Manchester United expect to be closing in on their next summertime signing as the amanuensis of Ajax star Antony jetted in for talks on Fri.

The winger could be following sometime boss Erik ten Hag to Quondam Trafford in a £68million deal after Ajax signed two players to replace him, including Steven Bergwijn from Tottenham. It comes among ongoing uncertainty around the future of Cristiano Ronaldo who is however pushing for a motility elsewhere.

Due west Ham are besides in the market for a forward and take now agreed a fee with Sassuolo for the highly-rated Gianluca Scamacca. The Hammers are hopeful of pulling off a double swoop by as well landing wing-dorsum Filip Kostic from Eintracht Frankfurt having missed out on Jesse Lingard this calendar week.

Elsewhere, Chelsea are said to be eyeing a swoop for Newcastle star Allan Saint-Maximin, while Arsenal's Nicolas Pepe could be targeted as a replacement for the Magpies, and Sporting Lisbon'southward Matheus Nunes is being linked with Liverpool.

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Fulham shut to some other deal

Wolfsburg defender Kevin Mbabu is close to beingness confirmed as Fulham's latest arrival.

The Switzerland international, who spent four years at Newcastle, is undergoing the second part of his medical out in Portugal where the Cottagers are on a pre-season bout.

Marco Silva'southward side, who won the Championship championship last term, take already tied up the signings of Joao Palhinha and Andreas Pereira.

LISBON, PORTUGAL - JUNE v: Kevin Mbabu of Switzerland during the UEFA Nations league match between Portugal v Switzerland at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on June 5, 2022 in Lisbon Portugal (Photograph by David Due south. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images)

West Ham turn attention towards Shine star

West Ham United are said to be eyeing upward Napoli'southward Piotr Zielinski.

The Hammers failed to get a bargain done for Jesse Lingard, who has agreed a motion to Nottingham Forest.

Now, David Moyes is reportedly keeping tabs on Zielinski who is valued at around £42million.

The 28-year-former can play in cardinal midfield or on the left-paw side. And then far this summer Moyes has signed Nayef Aguerd, Flynn Downes and Alphonse Areola with Gianluca Scamacca expected to also bring together soon.

WARSAW, POLAND - JUNE 14: Piotr Zielinski of Poland looks on during the UEFA Nations League League A Grouping 4 lucifer betwixt Poland and Kingdom of belgium at PGE Narodowy on June xiv, 2022 in Warsaw, Poland. (Photo past Mateusz Slodkowski/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)

Former Liverpool human being on the move

Ozan Kabak, who spent time on loan at both Liverpool and Norwich Metropolis in the by two seasons, is on the movement over again.

He's joined Hoffenheim on a four-year bargain from fellow High german side Schalke.

The Turkey heart-back, 22, spent the second one-half of the 2020-21 campaign on loan with Jurgen Klopp's side before a season-long arrangement saw him arrive at Carrow Road last term.

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 25: Ozan Kabak of Norwich Metropolis during the Premier League match between Everton and Norwich Urban center at Goodison Park on September 25, 2021 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Images)

Barca could wreck Chelsea'southward Kounde bid

Barcelona could kibosh Chelsea's attempts to sign Sevilla'due south Jules Kounde. The Nou Campsite side have reportedly reached an understanding in principal with their La Liga rivals with a fee coming close to the £55m valuation of the center-half.

According to reports in Spain, Barca accept now 'dropped a bomb' on Chelsea with the tardily interest.

The 5-time European champions have enjoyed a decorated summer and so far with the likes of Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha and Andreas Christensen all joining.

PARIS, France - JUNE 03: Jules Kounde of Team France pose before the UEFA Nations League League A Grouping 1 match betwixt French republic and Denmark at Stade de France on June 03, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Xavier Laine/Getty Images)

Arteta hints at more transfer activity

Armory boss Mikel Arteta has implied their may be more additions to fabricated before the transfer window shuts.

"We are completing what we planned, at that place is notwithstanding a few things nosotros would like to do - in and out," the Spaniard explained.

