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The summer window is heating up as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all push for major signings before the deadline. Arsenal are in talks over a move for Ezri Konsa, while they are also said to have made a surprise approach for Julian Alvarez’s team-mate Marc Pubill. The Gunners are also believed to be keen on Jules Kounde, while they could yet challenge Liverpool for Bradley Barcola after missing out on Vinicius Jr as Galatasaray bid for Gabriel Martinelli.

Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Pep Chavarria and are now being linked with a shock swoop for Arsenal’s Martin Zubimendi, having already been offered Myles Lewis-Skelly and set a deadline for Enzo Fernandez’s sale amid interest from Manchester City. Manchester United are eyeing David Raum as an alternative to Lewis Hall, having also been looking at Lewis-Skelly and Iliman Ndiaye, while Liverpool remain confident of a deal for Barcola as they also target Ibrahim Mbaye.

Tottenham reportedly remain in pursuit of Folarin Balogun having agreed to sell Cristian Romero to Atletico Madrid, while Barcelona have made an improved offer for Rodri as City aim to complete the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!

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Arsenal launch new Ezri Konsa move

Arsenal are now said to have held more talks over a deal for Ezri Konsa.

The England centre-back has emerged as Mikel Arteta’s primary defensive transfer target this summer, though one approach for his services has already been rebuffed by Aston Villa.

The Daily Mail report that Arsenal have engaged in more discussions with their Premier League rivals over Konsa, who remains on holiday after the World Cup and did not feature for Villa in last night’s 2-1 UEFA Super Cup defeat by Paris Saint-Germain in Salzburg.

However, their latest £40m proposal is significantly below Villa’s £60m valuation of the 28-year-old.

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Arsenal make shock Marc Pubill approach

Arsenal have made a shock approach for Spain defender Marc Pubill, reports claim.

The Gunners are known to be keen on signing a versatile new centre-back this month who can also operate on the right-hand side of defence amid injuries to both William Saliba and Jurrien Timber.

Arsenal are believed to be targeting a swoop for Ezri Konsa and have also eyed Jules Kounde, while at the other end of the pitch they have been heavily linked with a move for Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Premier League champions have already made an approach over Alvarez’s Atleti team-mate Pubill, making “some contact to understand about the price” and to ascertain if a “difficult deal” would be possible in this window.

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Chelsea set Fernandez deadline

Chelsea have set a hard deadline for any suitors interested in signing Enzo Fernandez this summer.

The Argentina international has attracted interested parties in this transfer window, with Real Madrid and Manchester City both linked with moves for the star.

Now, in a bid to end the long-running saga, Standard Sport understands that the Blues have set a deadline of Friday at 5pm BST for any interested clubs to cough up their £120million asking price for the 25-year-old.

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Arteta reveals Arsenal transfer worry

Mikel Arteta has warned there is no guarantee that Arsenal will be able to strengthen as hoped before the end of the transfer window.

Arteta insisted that Arsenal’s desire to do further business in the final weeks of the window is “unquestionable”, but admitted that might not be enough.

“Well, there is more that we want to do because every time we have an opportunity to improve the squad and bring more quality and depth to the squad, we need to do that,” Arteta said.

“We are actively trying to do so. The thing in the market, it doesn't just depend on you and we are very clear on that.

“But the approach, the will and the desire of the club, that's unquestionable and we want to try to do that.”

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Romelu Lukaku seals Fenerbahce switch

Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku has finally engineered his exit from Napoli, joining Turkish Super Lig side Fenerbahce.

Romero agrees Spurs exit

Cristian Romero will join Atletico Madrid in the coming days after the La Liga side reached an agreement with Tottenham for his sale.

Per Fabrizio Romano, a €40m (£34.2m) package has been agreed, including a 15 per cent sell-on clause.

Inter and Barcelona were both interested in the player but pulled out of the running.

Arsenal also held exploratory talks with Spurs, who were never thought to be keen to sell to a rival.

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Chelsea set Fernandez sale deadline

Chelsea have set a deadline for clubs to send an offer for Enzo Fernandez.

Any interested party must send a bid worth £120m by 5pm this Friday, Standard Sport understands, or a sale will not be considered.

The Blues want to lock in their squad for the new season sooner rather than later, and particularly want clarity over Fernandez’s future.

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Tottenham eye Munoz

Tottenham may look to Crystal Palace’s Daniel Munoz as a potential replacement for Djed Spence.

With the England full-back Inter Milan-bound, Spurs are reported to be interested in the Colombian, who is also said to be courting interest from Everton, among other top-flight clubs.

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Hull book medical for next signing

Lucas Gourna-Douath underwent a medical today ahead of completing a transfer from RB Salzburg to Hull City, reports The Athletic.

The 23-year-old midfielder will put pen to paper on a five-year deal, with €4m (£3.4m) due to change hands between the clubs.

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Chavarria: I always dreamed of playing for a club like Chelsea

Pep Chavarria says signing for Chelsea has helped him to realise a lifelong dream.

The full-back signed as a replacement for the Real Madrid-bound Marc Cucurella on Wednesday, moving from Rayo Vallecano for an £18m package.

It is the biggest move of his career, which has been spent entirely in Spain and largely in the lower divisions.

“In the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening, I dreamed of moments like this,” the player told the club’s website after signing.

“I’ve played at every level in Spain, and to be able to move up, it’s always been about hard work because today is my dream coming true. I can say it was all worth it.

“I think that the Premier League is the best in the world. I think there is more intensity, more duels and more quality than anywhere. And I think that it's the perfect league for me.

“I'm a player that loves this intensity, one-to-one battles – I love it.

“Xabi (Alonso) was a top player, and now, for me, he's one of the best managers in the world. I spoke to him, and he explained his ideas and how I can fit into that.

“He wants my intensity, those one-on-ones, box-to-box attacking and defending runs – and this is how I play.”