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Arsenal seek attacking reinforcements

Arsenal are reportedly lining up a shock move to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta.

And according to Sportitalia, the Gunners think that Lookman could be the right man to add to their ranks in order to take them one step further in the league.

They claim that Arsenal are planning a £43m bid for the Nigerian international.

It's also said that the north London club would be willing to throw out-of-favour defender Jakub Kiwior into the deal as a makeweight.

Gun Ho

Ilkay Gundogan has arrived back in England ahead of sealing his free transfer to Manchester City from Barcelona.

The midfielder was pictured signing autographs for fans after returning to Manchester.

He was spotted leaving a restaurant where he met City manager Pep Guardiola.

The pair held a 50-minute meeting at TAST Restaurant in Manchester, which is owned by the Spaniard.

City have agreed terms with Gundogan ahead of a dramatic return to the Etihad Stadium.

The Premier League champions have seen off rival interest from Turkish sides Fenerbahce and Galatasaray.

Arsenal eye Lookman

Arsenal are reportedly eyeing a swoop for Ademola Lookman.

The former Charlton academy graduate was Atalanta's star man in their Europa League final win over Bayer Leverkusen last season, scoring a stunning hat-trick.

His displays for the Italians are said to have caught the eye of several teams, including the Gunners.

And according to Sport Italia, the North Londoners are preparing to table an offer for the 26-year-old.

Forest Done Deal

Nottingham Forest have signed Alex Moreno from Aston Villa on a season-long loan with an option to buy.

The 31-year-old Spaniard cost Villa £13.3million when he signed from Real Betis in January 2023.

orest’s chief football officer Ross Wilson said: “Alex is a player we have had a long-standing interest in so we are naturally all very happy to see him arrive at Nottingham Forest.

“He has amassed significant experience in La Liga and the Premier League and he brings all of that quality and experience to our group.”

United eye new Mainoo deal

Manchester United are reportedly planning to hold contract talks with Kobbie Mainoo.

The 19-year-old’s current deal with the Red Devils expires in the summer of 2027.

But United reportedly hoping to tie him down to a bumper new deal as they plan to build a midfield around him.

Shock City swoop

Manchester City are reportedly plotting a shock swoop for Celtic hitman Kyogo Furuhashi.

The Premier League champions are looking to fill the void recently left by Julian Alvarez's departure to Atletico Madrid.

And according to The Athletic, the Japan international is on the Sky Blues' shortlist of candidates to replace the Argentine.

United offered Chilwell

Manchester United have reportedly been offered Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell.

The left back is looking for a new club after being dubbed surplus to requirements by Blues boss Enzo Maresca.

And according to talkSPORT, United have been sounded out over a possible move for the defender due to injuries to Tyrell Malacia and Luke Shaw.

Nketiah update

Eddie Nketiah’s move from Arsenal to Nottingham Forest is seemingly edging closer.

Forest moved a step closer to signing the striker on Wednesday when they tabled an offer closer to Arsenal’s valuation of the player.

And recent reports claim the 25-year-old has “agreed personal terms” with the club.

Newcastle pivot from Guehi

Newcastle have seemingly turned their attention away from Crystal Palace ace Marc Guehi.

The England international is one of Eddie Howe's main targets but the Magpies have had their efforts to sign the defender rejected by Palace.

And according to The Athletic, the North East club are now eyeing a move for Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba.

Arsenal reject Ramsdale bids

Arsenal have reportedly turned down multiple offers for Aaron Ramsdale, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Italian said: “Aaron Ramsdale also remains one to watch before the end of the summer.

"To be clear, Arsenal want a permanent sale for Ramsdale – they keep rejecting loan possibilities.

“Wolves and also Bournemouth are interested, both are attentive to the situation but neither club are submitting a permanent transfer proposal so far.

"My expectation is still for Ramsdale to leave Arsenal, in any case.”

Man Utd transfer message

Facundo Pellestri has issued a heartfelt goodbye message to Manchester United fans following his permanent transfer to Greek giants Panathinaikos.

Merino update

Arsenal are edging closer to securing the services of Mikel Merino it's been claimed.

The Gunners have been angling for a £40million deal for the Spain international, who was one of La Roja's star performers at Euro 2024.

Real Sociedad supremo Jokin Aperribay has been locked in talks with the Gunners during his London stay this week.

And according to reports, Merino has "asked" the San Sebastian club to let him move on to pastures new.

Arsenal back in for Osimhen

Arsenal have re-entered the race to sign Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen, it’s sensationally been claimed.

The North Londoners are long-time admirers of the Nigeria international.

And according to Corriere dello Sport, they are said “back on the trail” of the 25-year-old.

Napoli won't part with their star striker for a lowball fee and will likely demand that their £85million valuation is met in full.

Liverpool set keeper asking price

Liverpool have reportedly made their valuation of Caoimhim Kelleher known.

The Reds are closing in on the signature of Georgian keeper  Giorgi Mamardashvili.

His arrival would see Kelleher fall further down the Anfield pecking order.

According to The Athletic, the Merseysiders are willing to sell the Irishman if they receive an offer in the region of £25million.

Arsenal exit 'agreed'

Charlie Patino is set to leave the Arsenal, it's been claimed.

The Gunners are said to have agreed to sell the midfielder to Deportivo La Coruna, according to The Daily Mirror.

Patino is set to join the La Liga side in a deal worth around £1mlillion.

Bruno Fernandes offers

Bruno Fernandes has revealed he received multiple offers to leave Manchester United before he penned a new deal with the Red Devils.

The Portuguese told ESPN: "This vote of confidence from the club was very important for me.

"Even because I was approached [by other clubs], the club was aware that there was a possibility of me leaving, I had concrete offers."

"But the club showed that it needed me, that it was at a time of change and that they wanted to do things differently."

Gallagher Fury

Ex-Chelsea star Emmanuel Petit reckons Conor Gallagher is likely to be “p****d off” at his Stamford Bridge axe this summer.

The England midfielder completed a £34million move to Atletico Madrid this week after being frozen out by Enzo Maresca.

Frenchman Petit said of Gallagher's situation in an interview with Android Poker Apps: “Chelsea should try to keep Conor Gallagher. In modern football, sometimes you don’t have an Englishman in the starting XI and Chelsea need his English presence in the squad.

“It really reminds me of the Mason Mount situation, both players were happy to stay at the club and both have been forced out.

“Gallagher, alongside Cole Palmer, was the only positive player last season. Even if he leaves Chelsea, I don’t want to see him leave the Premier League.

“He deserves more than what’s happening to him with Atletico Madrid. Gallagher belongs in England, he’s built up his career through loan moves and then became captain at Chelsea.

“He deserves better than this. Why are Chelsea getting rid of their best midfielder for loads of unknown young stars?

“It’s a massive gamble to splash millions on these foreign players. If I was Gallagher I’d be so p****d, it’s a pity.”

Arsenal frustration

Arsenal are frustrated with Real Sociedad for delaying Mikel Merino’s move to the Emirates.

That’s according to GiVEMESPORT, who claim the La Liga side have “slowed down” the transfer on their end.

The Gunners, however, are said to be confident of sealing the signing of the Spain international before the transfer window closes on Friday.