Transfer news LIVE! Merino to Arsenal confirmed; Chelsea want Sancho (2025)

West Hamare interested inParis Saint-GermainmidfielderCarlos Soler,reports Dom Smith.

The Hammers are yet to enter talks withPSG, butStandard Sportunderstands they are considering an opening transfer bid.

Soler scored for Spain at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and has made 14 appearances for his country but spent much of last season on the bench for PSG as he made more substitute appearances than starts.

The 27-year-old central midfielder, who can also play on the right, joined them in 2022 from his boyhood club Valencia. Reports in Spain have also linked Soler with a move toReal Sociedad, as a potential replacement forArsenal target Mikel Merino.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has told Ben Chilwell it would be left he leaves the club this summer.

The 27-year-old is struggling for playing time in a crowded Chelsea squad, falling down the pecking order after Marc Cucurella impressed at the end of last season.

"Chilly (Chilwell) has not been training for the last few days because he has been ill," Maresca told reporters on Friday.

"It's quite clear, I love the way he is but the problem is that he struggles with us a little bit to find his best position.

"This morning we had 22 players training, and if you ask all of them they will say they want to play against City on Sunday but that is impossible.

"When they train every day and do not get any minutes, it is not good for them or for me, (as) I need to make a decision. It is probably better to leave and get minutes (elsewhere). The transfer window is open so we'll see what happens."

Tottenham want to conclude their summer business with a move for Juventus midfielder Manuel Locatelli.

According to Football Insider, Ange Postecoglou wants another central midfielder before the transfer window closes and Italy international Locatelli has been identified.

The 26-year-old is seen as a potential replacement for Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, who joined Marseille earlier this summer, and is thought to be available for around £20million.

Chelsea have been set a deadline in order to complete the shock return of Joao Felix to Stamford Bridge.

The Blues have turned to their former loanee as a potential new attacking solution having seen a £34.5m swoop for Atletico Madrid team-mate Samu Omorodion collapse at the 11th hour last weekend.

New talks with Atletico have been ongoing this week, with Chelsea looking to strike a permanent deal for Felix worth around £40m.

The LaLiga side need the move to go through to complete their own £33m switch for England midfielder Conor Gallagher, who has now returned to London as his frustrating waiting game continues.

According to Spanish publication AS, Atletico want everything wrapped up with Felix and Gallagher by next Wednesday.

The clock is ticking!

There was no Manuel Ugarte in the Paris Saint-Germain squad last night amid the latest links regarding a potential summer move to Manchester United.

Luis Enrique’s reigning French champions kick off their latest Ligue 1 title defence with a trip to the Stade Oceane to face Le Havre.

PSG have named a 20-man squad for that opener, which does not include Ugarte.

However, it does contain West Ham target Carlos Soler and star new signing Joao Neves, also linked with the likes of United before swapping Benfica for PSG in a £50m deal earlier this month.

Arsenal have reportedly finally agreed a £30million fee with Real Sociedad for Mikel Merino.

According to various reporters, the Gunners are closing in on a deal for Mikel Merino’s no1 midfield target.

Personal terms are agreed and Merino’s arrival will see Thomas Partey put up for sale, it is claimed.

Chelsea are reportedly weighing up a move for Jadon Sancho.

According to TuttoJuve, the Blues are now leading the chase for the Manchester United winger, who was not part of the squad as Fulham were beaten 1-0 on Friday night.

Sancho is available for around £35million, claims the report, and Dortmund have ruled out following up their loan move with interest in a permanent move.

Tottenham will have a new buyer for Giovani Lo Celso if Paulo Dybala leaves for Saudi Arabia.

The Argentine forward has reportedly agreed to a huge three-year contract with Al-Qadsiah as Roma mull over a surprise sale.

But El Chiringuito claim that Dybala’s exit going through would lead to Spurs’ Lo Celso becoming Roma’s top target as a replacement.

A deal could be done for under £13m with Aston Villa, Fenerbahce and Real Betis also linked.

Chelsea’s talks with Ipswich over Armando Broja remain in the early stages.

The Blues want to cash in on the academy striker with a permanent sale this summer, whereas Ipswich prefer a loan deal.

Sky Sports say Stuttgart, Everton, Southampton and an unnamed Italian team are also linked.

Thomas Frankis hopingIvan Toneycan stay atBrentfordfor one more season, despite speculation linking the striker away from the club.

Toney, who was part of Gareth Southgate's England squad during this summer's European Championship finals, is yet to secure a move away from Gtech Community Stadium ahead of the August 30 deadline.

Frank confirmed Toney will be available for Sunday'sPremier Leagueclash against Crystal Palace.

Speaking ahead of Sunday's match, Frank said, "The fresh news is he (Toney) trained with a fresh smile, looked sharp, good attitude, he's available for Sunday.

"Very much (satisfied to have Toney). As long as I have Ivan I am very happy and that's hopefully for another year because he's a fantastic player. We've had four great years together and we're hoping for another year.

"We know there's speculation and back and forths but let's just enjoy the moment and let's look one day ahead and see what happens.

"Ivan's biggest strength (is to be focused)...he's good at blocking it (speculation) out (and) focus on training. He's a positive character who enjoys football so it's quite easy for him to want to play."