfer news, rumours - LIVE: Arsenal move for Andre Gomes, Cristiano Ronaldo latest, Manchester United's £100m midfield target, Liverpool gossip

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. Stoke's Xherdan Shaqiri could be next or even Real Madrid's Marco Asensio? 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. He's got Fred but another central midfield player is high on his list with a big money move for 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 two new signings and plenty more on the way with a new central midfielder next on his shopping list. Chelsea are close to appointing 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

MANCHESTER CITY NEWS
16:38
After securing the Premier League title last season, there's no doubt what the target will be this campaign for Manchester City.
 
But even though the prospect of trying to win the Champions League is sure to take up all of Pep Guardiola's efforts, the Argentine FA believe they can persuade him to leave his job in order to replace Jorge Sampaoli.
 
Spanish newspaper AS claims that the AFA will approach Guardiola after the World Cup, with Sampaoli set to get the axe after losing control of the squad in Russia.
 
WEST HAM NEWS
14:15
Felipe Anderson is the subject of a bidding war, with West Ham and Chelsea looking to get the Lazio midfielder, while Monaco and Valencia are also interested, according to the Daily Mirror.
 
CHELSEA NEWS
14:00
Chelsea will refuse to sell Ruben Loftus-Cheekin the summer after his impressive displays at the World Cup, according to the Daily Mirror.
 
The Blues may be forced to let the 22-year-old midfielder go out on loan again, but believe his long-term future is at Stamford Bridge, the paper says.
 
MANCHESTER CITY NEWS
13:45
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola is set to help new Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa by loaning him some of his top young stars, The Sun says.
 
Leeds are said to be desperate to land England Under-21 goalkeeper Angus Gunn on a season-long loan deal, while Tosin Adarabioyo, Brahim Diaz and Lukas Nmecha could also be on the list of targets.
 
ARSENAL NEWS
13:30
Lazio are reportedly eyeing up Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey as a replacement for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
 
The Sun says reports in Italy suggest Lazio hope to tempt the 27-year-old to Serie A, as interest for Serbian World Cup star Milinkovic-Savic intensifies.
 
Ramsey is out of contract in 2019 and has yet to indicate whether he will sign a new deal.
 
EVERTON NEWS
13:15
Everton will hold talks this week to discuss the future of Ademola Lookman, the Daily Mirrorreports.
 
The 20-year-old forward is not among the players Everton want to offload this summer, the paper says, but Lookman is said to be keen for a fresh start after struggling for regular football at Goodison Park.
 
RB Leipzig are among the clubs keen to sign the youngster, the paper adds.
 
LIVERPOOL NEWS
13:02
Jack Grealish is reportedly ready to leave Aston Villa this summer to return to the Premier League.
 
The Daily Mirror reports that Tottenham lead the race for the 22-year-old midfielder, who stands to land a bumper five-year deal, but are biding their time before making the club an offer.
 
Mauricio Pochettino wants to give Dele Alli competition for the role playing behind Harry Kane, the paper adds.
 
WEST HAM NEWS
12:00
Jack Wilshere's potential move to West Hamcould be in doubt as the Hammers are only willing to offer him a one-year contract, The Sunreports.
 
The midfielder's availability on a free transfer after he opted to leave Arsenal caught the eye of West Ham, the paper says, but they have reservations over his fitness.
 
The offer of a one-year deal might not be enough to convince the 26-year-old to make the move to east London, the paper adds.
 
11:45

Barcelona will complete the £35m signing of defender Clement Lenglet in the coming days, with the Frenchman having communicated to Sevilla his desire to leave the club.

Only details over the structuring of the fee are yet to be resolved, with Barca opting to pay over the centre-back’s release clause in order to be able to pay the fee in instalments.

Lenglet impressed in Seville after signing from Ligue 1 side Nancy, joining for £4m in January 2017, and has already agreed terms on a contract with the Spanish champions.

CHELSEA NEWS
11:30
Chelsea have made a £35million offer for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, according to the Evening Standard.
 
The club hope to make the Italy international Maurizio Sarri's first signing as manager, the paper reports, with the 23-year-old having played under Sarri during an impressive two-year loan spell at Empoli.
 
MANCHESTER UNITED NEWS
11:15
Manchester United are reportedly facing competition in Europe for the signature of Mateo Kovacic.
 
