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http://gty.im/475283934 Arsene Wenger has set his sights on Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and is ready to pay up to £28.5 million, according to Bild. The Gabon forward is known for his speedy dribbles and is seen as the perfect option to bolster Arsene Wenger’s attacking options next season. Jurgen Klopp’s departure from the German side this summer has seen a number of top players linked with a summer exit also, and Aubameyang is one of those, with Arsenal ready to make a summer move. Aubameyang was one of the German club’s standout players last season, despite their poor Bundesliga form and…

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http://gty.im/477351162 Manchester United have warned Sergio Ramos they will not be used as part of any move to gain a better contract at Real Madrid.  Links between United and Real Madrid have been ever present in the past few months as a number of players have been linked with a move between the two. David De Gea is the most mentioned player to be linked with a move as the Spanish giants continue to make him their number one target and top replacement for Iker Casillas. As pace is gathering between Madrid and United officials over a potential move, Sergio…

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http://gty.im/478178398 Liverpool are closing in on a deal to sign Roberto Firmino in a €25m deal (£17.8m). The Brazilian will sign a five-year deal, according to Globoesporte. The agent of Manchester United target Roberto Firmino has confirmed the Hoffenheim forward will be playing in the Premier League next season, according to German newspaper Bild. Firmino, currently representing Brazil at the Copa America in Chile, has emerged as a surprise target for United boss Louis van Gaal this summer, and reports last weeksuggested the two clubs had reached an agreement over a £13.1 million fee. However, further claims in English and German media have reported that Liverpool have made…

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http://gty.im/477621072 Luke Garbutt will sign a new five-year deal at Everton before moving to Bournemouth on a season-long loan, according to Guardian. 22-year-old England youngster Garbutt is expected to have a bright future in the professional game, having made a handful of appearances for Everton last season. Toffees boss Roberto Martinez is keen to keep hold of the young defender this summer after reported interest from Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Merseyside rivals Liverpool. Garbutt is expected to sign a new five year deal to remain at Goodison Park but Martinez has told the youngster he wants him to leave…

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http://gty.im/475401060 Nani is considering a bid from Fenerbahce worth £55,000-a-week, according to Daily Mail. Whilst some reports claimed that Nani had signed a deal with Sporting Lisbon, with whom he spent last season on loan with – were heavily present earlier this week – it is now being reported that the Portuguese winger flew to Turkey to discuss a move to Fenerbahce. The winger impressed last season at Sporting, re-finding the form that once made him a Man United starter. And according to Diario de Noticias, the 28-year-old flew into Turkey on Tuesday morning to discuss a deal worth £2.8m…

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http://gty.im/473768250 Phil Jones will sign a new Manchester United deal this week, agreeing an £80,000-per-week deal, according to Daily Mail. The 23-year-old defender is out of contract at the end of next season and has seen his future at Old Trafford heavily debated in recent weeks. His partnership with Chris Smalling towards the back end of last season was impressive but a number of transfer links had thus linked the England defender with a summer exit. However, it is understood that United boss Louis van Gaal is keen to keep hold of the former Blackburn Rovers defender and has offered…

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http://gty.im/476439514 Wolfsburg are set to offer Kevin De Bruyne a new deal worth £100,000-a-week to fend off interest from Manchester City, according to Daily Mirror. The former Chelsea midfielder has become one of the most wanted players in European football after a sublime season with the Bundesliga giants last campaign. De Bruyne, who left Chelsea last summer after making just nine appearances for the Stamford Bridge side has been strongly linked with a move back to England with Manchester City heavily keen to sign the tricky play-maker and bolster their attacking options. Discussions over a new and improved contract with…

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http://gty.im/478078730 Manchester United will only allow David De Gea to move to Real Madrid if they are allowed to sign Sergio Ramos in exchange, according to Daily Mirror. Links between United and Real Madrid have been ever present in the past few months as a number of players have been linked with a move between the two. David De Gea is the most mentioned player to be linked with a move as the Spanish giants continue to make him their number one target and top replacement for Iker Casillas. As pace is gathering between Madrid and United officials over a…

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http://gty.im/475600362 Arsenal have agreed a £10.9m deal to sign Chelsea keeper Petr Cech, Sky Sports News understands. The Czech Republic stopper spent over a decade as Chelsea‘s number one but the return of Thibaut Courtois from a three-year loan spell has seen his seen resigned to a place on the bench. Cech has since received interest from a number of European and Premier League clubs, having been available by the Blues for transfer at just £10m. And, it is now reported by Sky Sports News that Chelsea have agreed to sell the keeper to Arsenal for just over that amount. Gunners…

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http://gty.im/472868576 Schalke defender Benedikt Howedes says he has rejected the chance to join Arsenal this summer. The German international played every minute of Germany’s successful World Cup win last summer but remained at Schalke despite interest from the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and Arsenal. Howedes, 27, has been with the Bundesliga side his entire career, making his debut in 2007, and recent links with a move to the Emirates stadium have forced him to discuss his future plans. He insists he has no intention of leaving the Royal Blues, saying: “Arsenal and AC Milan were really keen on my services,…

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