Transfers

Arsenal are ready to ramp up their pursuit of Ezri Konsa this summer as they seek cover for the injured William Saliba. However, a massive valuation gap remains, with Aston Villa demanding double the initial offer. The Gunners must now decide whether to meet the hefty asking price to secure the England defender before the transfer window slams shut.

Dusan Vlahovic has stunned the European football landscape by agreeing to join Besiktas on a free transfer following his departure from Juventus. The Serbian international, who was once one of the most coveted strikers on the continent, has opted for a fresh start in the Turkish Super Lig after his contract in Turin reached its conclusion.

Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United manager Michael Carrick to keep Marcus Rashford this summer, comparing the winger to a purring Ferrari in pre-season training. The recommendation comes after Rashford returned to Old Trafford with a new number 14 shirt, following a successful loan at Barcelona, as the club weighs up his long-term future.

Arsenal have reportedly received a formal £38 million offer from Turkish giants Galatasaray for Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli. The Super Lig champions have identified the 25-year-old as their primary target as they look to bolster their attacking ranks for their upcoming Champions League campaign.

Myles Lewis-Skelly is facing an uncertain future at Arsenal despite his desire to remain at the club and fight for a starting spot. While the academy graduate has impressed during pre-season, intense competition for places and reported interest from rival Premier League sides Manchester United and Chelsea mean a summer transfer could still be on the cards for the midfielder.

Romelu Lukaku has officially brought his time in Serie A to an end after Napoli agreed to sell the Belgian striker to Fenerbahce. The 33-year-old marksman is set to fly to Istanbul this evening to finalise a move that sees him join an increasingly star-studded squad in the Super Lig.

Aston Villa have officially entered the race to rescue Aaron Wan-Bissaka from the Championship following West Ham's disappointing relegation from the top flight. The former Manchester United defender has emerged as a primary target for Unai Emery as the club looks to strengthen its right-back options for the upcoming campaign.

Chelsea have placed a £50 million asking price on Liam Delap as Premier League clubs prepare to launch official moves for the striker. The forward could leave Stamford Bridge just one year after completing a £30m transfer from Ipswich Town. Having scored only two goals during a difficult debut campaign, Delap has struggled to win over new manager Xabi Alonso ahead of the September transfer deadline.

AC Milan star Rafael Leao has taken to social media to address the mounting speculation regarding his future at the club. The Portuguese international explicitly clarified that only a select few are authorized to handle his professional affairs as transfer links to Turkey continue to swirl.

Tottenham Hotspur defender Djed Spence is edging closer to a north London exit after agreeing personal terms with Serie A giants Inter. The Italian heavyweights have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of the England international by submitting a formal opening bid to test Spurs' resolve.

Newcastle United have been offered the opportunity to sign Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi. The Magpies are searching for reinforcements to fill the void left by Bruno Guimaraes.

Manchester City have finalised a deal to bring Argentine goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli back to the Etihad Stadium from Marseille. The veteran shot-stopper arrives as the designated backup to Gianluigi Donnarumma following the departure of homegrown talent James Trafford to Leeds United.

Bayer Leverkusen sensation Christian Kofane has broken his silence regarding the intense speculation linking him with a high-profile move to Arsenal. The 20-year-old forward, who has become one of the most talked-about talents in the Bundesliga, admitted to being completely unaware of the staggering price tag placed upon him by his own representative.

Napoli remain confident of signing Chelsea centre-back Benoit Badiashile despite the Premier League side raising their asking price. The French defender has rejected alternative interest from England as Massimiliano Allegri seeks urgent defensive cover following a major injury crisis.

Everton are reportedly weighing up a stunning move to bring Kyle Walker back to the Premier League just one year after he left Manchester City. The veteran defender is currently preparing for life in the Championship with Burnley following their relegation from the top flight last term.

Chelsea have officially confirmed the signing of Pep Chavarria from Rayo Vallecano, marking the seventh addition to Stamford Bridge in a frantic summer window. The 28-year-old left-back arrives as a direct replacement for Marc Cucurella following the latter’s high-profile move to Real Madrid earlier this year.

Bayern Munich have officially secured the signature of 18-year-old Senegalese talent Bara Sapoko Ndiaye. The youngster is being tipped to fill the midfield void left by club legend Leon Goretzka, with manager Vincent Kompany already impressed by his dynamic pace and intelligence during his recent trial period.