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Transfer news LIVE! Chelsea in Palmer talks; Fati wants Spurs; Arsenal latest
The deadline for the summer transfer window is looming large for clubs who are determined to get a final deal or two over the line. Chief among which are Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham with Arsenal also keeping an eye on any late developments.
Barcelona whizkid Ansu Fati has been one such player, linked with the Gunners lately and now offered to Chelsea and Spurs as the Catalans consider cashing in. Fati has reportedly decided he wants the move. Arsenal have been fielding interest from their rivals over at Stamford Bridge for Emile Smith Rowe.
Chelsea want to continue their clearout before Friday night’s deadline and have surprise interest in Marc Cucurella from Manchester United, amid their injury issues at left-back. Romelu Lukaku is set to leave and Cole Palmer, plus former loanee Joao Felix, are on the Blues’ radar. The biggest remaining deal however could come in Tottenham’s £50m move for Brennan Johnson. Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
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Man Utd push for Sofyan Amrabat
Manchester United are in talks over Sofyan Amrabat.
The Athletic say a loan deal is most likely given United’s FFP situation.
Amrabat and Fiorentina are both thought to be ready to do a deal.
Chelsea optimistic Man City will sell Cole Palmer
There is hope that Manchester City will allow Chelsea to sign Cole Palmer, writes Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella.
The England youth winger has been a bit-part player at the Etihad and has been made Chelsea’s top target.
Even if City do decide to cash in, however, Palmer will likely come at a hefty price.
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Liverpool to miss out on Cheick Doucoure
Crystal Palace are set to fend off any remaining interest in Cheick Doucoure before transfer deadline day, writes Standard Sport’s Dom Smith.
The Mali international is rated at £70m by the Eagles following an enquiry from PSG earlier in the summer.
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Pricey: Liverpool deem Crystal Palace’s £70m valuation of Doucoure too steep
/ Getty ImagesAnsu Fati open to Premier League move
Ansu Fati wants to leave Barcelona.
Spanish outlet Jijantes say the youngster is ready to fulfil his club’s wishes as they look to cash in on him.
Tottenham, Liverpool or Chelsea are his preference.
However, his father, Bori Fati, reportedly wants to see him join Sevilla.
Cole Palmer on Chelsea radar
Chelsea want to sign Cole Palmer.
The Man City youngster was linked with West Ham earlier in the window and has once again been cast to the sidelines by Pep Guardiola, following the signing of Jeremy Doku.
Both the Telegraph and Fabrizio Romano say Chelsea are desperate to do a deal as they look to sign a young attacker with top-level experience.
Bayern to test Fulham’s resolve
Another transfer bid is incoming for Joao Palhinha, writes Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella.
This time it’s Bayern Munich after the Fulham star.
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Nuno Tavares could yet make Arsenal a profit
Nottingham Forest are set to sign Nuno Tavares on loan in a deal which could cost £14million, writes Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella.
Arsenal have given the green light to the player’s exit.
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Tottenham hope for late sales to fund striker push
Spurs are looking for a frantic finish to the transfer window with as many as seven players up for grabs, writes Standard Sport’s Dan Kilpatrick.
The club are still hoping to find takers for ex-captain Hugo Lloris, Tanguy Ndombele, Japhet Tanganga, Sergio Reguilon and Eric Dier. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Davinson Sanchez could also leave.
Not until the bulk of that list depart will Tottenham make their move for a new striker, with Brennan Johnson and Ansu Fati both linked.
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Hugo Ekitike unlikely to join West Ham
West Ham have moved behind Eintracht Frankfurt in the race for Hugo Ekitike, writes Standard Sport’s Dom Smith.
Crystal Palace has also monitored the PSG striker, who could head to Germany as part of Les Parisiens’ move for Eintracht star Randal Kolo Muani.
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Wanted: Paris Saint-Germain striker Hugo Ekitike
/ AFP via Getty ImagesCallum Hudson-Odoi set for Chelsea exit
Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea, writes Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella.
The winger worked under Steve Cooper at England’s victorious Under-17 World Cup campaign in 2017.
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