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Slot predicts Liverpool signings

New Liverpool boss Arne Slot expects to make summer signings.

The ex-Feyenoord chief said: "If you inherit a team that's really good, it's not so easy to find players who are even higher especially because those ones need to be available as well.

"[Liverpool sporting director] Richard [Hughes] more than me is working really hard on that. He keeps me updated on that.

It would be a surprise for all of us if we don't bring any player in. For now, we're just waiting for the players to come back and the right ones to sign."

Marseille 'struggling to match Nketiah valuation'

Marseille are reportedly far away from Arsenal's valuation of Eddie Nketiah.

The Gunners' striker has also been linked to Leicester and West Ham, with other Prem clubs said to be keen too.

But it's reckoned Arsenal are keen to get close to £30million for the one-cap Englishman, 25.

A part-exchange deal with Crystal Palace's £60m-rated Marc Guehi has also been mooted.

Sky Sports believe Marseille are now pondering whether to make an increased bid for the Emirates academy product.

Calafiori tipped for Arsenal medical tomorrow

Riccardo Calafiori could have a medical tomorrow and join Arsenal for their pre-season tour.

Sky Sports reckon the Bologna defender, 22, is on the brink of sealing his £42million move.

The Italian impressed at Euro 2024, with Emirates boss Mikel Arteta reportedly a big admirer of his ability to play at left-back as well as in central defence.

'Arsenal target Yilmaz learning English'

Galatasaray's Baris Alper Yilmaz is reportedly learning English - after being linked to Arsenal and Tottenham.

Liverpool and West Ham are also said to have shown interest in the £24-million rated winger.

Yilmaz, 24, shone as Turkey reached the Euro 2024 quarter-finals.

Now Ilkhaber Gazetesi claim he is studying English following transfer talk.

Yilmaz is under contract with his Turkish giants until 2027.

Feyenoord 'want £30m for Utd target Hancko'

Manchester United might need to pay £30million for Feyenoord's David Hancko.

The Slovakia star, who played against England at the Euros, is reportedly on United's list of left-back options.

The Red Devils were plagued by fitness issues in that position last season.

And the Mirror claim United are looking at Hancko, free agent Marcos Alonso and Crystal Palace's Tyrick Mitchell 

Feyenoord are reportedly willing to consider selling their ex-Sparta Prague star.

But the Dutch giants are tipped to demand £30m for the 26-year-old.

Kiwior gearing up for Emirates

Jakub Kiwior is said to be readying himself for a possible Arsenal exit.

The biggest reason is reckoned to be Riccardo Calafiori's imminent £42million arrival from Bologna.

Both players are mainly central defenders who can also play left-back.

And Kiwior, 24, has already struggled to win a regular place since arriving at the Emirates from Spezia in January 2023.

Polish outlet Meczyki believe their compatriot is open to leaving.

Inter Milan have been regarded as frontrunners.

But now it's claimed the Serie A champs might n

‘Denzel for Aaron swap still possible’

Manchester United ARE in talks with Inter Milan over swapping Aaron Wan-Bissaka for the Italians’ flying Dutchman Denzel Dumfries.

AVB is regarded as a specialist defensive right-back, whereas Dumfries is more of an attacking wing-back – which Old Trafford boss Erik ten Hag appears to prefer.

Transfer guru Fabrizio Roman reckons discussions between the two European giants are still at a tentative stage.

But the Red Devils are reportedly wiling to offload AWB a year before his contract expires.

Meanwhile, Inter are in a similar situation with Dumfries.

Onana explains why he chose Villa over Man Utd

Amadou Onana says he snubbed Manchester United to sign for Aston Villa because the league table doesn't lie, writes GRAEME BRYCE.

And Unai Emery was able to offer him the Champions' League football Erik ten Hag couldn't.

The £50milion Belgium midfielder rejected better financial terms from United for a five-year-Villa deal.

Onana claims it was a careful calculation and in the final analysis he believed Emery could improve his game quicker than Ten Hag could.

Asked why he snubbed United for Villa, Onana told Belgian sports paper La Derniere Heure: "I think that's where I should be (Villa). 

"For me, Aston Villa is part of the top of English football. The ranking speaks for itself and is significant. 

"The general public may think that it is not the most glamorous club but it was the best choice for the player I am today.

"Aston Villa is a top club. I went where I felt the right ambition and the best project to make me grow.

"The environment seemed the most conducive to my development and I will be able to work with Unai Emery, one of the most qualified coaches in the field."

'Crazy to sign Watkins but perfect for Arsenal!'

Arsenal have been told Ollie Watkins would be a perfect recruit - thanks to Martin Odegaard.

Ex-Gunners defender William Gallas believes the Aston Villa striker would thrive at the Emirates because of Odegaard's passing and playmaking.

Gallas told Gambling Zone: "If you bring in a player who is 28 years old, people will tell you he's too old. It’s crazy but its true!

"I really like the Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins – I think he would be a great signing for Arsenal and I’ve been told that he supported the club as a boy.

"I like him because I like his movement. Arsenal need a player like him, someone that can create space for his teammates. I'm sure he could form a great partnership with Martin Odegaard, because that boy can move very well. He makes runs at the right time.