"That will exist adamant on the possibility of the market place, we still have players who are in contention to stay or go and when we have news nosotros will communicate it."

Bayern decline to rule out Kane pursuit

Bayern Munich managing director Julian Nagelsmann has refused to rule out a motility for Tottenham superstar Harry Kane.

"He'due south very expensive that'south the problem – only brilliant player, i of 2 or three who can play as a center forwards [as well equally a] No. x, but he's very potent, bright with [his] head and both feet," the Bayern dominate added.

"He could score a lot in the Bundesliga, I don't know the price, but information technology'southward really tough for Bayern Munich.

"We'll run across what happens in the future."

Liverpool to create midfield vacancy amid links with Nunes

Promising youngster Tyler Morton is set to leave Liverpool on loan - potentially freeing up space for the arrival of Matheus Nunes.

Liverpool are idea to be peachy admirers of the Sporting CP star, while Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola fifty-fifty went every bit far to label the Portugal international as "1 of the best players in the world".

Vieira problems "strong statement"

Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira believes the Eagles have sent a strong bulletin with their latest signing Chris Richards, formerly of Bayern Munich.

"He is going to give us unlike options at the back. He will requite us competitiveness between players," the Frenchman explained.

"I'one thousand really pleased that an of import player like that decided to come to Palace.

"I think we showed that nosotros can attract players and when yous look at the number of teams that were behind him and he decided to come to united states, I think this is a really stiff statement."

Werner woes

More Chelsea drama as Timo Werner is reported to take his heart assail leaving the Blues this summertime.

Sky Sports claim the forward will angle for a Stamford Span exit this summer as he harbours concerns over his chances of playing in the World Loving cup for Germany if he stays in west London.

Azpilicueta move on the rocks

Thomas Tuchel will veto Barcelona'due south motion for Cesar Azpilicueta - and is becoming annoyed at the Spaniards' attempts to lure the Dejection captain away from Chelsea.

The 32-year-old is keen to move to the Nou Campsite and piece of work under Barca fable Xavi after winning all at that place is to win with Chelsea.

It had been believed that Tuchel was ready to sanction the move if the west Londoners landed Jules Kounde from Sevilla.

Only Tuchel is reluctant and, asked whether he is growing frustrated at the Castilian giants trying to lure away a player with a year left on his contract, he said: "A little bit, maybe."

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea during the Premier League lucifer between Chelsea and Watford at Stamford Bridge on May 22, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)

Homo Utd chasing Antony

Erik ten Hag has not given up hope of signing winger Antony from Ajax this summer - despite his former club being reluctant to sell.

The Dutch gild have already drafted in ii right-sided forward in recent weeks in the form of Steven Bergwijn and Francisco Conceicao, seemingly paving the way for Antony's departure.

Yet despite his agent jetting in to Manchester for talks, Ajax manager Alfred Schreuder insists in that location volition be no farther sales.

"Agape that Antony could leave? No, no," Schreuder told ESPN. "I really call back he will stay.

"Of course, we take sold a lot of players at present. That has not happened in contempo years. I am expecting nobody else to leave.

"Information technology would exist bad for us if we would lose some other starting thespian."

West Ham agree Scamacca fee

West Ham have agreed a fee of £thirty.5million for prolific Sassuolo striker Gianluca Scamacca.

The 23-year-one-time was on Armory's radar before in the window merely could be heading across London as the Hammers look to consummate a double swoop.

Despite missing out on re-signing Jesse Lingard, Due west Ham dominate David Moyes is bully to tie up deals for Scamacca and Eintracht Frankfurt's Filip Kostic, while the social club remains in talks with Chelsea's Armando Broja.

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Hello and welcome to another day of transfer frenzy as we bring you lot all the latest news and updates of deals beyond the summertime window.

Arsenal were the latest team to become a star name through the door following their acquisition of Oleksandr Zinchenko this week from Manchester Urban center.

