Transfer news live: Arsenal in advanced Gyokeres talks after major signing announcement, Man Utd update

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• Transfer window continues with clubs in the Premier League and around Europe seeking signings
• DONE DEAL! Arsenal finally confirm Martin Zubimendi signing
• Gunners agree personal terms with Chelsea winger Noni Madueke
• West Ham reject Spurs's £50m bid for Mohammed Kudus
• Marcus Rashford among five players to request to leave Manchester United
• DONE DEAL! Manchester United sign teenage Paraguayan defender Diego Leon

Zubimendi: 'A huge moment in my career'

Zubimendi has spoken to the official Arsenal website, giving his initial thoughts on the move to the Emirates Stadium.

Martin said: “This is a huge moment in my career. It's the move I was looking for and one I wanted to make. As soon as you set foot here, you realise how big this club and this team are.

“I set my sights on Arsenal because their style of play is a good fit for me. They have shown their potential recently and the best is yet to come.”

More details on Zubimendi deal

Some more details are emerging about Arsenal’s signing of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad.

The deal is worth almost £60m and the 26-year-old is on a long-term contract, while he will take shirt No 36.

The Spain midfielder is the Gunners' second signing of the summer transfer window, following the arrival of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga from Chelsea for £5m. They are also about to sign Brentford’s Christian Norgaard for £10m

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DONE DEAL! Arsenal confirm Zubimendi signing

And after one of the most protracted transfer sagas of the last 12 months, we finally have a deal.

Arsenal have confirmed they’ve signed midfielder Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad

ICYMI: Mosquera wants to leave Valencia amid Arsenal interest

Defender Cristhian Mosquera has reportedly told Valencia that he has his heart set on joining Arsenal this summer, according to reports.

The La Liga outfit have previously rejected an offer for the defender and are understood to value the centre-back in the region of £25m.

Sky Sports News reported last week that the Gunners had opened talks over the 21-year-old and these talks are ongoing.

Will the player’s personal stance convince the Spanish side to settle for a lower than valued offer?

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West Ham reject £50m Kudus bid from Tottenham

West Ham have rejected a £50m offer from Tottenham for Mohammed Kudus.

According to multiple outlets, including the BBC, the Ghana international is open to a move away from the London Stadium and is prioritising a switch to a Champions League side.

Kudus joined West Ham in a £38m deal from Ajax in 2023 and has an £85m release clause but Tottenham are looking to secure a deal under that figure.

The Hammers are open to letting him leave, with talks ongoing, and other clubs including Chelsea are also said to have an interest.

West Ham’s Mohammed Kudus received a red card against Spurs this season but is now the subject of a bid by them (PA Wire)

Arsenal agree personal terms with Noni Madueke

Big news in London as Arsenal agree personal terms with Chelsea winger Noni Madueke.

The Athletic reports that the clubs have a good relationship, having done several deals in recent years, although you’d think Chelsea may not be delighted that this has gone on without club-to-club talks.

Five players tell Man United they want to leave Old Trafford as exodus looms

Marcus Rashford, Alejandro Garnacho and Jadon Sancho are among five players to tell Manchester United they want to leave the club after falling out of favour.

Antony, the second biggest signing in United’s history, and Tyrell Malacia are also keen to move elsewhere amid a possible exodus from Old Trafford and none of the quintet will start preseason training with United.

Rashford, whose No 10 shirt has been given to summer signing Matheus Cunha, is a target for Barcelona and has said he would “love” to play with Lamine Yamal.

Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford are among the players who want to leave Man Utd (PA Archive)

ICYMI: Manchester United sign teenage Paraguayan defender Diego Leon

Manchester United have signed Paraguay youth international Diego Leon.

The 18-year full-back becomes United’s second signing of the summer following the arrival of Wolves forward Matheus Cunha.

Leon joins from Paraguayan club Cerro Porteno, where he played 33 games and scored four goals.

United said on their official website: “Leon reached the age of 18 in April and as an emerging talent will be supported by our first team and the academy while he settles into life in Manchester.”

ICYMI: Jamie Gittens announced by Chelsea

Chelsea have completed the signing of Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund on a seven-year deal.

The former England Under-21 winger arrives in a deal that could rise to £52m for the former Manchester City academy product.

“It feels great,” Gittens said. “It’s a great feeling to join such a big club as Chelsea.

“I can’t wait to learn from everyone in the team and to push myself to the max here. It’s an amazing feeling.”

Arsenal set deadline over Viktor Gyokeres deal

The Sporting striker is seemingly keen on a move, but a breakthrough in negotiations is seemingly yet to be made.

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Brentford hold firm on Bryan Mbeumo price

Brentford are not budging on their expectations of an improved fee for Bryan Mbeumo.

The London club have knocked back two bids from Manchester United for the forward and the London Standard believe they are holding out for a figure of £63m or more.

Bryan Mbeumo has caught the eye of Manchester United (PA Wire)

Newcastle eye top Italian centre-back

Newcastle have switched their attention to signing Italy centre-back Giorgio Scalvini, who has impressed for Atalanta. The Times report that the 21-year-old defender could be available for £30m.

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