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Transfer news - live updates: Manchester United confirm first signing, Liverpool ramp up Nabil Fekir interest, Arsenal, 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 one new signing and more on the way. 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. Or will he after Zinedine Zidane stepped down at Real Madrid?

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


Live Updates

17:57
A deal that's been expected for a while now is complete!
 
John O'Shea has joined Reading on a one-year deal, with his Sunderland contract having expired.
 
LIVERPOOL NEWS
17:05

Liverpool have moved to revamp their backroom team by appointing Philipp Jacobsen as medical rehabilitation and performance manager.

Jacobsen joins from the Qatar-based Aspetar facility, which specialises in sports medicine and rehabilitation, where he was a senior physiotherapist and he will jointly work alongside Dr Andrew Massey at Melwood.

He has previously worked with the Qatar national team and Panathinaikos and recently accompanied Reds midfielder Adam Lallana on his rehabilitation trip to South Africa.

16:52
Former West Brom and Manchester United goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has been told he can leave Birmingham, reports Polish newspaper Przeglad Sportowy.
 
The St Andrew's club had previously rejected bids from Derby and Newcastle for the former Poland international.
 
 
ARSENAL NEWS
16:38

Stephan 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.

WEST BROM NEWS
16:25
Stoke are keen on signing West Brom's James McClean, but the Hawthorns side have rejected a £4million bid, according to the Birmingham Mail.
 
 
16:10
Newly-promoted Wolves are looking to make a move for Portugal international Joao Cancelo from Valencia, reports Sky Sports.
 
 
LEICESTER NEWS
15:58
Leicester will look to sign Manchester City forward Patrick Roberts as part of a deal which will see Riyad Mahrez head to the Etihad, the Daily Telegraph reports.
 
 
15:46
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.
 
 
 
 
CHELSEA NEWS
15:33
A new British transfer record could be in the offing amid reports Manchester City are considering making a £300,000-a-week offer to Eden Hazard.
 
The Star says Pep Guardiola is making the Chelsea man his number one target this summer and believes a £100million swoop for the star will guarantee the Belgian’s move to the Etihad.
 
 
ARSENAL NEWS
15:18
Jack Wilshere looks almost certain to cement his future at Arsenal, according to the Mirror.
 
After much toing and froing over the midfielder’s new deal at the Emirates, it now appears the 26-year-old is ready to sign a three-year contract with a 12-month option, keeping him at his boyhood club.
 
 
WEST HAM NEWS
15:10
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.
 
 
LEICESTER NEWS
15:05
Jonny Evans' future appears to be becoming more clear.
 
Leicester are reported to have met the £3m relegation release clause in his West Brom contract with the move set to be completed imminently.
MANCHESTER CITY NEWS
14:52
Manchester City are reportedly preparing to tie down talented youngster Phil Foden to a new long-term contract.
 
The Telegraph says the Premier League champions have no intention of selling the midfielder, who turned 18 on Monday, and will be looking to start talks over a new deal.
 
Foden, who has also attracted the attention of several European clubs, has two years left to run on the first professional contract he signed at 17.
 
 
MANCHESTER UNITED NEWS
14:45
Manchester United have secured their first signing of the summer, with 19-year-old right back Diogo Dalot joining from Porto.
 
He will be joined by Fred in the coming days.
 
Here's everything you need to know about the player Jose Mourinho describes as "the best full-back in the world at his age".
 
EVERTON NEWS
14:38
Everton are reportedly looking to pounce for Danny Rose, who is likely to leave the club this summer.
 
According to the Sun, Manchester United and Manchester City have also been eyeing up the 27-year-old but have cooled their interest, paving the way for Everton to make a bid.
 
 
LIVERPOOL NEWS
14:23
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.
 
 
SPURS NEWS
14:18
Tottenham are keeping track of Southampton goalkeeper Alex McCarthy, the Mirror says.
 
The club are said to be on the lookout as their current number two Michel Vorm's contract expires in the summer.
 
Other Premier League clubs are also watching 28-year-old McCarthy, including Wolves, Arsenal and Liverpool, the paper adds.
 
 
MANCHESTER UNITED NEWS
14:08
Jose Mourinho is delighted to get his man:
 
"Diogo is an extremely talented young defender with all the qualities to quickly become a great player for this club.
 
"He has all the attributes that a full-back needs: physicality, tactical intelligence and technical quality, combined with a Porto Academy mentality which prepares players for the maturity they need at the professional level.
 
"In his age group, he is the best full-back in Europe and we all believe he has a bright future ahead of him at Manchester United."
 
 
MANCHESTER UNITED NEWS
14:05
Manchester United have announced the signing of Portuguese right-back Diogo Dalot.
 
The youngster becomes Jose Mourinho's second signing of the summer after an agreement was reached for Brazilian midfielder Fred yesterday.
 
He joins on a five-year deal with an option for a further year.
NEWCASTLE NEWS
13:58
Newcastle are reportedly planning to bid for Middlesbrough winger Adama Traore.
 
The Yorkshire Post claims the Teesiders are bracing themselves for offers for the 22-year-old, who has also been linked with a move to West Ham.
 
He could also come cheaper than expected, the paper reports, with Boro valuing him at £15million.
 
 

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