Now the Gunners could be set to offload a number of players to effort and claw back some funds, with Nicolas Pepe ane of the names who could be heading for the exit door - with Newcastle linked.

Manchester United are also all the same in the market place for new signings while Chelsea are expected to get some business organisation done in the coming days as the clock ticks downwardly towards the first of the flavour.

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Burnley sign Homo Urban center goalkeeper

Burnley take signed Arijanet Muric from Manchester City.

The goalkeeper played alongside Burnley boss Vincent Kompany at the Etihad.

Muric has signed a four-year deal at Turf Moor.

Man City will exist "weaker" this flavour

Paul Merson claims Manchester City got weaker this summer - despite ownership Erling Haaland.

And the one-time Arsenal and England forward reckons Pep Guardiola's men could brand a slow start to the new season while their new recruits bed in.

Writing in his Daily Star column, Merse said: "City are weaker going into the new season in my stance.

"They are losing a lot of good players who have been important for them, and we don't know how quickly the new signings will adapt.

"It wouldn't surprise me if they start the season slowly, and y'all don't want to give anyone a head start in this league or information technology can be hard to catch up."

Edu on transfer arroyo

Armory chief Edu has suggested that the Gunners are "working as a team" after securing the transfer of Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City.

Equally quoted by Arsenal'due south official website, Edu said: "I'm very pleased to meet how nosotros're working as a team here in the club. Nosotros put a programme together early and Oleksandr Zinchenko was a main focus on our list.

"Nosotros're pleased to have Alex with us now because he has the attributes which I'm certain are going to put our squad at a different level."

Arsenal offer Saka new deal

Arsenal have offered Bukayo Saka a new contract, according to the Daily Mail.

The Gunners are reportedly willing to double the 20-year-old's £lxx,000-a-calendar week wages.

Manchester City are said to be interested in Saka.

Merson warns Spence

Djed Spence has been warned he won't get a game at Tottenham after Antonio Conte'south revelation about him this week.

Spurs boss Conte admitted that Spence was a social club signing and not a actor he had pushed hard for himself.

And that has cut no ice with Paul Merson - who almost concluded up in exactly the same position at the end of his playing career.

Writing in his Daily Star column, former Arsenal and England forrard Merson reckons Tottenham'due south £20m new boy is on a hiding to zilch at White Hart Lane.

He said: "Conte albeit that Djed Spence wasn't his signing is a slap in the face up for Tottenham's latest buy."

West Ham concord Scamacca deal

Westward Ham have agreed a £35.5million bargain with Sassuolo for Gianluca Scamacca.

The Hammers are expected to pay an initial £30.5m with the rest coming in add together-ons.

The 23-year-former striker scored 16 Serie A goals final flavor.

Zinchenko highlights Arteta influence

Oleksandr Zinchenko admits he knew Mikel Arteta would be a "very adept managing director" from their starting time encounter at Manchester City.

"I would say it'due south the most of import role in my determination because I've known Mister [Arteta] for a while, I used to work with him at Manchester City," said Zinchenko. "Since the first mean solar day at Metropolis I knew that he's going to exist a very good manager.

"The way he can see football, specially I was watching the last season of Arsenal'due south games and I was really enjoying it. You can run into in the style, the picture of the game, so I would dear to come across it [while] playing and existence involved."

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Arteta on Zincheko

Mikel Arteta has spoken to Armory's website following Oleksandr Zinchenko's motion from the Etihad to the Emirates.

"We're and then happy Alex has joined us," said Arteta. "He's a histrion that I personally know really well and connected to follow him after my time at Manchester City.

"Alex is a high quality role player who volition give u.s.a. options and versatility. It'south non but near the positions he tin can play only every bit well, the versatility he will requite us in assail and defence.

"Alex is a person with corking human qualities and grapheme, and I'm delighted that anybody has made this huge effort to bring Alex to the club."

Ajax boss outlines Antony plans

Ajax boss Alfred Schreuder has claimed that he "really thinks" Antony will stay with the Dutch social club despite growing links with Manchester United.

