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Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd striker bid this week, Arsenal medical in 48 hours, Liverpool


Transfer news LIVE | Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest rumours and gossip

Monday, July 29

  • Manchester United will accelerate their pursuit of Moussa Dembele this week
  • Arsenal have completed the signing of Lille winger Nicolas Pepe for £72m
  • Leicester defender Harry Maguire missed training on Monday
  • Barcelona are still in negotiations with PSG to sign Neymar

16:40 UPDATE: Medical passed

Idrissa Gueye has passed his PSG medical.

The Everton midfielder arrived in the French capital yesterday to put the finishing touches to his £28million transfer.

French publication Le Parisien claim he’s now passed medical tests and will sign a four-year deal with the option of an extra year.

Transfer news LIVE | Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest rumours and gossip

Transfer news LIVE | Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest rumours and gossip (Image: GETTY)

16:20 UPDATE: Medical this week…

Nicolas Pepe will undergo a medical with Arsenal this week, Sky Sports news claim.

The Gunners are believed to have struck a £72million deal with Lille for their attacking sensation, who scored 23 goals in 41 appearances last season.

The Ivory Cost international’s agent held talks with Napoli last week, who were unable to meet his wage demands.

And although reports elsewhere claim Carlo Ancelotti’s side aren’t done pursuing Pepe yet – Arsenal look set to secure his services.

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Transfer news LIVE | Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest rumours and gossip (Image: GETTY)

16:15 UPDATE: City come knocking

Manchester City are looking to sign Barcelona full-back Nelson Semedo.

That’s according to Spanish newspaper Sport, who claim Pep Guardiola’s side have made contact with the Spanish champions.

The Premier League champions had wanted to sign Juventus full-back Joao Cancelo.

But with Juventus unwilling to discuss a deal – City have their sights on the Portugal international.

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Transfer news LIVE | Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest rumours and gossip (Image: GETTY)

16:00 UPDATE: Blaise Matuidi

Manchester United remain interested in Blaise Matuidi.

Matuidi, 32, has entered the final 12 months of his contract with the Italian champions.

And Juventus may decide to cash in now rather than lose him for free next summer.

Corriere di Torino claim United have shown interest and they’ve been joined by his former club PSG.

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Transfer news LIVE | Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest rumours and gossip (Image: GETTY)

15:45 UPDATE: Moussa Dembele chase

Manchester United will accelerate their pursuit of Moussa Dembele this week.

That’s according to French newspaper L’Equipe, who claim Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side want him to replace Romelu Lukaku at Old Trafford.

It’s though the player could be snapped up for £40million – double what Lyon paid Celtic in August 2018.

However, it’s said the player has no intention of leaving.

15:30 UPDATE: Nicolas Pepe deal complete

Arsenal have completed the signing of Lille winger Nicolas Pepe for £72million.

That’s according to journalist Nicolo Schira, who claims Pepe will sign a five-year deal with the Gunners.

Schira claims Pepe’s £104k per week contract will run until June 2024.

He tweeted: “Done deal! #Arsenal have closed for Nicolas #Pepe. #Gunners will pay him €80M to #Lille. Pepe will sign a contract until 2024 by €6M a year.”

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Transfer news LIVE | Express Sport is on hand to bring you all the latest rumours and gossip (Image: GETTY)

15:15 UPDATE: Harry Maguire absent

Manchester United’s pursuit to sign Harry Maguire has taken another twist after he missed Leicester training on Monday.

The Red Devils are still confident of sealing a deal to bring Harry Maguire to Old Trafford despite transfer deadline day approaching.

Leicester are only willing to sell the England international for an estimated fee of £80million, which would make him the most expensive defender of all time.

Maguire is said to be unhappy with his current club and the fee they have requested for his services, with the latest update being that he missed training on Monday.

Sky Sports have reported that the 26-year-old was absent as Brendan Rodgers took his side out for further pre-season preparations.

15:00 UPDATE: Neymar talks

Barcelona are still in negotiations with PSG to sign Neymar.

That’s according to Mundo Deportivo journalist Francesc Aguilar, who claims the two parties still haven’t reached a financial agreement.

The French champions have accepted Neymar’s wish to leave this summer – but Barcelona are struggling to meet their £200m valuation.

“The Neymar theme remains the same. A lot of smoke on both sides,” Aguilar tweeted. “Barca continues to work, without rest, to sign him and the PSG to transfer him. But they don’t find the agreement. The economic issue is what separates them.”





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