Transfer news LIVE! Osimhen hands Chelsea boost, Felix latest; Merino to Arsenal, Coman; Man Utd eye Ferguson

Evening Standard

·12 August 2024

Transfer news LIVE! Osimhen hands Chelsea boost, Felix latest; Merino to Arsenal, Coman; Man Utd eye Ferguson

All the latest updates, gossip, rumours and deals as the summer window heats up

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The start of the new Premier League season is just a few days away and all of Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal are expected to be busy in the summer transfer market before then. The Red Devils are reportedly closing in on deals for Bayern Munich pair Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui to continue their rebuild this summer, while reports now suggest that they are also ready to make a £50million bid for Brighton’s Evan Ferguson.

Chelsea have also been linked with the Republic of Ireland international as they ramp up their latest huge summer spending spree. There are claims that Napoli’s Victor Osimhen now wants a move to Stamford Bridge, having handed in a transfer request. The Blues are also in shock talks to bring Joao Felix back to the club from Atletico Madrid after their move for Samu Omorodion sensationally collapsed at the 11th hour due to contract issues.

Arsenal, meanwhile, remain keen on Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino. Liverpool want to sign his team-mate Martin Zubimendi and could look to pair him with free agent midfielder Adrien Rabiot. Aaron Wan-Bissaka is set for a medical at West Ham today, with Tottenham remaining keen on Jacob Ramsey as Emerson Royal prepares to depart and Newcastle tabling a third bid for Marc Guehi at Crystal Palace. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!