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Premier League clubs are now intensifying their efforts in the market in the hope of striking deals and signing players so that they can be bedded into their respective teams for pre-season.

After weeks of talks, Manchester United have now finally reached an agreement with Brentford for Bryan Mbeumo, whilst Arsenal’s talks with Sporting over a deal for Viktor Gyokeres appear to be moving in the right direction for all parties.

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9 hours ago23:07Amos Murphy

West Ham close in on signing of Kyle Walker-Peters

Kyle Walker-Peters is closing in on a move to West Ham, as per Fabrizio Romano.

The right-back, who was relegated with Southampton last season, is said to have completed a medical with the capital club.

Walker-Peters is reported to have signed a three-year deal.

Kyle Walker-Peters is eyeing up a Premier League return (Image: Getty)

10 hours ago22:09Amos Murphy

Liverpool make Hugo Ekitike bid

Liverpool have reportedly offered £69m for Hugo Ekitike.

The Reds are said to be in the market for a striker, with Alexander Isak also mooted as a target.

But according to Sky Sports, Liverpool have issued a €80m euros (£69m) bid to Eintracht Frankfurt.

The striker is believed to be open to a Premier League switch, with Newcastle also having been interested.

Hugo Ekitike is being tipped to join Liverpool (Image: Getty)

11 hours ago21:19Amos Murphy

Ederson to Galatasaray latest as 'bid expected soon'

Galatasaray are reportedly looking to submit a bid for Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson.

Fabrizio Romano claims talks are still ongoing between City and the Turkish side.

City are said to be working on James Trafford as Ederson's replacement.

13 hours ago19:53Amos Murphy

'Raheem Sterling should sign for Leeds' - Paul Merson

Paul Merson believes Raheem Sterling should move to Leeds United.

The out-of-favour Chelsea ace spent last season on loan at Arsenal but wasn't able to recapture his best form.

Merson would instead like to see him join the newly-promoted Yorkshire outfit.

He said earlier this year: “If I was Leeds United, I would be looking at Raheem.

"They’re experienced, they’re a young team Leeds, they like to play attacking football.

"He’s very good in the dressing room, good team player, he’s got all the experience in the world.

"He’s won Premier League’s, for me, that wouldn’t be a bad move for Leeds and for Raheem Sterling.”

13 hours ago19:05Amos Murphy

Daniel Farke tells Patrick Bamford to find a new club

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke has instructed Patrick Bamford to look for a new club as he "isn't part of the plans" at Elland Road.

Speaking after Leeds' pre-season friendly with Manchester United, he said: "I had a really open and honest conversation with Patrick, which was important.

"He knows how much I rate him as a player and I would have preferred a fit Patrick Bamford for the last two seasons.

"But he is a player who needs to be the main man.

I was not willing to tell him he was the main man at Premier League level.

"In the second day of pre-season, I got him into my office and told him he is not in my plans for the upcoming season.

"It would have been easy for me to hide behind the sporting director or wait until we got someone else in, but he has done so much for this club, he deserves respect and transparency."

Daniel Farke has opened up about Patrick Bamford's future (Image: Getty)

15 hours ago17:48Amos Murphy

Reason why Alexander Isak left out of Newcastle squad

Eddie Howe has confirmed he took the decision to leave Alexander Isak out of Newcastle's pre-season friendly squad against Celtic.

He explained: “It was my decision [to leave out Isak].

I'm confident he'll be here at the start of the season."

Alexander Isak is subject to plenty of transfer attention (Image: Getty)

16 hours ago16:17Amos Murphy

More on Marcus Rashford to Barcelona

It's being reported by The Athletic that talks are in the final stages for Marcus Rashford to join Barcelona.

The transfer would also see the La Liga side cover Rashford's full salary for the duration of the loan.

It's a deal that involves an option to buy for Barcelona.

Marcus Rashford is expected to leave Man United (Image: Getty)

17 hours ago15:37Archie Griggs

Barcelona set to sign Marcus Rashford

Barcelona have agreed to take Marcus Rashford on loan until the end of the season, according to Fabrizio Romano.

It is said that a verbal agreement has been reached between the Catalan giants and Manchester United.

Rashford will reportedly undergo a medical in the coming days as he prepares to complete his dream move to the Nou Camp.

17 hours ago15:06Charlie Parker-Turner

United and Newcastle eye the same 'priority' target

Manchester United and Newcastle are set to battle it out to sign Randal Kolo Muani, reports Foot Mercato.

The forward is emerging as one of the most sought-after strikers in the market after his impressive loan spell at Juventus, and a permanent move away from PSG appears to be on the cards.

Both Newcastle and United have made contact with Les Parisiens over a deal for the 26-year-old as they see him as a ‘priority’ following their respective setbacks – with both clubs previously eyeing Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike, who is closing in on a move to Liverpool.

18 hours ago14:08Charlie Parker-Turner

Marcus Rashford to Barcelona edges closer

Barcelona are advancing in talks to sign Manchester United outcast Marcus Rashford, reports The Athletic.

The Spanish side have made an offer to sign the England international on loan with an option to make the move permanent in 12 months’ time.

