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The summer transfer window will close in less than a week, meaning time is of the essence for Premier League clubs still looking to add to their squads. The likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are believed to be chasing late deals ahead of Friday’s deadline.
Arsenal are expected to confirm the signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, with only minor details left to be ironed out. The Gunners have also been linked with a big-money move for Victor Osimhen, who is also said to be a target for Chelsea.
United, meanwhile, are pushing hard to land PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte after weeks of protracted negotiations. The player is said to be keen on moving to Old Trafford but terms are yet to be settled at club level, meaning a deal is likely to go to the wire.
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Chelsea weigh up Calvert-Lewin swoop
Chelsea are considering a late move for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, according to The Sun.
It is said that he is viewed as an affordable alternative to Victor Osimhen, who is reportedly valued at £84m.
The Blues have switched their focus to cheaper players after being left stunned by Osimhen demanding a wage of £500,000 per week.
Juventus forward Federico Chiesa is thought to be another potential target.
Alisson commits future to Liverpool
Alisson Becker has insisted that he will see out his Liverpool contract despite being linked with a big-money move to Saudi Arabia.
“I want to honour my contract and finish my contract here or make a new one,” he said.
“I am really happy here. My family is happy. I never got to the point where I was talking about wages.
“It was just interest, but when you hear about the numbers the other players are getting [in Saudi Arabia] you are a little bit attracted. That is normal.”
Alisson Becker is willing to see out his Liverpool contract (Image: GETTY)
Brighton set to sign O’Riley
Celtic star Matt O’Riley is poised to join Brighton in a deal worth up to £30m.
He travelled down for a medical earlier this weekend and is expected to sign a five-year contract, according to Sky Sports.
Celtic were said to have rejected several bids from Atalanta before eventually agreeing terms with Brighton.
The Scottish champions are thought to have a sell-on clause included in the deal.
Chelsea deal on verge of collapse
Armando Broja’s proposed loan move from Chelsea to Ipswich Town is on the verge of collapse, according to talkSPORT.
Broja underwent a medical at Portman Road earlier this week and was expected to join the Tractor Boys until the end of the season.
The deal was thought to include an obligation to buy for around £30m next summer.
However, it is said that Ipswich were concerned by a problem flagged up in Broja’s medical, putting the deal in doubt.
Other reports have suggested that a move is now considered to be unlikely.
Arsenal leading race for Osimhen
Arsenal have leapfrogged Chelsea in the race to sign Napoli forward Victor Osimhen, according to La Repubblica.
The 25-year-old has asked to leave Napoli this summer and is thought to be attracting interest from the Premier League.
Chelsea have been linked with Osimhen all summer but it seems Arsenal have emerged as his most likely destination.
He has a release clause of around £110m but Napoli are said to be willing to consider bids in the region of £84m.
Victor Osimhen is expected to leave Napoli before Friday’s deadline (Image: GETTY)
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