He would definitely score 20 goals playing in this Arsenal team. He got 19 in the Premier League last season playing for Villa. He would score goals for fun if he played with top quality players!"

Gunners in shock link to Roberto

Barcelona legend Sergio Roberto is rated a surprise Arsenal target.

Spanish outlet Sport claim the Gunners have made an approach for the midfielder, 32, who is now a free agent.

An agreement to extend the one-club icon's Barca career fell through due to their financial problems.

That means the 11-cap Spaniard is now available for nothing.

Bordeaux forced to terminate every player's contract

Six-time Ligue 1 winners Bordeaux have gone part-time and been forced to drop to the third tier plus terminate every player's contract.

The former Champions League club could be liquidated in court after takeover talks with Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group fell through.

Bordeaux finished midway in Ligue 2 last term but have dropped an appeal against demotion for financial issues.

Rangers & Copenhagen eye Mejbri

Rangers are battling FC Copenhagen for Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri, it's claimed.

Gers boss Philippe Clement got a close look at the Tunisia ace, 21, in a friendly against United at Murrayfield last week.

Mejbri has been on loan at Birmingham and then Sevilla last season since joining the Red Devils in 2021.

The Spaniards declined to take up a £17million option to buy him

Red Devils could go for Sof option

Loanee midfielder Sofyan Amrabat could return to Manchester United.

Football agent Giulio Tedeschi claims the Fiorentina star, 27, is a serious option despite the Red Devils being linked to PSG's Uruguayan ace Manuel Ugarte.

Old Trafford chief Erik ten Hag is thought to have been impressed with how the Morocco anchorman finished the season.

And Tedeschi told Firenze Viola, he said: “In my opinion there is a concrete possibility of bringing Amrabat back to Manchester United.

“In my opinion there was some doubt also because it was not known whether Ten Hag would stay.

“Now that it’s certain that he will stay, there are grounds to think about bringing Amrabat back even on loan with obligation, or at a lower figure. The United solution is the easiest.”

It all adds up to a move for Jhon

Jhon Duran's number appears to be up at Aston Villa.

New midfielder Amadou Onana was spotted wearing the striker's squad No 24 kit on the pre-season trip to the USA.

That seems to suggest Villa knows the 20-year-old Colombian is heading for a move

Duran is currently on an extended holiday after representing Colombia at the Copa America.

But the unsettled striker has made no secret of his desire to move on this summer, with West Ham locked in talks with Villa aimed at signing him.

SunSport understands the Hammers have now offered Villa £30million plus 18-year-old starlet Lewis Orford for Duran and are awaiting a response from Villa.

Chelsea were also been linked with Duran this summer but appear to have cooled their interest.

And Villa have now given a clear indication they are preparing for life without their Colombian kid by handing his No.24 shirt over to new £50million signing Onana.

Gunners linked with Spain sensation

Arsenal are tipped to launch an incredible bid to land Spain's Mr Consistency at Euro 2024.

The Transfers Podcast even claims the Gunners are already in talks with PSG over signing the midfielder.

Ruiz was the brilliant rock upon which Spain built their Euros success.

It's claimed Arsenal fancy a loan including a buy option for next summer.

But the podcast reckons the Gunners would have to offload another midfielder first.

The ex-Betis star, 28, has struggled at club level since joining PSG from Napoli two years ago.

Ruiz is under contract until 2027.

Barca 'confident of luring Man Utd target Olmo'

Barcelona are convinced they can land reported Manchester United target Dani Olmo.

Manchester City and Bayern Munich are also said to be monitoring Spain's Euro 2024 attacker.

Mundo Deportivo say Barca have made an opening offer to RB Leipzig of around £33million in instalments, plus about £16m in possible add-ons.

But Olmo's club are understood to prefer a far larger sum up front - ideally his full release clause of £49m in one go.

The 26-year-old notched three goals and two assists in helping Spain win the Euros.

Leipzig favourites to bag 'Utd target' Xavi

Manchester United and Bayern Munich face losing out to RB Leipzig for PSG winger Xavi Simmons.

Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano rates Simons’ loan club last season as favourites to capture the Netherlands starlet.

Simons, 21, notched a goal and two assists at Euro 2024.

He impressed on loan for Leipzig last season.

And it’s claimed Simons has made it clear to PSG he sees his future elsewhere.

Leipzig CEO Oliver Mintzlaff is said to have held talks with the French champions.

But it’s believed PSG are only interested in a loan exit.

Toney exit in doubt

Ivan Toney's Brentford exit is in doubt after his replacement Igor Thiago suffered an injury.

West Ham and Tottenham are in the hunt for Toney, with Manchester United linlked at one stage - with SunSport exclusively revealing that the Bees were prepared to slash their asking price by £30million.

But those plans may be shelved after Thiago hurt his meniscus.

The Brazilian hitman, 23, scored twice in a 5-2 friendly win over Wimbledon but will miss tonight's clash with Benfica.

It was an excellent start to his time in West London but the shine was taken off by his setback.

A club statement confirmed: "Brentford’s Igor Thiago suffered a meniscus injury during the Bees’ 5-2 victory over AFC Wimbledon.

"The striker, who scored a brace on his first appearance for the club, is unavailable for this evening's game against Benfica and will have further scans next week to determine the extent of the injury."