Transfer news LIVE: Arsenal medical booked, Tchouameni to Man Utd, Liverpool enquiry
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SportFootballSummer transfer windowLIVEUpdated just nowAll of the latest transfer news, updates and rumours from the Premier League and further afield, including moves from Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool among othersManchester United are keen on Aurelien Tchouameni(Image: Getty Images)Hello and welcome to Mirror Football's transfer blog for Wednesday, July 8.Arsenal have reportedly booked in a medical for Illan Meslier, as they look for a new back-up goalkeeper to David Raya. The 26-year-old failed to make a single senior appearance for the Peacocks last season, shipping six goals in two games for the reserves.Manchester United, meanwhile, are said to be eyeing a move for Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni.
The Mexico international has enjoyed a fantastic World Cup campaign this summer, with the Reds eager on snapping up the 17-year-old attacking-midfielder - who is said to hold a release clause of around £18m in his current contract.Whether Liverpool will cough that up outright or try to negotiate a price, however, remains to be seen, considering Mora is contracted until 2029.Gilberto Mora has been shining for Mexico at the World Cup at the age of just 17(Image: 2026 MB Media)Today09:14 BSTManchester United open Tchouameni talksManchester United have reportedly opened talks with Real Madrid over Aurelien Tchouameni, as they look to secure midfield reinforcement. The Red Devils have missed out on Elliot Anderson and Mateus Fernandes to Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, respectively.And while they look all but certain to announce a deal for Atalanta's Ederson in the coming days, it also appears as though they are plotting a move for 26-year-old Tchouameni.
Valued at around £68m at present, a deal for the French midfielder will not come cheap.Aurelien Tchouameni could become a United player this summer(Image: Buda Mendes - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)Today09:14 BSTArsenal medical bookedArsenal are said to have booked a medical for Illan Meslier, who looks set to join the club as a free agent following his departure from Leeds United. The Gunners are on the lookout for a new back-up to David Raya, with Kepa Arrizabalaga seemingly looking for the door after being limited mainly to cup competitions last season.Meslier, who failed to make a single senior appearance for the Peackocks last season, could be the ideal candidate.SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 13: Goalkeeper Illan Meslier of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Southampton FC and Leeds United at Friends Provident St.