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Summer transfer window 2018: Latest Premier League deals and rumours round-up

The Premier League’s summer transfer window is open with Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal set to be busier than ever.

Liverpool enjoyed success in the Champions League this year and their quest to end their league title drought in 2019 will be bolstered by the arrival of Naby Keita from RB Leipzig. He will not be the last new face on Merseyside, however, with Monaco's Fabinho already in. Stoke's Xherdan Shaqiri could be next. At United Jose Mourinho looks set to spend big again as he targets reinforcements in his bid to haul in record-breaking Manchester City next season. A new left-back and central midfield player are high on his list with a big money move for Real Madrid's Gareth Bale not out the question. Could Cristiano Ronaldo join him?

For the first time in over two decades Arsenal head into the offseason with a new manager at the helm. That man is former PSG boss Unai Emery after a stunning 11th hour change of heart at the Emirates and he already has one new signing and plenty more on the way with a new goalkeeper and central midfielder next on his shopping list. Chelsea could well be looking for a new manager themselves but across London Mauricio Pochettino won't be leaving Tottenham Hotspur after signing a new five-year deal.

We will have all the latest news, views, rumours, gossip and done deals right here so don't touch that dial.

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Key Points

• Manchester United confirm the signing of Fred on a five-year deal
• Arsenal announce signing of Germany goalkeeper Bernd Leno
• David de Gea is set to sign a new five-year deal at Manchester United
• Leicester sign James Maddison on five-year deal from Norwich

[22 June 2018 10:00 · Jack de Menezes]

The big news yesterday was of course Manchester United finally completing their move for Brazil midfielder Fred.

After agreeing a deal thought to worth in excess of £50m with Shakhtar Donetsk some three weeks ago, United only unveiled the Brazilian on Thursday, although they did so with a shiny new five-year contract.

[22 June 2018 10:15 · Jack de Menezes]

With Arsenal closing in on their third signing of the summer in Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira, the midfielder spoke about his projected move to the Emirates following Uruguay's 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia.

Here's what he had to say:

[22 June 2018 10:30 · Jack de Menezes]

Barcelona have set their sights on a summer swoop for Manchester City's £20million midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, The Sun reports.

The Germany international has two years left on his contract, although Barca are looking for a replacement for Andres Iniesta and pedigree new blood for their La Liga title defence next season.

Gundogan, 27, could cost them in excess of £50million, the paper says.

[22 June 2018 10:45 · Jack de Menezes]

Juve are plotting a £25million raid on Crystal Palace for Patrick van Aanholt if Alex Sandromoves to Manchester United, The Sun says.

Jose Mourinho is said to have been keeping a close eye on the Brazil defender, 27, with the Holland international said to be the Serie A champs' replacement of choice.

[22 June 2018 11:00 · Jack de Menezes]

Arsenal will be looking to supplement their midfield with the potential signing of Steven Nzonzi, who previously had a spell in England at Blackburn, reports the Daily Express.

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[22 June 2018 12:14 · Jack de Menezes]

Huddersfield are closing in on an £11million deal for Club Brugge winger Anthony Limbombe, the Sun reports.

The Terriers are seeking to avoid another close call in the fight to survive relegation next season and the Belgium international is said to be part of the battle plan.

Limbombe, 23, helped the club in win the Belgian Pro League and has represented his country at every level, making his senior debut against Saudi Arabia in March.

According to the newspaper Town made an initial offer of £7million, however it was turned down.

[22 June 2018 12:30 · Jack de Menezes]

Tottenham and Arsenal are keeping close watch of Liverpool's England junior Rhian Brewster, the Sun reports.

The 18-year-old striker is said to be seeking assurances he will get the chance to play first team football next season.

With a place in Jurgen Klopp's squad as yet unconfirmed, the striker has held off signing what will be his first professional contract, it is claimed.

Brewster has already rejected advances from Bundesliga big guns Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig, while Barcelona, Juventus and Monaco have all expressed interest in the teenager, the paper says.

[22 June 2018 12:45 · Jack de Menezes]

West Ham are vying to finalise a £35million deal for Lazio winger Felipe Anderson,according to the Daily Mail.

Negotiations are said to be ongoing apace to bring the Brazilian to east London, although Lazio are reportedly asking for extra sell-on clauses.

The Serie A club are said to have turned down two offers for the 25-year-old, who has international pedigree.

According to a recent report by the Daily Mirror, Anderson's former employers, Santos, will get a 20% cut of any fee due to stipulations in his current contract.

[22 June 2018 13:00 · Jack de Menezes]

United have been told they can buy Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng for around £50million, the Manchester Evening Newsreports.

The Germany international is said to be on an eight-man shortlist drawn up by Jose Mourinho as he looks to bolster his back line over the summer.

The paper says the Bundesliga champions are prepared to entertain offers down to £43million after giving the 29-year-old their grace to move on after nearly a decade at the club.

Boateng, who spent an injury-blighted season at City in 2010-11, is admired by Mourinho and is a cheaper option than Tottenham's £70million Toby Alderweireld.

[22 June 2018 13:15 · Jack de Menezes]

Gareth Bale will discuss his future with Real Madrid this summer with the forward seeking assurances over the amount of game-time he will get next season, according to his agent.

The Welshman is in high demand having strongly intimated that he wishes to leave the European champions in pursuit of more playing time.

Bale's agent Jonathan Barnett has done nothing to allay those rumours, which could lead to the 28-year-old lining up back in the Premier League next season.