Arsenal are reportedly poised to capitalise on Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) hesitation and secure Nigeria and Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman in a massive swap deal.

Arsenal have re-entered the race to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to reports from Italy.

Arsenal have also agreed a deal in principle with Real Sociedad to sign midfielder Mikel Merino. The fee is in the region of €38.5 million (£32.67m), made up of an initial fee of €33.5 million (£28.43m) and a further €5 million (£4.24m) in performance-related add-ons.

Crystal Palace are among a number of clubs to express an interest in exploring a deal for Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling.

West Ham boss Julen Lopetegui admits the uncertainty surrounding the transfer window might be affecting his players.

Aston Villa have held talks over a move for Raheem Sterling, who is looking for a new challenge after being told that he has no future at Chelsea.

John Textor is considering two offers and has serious interest from four other investors for his 45 per cent stake in Crystal Palace as he attempts to accelerate his efforts to buy Everton.

Crystal Palace have made a £12 million offer for Wolfsburg defender Maxence Lacroix and bid for Benfica centre-back Tomas Araujo.

Ashley Cole is in discussion with the Football Association about becoming part of Lee Carsley’s backroom team.

Xabi Alonso reportedly phoned Sepp van den Berg shortly before Liverpool struck an agreement with Brentford for the defender’s transfer.

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Manchester United are closing in on a deal to sign Manuel Ugarte on a season-long loan deal from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), with an obligation to make the move permanent.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe would consider replacing Erik ten Hag with Ruud van Nistelrooy if Manchester United make a poor start to the season, according to Sky Sports.

Manchester United could rake in half a billion pounds by selling the naming rights to their proposed new stadium, it’s been claimed.

Noni Madueke’s future at Chelsea is in doubt after the London club’s spending spree – with Newcastle among the clubs ready to offer a loan rescue.

Bayern Munich sold Matthijs de Ligt to Manchester United against Vincent Kompany’s wishes this summer.

Andreas Christensen is reportedly open to returning to the Premier League two years after leaving Chelsea for Barcelona.

Jadon Sancho could be heading to Barcelona in a bid to re-track his career.

Wolves are joining the race to sign Wilfried Zaha after the club identified him as a potential replacement for Pedro Neto.

Euro 2024 winner Dani Olmo will remain stuck in limbo even if Ilkay Gundogan returns to former side Manchester City as a free agent.

Sean Dyche has admitted that Everton will be susceptible to offers for players such as Dominic Calvert-Lewin right up until the transfer window closes as financial issues at the club continue to bite.

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