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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal 'sign' Alvarez, Guimaraes announced, shock Liverpool deal; Man Utd; Chelsea latest
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Enzo Fernandez, Bruno Guimaraes and Julian Alvarez
London Standard
Alex Young, Senior Sport Editor @ alexwsyoung
6 minutes ago
Transfer news LIVE!
The summer window is heading into crucial weeks as the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham work on huge deals. The Gunners are assessing new targets after missing out on Vinicius Jr, with Julian Alvarez a key target for attack and Ezri Konsa for the defence. An approach for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero also failed. Bruno Guimaraes has been confirmed as the clubâs fourth summer signing after passing his medical earlier in the week.
Manchester United are desperate for a new left-back, but have admitted defeat in attempts to sign Lewis Hall after Newcastle ruled out a sale so have turned to Jorge Salinas. Chelsea are set to confirm the arrival of Pep Chavarria, but could lose both Enzo Fernandez and Pedro Neto to Manchester City.
Liverpool have agreed a shock deal to sign Ronald Araujo on loan, but remain keen to wrap up a deal for Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye. Tottenham are exploring a deal for Georges Mikautadze, and remain keen on Cody Gakpo and Savinho, as Micky van de Ven agrees a new contract. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Latest transfer news and rumours
Tottenham fail with Sesko enquiry
Manchester United have made it clear that Benjamin Sesko is not for sale despite interest from Tottenham.
According to TEAMtalk, Spurs, Bayern Munich and Barcelona have all made enquiries about the 23-year-old, but United have no intention of entertaining offers for their striker.
Sesko is also understood to be happy at Old Trafford and remains fully committed to the club, with United viewing him as a key part of Michael Carrickâs long-term plans.
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Liverpool not pursuing Spence
Liverpool are not currently working on a deal to sign Tottenham full-back Djed Spence.
According to talkSPORT, despite links with the defender and Liverpoolâs injury concerns at right-back, the Reds are not pursuing a move for the 25-year-old.
Spence remains available this summer and has reportedly been offered to several Premier League and Serie A clubs for around ÂŁ35m.
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Bruno Guimaraes on Arsenal's midfield
âI would say I can pass the ball, run a lot and play like a warrior, Iâll never give up.
âI will try to help the team, good with the ball, composed, very calm, and sometimes I can score some goals and hope to make everyone very, very happy here.
â[Declan] Rice sent me a message: âCome here and please no more fights, now weâre friends.â I was happy he messaged me, but the midfield we have here, in my point of view, is one of the best in Europe.
âEveryone is an amazing player, I'm so excited to start chatting and play, and know the players very, very well, but we have an amazing midfield.â
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Bruno Guimaraes on joining Arsenal
âI feel good, I feel amazing. I'm glad for the opportunity. Since the first time I spoke to [Andrea] Berta and Mikel [Arteta], I was excited.
âI just felt inside of me that I need a new challenge in my life and I think to be an Arsenal player is going to be an exciting challenge in my life.
âAfter playing two World Cups, I think Iâm at the point of my life, I think I need a challenge like this. I want to win trophies, I want to make history and I think I'm in the right place to do it.
âI'm so excited to start. We have tough games to play this season, so the squad is going to be very, very important and Iâm hopeful we can achieve our dreams.â
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Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta
âWe are delighted to welcome Bruno Guimaraes to our club.
âBruno is a player with a great mentality and great quality, who will bring strong leadership to our squad.
âWith Bruno joining us, we are further strengthening the heart of our team. As we have all seen, Bruno can play as a defensive midfielder and as a box-to-box player.
âHe combines quality with quantity, and has provided goals and assists for his team every year.
âBruno will allow Mikel [Arteta] to further develop our playing style and will also increase our internal competitiveness, which is essential for maintaining the standards required when we are aiming to win major trophies.â
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DONE DEAL! Arsenal announce Bruno Guimaraes signing
Itâs official! Arsenal have announced the signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle.
The midfielder has signed a four-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months. The deal is worth ÂŁ75million.
Chelsea close in on ChavarrĂa
Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep ChavarrĂa.
Standard Sport understands that Chelsea will pay around ÂŁ16.3m for the 28-year-old, with the fee potentially increasing through add-ons.
ChavarrĂa is expected to provide competition at left-back as Chelsea continue to reshape their squad under Xabi Alonso.
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Newcastle want Hojbjerg to replace Guimaraes
Newcastle are considering a move for Marseille midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg as they prepare for Bruno Guimaraesâ imminent departure.
According to Sky Sports, the former Tottenham midfielder is valued at around ÂŁ15m and has emerged as a potential replacement for the Brazilian.
Newcastle are looking to add experience to their midfield following Guimaraesâ expected exit, with HĂžjbjerg now among the options being considered by the club.
This must be the âexperiencedâ replacement that the Telegraph teased earlier this week. Quite underwhelming, youâd imagine.
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Atletico Madrid push for Cristian Romero
Atletico Madrid are in talks to sign Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, according to Sky Sports.
The Argentine defender has expressed a desire to leave Spurs, with Atlético emerging as his preferred destination ahead of Inter Milan.
Tottenham have yet to receive a formal offer, but negotiations are progressing as the Spanish club work to bring Romero back to La Liga.
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Chelsea consider Malo Gusto exit
Chelsea are willing to consider selling Malo Gusto this summer, according to RMC Sport.
The French right-backâs future has reportedly come under scrutiny following the arrival of Marco Palestra, who provides further competition in the position.
Gusto is understood to be open to leaving Chelsea, with the club prepared to listen to offers as Alonso continues to make changes to his squad.
