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Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Mikel Merino, Victor Osimhen, Ademola Lookman

Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Merino, Osimhen, Lookman
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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.

Monday morning's headlines:

Manchester City are reportedly admirers of 19-year-old Copenhagen striker Orri Oskarsson, whom they view as an ideal backup to Erling Haaland. Read more.
Saudi Arabian giants Al-Ahli reportedly steal a march on Chelsea in the race for Napoli's Victor Osimhen, whom they are close to reaching a £55.1m agreement for. Read more.
Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah is reportedly now a target for Crystal Palace after a proposed £30m move to Nottingham Forest broke down. Read more.
Leicester City are reportedly in talks with Genk over the signing of Bilal El Khannous after the Foxes saw an initial £12.7m bid for the Moroccan midfielder rejected. Read more.
Ipswich Town are reportedly considering alternative transfer targets after Armando Broja failed a medical ahead of a proposed loan move from Chelsea to Portman Road. Read more.
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk reveals that there has been "no change" to his contract situation after the Reds' 2-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League. Read more.
Juventus need Manchester United to cover part of Jadon Sancho's salary in order to sign the attacker on loan, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United allegedly expect to close a permanent deal for Paris Saint-Germain's Manuel Ugarte in the near future. Read more.
Serie A side Napoli reportedly reach an agreement to sign Scotland international Scott McTominay from Manchester United. Read more.
Arsenal reportedly receive a boost to their hopes of signing Paris Saint-Germain target Ademola Lookman from Atalanta BC. Read more.
Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick indicates he would like to keep 21-year-old attacker Ansu Fati for the 2024-25 season. Read more.
Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino has reportedly undergone a medical with Arsenal, who are on the brink of confirming the signing of the Spain international. Read more.
Barcelona confirm the sale of Senegal international Mikayil Faye to Ligue 1 side Rennes, with the defender leaving just one year after joining the Blaugrana. Read more.
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Luca Koleosho to Wolverhampton Wanderers and Dara O'Shea to Ipswich Town. Read more.
Real Madrid attacker Vinicius Junior has allegedly not ruled out a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League in 2025. Read more.
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, including Matias Fernandez-Pardo to Liverpool and Hannibal Mejbri to Rangers. Read more.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker reveals that he rejected the chance to move to Saudi Arabia this summer. Read more.
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