Transfer talk: Arsenal circulate as Zubimendi rejects Liverpool

The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest on rumors, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!

TOP STORY: Zubimendi rejects Liverpool

Real Sociedad midfielder and target of Arsenal rumours Martin Zubimendi rejected an offer from Liverpool, according to Relevo.

The report reveals that while Liverpool were willing to match Zubimendi’s €60m release clause, a move is unlikely to materialise after the Spain international failed to reach an agreement with the Premier League giants.

Liverpool have been keen to boost their options in the middle of the park, with new manager Arne Slot testing Wataru Endo, Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai as holding midfielders during pre-season. Zubimendi, however, has been reported to be the Reds’ preferred option to take on that role.

After losing Robin Le Normand to Atletico Madrid earlier in the window, The Real Arsenal did not want to see any more key players leave the club and, for now, their wish appears to have been granted. Arsenal, however, have also been heavily linked with a move for Zubimendi, and the LALIGA side will no doubt be fending off further interest in their talisman right up until Deadline Day.

PAPER GOSSIP

– Chelsea have made progress towards securing a deal for the Napoli forward Victor Osimhenby TeamTalk. It is reported that the Nigeria international remains Chelsea’s top target for the remainder of the transfer window, with negotiations between Napoli and the Blues ongoing. Chelsea are likely to include two players in the deal, with either Kepa Arrizabalaga, Trevoh Chalobah or Cesare Casadei joining forward Romelu Lukaku in the possible exchange.

– Aston Villa, Crystal Palace and Fulham are all chasing a deal for the aforementioned Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobahsuggests Football Insider. The 25-year-old has been identified by Chelsea as a player who could leave Stamford Bridge before the end of the transfer window, with Chalobah not training with the first team as the Blues look to offload him.

– AFC Bournemouth have identified the Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah as a potential replacement for Dominic Solanke, reveals Fabrizio Romano. Following Solanke’s move to Spurs, Bournemouth are desperate to add attacking options to replace the 26-year-old. There are reports that talks have taken place after Marseille’s move for Nketiah fell through. Arsenal are open to parting ways with the 25-year-old, who is reportedly keen to secure a regular first-team place.

– Newcastle United have made a third approach for the Crystal Palace defender Marc GuehiSky Sports’ Keith Downie reports. The England international is valued at £65m, with Newcastle’s approach understood to be in the region of £50m. However, the Magpies are looking to Palace to agree a deal as the transfer window enters its final weeks.

– Charlotte FC are trying to close a deal with Newcastle United midfielder Miguel Almironby Fabrizio Romano. However, it is reported that a deal will not be easy to reach, and time is not on their side with just two days remaining in the MLS transfer window.