With pre-season tours underway, Premier League clubs have started to accelerate their transfer plans this summer in the hope of getting new signings integrated into their respective squads before the 2024/25 campaign begins.
Manchester United and Chelsea have been the busiest of the ‘Big Six’ clubss in the window so far, with both sides already welcoming new players to their ranks and now hoping to continue their spending sprees by selling some of their fringe stars to raise funds.
On the other hand, Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool have all been quiet in the opening stages of the window and are looking to get their business done late. The Gunners are closing in on the signing of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna in a deal which could be announced this weekend.
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Harry Maguire speaks out on his United future
Harry Maguire has revealed that he believes he will remain at Manchester United next season.
The centre-back has been linked with a move away from Old Trafford since the transfer window opened, but the England international has insisted that he has not been told to prepare for an exit.
He told Sky Sports: “To be honest, everything I’ve heard is that I’m part of the future here at Manchester United. I’m ready to fight for the biggest trophies.”
Arsenal keen to sell another star
Arsenal are reportedly keen to offload Jakub Kiwior this summer, with Riccardo Calafiori set to arrive at the Emirates Stadium to push the defender further down the pecking order.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners are keen to sell Kiwior permanently this summer, though they would also be willing to accept a loan deal with a mandatory buyout clause.
Inter Milan have been heavily linked with the left-back in recent weeks, though the Serie A side are yet to make contact with Arsenal at this stage.
Newcastle eye their own Cole Palmer
Newcastle are reportedly set to pursue Manchester City forward Oscar Bobb.
The winger featured scarcely for Pep Guardiola’s side last season and the Magpies are keen to pounce upon his lack of opportunities, in the same way that Chelsea signed Cole Palmer last summer.
According to GiveMeSport, Newcastle are keen to offer Bobb a ‘route out of the Etihad Stadium’, with Borussia Dortmund also monitoring his situation closely.
The Magpies are keen to understand whether signing the Norway international is possible, with City hoping that the promise of more minutes next season will convince Bobb to reject any approaches over the coming weeks.
Manchester United discuss potential swap deal
Manchester United are reportedly exploring the possibility of striking a swap deal to sign long-term target Denzel Dumfries.
The Red Devils are keen to sign a right-back this summer, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka set to depart to pave the way for a new arrival.
The Athletic report that Wan-Bissaka is keen to join Inter this summer or in 2025 when he becomes a free agent upon his contract expiry, prompting conversations about whether he could be used as a makeweight in a deal for a replacement.
Dumfries has been targeted by United previously and intermediaries have since discussed whether a swap deal was possible, though those talks are not advanced at this stage.
