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Transfer targets: Antonee Robinson, Julian Alvarez and Bruno Guimaraes

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The summer window is entering its final weeks as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all step up their push for major new signings. Arsenal will announce the arrival of Bruno Guimaraes on Friday, while they are said to have made a shock enquiry over Cristian Romero and agreed personal terms with Julian Alvarez after Vinicius Jr penned a new contract at Real Madrid. The Gunners could also swoop for Ferran Torres or Kenan Yidiz as they scout Kaua Elias and Andria Bartishvili.

Manchester United are moving for Antonee Robinson after signing wonderkid Cristian Orozco and could hijack Liverpool over Ibrahim Mbaye, while Chelsea have finalised their deal for Pep Chavarria as he travels for a medical. Liverpool hope to sign both Mbaye and Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain, while they may also swoop for Djed Spence and rival Arsenal for Ezri Konsa.

Latest transfer news and rumours

Rodri agrees Barcelona contract as Real Madrid hijacked

Rodri is said to have already agreed a contract with Barcelona.

It was confirmed by his agent last night that the Manchester City and Spain star had chosen a move to the Camp Nou over arch-rivals Real Madrid.

Nicolo Schira reports that Rodri has reached an agreement with Barcelona on a four-year contract until 2030 that will pay him around €15m per year.

Now let’s see how quickly they can agree a fee with City.

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Atletico Madrid near Cristian Romero deal after shock Arsenal approach

It looks like Cristian Romero definitely won’t be heading to Arsenal.

The Gunners have shocked fans of both clubs by making a surprise approach for the Tottenham captain this week.

However, Spurs have no interest in selling their skipper to their biggest rivals as talks continue with Atletico Madrid.

According to transfer specialist Nicolo Schira, Atletico are now edging closer to a deal for Romero worth around €40m.

The Argentina centre-back, 28, is said to have already agreed a five-year contract until 2031 worth €6m a year.

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Man Utd confirm plan for new signing Cristian Orozco

Manchester United have confirmed that new signing Cristian Orozco will initially join their academy setup.

The highly-rated Colombian midfielder, 18, officially completed an £850,000 move from Bogota-based club Fortaleza on Thursday, signing a long-term contract at Old Trafford.

A deal to take Orozco to Manchester was first agreed last year, with United believed to have secured the signing of one of the most impressive young talents in South American football.

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Barcelona open talks over Rodri deal

The Rodri to Barcelona story is moving at a fair pace this morning.

The Manchester City star’s agent has confirmed that his client wants to join Barca this summer over arch-rivals Real Madrid.

Now Fabrizio Romano says that club-to-club negotiations between Barcelona and City have begun, with the LaLiga champions said to be “very confident” of a deal.

He says Barca are willing to pay slightly over €45m for Rodri, though City want more.

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Arsenal and Man Utd watching Kaua Elias

Arsenal and Manchester United could do battle over the signing of Kaua Elias.

The young Brazilian forward is in high demand after his fine form for Shakhtar Donetsk.

According to The Sun, scouts from both Arsenal and Manchester United watched Elias on Monday as he scored a “perfect” hat-trick in a 5-1 win against Kudrivka in the Ukrainian Premier League in Lviv.

AC Milan and Porto are also said to be eyeing the 20-year-old, who could be available for £30m.

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Rodri chooses Barcelona over Real Madrid move

Rodri wants to join Barcelona over Real Madrid this summer, it has been confirmed.

The LaLiga arch-rivals are battling it out for the signature of the Manchester City star, who underwent a minor back procedure after winning the World Cup Golden Ball following Spain’s triumph in North America.

Madrid had opened talks with Manchester City over Rodri last month, with Barcelona’s interest then emerging earlier this week with an agreement over personal terms reportedly already reached.

Spanish outlet El Larguero has now quoted the Ballon d’Or winner’s agent Pablo Barquero as saying: “Out of respect for Madrid, as they have been class, Rodri informed them that his decision is to join Barca.”

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Tottenham agree new Micky van de Ven contract

Cristian Romero’s Tottenham centre-back partner Micky van de Ven is definitely staying put despite interest from Barcelona and others.

News emerged earlier this week that the Dutch defender had entered into contract talks with Spurs, who have already agreed new deals with the likes of Pedro Porro and Antonin Kinsky this summer.

According to Fabrizio Romano, an agreement has now been reached between Tottenham and Van de Ven on a new long-term contract that includes a salary increase, with a sale never considered in this window.

The BBC have reported that it’s a five-year deal, insisting that Van de Ven was considering his future at Spurs before the arrival of manager Roberto De Zerbi.

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Atletico Madrid plan new Cristian Romero bid

Atletico Madrid are now said to be plotting a fresh bid for Cristian Romero.

Despite a shock approach from Arsenal and talks with Inter Milan, Atleti have long since been considered as the Argentine’s most likely next destination with a summer exit from Tottenham appearing now almost certain.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Atletico are preparing a new offer for Romero, with negotiations under way on both the club and player side.

Romero wants to join Atletico, where he would play under compatriot Diego Simeone.

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Man Utd plot Antonee Robinson move

Manchester United may consider a bid for Antonee Robinson this month, reports claim.

Michael Carrick is on the lookout for a new left-back before the transfer window closes on September 1 as he seeks a long-term successor to the 31-year-old Luke Shaw, who is into the final 12 months of his contract at Old Trafford.

United had been keen on Newcastle’s Lewis Hall and Myles Lewis-Skelly at Arsenal, though neither of those deals look possible in this window.

talkSPORT claims that could lead the Red Devils to move for Fulham’s Robinson, who impressed at the World Cup with the USA.

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Arsenal to announce Bruno Guimaraes signing today

Arsenal will announce the signing of Bruno Guimaraes today.

The Brazil midfielder is understood to have passed a medical and signed a four-year contract at the Emirates Stadium.

Arsenal are paying around £75m to land Guimaraes from Newcastle, though it is understood that fee could rise as high as £80m.

Guimaraes is expected to take the No39 shirt in north London - the number he has worn throughout his club career so far.

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