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Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal 'sign' Alvarez, Guimaraes announced, shock Liverpool deal; Man Utd; Chelsea latest
Keep up to do with all the latest news, rumours and gossip throughout summer window
Enzo Fernandez, Bruno Guimaraes and Julian Alvarez
London Standard
Alex Young, Senior Sport Editor @ alexwsyoung
6 minutes ago
Transfer news LIVE!
The summer window is heading into crucial weeks as the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham work on huge deals. The Gunners are assessing new targets after missing out on Vinicius Jr, with Julian Alvarez a key target for attack and Ezri Konsa for the defence. An approach for Tottenham captain Cristian Romero also failed. Bruno Guimaraes has been confirmed as the clubâs fourth summer signing after passing his medical earlier in the week.
Manchester United are desperate for a new left-back, but have admitted defeat in attempts to sign Lewis Hall after Newcastle ruled out a sale so have turned to Jorge Salinas. Chelsea are set to confirm the arrival of Pep Chavarria, but could lose both Enzo Fernandez and Pedro Neto to Manchester City.
Liverpool have agreed a shock deal to sign Ronald Araujo on loan, but remain keen to wrap up a deal for Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye. Tottenham are exploring a deal for Georges Mikautadze, and remain keen on Cody Gakpo and Savinho, as Micky van de Ven agrees a new contract. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Latest transfer news and rumours
Tottenham fail with Sesko enquiry
Manchester United have made it clear that Benjamin Sesko is not for sale despite interest from Tottenham.
According to TEAMtalk, Spurs, Bayern Munich and Barcelona have all made enquiries about the 23-year-old, but United have no intention of entertaining offers for their striker.
Sesko is also understood to be happy at Old Trafford and remains fully committed to the club, with United viewing him as a key part of Michael Carrickâs long-term plans.
Getty
Liverpool not pursuing Spence
Liverpool are not currently working on a deal to sign Tottenham full-back Djed Spence.
According to talkSPORT, despite links with the defender and Liverpoolâs injury concerns at right-back, the Reds are not pursuing a move for the 25-year-old.
Spence remains available this summer and has reportedly been offered to several Premier League and Serie A clubs for around ÂŁ35m.
Getty
Bruno Guimaraes on Arsenal's midfield
âI would say I can pass the ball, run a lot and play like a warrior, Iâll never give up.
âI will try to help the team, good with the ball, composed, very calm, and sometimes I can score some goals and hope to make everyone very, very happy here.
â[Declan] Rice sent me a message: âCome here and please no more fights, now weâre friends.â I was happy he messaged me, but the midfield we have here, in my point of view, is one of the best in Europe.
âEveryone is an amazing player, I'm so excited to start chatting and play, and know the players very, very well, but we have an amazing midfield.â
Getty
Bruno Guimaraes on joining Arsenal
âI feel good, I feel amazing. I'm glad for the opportunity. Since the first time I spoke to [Andrea] Berta and Mikel [Arteta], I was excited.
âI just felt inside of me that I need a new challenge in my life and I think to be an Arsenal player is going to be an exciting challenge in my life.
âAfter playing two World Cups, I think Iâm at the point of my life, I think I need a challenge like this. I want to win trophies, I want to make history and I think I'm in the right place to do it.
âI'm so excited to start. We have tough games to play this season, so the squad is going to be very, very important and Iâm hopeful we can achieve our dreams.â
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Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta
âWe are delighted to welcome Bruno Guimaraes to our club.
âBruno is a player with a great mentality and great quality, who will bring strong leadership to our squad.
âWith Bruno joining us, we are further strengthening the heart of our team. As we have all seen, Bruno can play as a defensive midfielder and as a box-to-box player.
âHe combines quality with quantity, and has provided goals and assists for his team every year.
âBruno will allow Mikel [Arteta] to further develop our playing style and will also increase our internal competitiveness, which is essential for maintaining the standards required when we are aiming to win major trophies.â
Arsenal FC via Getty Images
DONE DEAL! Arsenal announce Bruno Guimaraes signing
Itâs official! Arsenal have announced the signing of Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle.
The midfielder has signed a four-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months. The deal is worth ÂŁ75million.
Chelsea close in on ChavarrĂa
Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Rayo Vallecano left-back Pep ChavarrĂa.
Standard Sport understands that Chelsea will pay around ÂŁ16.3m for the 28-year-old, with the fee potentially increasing through add-ons.
ChavarrĂa is expected to provide competition at left-back as Chelsea continue to reshape their squad under Xabi Alonso.
GettyImages
Newcastle want Hojbjerg to replace Guimaraes
Newcastle are considering a move for Marseille midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg as they prepare for Bruno Guimaraesâ imminent departure.
According to Sky Sports, the former Tottenham midfielder is valued at around ÂŁ15m and has emerged as a potential replacement for the Brazilian.
Newcastle are looking to add experience to their midfield following Guimaraesâ expected exit, with HĂžjbjerg now among the options being considered by the club.
This must be the âexperiencedâ replacement that the Telegraph teased earlier this week. Quite underwhelming, youâd imagine.
AFP/Getty
Atletico Madrid push for Cristian Romero
Atletico Madrid are in talks to sign Tottenham captain Cristian Romero, according to Sky Sports.
The Argentine defender has expressed a desire to leave Spurs, with Atlético emerging as his preferred destination ahead of Inter Milan.
Tottenham have yet to receive a formal offer, but negotiations are progressing as the Spanish club work to bring Romero back to La Liga.
AFP/Getty
Chelsea consider Malo Gusto exit
Chelsea are willing to consider selling Malo Gusto this summer, according to RMC Sport.
The French right-backâs future has reportedly come under scrutiny following the arrival of Marco Palestra, who provides further competition in the position.
Gusto is understood to be open to leaving Chelsea, with the club prepared to listen to offers as Alonso continues to make changes to his squad.
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