The Red Devils are open to the deal but it has not been finalised at this stage, but there is optimism from all parties that an agreement can be reached.

United are keen to offload Marcus Rashford (Image: Getty)

19 hours ago13:34Charlie Parker-Turner

Man Utd perform U-turn

Manchester United have reportedly performed a U-turn on their plans for Sekou Kone.

The midfielder was expected to spend next season out on at Lausanne, but that is no longer the case.

According to Mail Sport, Kone has impressed Ruben Amorim and his staff to such an extent in training that he is now expected to remain with the Red Devils.

Lausanne is an INEOS-owned club and other youngsters could be sent to the Swiss side instead.

20 hours ago12:26Charlie Parker-Turner

Forest eyeing surprise swoop for Jadon Sancho

Nottingham Forest are reportedly considering a move for Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho.

The winger is expected to leave Old Trafford this summer after falling out of favour under Ruben Amorim, with several top clubs around Europe monitoring his situation closely.

According to The Sun, Forest are among his admirers, with owner Evangelos Marinakis prepared to splash the cash on a deal to acquire the services of the England international.

Sancho is viewed as the ideal replacement for Anthony Elanga after he joined Newcastle recently, and they feel they can help him rediscover his best form at the City Ground.

21 hours ago11:34Charlie Parker-Turner

Another club president set to play key role in Gyokeres saga

Arsenal may have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres.

Sporting are planning to replace the Swedish international with Almeria star Luis Suarez, and they risk missing out on the striker if they do not act quickly.

Almeria president Joao Goncalves has now threatened to sell Suarez to another club, which could set off alarm bells at Sporting – who may need to accelerate talks with Gyokeres to ensure they do not risk missing out on one of their key targets.

Goncalves told CNN Portugal: “Luis has had his best season, he's in the best moment of his career.

Dortmund would be able to offer Moore plenty of first-team minutes, though a loan deal looks more likely than permanent at this stage.

Spurs have been looking to tie Moore down to a new long-term deal but without success at this stage.

Dortmund are preparing an offer for Mikey Moore (Image: Getty)

23 hours ago09:50Charlie Parker-Turner

Sunderland set to miss out on ex-Arsenal star

Sunderland look set to miss out on the marquee signing of Granit Xhaka.

According to Sacha Tavolieri, the midfielder is now leaning towards staying at Bayer Leverkusen, despite approaches from the Black Cats and Fenerbahce.

Saudi side NEOM SC also tabled an offer for the ex-Arsenal star, but it fell below Leverkusen’s asking price for the Swiss international.

23 hours ago09:11Charlie Parker-Turner

Evan Ferguson set to join Roma

AS Roma have reached an agreement to sign Evan Ferguson from Brighton on loan, reports Sky Sports Italy.

Talks have been ongoing between the two clubs for several weeks, and a deal is now very close to being finalised.

Once personal terms are agreed, Ferguson will join Roma on loan, and if he is able to impress the Italian giants then they will be able to secure his signature for £32.9m, including add-ons.

24 hours ago08:28Charlie Parker-Turner

Newcastle reconsidering deal

Newcastle are reportedly willing to move on from their pursuit of James Trafford.

The goalkeeper has been heavily linked with a move to St James’ Park over the last 12 months and there had been a sense of inevitability that a deal would take place ahead of next season.

However, the Daily Mail report that Manchester City’s emergence for the young goalkeeper – and their buyback option – has prompted the Magpies to reconsider their approach as they are ‘comfortable’ with their current options between the sticks.

yesterday07:38Charlie Parker-Turner

Arsenal hoping for Gyokeres breakthrough soon

Arsenal are reportedly ‘close’ to finalising an agreement with Sporting for Viktor Gyokeres.

GiveMeSport report that all parties are hopeful that a breakthrough in talks can be made this weekend, with a small portion of add-ons currently preventing a total agreement from being reached.

Arsenal are set to pay £54.8million as a fixed fee for the Swedish star, plus £8.6m in add-ons.

Viktor Gyokeres is keen to leave Sporting (Image: Getty)

yesterday07:36Charlie Parker-Turner

Manchester United book Mbeumo medical

Manchester United have booked Bryan Mbeumo’s medical to take place this weekend, reports The Athletic.

After weeks of talks, the Red Devils have now reached an agreement worth up to £71million for the winger, and they will push for the Cameroon international to put pen to paper with the club as soon as possible.

United saw two bids rejected for Mbeumo previously but remained locked in talks over a deal, with the 25-year-old’s preference to head to Old Trafford over Newcastle and Spurs helping talks progress.

yesterday07:28Charlie Parker-Turner

Liverpool 'open' to late move for Isak

Liverpool are reportedly ‘open’ to pursuing Alexander Isak later in the window if he is granted permission to leave Newcastle.

The Reds remain locked in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over a deal for Hugo Ekitike currently, but a double striker swoop is not being ruled out on Merseyside.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are ready to strike if Newcastle change their stance on selling Isak.

They will not ‘close the door’ on the idea of signing the Sweden international as he remains their top target this summer.

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