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Victor Osimhen’s future is the story of the final week of the summer transfer window after the Napoli striker’s agent publicly rejected a move to Saudi Arabia despite Al Ahli having a £60million bid accepted. Chelsea are reportedly in talks to sign the Nigerian on loan but Arsenal lurk in the background as a possible rival bidder.
Today should be the day that Arsenal announce Mikel Merino as their new signing after putting him through a medical on the weekend. Next up for the Gunners could be a move for a new forward, or a replacement for Aaron Ramsdale if he finds a new club.
Liverpool are about to announce to signing of Giorgi Mamardashvili after a breakthrough in talks over his £30m move from Valencia led to him undergoing a medical yesterday, although he’ll head back to the Mestalla on loan. Over at Manchester United, Manuel Ugarte is soon to sign from Paris Saint-Germain. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours, deals and gossip via Standard Sport’s LIVE blog!
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2 minutes ago
Is today the day for Arsenal?
It’s a big day in the transfer window as clubs return to work post-Bank Holiday.
Arsenal could announce the signing of Mikel Merino with Fabio Vieira expected to complete his loan to Porto.
Then we could find out where next for the Gunners, with a new keeper and forward touted – particularly amid the likely exits of Aaron Ramsdale and Eddie Nketiah…
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21 minutes ago
Arsenal and Chelsea boost in Victor Osimhen race
Victor Osimhen appears set to reject a move to Saudi Arabia in a huge transfer boost o Chelsea and Arsenal.
Reports out of Italy on Monday morning claimed Napoli were mulling over a £60million offer from Al Ahli as they look to cash in on the Nigerian striker, with new coach Antonio Conte wanting Romelu Lukaku as his replacement.
It was previously reported that Osimhen has no interest in a move to the Middle East and the 25-year-old’s agent, Roberto Calenda, posted a statement on X indicating that they will reject this new approach while criticising Napoli’s handling of the situation.
It read: “Osimhen is a Napoli player, with a contract recently renewed with mutual satisfaction. He made history and when there were major offers (also this year) we always accepted the club’s decisions.
“As I said, he is not a package to be shipped far away to make room for new prophets.
“Victor was elected African footballer of the year, eighth at the Ballon d’Or, he still has so much to do in Europe. There needs to be respect and balance.”
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7 hours ago
Marc Guehi to Newcastle update
At long last, it appears as if Newcastle could be set to land their man.
According to the Daily Mail, there is a significant chance the Magpies could about to have their fifth offer for Marc Guehi accepted by Crystal Palace!
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7 hours ago
Marco Silva reveals Fulham transfer target before window slams shut
Marco Silva insists Fulham will sign a wide forward before Friday’s deadline.
The Fulham head coach has also suggested the club were never close to signing Fluminense midfielder André despite a year-long transfer saga.
Willian and Bobby De Cordova-Reid both left Fulham as free agents this summer and the Cottagers have not replaced them.
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8 hours ago
Federcio Chiesa to Liverpool latest
Federico Chiesa has emerged as something of a shock Liverpool target this evening.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Italy international is keen to make the move and a deal can be considered very much on at this stage.
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9 hours ago
Kingsley Coman transfer news
Kingsley Coman has been tipped to leave Bayern Munich all summer but there he remains.
Still, the winger could yet be set for an exit before the transfer window closes.
According to L’Equipe, Coman – who has been linked with Manchester United and Arsenal – has decided to look to leave the German giants…
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10 hours ago
Charlie Patino sends emotional message to Arsenal fans after transfer exit
Charlie Patino has bid an emotional farewell to Arsenal supporters on social media.
Patino progressed through the Gunners’ youth-team after he joined the club in 2015 at the age of 11 but would only go on to play two times for the Premier League side.
After productive loan spells at Blackpool and Swansea, Patino has joined Deportivo on a permanent deal and signed a four-year contract with the Segunda Division club.
The deal also includes a significant sell-on clause for Arsenal, who will profit in the future if the 20-year-old is sold.
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11 hours ago
Charlie Patino’s Arsenal exit confirmed
Arsenal academy graduate Charlie Patino has signed for Spanish second division outfit Deportivo.
Patino progressed through the Gunners’ youth-team after he joined the club in 2015 at the age of 11, but would only go on to play two times for the Premier League side.
After productive loan spells at Blackpool and Swansea, Patino, 20, has joined Deportivo on a permanent deal and signed a four-year contract with the Segunda Division club.
Watford have brought in midfielder Pierre Dwomoh from Royal Antwerp.
Belgium youth international Dwomoh has spent the past few campaigns on loan at Braga, Oostende and Molenbeek, but will now ply his trade at Vicarage Road.
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11 hours ago
Liverpool consider shock Federico Chiesa move
Federico Chiesa has been told in no uncertain terms he can leave Juventus this summer.
Barcelona are reportedly keen but Fabrizio Romano has just revealed some pretty big news.
He suggests Liverpool are interested in the Italy international and could make a late bid…
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12 hours ago
Liverpool expected to make move to sign Eberechi Eze
Eberechi Eze remains a Crystal Palace player but for exactly how long is unclear.
According to the Independent, Liverpool are expected to bid for the England international before the window closes…
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