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Follow the latest updates and done deals from the summer transfer window as Premier League clubs look to strengthen ahead of the new season

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Follow the latest transfer news and rumours live from the second week of the summer window as Premier League clubs look to strengthen their squads, with European football also set to resume this week. Arsenal are looking at numerous midfield options as they aim to ensure further trophies after last weekends FA Cup final win, with Willian, Philippe Coutinho and Thomas Partey all on Mikel Artetas radar.
Meanwhile, Manchester Uniteds saga with Jadon Sancho looks set to wrap up any day now, with a five-year deal on the table for the youngster as Alexis Sanchezs time as a United player seemingly nears its end.
Elsewhere, Chelsea coach Frank Lampard could be preparing a mass overhaul of his defence, with as many as five players from his backline up for sale. Such a move would free up funds for an offer for Leicesters Ben Chilwell, whom the Blues will likely have to make the most expensive defender in the world if they are to secure him. Follow all of the latest below:
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2020-08-04T10:38:52.263Z
Paris Saint-Germain could be looking to offload former Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye, according to reports in France.The 30-year-old Senegal international is on Wolves’ radar as a result, per Le10 Sport.

  • Alex Pattle
  • 4 August 2020 11:38

2020-08-04T10:12:23.576Z
Pedro has confirmed he has undergone successful shoulder surgery, meaning the FA Cup final defeat was in fact the winger’s last game for Chelsea.It was in that match that the Spaniard picked up the shoulder injury that has ruled him out of the Blues’ impending Champions League last-16 second leg against Bayern Munich.
Pedro is set to join Roma this summer.

  • Alex Pattle
  • 4 August 2020 11:12

2020-08-04T09:41:37.913Z
While Manchester United’s signing of Jadon Sancho should be completed any day now, the Red Devils are expected to wait to move for Jack Grealish.The Aston Villa captain, who has three years left on his contract, was vital in his current club’s final-day survival in the Premier League this season.
But the Daily Mail is reporting that the 24-year-old is not a priority for United, who could wait until the end of the transfer window to coax the midfielder to Old Trafford.

  • Alex Pattle
  • 4 August 2020 10:41

2020-08-04T08:43:36.986Z
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard has reportedly put five of his defenders up for sale as he looks to free up money for a move for Ben Chilwell.The Times are reporting that Kurt Zouma, Andreas Christensen, Emerson Palmieri and Marcos Alonso are among those to be considered expendable as the Blues’ pursuit of Leicester full-back Chilwell continues.
Chelsea are expected to have to make Chilwell the most expensive defender in the world at around £80 million  in order to secure his services.

  • Alex Pattle
  • 4 August 2020 09:43

2020-08-04T08:00:36.650Z
While Jadon Sancho is nearing his arrival at Manchester United, a winger leaves the club…Alexis Sanchez, on loan at Inter Milan, is set to become a permanent part of the Serie A side this week.
Fabrizio Romano of Sky Italy is reporting that Inter will acquire the Chile international on a free, but they will be paying a wage of 7 million per season.

  • Alex Pattle
  • 4 August 2020 09:00

2020-08-04T07:43:21.120Z
Arsenal are also targeting Philippe Coutinho and Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey as they look to improve their options in midfield.It is not clear whether the Gunners can afford or even desire to bring both players as well as Willian to the Emirates, but they are keeping tabs on all three.
As our own Miguel Delaney reported this week: Coutinho has been offered to Arsenal by Barcelona, with Matteo Guendouzi plus just £9 million likely to be the trade-off, so the Gunners have a decision to make…
Here are further details:

  • Alex Pattle
  • 4 August 2020 08:43

2020-08-04T07:10:02.543Z
Further to The Independent’s story on Jadon Sancho’s seemingly imminent move to Manchester United… The Daily Mail is reporting that the player’s contract would likely be a five-year deal.
The Borussia Dortmund and England winger is still just 20 years old.

  • Alex Pattle
  • 4 August 2020 08:10

2020-08-04T06:50:02.160Z
Elsewhere, Danny Rose has said he is very much eager to make a Tottenham return.The defender spent the second half of last season on loan at Newcastle and does not appear to be in Jose Mourinhos plans in north London, but Rose hasn’t given up hope just yet.
Here’s all he had to say:

  • Alex Pattle
  • 4 August 2020 07:50

2020-08-04T06:45:06.473Z
Meanwhile, Willian has begun talks with Arsenal over a free transfer from Chelsea.The Blues have not been willing to offer the winger a long-term extension at Stamford Bridge, but it seems the Gunners are prepared to sign the Brazilian on a multi-year deal…
Expect more on this one today:

  • Alex Pattle
  • 4 August 2020 07:45

2020-08-04T06:39:42.716Z
The Independent’s Miguel Delaney has reported that Jadon Sancho is confident of being a Manchester United player by the end of the week.The Borussia Dortmund and England winger, 20, has agreed personal terms.
Full story here:

  • Alex Pattle
  • 4 August 2020 07:39

2020-08-04T06:33:33.296Z
First of all, here is a round-up of yesterday’s news before we get into today’s developments…

  • Alex Pattle
  • 4 August 2020 07:33

2020-08-04T06:31:11.740Z
Welcome to The Independent’s live coverage of all the happenings from the transfer window on Tuesday, from done deals to all the latest rumours.

  • Alex Pattle
  • 4 August 2020 07:31

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