Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd 'book two medicals' as Arsenal plot move for Man City star

Chelsea have joined the race to sign Celtic star Matt O’Riley, accoridng to The Sun.

The Blues are said to have shortlisted the playmaker as a replacement for Conor Gallagher, who is closing in on a move to Atletico Madrid.

Southampton are desperate to secure the signature of the 23-year-old and hope that his relationship with Russell Martin, who he worked with at MK Dons, proves decisive in their pursuit.

Brighton are also long-term admirers of O’Riley and have earmarked the Denmark international as a potential Pascal Gross replacement.

Liverpool have reportedly rejected an offer for £15million from Southampton for Fabio Carvalho.

The Athletic report that the Reds are not keen to loan the Portuguese playmaker out this summer, though permanent offers will need to be markedly higher than Southampton’s opening offer.

Carvalho is keen to be a regular started next season, may that be at Anfield or elsewhere.

Noussair Mazraoui is not the only star who is reportedly set to undergo his medical at Manchester United in the coming days.

According to Sky Sports, Chido Obi Martin is set to complete a switch to the Red Devils, with his medical pencilled in at Carrington.

The 16-year-old striker – who left Arsenal earlier this summer – could be one of two new arrivals next week.

The Gunners were keen to retain the services of the teenager but he has opted to join the Red Devils instead following extensive talks with several key figures at Old Trafford.

Manchester United are closing in on Noussair Mazraoui with the player’s medical in England reportedly now booked.

United have been locked in talks with Bayern for over a week, and they now appear to be closing in on the Morocco international.

According to Foot Mercato, the Bundesliga outfit have now ‘authorised’ that Mazraoui can join Erik ten Hag’s side soon.

A deal is described as ‘almost done’ and Mazraoui will now fly to England in the next few days to put pen to paper at the Theatre of Dreams. United have booked the ex-Ajax star’s medical for Tuesday, with personal terms already agreed.

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Arsenal are reportedly monitoring the situation of Manchester City star Julian Alvarez.

The forward has been heavily linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium this summer after it emerged that he had doubts about his future at the Etihad Stadium, with Atletico Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain among his suitors.

According to The Mirror, Arsenal are willing to push for Alvarez if he becomes available this summer as well.

The Gunners are prepared to table a ‘significant bid’ if it becomes clear that Alvarez will be sold by City. Pep Guardiola has reiterated previously that his side will not retain the services of unhappy players, though it remains to be seen whether the Argentine is willing to change his stance on an exit upon his return for pre-season.