Talking to ESPN, he said: "I actually think he [Antony] volition stay. Of course, we have sold a lot of players now. That has not happened in recent years. Nosotros have also bought players. But we accept sold then many players that I assume nobody will get out."

Asked if there is a deadline in identify to let players to leave, he said: "No, nosotros did not discuss that. But nosotros practice talk to each other daily. "I presume that no one is leaving. If nosotros sell ane more cardinal player, information technology wouldn't be good for usa."

Arsenal sign Zinchenko

Arsenal accept appear the signing of Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester Metropolis on a long-term deal.

"We're and then happy Alex has joined us," said Mikel Arteta. "He's a thespian that I personally know really well and continued to follow him afterwards my fourth dimension at Manchester City.

"Alex is a high quality player who volition give the states options and versatility. It's not but virtually the positions he can play but as well, the versatility he will give us in attack and defence force.

"Alex is a person with cracking human qualities and graphic symbol, and I'm delighted that everyone has made this huge endeavour to bring Alex to the club."

De Gea wants to stay at Human being Utd

David de Gea says he wants to terminate his career at Manchester United because of his unique bond with the club.

De Gea, who has made 487 appearances for United, has one twelvemonth left on his current deal, with an option for an boosted season.

United are likely to open talks with De Gea in the coming months about an extension to his £375,000-a-week contract, with the 31-twelvemonth-old keen to stay beyond his electric current deal.

Asked if he would like to see out his career at United, De Gea, who joined in 2011, said: "Aye, if it'southward possible, of grade. If they let me stay here, I will stay here, for sure. I'm actually comfy, really happy and hopefully, earlier I leave, we tin win something."

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Newcastle in for Pepe?

Newcastle remain on the hunt for attacking upgrades this summertime later the disappointment of missing out on top target Hugo Ekitike - and the Magpies are set up to flex their financial muscles.

Numerous targets have been linked with a move to the Northward-E this summer and a fresh update with particular intrigue relates to Armory exile Nicolas Pepe.

Newcastle said to be mulling over a deal for the Gunners' society-tape signing, who is destined to leave North London this summer after 3 underwhelming years at the Emirates Stadium.

Pepe is viewed as an attainable target for Newcastle this summertime as Arsenal are resigned to making an enormous loss on the former Lille homo.

A £25million bid would be an acceptable sum despite the fact his club paid near three times that amount back in 2019.

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Clubs want Saint-Maximin

Chelsea and Tottenham are both interested in signing Allan Saint-Maximin, according to The Athletic.

Other top European sides are also interested in the Newcastle winger, 25.

It'due south believed Eddie Howe's side would consider selling Saint-Maximin for £40million.

Tottenham transfer round-up

Later on managing director Antonio Conte had been handed a £150m war breast at the start of the summer to make Tottenham competitive at the pinnacle of the Premier League again, the order made a sharp start to their summer, signing Ivan Perisic and Yves Bissouma.

Richarlison and Djed Spence were to follow, leaving Paratici's trip to Milan as a take a chance to tie up some loose ends. Then far, though, that does not seem to be happening.

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Vieira on Richards

Crystal Palace managing director Patrick Vieira has discussed Chris Richards' arrival from Bayern Munich.

The 22-yr-erstwhile defender is fix to bring together the Premier League side in the coming days.

"He is going to give u.s. dissimilar options at the back," said Vieira. "He will give us competitiveness between players. I'm really pleased that an important player like that decided to come up to Palace.

"I think we showed that nosotros can attract players and when yous look at the number of teams that were behind him and he decided to come up to us, I call back this is a really strong statement."

Villa'south Chukwuemeka outcome

Aston Villa youngster Carney Chukwuemeka could be leaving the club sooner rather than subsequently.

The Athletic understands that Barcelona and Ac Milan are both eyeing the teenager, who has ane year left on his deal.

Villa could lose Chukwuemeka for equally lilliputian as £400,000 if they do not necktie him downwards to a new deal.