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Follow the latest from the Premier League's summer transfer window

Saturday 26 May 2018 12:53 EDT
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Summer transfer window 2018: Latest Premier League deals and rumours round-up

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The Premier League’s summer transfer window is open with Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal set to be busier than ever.

For the first time in over two decades Arsenal will head into the offseason with a new manager at the helm. That man will be former PSG boss Unai Emery after a stunning 11th hour change of heart at the Emirates. At United Jose Mourinho looks set to spend big again as he targets reinforcements in his bid to haul in record-breaking Manchester City next season. A new left-back and central midfield player are high on his list. Fred, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and others are in the frame.

Liverpool have enjoyed success in the Champions League this term and their quest to end their league title drought in 2019 will be bolstered by the arrival of Naby Keita from RB Leipzig - he will not be the last new face on Merseyside, however with Lyon's Nabil Fekir one to watch. Chelsea could well be looking for a new manager themselves but Mauricio Pochettino has signed a new long-term contract at Tottenham Hotspur in a huge boost to the club.

We will have all the latest news, views, rumours, gossip and done deals right here so don't touch that dial.

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Arsenal are plotting a summer swoop for Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri, the Daily Mail says.

With new broom Emery set to arrive with a few ideas of his own, one move could be for the one-time Paris St Germain target.

Emery tried to sign the Ivory Coast midfielder in January, the paper says. Nice would reportedly charge £35million to release the 26-year-old, who is also said to be of interest to Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund.

Ben Burrows26 May 2018 12:03

The uncertainty surrounding the Thibaut Courtois' long-term future at Chelsea has put Real Madrid on alert, according to the Mirror.

The Belgian has just 12 months remaining on his current deal and with a £200,000-a-week contract still unsigned at Stamford Bridge, the Spanish giants are reportedly hoping to step in this summer.

Ben Burrows26 May 2018 12:13

After nine goals and a hand in keeping Crystal Palace in the top flight, Wilfried Zaha is said to be on the radar of a number of clubs - most notably Manchester City, the Star reports.

The paper says Pep Guardiola wants to be one of the first to know if the Ivory Coast winger decides to depart Selhurst Park this summer.

Ben Burrows26 May 2018 12:28

Matthijs de Ligt has told his current club Ajax he wants to leave in the summer, with two Premier League clubs interested in taking the £50million-rated defender on, according to the Mirror.

Manchester City and Tottenham are both keen on landing the Dutchman, the paper said.

Ben Burrows26 May 2018 12:44

A bidding war could break out as a number of top clubs are eyeing Leicester defender Harry Maguire, reports the Daily Mirror.

The paper said the 25-year-old centre back is wanted by Manchester City, as well as a number of other top Premier League clubs, and will be subject of close attention when he plays for England at this summer's World Cup.

Ben Burrows26 May 2018 12:58

Swansea goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski is being eyed up by a host of Premier League clubs following the Swans' relegation, with Newcastle, Crystal Palace, Watford and West Ham all interested in the Poland international, the Daily Mirror reports.

Ben Burrows26 May 2018 13:13

Manchester United are close to sealing a deal for the Juventus left-back Alex Sandro, with Matteo Darmian set to go the other way, La Stampa reports.

Ben Burrows26 May 2018 13:30

A potential arrival at the Etihad is West Brom defender Jonny Evans.

The Daily Mirror reports the Northern Ireland international could leave the club for £3million following the Baggies' relegation, with Manchester City in pole position to take the club captain on.

Ben Burrows26 May 2018 13:44

Malcom has been lighting up Ligue 1 for Bordeaux, and has now caught the attention of Liverpool who could be tempted to make a move for the £40m-rated winger in the summer, according to the Daily Mail.

Ben Burrows26 May 2018 14:01

Andre Silva is the number one target for newly-promoted Wolves over the summer and they will be expected to pay £33m, reports the Sun.

Ben Burrows26 May 2018 14:15

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