The Daily Mirror says reports in Spain suggest the Real Madrid midfielder, who is free to leave Real at the right price this summer, is also being eyed up by Juventus and Roma.
 
EVERTON NEWS
11:00
New Everton manager Marco Silva could be set to get rid of four players this summer, according to the Daily Star.
 
The paper claims Morgan Schneiderlin, Ashley Williams and Yannick Bolasie could all leave Goodison Park.
 
Meanwhile, the Daily Mirror reports that Silva is eyeing up potential bids for England midfielders Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Jack Wilshere.
 
NEWCASTLE NEWS
10:45
Newcastle winger Matt Ritchie could reportedly be in line for a return to Bournemouth.
 
The 28-year-old, who joined the Magpies two years ago, could form part of a deal for striker Josh KingThe Sun reports.
 
Rafa Benitez wants King, but Newcastle want to pay less, meaning Ritchie could be used as a makeweight, the paper says.
 
MANCHESTER UNITED NEWS
10:30
Manchester United and Manchester City are set to go head-to-head in the race to sign French star Kylian Mbappe, according to the Daily Mirror.
 
The 19-year-old signed a £166million permanent deal with Paris Saint-Germain from Monaco this summer, but PSG are being investigated over financial fair play and face big fines if found guilty.
 
United have registered their interest with the teenager's advisers, the paper says, and would be willing to sacrifice winger Anthony Martialin part exchange.
 
City, meanwhile, have have already made it known that manager Pep Guardiola would like to add the striker to his squad, the paper adds.
 
10:15
Portugal's World Cup exit has triggered plenty of uncertainty around Cristiano Ronaldo's future, with Juventus making a very genuine approach to sign him from Real Madrid.
 
The Spanish club are willing to offer Ronaldo a new contract to keep him, but aware that the same scenario is playing out before them as happened last summer, it will only be a small increase on his current deal.
 
As Ed Malyon explains, a move to Juventus makes very little financial sense, and for once it appears that the power is with everyone but Ronaldo.
CHELSEA NEWS
10:00
Eden Hazard is reportedly willing to reject £340,000-a-week pay offer from Chelsea to join Real Madrid.
 
The Sun says reports in Spain suggest the Belgium winger is ready to move on from Stamford Bridge and willing to turn down a bumper new contract in west London.
 
09:45

What the papers say

Jack Wilshere has held talks with Manuel Pellegrini about a potential move to West Ham, the Daily Mirror reports. The free agent has also been contacted by Fenerbahce about a deal, with Everton and Wolves also interested in the England international, the paper says.

Everton are also looking to bolster their side with the Barcelona and Colombia defender Yerry Mina, according to the Liverpool Echo. Mina found the net three times in the World Cup, including against England on Tuesday.

Watford have moved a step closer to signing goalkeeper Ben Foster from West Brom, according to the Daily Mail. The paper reports the two sides have agreed a £4million fee.

Another player potentially heading for the Hawthorns exit door is Craig Dawson, the Daily Mirror says. The defender is wanted by both Burnley and West Ham, says the paper.

Ones to watch

Pep Guardiola: The Argentina national side could look to make the Manchester City man their new boss following an early exit from the World Cup, AS reports.

Gian Marco Ferrari: West Ham and Everton are interested in signing the 26-year-old from Sassuolo, says Corriere dello Sport.

Xherdan Shaqiri: The 26-year-old Swiss international has caught the eye of Jose Mourinho and could be moving to Manchester United, the Sun claims.

LIVERPOOL NEWS
09:30
Liverpool will reportedly have to splash out an extra £10million if they want to continue their pursuit of Nabil Fekir.
 
The Daily Mirror says reports in France suggest the Reds will have to pay £62million if they want to make another bid for the midfielder, having failed in their attempts to land him just before the World Cup kicked off.
 
MANCHESTER CITY NEWS
09:15
Another forward on the move is Riyad Mahrez, whose protracted transfer from Leicester to Manchester City is set to get the go-ahead later this week, according to the Daily Mail.
 
The paper said the deal could be worth up to £60million.
 
09:00
Cristiano Ronaldo is open to the idea of joining Juventus with the Italian giants preparing a £88million deal for the forward, the Daily Mirrorreports.
 
Ronaldo, who left the World Cup earlier than hoped as Portugal lost 2-1 to Uruguay, will be offered a contract worth £26.5million a year, the paper adds.
 

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