Transfer: Atletico move for Alvarez as Chelsea accept Gallagher deal

Atletico Madrid have opened talks with Manchester City over a deal for Argentina forward Julian Alvarez.

Erik ten Hag has suggested Manchester United could start the new Premier League season with Jadon Sancho as a makeshift striker after admitting new signing Joshua Zirkzee will take time to get up to speed.

Edu has claimed that his “unpopular decisions” have helped to get Arsenal back on track over the past five years.

Chelsea have joined the race to sign Celtic star Matt O’Riley.

Hull are looking into a shock move for veteran ‘keeper Vito Mannone – 12 seasons after his second loan spell with the Tigers.

Promoted Leicester look likely to sign Watford midfield star Yaser Asprilla in a £21 million deal.

Tottenham full-back Emerson Royal is closing in on a £12.8 million switch to AC Milan.

Arsenal value Nketiah at £30m as Chelsea remove Gallagher from team

Atletico Madrid remain keen on Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher after agreeing a £33.7 million fee. Gallagher will fly to Spain on Monday to proceed with a transfer to the Spanish club.

Joe Gomez remains committed to Liverpool and is focused on emerging as a key player under the new head coach, Arne Slot.

Niclas Fullkrug has completed his West Ham medical ahead of his £27.5 million move from Borussia Dortmund. The Germany international is set to pen a three-year contract with the option of a further year, Sky Sports reports.

Chelsea summer signing Marc Guiu has denied reports he left Barcelona for money.

Giovanni van Bronckhorst insisted winning his first trophy with Besiktas since he led Rangers to the Scottish Cup two years ago was one of the proudest moments in his career.

Jim Goodwin expects a report to be sent to the Scottish Football Association after he and some of his players were pelted with coins in the Dundee derby.

Jimmy Thelin has revealed he has held initial talks with Jack MacKenzie over a new contract for the Aberdeen full back.

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