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Arsenal appear to be one of the busiest clubs in the Premier League right now. Not only have the Gunners reportedly agreed a deal to sign Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi this summer, it seems Mikel Arteta’s side are ready to move for a new forward too. Brentford’s Bryan Mbeumo is said to be a man in demand and reports suggest he is now Arsenal’s leading transfer target.
Title rivals Liverpool, meanwhile, are also thought to be on the lookout for fresh additions. In fact, reports from out in Italy claim the Reds are ready to try and hijack any Manchester United attempts to land Leece’s highly-rated left-back in Patrick Dorgu.
Viktor Gyokeres has been linked with all of England’s top clubs too but fresh suggestions claim Arsenal have moved a step closer to signing the superstar Swede. Follow all the news, gossip and rumours below including updates on Chelsea, Tottenham and West Ham!
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DONE DEAL
Ipswich Town have been very busy this month.
Yesterday they completed the signing of Jaden Philogene from Aston Villa for a fee in the region of £20m.
Victor Osimhen proposal
In response to Rio Ferdinand suggesting Karim Benzema to Arsenal, Ally McCoist has proposed Victor Osimhen, on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli instead.
"Osimhen has still been scoring goals in Turkey. His form is not what it was 18 months ago with Napoli, but I think he can get there again," the TNT Sport commentator said.
Karim Benzema to Arsenal update
Pundit Rio Ferdinand has called for Arsenal to sign Karim Benzema on a short-term deal to help ease their goalscoring issues.
Still, speaking to ESPN last month, the Frenchman talked of how much he was enjoying life at Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad...
Mathys Tel to Chelsea: Vincent Kompany reveals motivation for surprise decision
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany has explained his decision to give minutes to Chelsea transfer target Mathys Tel during the 5-0 win over Hoffenheim.
The Blues have been interested in forward Tel since last summer and have enquired over his availability this month amid Bayern’s interest in Christopher Nkunku.
Palace boss Oliver Glasner fires dig at Chelsea after Chalobah saga
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner expressed his frustration at losing defender Trevoh Chalobah.
The Eagles signed the Chelsea defender on a season-long loan deal back in August, with Chalobah going on to make 14 appearances for the club across all competitions after he was frozen out of the first-team picture at Stamford Bridge.
Chalobah was starting to establish himself as a key player under Glasner and had even scored three goals during his brief spell at Selhurst Park.
Chelsea then triggered a clause in the contract to recall their academy graduate after injuries to Blues defenders Wesley Fofana and Benoit Badiashile.
Everton and West Ham in Evan Ferguson battle
Brighton have already confirmed Evan Ferguson could leave the club on loan this month.
Arsenal and Fulham have been linked but talkSPORT suggest both Everton and West Ham are really pushing to sign him...
Chelsea make fresh Trevoh Chalobah decision
Chelsea are likely to sell Trevoh Chalobah in the summer if he wants to leave.
Chalobah has been recalled from his loan at Crystal Palace to help ease the defensive shortage at Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea co-sporting director Paul Winstanley called the 25-year-old on Tuesday night to inform him that he was being recalled early.
Arsenal prepared to launch Viktor Gyokeres offer
Viktor Gyokeres has been linked with pretty much every top club around.
However, it seems Arsenal are finally ready to make the first move.
According to L’Equipe, the Gunners are ready to accelerate their plans to sign the Sporting CP star - having decided they are open to paying his £84m release clause.
Liverpool to hijack Man Utd move for Patrick Dorgu
Liverpool could need a new left-back at some point soon, with Andy Robertson struggling.
Plenty of names have been linked but one of particular interest is Leece defender Patrick Dorgu.
According to Solo Leece, the Reds are ready to make a £33m offer for the Manchester United target.
Martin Zubimendi to Arsenal agreed
Despite some suggestions that Bayern Munich and Liverpool remain keen on Martin Zubimendi, it seems Arsenal fans can feel confident.
According to reporter Steve Kay, the Gunners have agreed personal terms with the midfielder and all that’s left to do is sign the contract.
