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Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Nico Williams, Filip Jorgensen, Mikel Merino

Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Williams, Jorgensen, Merino
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe are getting business done as they look to give themselves the best possible chance at success in the new season.

Thursday morning's headlines:

AC Milan are reportedly closing in on an agreement to sign Tottenham Hotspur defender Emerson Royal this summer after seeing their first bid rejected by the London club. Read more.
Brentford reportedly make contact over a potential deal for Lyon and Republic of Ireland international Jake O'Brien. Read more.
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to battle London rivals Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur for the signature of versatile Lecce defender Patrick Dorgu this summer. Read more.
Manchester United have reportedly drawn up a shortlist of three potential new left-backs, which includes a former Chelsea player and a current Crystal Palace rising star. Read more.
Aston Villa confirm that they have allowed Moussa Diaby to join Al-Ittihad, the Saudi Pro League club signing the winger for a club-record fee. Read more.
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Jesper Lindstrom to Everton, Mats Hummels to Bologna and an update on Kieran Trippier's future. Read more.
Manchester United will allegedly not allow captain Bruno Fernandes to leave this summer unless a 'huge offer' arrives. Read more.
Arsenal are prepared to pay £25.2m for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United are allegedly prepared to sell seven more first-team players this summer to raise transfer funds. Read more.
Arsenal are reportedly in discussions with another Premier League club regarding a loan deal for winger Reiss Nelson. Read more.
Aston Villa forward Jhon Duran talks up the possibility of leaving the West Midlands outfit during the summer transfer window. Read more.
Liverpool defenders Rhys Williams and Billy Koumetio, both of whom have been relegated to Under-21s training, are expected to leave the club this summer. Read more.
Arsenal reportedly have plans to reignite their striker search once they have finalise the sale of Eddie Nketiah. Read more.
Sports Mole looks at three right-backs that Manchester United could sign this summer if Aaron Wan-Bissaka leaves. Read more.
Barcelona allegedly come to an agreement with the agent of Nico Williams over a five-year contract for the Athletic Bilbao attacker. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly close to agreeing a new contract with 16-year-old attacker Mikey Moore, who has been linked with both Manchester clubs. Read more.
Sports Mole picks out six Arsenal players with a point to prove to Mikel Arteta as the Gunners' pre-season tour of the USA gets underway. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly in line to receive a significant windfall should Sunderland sell Jack Clarke during this summer's transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly willing to let Aaron Wan-Bissaka leave this summer for a fee in the region of £10m. Read more.
Chelsea reportedly abandon their plans to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale as they prioritise a deal for Villarreal's Filip Jorgensen. Read more.
Southampton are reportedly plotting a swoop for West Bromwich Albion striker Brandon Thomas-Asante, who has a year left on his deal at The Hawthorns. Read more.
Chelsea reportedly approach Villarreal with a bid of £16.8m for goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, who is keen on a switch to Stamford Bridge. Read more.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola refuses to guarantee that Ederson will still be at the club next season amid interest in the goalkeeper from Saudi Arabia. Read more.
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca acknowledges that Trevoh Chalobah does not feature in his plans at Stamford Bridge. Read more.
Arsenal reportedly set out two conditions that must be met if they are to cash in on one of their homegrown talents during the summer transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United are yet to come to an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain over a deal for Manuel Ugarte, according to a report. Read more.
Chelsea are reportedly contemplating whether to make an official approach for Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin. Read more.
Manchester United are yet to meet Bayern Munich's asking price for centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, according to a report. Read more.
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Moussa Diaby to Al-Ittihad, Lorenz Assignon to Aston Villa and Oli McBurnie to Las Palmas. Read more.
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