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Arsenal’s summer transfer business is beginning to accelerate. The club have reportedly made wantaway Real Madrid winger Rodrygo a prime target this summer despite links to Morgan Rogers and Igor Paixao. They are also linked to 17-year-old Greek wonderkid Konstantinos Karetsas, and have registered an interest in Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who spent last season on loan from Chelsea at Bournemouth.
The Gunners’ ongoing interest in Benjamin Sesko could intensify as Man United have opted to move for Viktor Gyokeres, their other top target. United’s interest in the 27-year-old Swede comes as they saw a first bid for Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo rejected earlier this week, despite agreeing personal terms for an eye-watering wage packet with the player. As busy as ever, Chelsea are continuing to disrupt the market. After announcing the signing of Liam Delap on Wednesday, the Blues are continuing to chase both AC Milan’s Mike Maignan and Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike in a deal which could be worth as much as £84m, though the price tag is said to be something of a stumbling block for the Chelsea hierarchy.
They will need to move quickly, though, as Liverpool have also registered an interest in the player and are also looking to tie down a club-record move for Florian Wirtz. The Blues are also reportedly interested in adding another winger to the squad, with West Ham’s Mohamed Kudus and Jamie Gittens of Borussia Dortmund emerging as a target, while Manchester City look set to welcome all of Rayan Ait-Nouri, Tijjani Reijnders and Rayan Cherki ahead of the Club World Cup with medicals booked this weekend. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Who is Konstantinos Karetsas? Arsenal 'close to deal' for Greek Messi
Konstantinos Karetsas is still only 17, but he has already earned the nickname of ‘The Greek Messi’.
The Genk attacking midfielder has also drawn comparisons to Martin Odegaard, not least because he was just 15 when he made his professional debut.
Arsenal are the latest top European club linked with Karetsas, with reports in Greece that the Gunners are “very close” to sealing a deal for him.
Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United update
Manchester United must increase their opening offer of £55m if they are to secure the signing of Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo, writes Simon Collings.
United have set their sights on Mbeumo and on Wednesday tabled a bid worth £45m plus £10m in add-ons.
The offer falls short of what Brentford would accept, however, and talks are set to continue over the coming days.
Liam Delap reveals why he joined Chelsea as Man Utd snubbed
Liam Delap has revealed that he chose to join Chelsea this summer because of his desire to win trophies.
The striker moved to Stamford Bridge from Ipswich on Wednesday after the Blues activated the £30million release clause in his contract.
Delap was attracting interest from a host of clubs, including Newcastle and Manchester United, after scoring 12 Premier League goals this season.
But the 22-year-old chose Chelsea because he believes they can realise his ambition of winning silverware.
Liverpool reject Barcelona approach for Luis Diaz
Liverpool have rebuffed Barcelona’s approach for Luis Diaz, according to reports this morning.
The Colombian forward’s future at Anfield has become subject to doubt this summer amid interest from both LaLiga and Saudi Arabia, where’s he on the shortlist to potentially join Sadio Mane at Cristiano Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr.
Barcelona have now made their move for Diaz, but The Times report that their approach has b been dismissed by Liverpool, who want to keep hold of him after their Premier League title success.
The Blaugrana may now try their luck with Manchester United and Marcus Rashford instead.
Arsenal confirm Nuno Tavares exit
Arsenal have confirmed that Nuno Tavares has completed a permanent transfer to Lazio, writes Simon Collings.
Tavares spent last season on loan at Lazio and Arsenal will bank between £6-7m after the Serie A club actived an option to buy the 25-year-old left-sided defender.
Reports in Italy have claimed that Lazio may look to instantly sell Tavares in the hope they can make a quick profit on him.
Chelsea confirm Liam Delap squad number
Liam Delap’s squad number at Chelsea has now been confirmed.
After weeks of transfer speculation, the England Under-21 striker’s move to Stamford Bridge was finally announced on Wednesday night.
Delap has signed a six-year contract at Chelsea until 2031 after the Conference League winners triggered the £30million release clause in his Ipswich deal that became active after their relegation from the Premier League this season.
Arsenal close to shock deal for Konstantinos Karetsas
Arsenal are said to be closing in on a shock deal for Konstantinos Karetsas.
The 17-year-old midfielder has established a firm reputation as one of the most exciting young talents in European football after starring for both Greece and in Belgium with Genk this season.
There is plenty of transfer interest in Karetas this summer from across the continent and according to new reports from Greece, Arsenal are in advanced talks and close to agreeing a deal worth approximately £38m, beating the likes of Manchester City, Real Madrid, AC Milan RB Leipzig and Ajax in the process.
The transfer would apparently see Karetas return to Genk on loan next season before moving to north London permanently in the summer of 2026.
Newcastle confirm deal for Antonio Cordero
Newcastle have confirmed the summer signing of Antonio Cordero.
The highly-rated 18-year-old winger will head to St James’ Park on July 1, after his current contract at Malaga expires.
“It's truly an honour to be here, truly a pleasure,” said the Spain Under-19 international, known as Antonito.
“I am a person who likes to aspire high. Why not come to one of the best places in the world to do it.
“It's a big step, and that's one of the reasons I'm here. I'm happy to do it and have a great desire to get going already.”
Man Utd interested in Emi Martinez deal
Manchester United are renewing their interest in Emiliano Martinez, according to new reports.
The former Arsenal goalkeeper could well leave Aston Villa this summer having been strongly linked with a move to Saudi Arabia over recent months.
However, another switch within the Premier League now looks a possibility, with TYC Sports in Argentina claiming that United are once again interested in Martinez.
They claim that the Red Devils actually made initial contact over potentially sealing a deal for the World Cup winner back during the January transfer window.
Rangers appoint Russell Martin as new manager
Rangers have officially now appointed Russell Martin as their new manager.
The former Scotland international defender has signed a three-year contract at Ibrox as the permanent successor to Philippe Clement, who was sacked back in February as club legend Barry Ferguson was placed in interim charge.
Steven Gerrard had been linked with a sensational return to Rangers in addition to the likes of Carlo Ancelotti’s son Davide, but it’s former MK Dons and Swansea boss Martin who has got the job, having been out of work since being sacked by Southampton in December after their Premier League promotion quickly turned into a nightmare.
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