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Your support makes all the difference.Follow the latest updates live from the transfer window as we bring you the latest news, rumours and done deals throughout the summer. Manchester United’s squad revamp continues at haste with moves for Harry Maguire and Bruno Fernandes moving swiftly, but the future of Paul Pogba is once again up for debate after manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer revealed the latest on where the midfielder fits into his plans.
Arsenal are closing in on their second signing of the summer with reports in Spain suggesting a move for Real Madrid’s Dani Ceballos is imminent, while the Gunners remain young defender William Saliba’s first-choice even though St Etienne would prefer him to join north London rivals Tottenham.
Arsenal are also being linked with a move for Gremio’s Brazil international forward Everton Soares, while Spurs could see a key player leave in the form of Danny Rose after the left-back was left out of Mauricio Pochettino’s pre-season squad with a view to being sold this summer. Follow the live news below.
One move that looks to be all but over is Arsenal’s pursuit of Wilfried Zaha, with Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson admitting that the Gunners have not submitted a bid “anywhere near” what the Eagles currently value to Ivory Coast international at.
Arsenal manager, Unai Emery, has said that he is looking to sign ''three or four players'' this transfer window during his press conference in Los Angeles.
''We are working, the club is working with the possibility to sign some new players to help us,'' Emery said.
''We are taking with the patience and with the calm because we really want to sign players who can help us with a big performance, and also because we think in the team we have very good players and young players and we also need to take the best player in some positions.''
''Other players can come here to help us. We need, really, that they will come with a big performance and also our target is to achieve three or four players who really improve our team and our squad now.''
On the recent Dani Ceballos rumours, Emery said, ''I don't want to speak about the names. But Ceballos is a very good player.''
You can read the extended quotes from the press conference on Arsenal's website, here.
West Brom are set to sign Cardiff striker, Kenneth Zohore, according to The Telegraph.
The deal will be worth up to £8 million, with the striker leaving Cardiff's training camp in the United States in order to finalise the deal.
The Dane has just one year left on his deal with Cardiff and scored one goal in the Premier League last season.
MARCA are reporting that Manchester United are demanding €200 million for the sale of Paul Pogba, a fee that Real Madrid are not willing to pay.
It is becoming increasingly unlikely that Pogba will leave this summer, despite United lining up potential suitors should he leave.
Defender, Gianluca Mancini is undergoing a medical with Roma ahead of his transfer from Atalanta.
The Italian will arrive on loan with an obligation to buy the following season for a total of €26 million.
Mancini will be replacing Greek defender, Kostas Manolas, who joined Napoli earlier in the transfer window.
Paris Saint-Germain have rejected an offer from Barcelona for wantaway striker Neymar, which included both Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Rakitic.
Neymar has made it known to PSG that he want to leave the club this summer, having failed to return on time for pre-season training after missing the Copa America with injury.
But a lack of potential destinations means it is unlikely he will get his wish this window, particularly in light of Barcelona's mega-money move for Antoine Griezmann.
However, L'Equipe reports that Barca did launch a move for the Brazilian regardless, and instead of a big-money offer, they put up midfielders Coutinho and Rakitic as payment, along with an addition €40m. But the Ligue 1 champions have rejected the offer and will not bow to selling him on the cheap, having paid £202m for him just two years ago.
Chelsea are hoping to sign Callum Hudson-Odoi down to a new contract, after Bayern Munich pulled the plug on their proposed summer move for the England youngster.
The Independent can reveal that Bayern have shelved any fresh approach for the 18-year-old due to the ruptured Achilles tendon he suffered at the end of last season, despite seeing an offer rejected last January.
Hudson-Odoi is heading into the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge and is refusing to agree an extension unless his playing time significantly increases, but Chelsea are hopeful that this setback may actually play into their favour, with new manager Frank Lampard looking to tie him down for the long term.
West Ham have completed a £45m deal to sign French forward Sebastien Haller, the club's record signing.
"I feel really great,” said the centre forward. “I think it’s a really good opportunity for me to be here.
"It means a lot (to be the record signing). It proves that the club [has] really wanted me for a long time. I felt this desire to sign me and I’m really happy to sign, also. it is an ambitious club, a nice club, a nice city and nice fans too
"For me I can guarantee that I will give 100% for the club because the club has given me this confidence and I will try to give it back every day in every game.
"I will always give 100% and respect the club. I think this is a normal thing and that I can guarantee. I know it’s a big transfer and there is a lot of expectation around me, and I just want to make people proud of this transfer and I will give everything I have."
Inter Milan are ready to meet Manchester United's £75m valuation of striker Romelu Lukaku, but only in a deal made up of £60m spread across three years plus an additional £15m in add-ons.
Lukaku is keen on a move to Italy after struggling to meet Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's demands at United, resulting in him losing his first-team spot as the lead striker towards the end of last season.
Inter are keen on Lukaku and have been locked in negotiations all summer, but have so far failed to come up with the right fee to tempt United into selling.
But according to The Sun, the Serie A side are ready to meet United's demands - at least where the total fee is concerned - and will lodge an official bid in the coming days.
Everton remain in the hunt for a big name in the transfer window this summer, and reports suggest that Mario Mandzukic may be the man.
The former Bayern Munich striker may leave Juventus is Maurizio Sarri opts for a different direction, with the 33-year-old facing a somewhat uncertain future.
The Telegraph reports that the Croatia international has been identified by Everton as a possible transfer target if he becomes available, although having already been linked with Atletico Madrid's Diego Costa, the Toffees are unlikely to move for both this summer.
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