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Plenty of big moves being worked on before the summer transfer window closes

Targets: Eberechi Eze, Carlos Baleba, Rodrygo and Alexander Isak

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Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United all have one eye on completing more deals before the summer transfer window closes as the new Premier League season gets underway tonight. The Gunners remain interested in Eberechi Eze but will have to act fast with rivals Tottenham said to be preparing an opening offer.

The Alexander Isak to Liverpool transfer saga has taken a fresh twist with the Newcastle star now on strike in an attempt to force through a move. Meanwhile the reigning champions are closing in on a deal for Parma central defender Giovanni Leoni and could yet sign Marc Guehi as well as Rodrygo because the Real Madrid forward is thought to favour a move to Anfield despite interest from elsewhere.

Man United have reportedly agreed a fee with Brighton for Carlos Baleba and could partially fund a deal by selling Jadon Sancho to Roma permanently. Elsewhere, Chelsea are making progress in their efforts to land Alejandro Garnacho and Spurs want to sign Man City winger Savinho in addition to Eze. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!

Ederson to miss City’s Wolves trip

As well as Tottenham target Savinho, who Pep Guardiola said earlier will be out injured for a “few weeks”, goalkeeper Ederson will also miss out on Manchester City’s trip to Wolves this weekend.

The City boss confirmed the Brazilian shot-stopper would be absent from his matchday squad at Molineux, with that update coming amid reports of transfer interest from clubs including Galatasaray.

It also comes as the Sky Blues consider a possible move for Gianluigi Donnarumma, who no longer a part of Paris Saint-Germain’s future plans.

But with nothing agreed for the Italian yet, could we see James Trafford start in goal for City this weekend after his return from Burnley?

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DONE DEAL!

As we reported earlier, Dominic Calvert-Lewin has now completed his move to Leeds United.

The 28-year-old England international left Everton upon the expiration of his contract earlier this summer, and has now signed a three-year deal with the newly-promoted Whites as a free agent.

Dortmund place new bid for Chelsea’s Chukwuemeka

Borussia Dortmund have submitted a new bid to Chelsea for Carney Chukwuemeka.

Fabrizio Romano says Dortmund’s proposal is worth about €20million (£17m) on loan with an obligation to buy plus a “heavy sell-on clause”.

Chukwuemeka, 21, spent the second half of last season on loan with Dortmund and is said to be keen on returning to the club.

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Man Utd loan Collyer to West Brom

Manchester United midfielder Toby Collyer has completed a season-long loan move to West Bromwich Albion.

The 21-year-old made 13 first-team appearances for the Red Devils last season, including his Premier League debut against Liverpool last September, and was involved in pre-season with Ruben Amorim’s side.

He is thought to have a future at Old Trafford, with no buy option believed to have been included in his loan to the Baggies.

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Sunderland agree £12m fee for PSG defender Mukiele

Sunderland have reportedly agreed a £12million deal for Paris Saint-Germain defender Nordi Mukiele.

The Black Cats will pay an initial £9.5m plus £2.5m in add-ons for the 27-year-old Frenchman, Sky Sports has reported.

Mukiele, who spent last season on loan at Bayer Leverkusen, has been given permission to travel to Sunderland for a medical.

He is set to become the newly-promoted side’s 11th summer signing, taking their total spending to nearly £150m.

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New Arsenal signings Gyokeres and Zubimendi fit for Old Trafford trip

Mikel Arteta has confirmed that three key names will likely be fit to face Manchester United in Arsenal’s Premier League opener.

The trio are summer signings Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi, plus the potentially exit-bound Leandro Trossard.

Arteta said that he expected Trossard, who has been suffering from a groin injury, to train tomorrow, and if that was the case, then the forward would be fit enough to travel with the squad to Old Trafford on Sunday.

However, the Belgian’s future at the club remains uncertain as Arsenal look to sanction departures in the closing weeks of the transfer window, potentially to fund a bid for Crystal Palace’s Eberechi Eze.

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Guardiola: Spurs target Savinho out for “a few weeks”

Tottenham target Savinho will miss out on Manchester City’s trip to Wolves this weekend through injury, Pep Guardiola has revealed.

The Brazilian winger, 21, is being pursued by Spurs as the new Premier League season looms, and City boss Guardiola confirmed on Friday that the player would be absent from his squad at Molineux this weekend.

Rather than being due to speculation over his future, though, the Spanish manager said Savinho’s omission from City’s matchday squad is down to an unspecified injury he picked up against Palmero, the Serie B side his team beat 3-0 last weekend in their final pre-season friendly of the summer.

Savinho started the second half of that match and was not reported as an injury doubt until Friday’s pre-match press conference, but Guardiola said he is now expected to be out for “a few weeks”.

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DEAL AGREED

Ben Doak is on his way to Bournemouth.

According to Fabrizio Romano, a deal is in place with Liverpool for a £25million transfer fee for the 19-year-old Scot, as reported earlier.

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Glasner: Eze and Guehi will both start season with Palace

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has announced that Eberechi Eze and Marc Guehi will both start the season at Selhurst Park despite continued rumours surrounding both Eagles stars’ futures.

Guehi is of interest to Liverpool, who want another new centre-back after sealing a deal for 18-year-old Giovanni Leoni from Parma, while Eze is believed to be a top target for Tottenham as well as their rivals Arsenal.

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Man Utd sign Barcelona’s Rolfo

Manchester United have signed Sweden international Fridolina Rolfo on a contract until June 2027.

The deal, subject to registration, concludes Rolfo’s four years at FC Barcelona, where she won two UEFA Champions Leagues and four Primera Division titles.

Rolfo, 31, reached 100 caps and 33 goals for Sweden during last month’s Uefa Women’s European Championships.

A left-sided player equally comfortable in attack or defence, she has 113 goals in 313 senior club appearances for past sides including Barcelona, VfL Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich.

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