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Multilingual sports writer who specialises in European football and American soccer. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Wednesday delivered plenty of big storylines as Arsenal received a surprising update on a key summer target.<\/p>\n

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Plus, Chelsea prepared the ground for a major raid on a Premier League rival and Man Utd explored a deal for an unexpected position. There’s plenty to cover, so let’s jump right in.<\/p>\n

Livramento in Newcastle talks <\/h2>\n
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Arsenal target Tino Livramento is currently in contract discussions with Newcastle and could sign fresh terms.<\/p>\n

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Chelsea eye Bowen <\/h2>\n
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West Ham will have to make up a \u20ac115 million revenue shortfall if they get relegated, and Chelsea are looking to use this as an opportunity to sign Jarrod Bowen.<\/p>\n

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Man Utd want Ryerson <\/h2>\n
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Man Utd are mulling over a \u20ac30m deal for Borussia Dortmund right-back Julian Ryerson.<\/p>\n

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Barcelona want Spurs relegated <\/h2>\n
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Barcelona are hoping that Tottenham get relegated on Sunday after identifying Cristian Romero as a target.<\/p>\n

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Diomande alternative <\/h2>\n
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Yan Diomande has hinted that he could stay at RB Leipzig, forcing Liverpool to seek out alternatives.<\/p>\n

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Why was Pedro snubbed? <\/h2>\n
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The reason for Chelsea forward Joao Pedro’s surprise Brazil omission has been revealed.<\/p>\n

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Mourinho’s first signing <\/h2>\n
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Incoming Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho already knows who his first signing should be.<\/p>\n

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All change for Fernandez? <\/h2>\n
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Enzo Fernandez’s Chelsea future may have completely changed following the appointment of Xabi Alonso.<\/p>\n

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Barca’s “zero-cost” Rashford alternative <\/h2>\n
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Marcus Rashford’s uncertain future has taken another twist following the news that Barcelona have a “zero-cost” Plan B.<\/p>\n

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Nwaneri instead of Sancho? <\/h2>\n
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Borussia Dortmund have cooled their interest in Jadon Sancho and have instead reignited their interest in Arsenal wonderkid Ethan Nwaneri.<\/p>\n

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Martinez’s honesty <\/h2>\n
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Lautaro Martinez insists that he is not planning to leave Inter and even admits that he could leave football forever after his spell at the San Siro.<\/p>\n

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Related stories:<\/h2>\n

Build The FIFA World Cup 2026\u2122: LEGO\u00a9 releases stunning football-inspired collection<\/b><\/p>\n

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Ethan Nwaneri threat as swap deal prepared<\/b><\/p>\n

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Jarrod Bowen bomb drops as \u20ac40m star confirms dream move<\/b><\/p>\n

Man Utd Transfer News Today: \u20ac50m U-turn as clear Lewis Hall message sent<\/b><\/p>\n

Transfer Rumours: Lewis Hall battle erupts as Arsenal decision made<\/b><\/p>\n

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Jadon Sancho <\/span>
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Jarrod Bowen <\/span>
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John Pedro <\/span>
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Julian Ryerson <\/span>
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Marcus Rashford <\/span>
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Tino Livramento <\/span>
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