Friday’s Transfer news: Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea rumours

All the biggest deals and reports from Friday 26 July

Transfer deadline day summer 2019: The deals done so far

Paulo Dybala to Spurs? Wilfried Zaha to Chelsea or Everton instead of Arsenal?

Manchester United could be forced to meet Leicester’s £80m valuation for Harry Maguire, with Eric Bailly stretchered off injured in the latest friendly.

All the latest transfer news, rumours and done deals from Friday 26 July:

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Dani Ceballos is delighted with his move to the Emirates on loan from Real Madrid and has revealed the key behind snubbing Tottenham for their north London rivals. 

“The coach was the turning point in terms of me joining this massive club,” he told the club’s official website.

“He’s a Spanish coach and he knows me from my time at other clubs. I’m really happy to be able to help Arsenal achieve our objectives.

“I knew I had the confidence of the coach, which was very important for me from the start.”

Key Points

• Arsenal and Liverpool are among four clubs to have reportedly agreed a £71.6m fee for Nicolas Pepe
• Barcelona have decided Junior Firpo is their priority left-back this summer
• Wilfried Zaha could move to Chelsea, despite interest from Arsenal and Everton reading a £60m bid
• Paris Saint-Germain have opted to keep Neymar this summer and have informed Barcelona of their decision
• Wolves want Real Madrid's Jesus Vallejo on loan

[26 July 2019 10:18 · Jack Rathborn]

Four clubs have agreed a fee with Lille for Nicolas Pepe. 

L'Equipe believe Inter Milan, Napoli, Arsenal and Liverpool are the clubs. 

The Ivorian is one of Europe's hottest properties, with the French club finally willing to sell for €80m (£71.6m). 

Manchester United and Atletico Madrid are also thought to be keen. 

[26 July 2019 10:36 · Jack Rathborn]

Moussa Dembele will emerge as a Man United target if they sell Romelu Lukaku. 

The Belgian is out of favour with the Red Devils, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer prefers Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial through the middle. 

And Sky Sports believe the Lyon star is being lined up as Lukaku's replacement for United.

[26 July 2019 10:53 · Jack Rathborn]

Roma are set to make an audacious move for Mauro Icardi. 

Inter Milan want Edin Dzeko, so the Giallorossi are going to package €30m (£27m) plus the Bosnian for the controversial Argentine, report La Repubblica. 

Antonio Conte has reiterated several times that Icardi is not part of his project, depreciating Icardi's value. 

Yet it remains to be seen whether £27m plus Dzeko will be enough to sell.

[26 July 2019 11:48 · Jack Rathborn]

PSG appear to have finalised terms over Idrissa Gueye joining from Everton. 

And sporting director Leonardo will not stop there, as he looks to sign Paulo Dybala from Juventus. 

A move for the Argentine is in the works, claim RMC, with his arrival perhaps signalling the end for Neymar in the capital. 

[26 July 2019 14:21 · digitalsport]

Dean Henderson has re-signed for Sheffield United on a season-long-loan from Manchester United. 

“The club has been amazing in designing an individual pathway to aid my development which will enable me to reach my potential and perform at the highest level possible.

“I am looking forward to being back at Bramall Lane, the opportunity to be reunited with the coaches and play in front of the amazing fans again is one that I am relishing.''

[26 July 2019 14:26 · digitalsport]

Sheffield United have signed Ben Osborn from Nottingham Forest on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.

''He's been a fantastic player for Forest in the Championship and I know for certain that two or three clubs in January were sniffing around to take him. He's got a lot of attributes that will help us, going forward, and we're looking forward to him pulling on a red and white shirt."

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[26 July 2019 14:31 · digitalsport]

Walsall have signed 33-year-old Gary Liddle. 

Liddle, who can play in defence or midfield, has made over 600 career appearances during spells with Hartlepool, Notts County, Bradford, Chesterfield and Carlisle.

[26 July 2019 14:38 · digitalsport]

Manchester City manager refused to rule out  move for Brazilian full-back Dani Alves after speaking at a press conference in Japan ahead of Saturday’s friendly with Yokohama F Marinos.

Alves is available on a free transfer after his contract at Paris St Germain expired earlier in the summer.

''All the important clubs in the world know his situation and the incredible player he is. He is an extraordinary person, but we have two incredible full-backs. So, that is what it is,” Guardiola said.

[26 July 2019 14:43 · digitalsport]

Former Swansea midfielder, Leroy Fer, has joined Dutch side Feyenoord on a one-year contract.

Fer is an academy graduate of the club.

[26 July 2019 14:48 · digitalsport]

Arsenal remain hopeful a deal can be agreed with Celtic for Kieran Tierney and Crystal Palace for Wilfried Zaha, ahead of what is likely to be a busy two weeks of the transfer window for the club.