Arsenal to consider bids for Danny Welbeck, David Ospina and Mohamed Elneny – sources

ESPN FC’s Alexis Nunes and Steve Nicol predict a few key categories ahead of the Premier League season, including the managerial sack race.

Despite Unai Emery’s fresh ideas at Arsenal, ESPN FC’s Craig Burley isn’t so sure the Gunners will secure a top four spot. Arsenal are open to offers for Danny Welbeck, David Ospina and Mohamed Elneny before the window closes, sources close to the club have told ESPN FC.
Unai Emery plans to trim his squad after bringing in five new signings and Welbeck, Ospina and Elneny could now move on.
Striker Welbeck has a year remaining on his deal and Arsenal are open to selling him rather than risk him leaving for nothing next summer, with a number of Premier League clubs monitoring the situation.

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Manchester City to sign Daniel Arzani and loan him to Celtic – sources

Steve Nicol talks Chelsea scrambling to buy players as well as Paul Pogba, Yerry Mina and Patrick van Aanholt.
Manchester City are set to confirm the signing of Melbourne City’s Daniel Arzani in the next 24 hours and will loan him to Scottish champions Celtic, sources have told ESPN FC.
City have been leading the race for Australia international winger Arzani, with Melbourne City a sister club under the City Football Group umbrella.
They have opted to loan him out because he is unlikely to break into Pep Guardiola’s side immediately, and Celtic have agreed a deal.
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Leicester’s £15m Chris Mepham bid rejected by Brentford – sources

Leicester City have had an improved bid of £15 million rejected by Brentford for defender Chris Mepham, sources have told ESPN FC.
Mepham is regarded as one of the best young defenders outside the Premier League after impressing for Brentford during the last 12 months.
The 20-year-old was rewarded for his fine form for Brentford by breaking into the Wales side under new manager Ryan Giggs, making his debut in March.
A number of clubs have been tracking Mepham during this summer’s transfer window…

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Fulham in pole position to sign Swansea defender Alfie Mawson – sources

Today’s transfer rater features the likes of Jerome Boateng, Jordan Pickford and Petr Cech, and Brian McBride is here to break it all down.
Fulham are leading the race to sign Swansea defender Alfie Mawson, sources close to the London club have told ESPN FC.
The 24-year-old has impressed since signing from Barnsley in 2016, and won his first England callup for the friendlies against Netherlands and Italy in March.
Fulham are ready to pay £25 million for Mawson, with boss Slavisa Jokanovic keen to bolster his defensive options following promotion to the Premier League and Swansea resigned to losing him.
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Everton set to land Richarlison from Watford in £40m deal – sources

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Everton are closing in on a £40 million move for Watford star Richarlison, sources have told ESPN FC.
The two clubs are in advanced talks over a deal for the Brazilian, who has flown back from Watford’s preseason tour of Austria for talks and a medical.
New Everton boss Marco Silva is a big fan of Richarlison, having signed him while he was in charge of Watford last season, and he is keen to be reunited with him at Goodison Park.

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Liverpool U23 winger Harry Wilson in sights of Aston Villa, Derby, Stoke – sources

Steve Nicol explains why Xherdan Shaqiri’s attitude worries him after the Swiss star completed a move to Liverpool from relegated Stoke City.
Aston Villa are battling Derby County and Stoke City for Liverpool winger Harry Wilson on loan, sources have told ESPN FC.
Wilson was left out of the Liverpool squad to face Bury in their preseason friendly on Saturday as he closes in on a loan move.
The skillful attacker is highly regarded at Anfield and was handed a new long-term deal at the club earlier this week as reward for his continued progress.
The Wales international has been chased by a host of clubs this summer on loan and Liverpool…

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Everton in talks with Barcelona over Yerry Mina – sources

Yerry Mina opens up about his future with Barcelona, as rumours continue to swirl over a possible move to Everton.
Everton are in talks with Barcelona over a deal for Colombian defender Yerry Mina, sources close to the the Premier League club have told ESPN FC.
Mina enjoyed a successful World Cup campaign with Colombia, scoring his country’s equaliser in the 1-1 draw with England in the round of 16 before losing on penalties.
The central defender netted three goals at the World Cup to finish as Colombia’s top scorer in Russia and his performances have not gone unnoticed.
A number of clubs have been credited…

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Denmark defender Jannik Vestergaard to have Southampton medical – sources

Southampton are closing in on the signing of Borussia Monchengladbach defender Jannik Vestergaard, sources have told ESPN FC.
Several Premier League clubs, including Everton, West Ham United and Watford have been linked with Vestergaard, but Southampton are set to win the race for his signature with the towering defender due for a medical on the South Coast on Monday.
Vestergaard was a member of Denmark’s World Cup squad but did not feature in the tournament in Russia.
The 25-year-old is highly-regarded…

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