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Saudi Al Ittihad interested in Salah, Arsenal’s Balogun to join Monaco

The Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad have renewed their interest in signing the Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah in a deal that would make him the world’s highest-paid player.

Liverpool have not received any offers for Salah and they have let it be known that the 31-year-old Egypt captain is not for sale.

Brentford are braced for Premier League clubs to bid for Ivan Toney in January when the England striker has completed his eight-month ban for breaching gambling rules, and value him at £80 million.

Real Sociedad are front-runners to sign Kieran Tierney with negotiations ongoing with Arsenal for a season-long loan deal.

Erik ten Hag has called up four U21 players to train with the Manchester United first team following his side’s poor start to the season.

Ivan Toney’s former Northampton team-mate Lewis Wilson has been given a three-month ban from football following an FA investigation involving a lads’ trip to Ibiza and the exchange of betting tips on WhatsApp involving the Brentford striker.

A summer fire sale is underway at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal look to raise £100 million by trimming as many as nine players from Mikel Arteta’s squad.

Fulham are exploring a move for AZ Alkmaar defender Yukinari Sugawara as they weigh up contingency plans for Kenny Tete’s possible departure.

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Arsenal are in talks with Monaco about the sale of Folarin Balogun, with the Ligue 1 club closer to a deal than any of a series of interested buyers, including Chelsea.

Angel Di Maria has revealed that he was offered “crazy” wages by Saudi Arabian clubs but elected to return to Benfica instead.

Former Aston Villa and Angel City sporting director Eni Aluko is part of a new multi-club ownership group promising to invest $100 million (£78.6 million) in women’s football clubs across Europe and Latin America.

Luke Shaw is expected to be sidelined for an extended period after sustaining a muscle injury.

Jay Stansfield has committed his future to Fulham by signing a new four-year deal, with a club option for an extra year.

Manchester United are close to agreeing a one-year contract with Jonny Evans in a move that could raise fresh doubts over Harry Maguire’s future at Old Trafford.

Manchester City are set to make a second bid for Wolves midfielder Matheus Nunes after an opening proposal of around £47 million was rejected.

Tottenham Hotspur are still some way off agreeing on a fee for Brennan Johnson, as Nottingham Forest are not shifting from their £40 million basic price for the forward. The stand-off could yet see Chelsea in late on, as they retain an interest in the 22-year-old.

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been handed a boost in his pursuit of Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo.

Brentford have made an improved club-record £34.2 million bid for Fiorentina winger Nicolas Gonzalez.

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