Arsenal’s pursuit of Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino is close to an agreement, after the Gunners reportedly had a third offer approved with one or two terms to agree before a transfer can commence. Merino has been left out of Sociedad’s squads in preparation for a move to the Emirates Stadium.

​Arsenal’s pursuit of Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino is close to an agreement, after the Gunners reportedly had a third offer approved with one or two terms to agree before a transfer can commence. Merino has been left out of Sociedad’s squads in preparation for a move to the Emirates Stadium.   

German star Ilkay Gundogan has asked to leave Barcelona and could be heading for a shock return to his former club Manchester City on a free transfer. The midfielder is unhappy at the Nou Camp and wants a return to England at the next available opportunity.

​German star Ilkay Gundogan has asked to leave Barcelona and could be heading for a shock return to his former club Manchester City on a free transfer. The midfielder is unhappy at the Nou Camp and wants a return to England at the next available opportunity.   

Chelsea are to complete a move for winger Joao Felix this week, after the Blues reportedly agreed a 50 million euro transfer fee for the Portuguese attacker. It is understood that a verbal agreement is in place and now the forward will fly to England to undergo a medical.

​Chelsea are to complete a move for winger Joao Felix this week, after the Blues reportedly agreed a 50 million euro transfer fee for the Portuguese attacker. It is understood that a verbal agreement is in place and now the forward will fly to England to undergo a medical.   

Nottingham Forest are venturing closer to a deal for Feyenoord star Santiago Gimenez, after Feyenoord rejected the Premier League outfit’s two initial offers for the Mexico international. The forward, who joined the Dutch giants from Cruz Azul in 2022, has 40 goals in 64 Eredivisie games and is valued at around 30 million euros.

​Nottingham Forest are venturing closer to a deal for Feyenoord star Santiago Gimenez, after Feyenoord rejected the Premier League outfit’s two initial offers for the Mexico international. The forward, who joined the Dutch giants from Cruz Azul in 2022, has 40 goals in 64 Eredivisie games and is valued at around 30 million euros.   

Royal Antwerp defensive midfielder Mandela Keita is a surprise target for Liverpool, as the Anfield side attempt to hijack Napoli’s proposed deal for the 22-year-old starlet. With one cap for Belgium to his name, Keita is considered one of his country’s best talents and has been monitored by some of Europe’s top clubs in recent months.

​Royal Antwerp defensive midfielder Mandela Keita is a surprise target for Liverpool, as the Anfield side attempt to hijack Napoli’s proposed deal for the 22-year-old starlet. With one cap for Belgium to his name, Keita is considered one of his country’s best talents and has been monitored by some of Europe’s top clubs in recent months.   

Oliver Skipp has passed his medical and signed a contract at Leicester City this morning, and will be unveiled to the media this afternoon. Skipp departs Tottenham Hotspur in a deal worth around andamp;pound;15 million up front, with a further andamp;pound;5 million in add-ons over the next four years.

​Oliver Skipp has passed his medical and signed a contract at Leicester City this morning, and will be unveiled to the media this afternoon. Skipp departs Tottenham Hotspur in a deal worth around andamp;pound;15 million up front, with a further andamp;pound;5 million in add-ons over the next four years.   

Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender William Gallas believes that Erik Ten Hag is the manager mostly likely to be fired, predicting the Man Utd boss will be fired before Christmas. Ten Hag has helped United to two domestic trophies, but there are still question marks over the Dutchman’s long term future.

​Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender William Gallas believes that Erik Ten Hag is the manager mostly likely to be fired, predicting the Man Utd boss will be fired before Christmas. Ten Hag has helped United to two domestic trophies, but there are still question marks over the Dutchman’s long term future.   

Premier League trio Brighton, Crystal Palace and Fulham are keen on signing Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay before the transfer deadline.

​Premier League trio Brighton, Crystal Palace and Fulham are keen on signing Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay before the transfer deadline.   

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has provided an update on Raheem Sterling following the 2-0 Premier League defeat to Manchester City.

​Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has provided an update on Raheem Sterling following the 2-0 Premier League defeat to Manchester City.   

Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri is reportedly close to joining Panathinaikos on a permanent basis this month.

​Manchester United winger Facundo Pellistri is reportedly close to joining Panathinaikos on a permanent basis this month.