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Updated: 24 Jul 2026 20:23 BST |<\/span>
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Friday delivered some massive transfer news as Chelsea agreed a deal for their next signing.<\/p>\n

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Plus, the “perfect Premier League midfielder” arrived in England, Man Utd made a bold decision on their summer business and Arsenal held talks with a hugely exciting young player. There’s plenty to cover, so let’s jump right in.<\/p>\n

Chelsea agree Lacroix deal <\/h2>\n
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Chelsea have agreed a \u20ac60 million deal for Crystal Palace defender Maxence Lacroix.<\/p>\n

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Newcastle sign Bamba <\/h2>\n
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Newcastle have completed the signing of AS Monaco star Aladji Bamba, the “perfect Premier League midfielder.”<\/p>\n

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Man Utd to sign…nobody? <\/h2>\n
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Man Utd have decided that they will only sign a third midfielder if the right market opportunity emerges.<\/p>\n

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Arsenal hold Martin talks <\/h2>\n
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Arsenal made an enquiry for \u20ac60m-rated Real Sociedad wonderkid Jon Martin – but there’s a problem.<\/p>\n

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Italy’s new manager <\/h2>\n
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Italy have found their new manager after being snubbed by Pep Guardiola.<\/p>\n

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Klopp gives Karius hope <\/h2>\n
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Jurgen Klopp is Germany’s new head coach – and Liverpool flop Loris Karius is dreaming of a call-up.<\/p>\n

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Mourinho’s Mbappe plan? <\/h2>\n
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Can Jose Mourinho turn Kylian Mbappe into Real Madrid’s new Cristiano Ronaldo?<\/p>\n

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So alternate <\/h2>\n
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Arsenal have identified a high-profile alternative to Aston Villa star Ezri Konsa.<\/p>\n

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Real Madrid expect Rodri signing <\/h2>\n
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Real Madrid are convinced that Man City midfielder Rodri will join them this summer.<\/p>\n

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AFCON decision <\/h2>\n
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The Court of Arbitration for Sport has revealed when the real winners of AFCON 2025 will be decided.<\/p>\n

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Chalobah bid <\/h2>\n
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Chelsea have received a formal bid for Trevoh Chalobah.<\/p>\n

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Alvarez chances <\/h2>\n
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Barcelona’s chances of signing Atletico Madrid striker Julian Alvarez have been rated.<\/p>\n

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Arsenal’s Guimaraes bid <\/h2>\n
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Arsenal will make a new bid for Bruno Guimaraes, but will it be enough to change Newcastle’s transfer stance?<\/p>\n

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Related stories:<\/h2>\n

Arsenal Transfer News Today: Yan Diomande twist as decision on formal bid made<\/b><\/p>\n

Chelsea Transfer News Today: Signing close as surprise Jacobo Ramon revelation made<\/b><\/p>\n

Man Utd Transfer News Today: Carlos Baleba ‘pushing like crazy’ as bold plan revealed<\/b><\/p>\n

Transfer Rumours: Liverpool ‘in driving seat’ over Arsenal for Barcola<\/b><\/p>\n

Premier League summer transfers 2026: All the Done Deals<\/b><\/p>\n

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