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Everton have reached an agreement in principle with Arsenal for Christian Norgaard. The midfielder is set to join for about £7m, pending formalities and a medical next week.

Charlie Cresswell is scheduled for a medical on Sunday before completing his move to Rennes from Toulouse. The clubs have an agreement in place for a loan with a mandatory buy option.

Vinicius Junior’s future is at a key point, with talks due over a Real Madrid extension while Arsenal are prepared to move if he does not renew.

Newcastle United are close to agreeing a deal for Braga goalkeeper Lukas Hornicek. The fee is expected to match his €30m release clause, with only final terms left to settle.

Eddie Howe has told Newcastle United he will step down and take a break after five years in charge, while Matthias Jaissle is being lined up to replace him.

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Chelsea is close to finalizing a deal to sign Danny Welbeck from Brighton & Hove Albion, with a medical scheduled soon.

Inter are negotiating a free-agent move for John Stones after his Manchester City departure. The talks are advancing and a deal is expected to be completed by the end of the week.

Leeds United are nearing an agreement with Manchester City to sign James Trafford. The goalkeeper’s move is being finalised on a £40m guaranteed fee plus bonuses.

Chelsea are working on a move for Jordan Henderson from Brentford, with several Premier League clubs also interested. Brentford are prepared to allow the midfielder to leave on a free transfer.

Chelsea are exploring a move for Danny Welbeck, with Brighton aware of the interest. The deal is still at an early stage but there is optimism it can be completed.

Real Madrid is negotiating to sign Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig, with a second bid expected to be rejected.

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Arsenal is exploring a move to sign Vinicius Junior from Real Madrid.

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Real Madrid is negotiating with RB Leipzig for Yan Diomande, who is also a target for Paris Saint-Germain.

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Real Madrid is working on a deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City, although clubs have not yet entered talks.

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Maxence Lacroix is set for a medical before finalising his move from Crystal Palace to Chelsea. Chelsea are also assessing alternative defensive options, including Chibuike Nwaiwu and Chrislain Matsima.

Crysencio Summerville has completed a move to Al-Hilal from West Ham United on a four-year contract. The deal is reported to be worth just over €70m after his medical in Amsterdam.

Newcastle have dropped James Trafford from their goalkeeper shortlist. His name came up during Manchester City talks connected to a possible Sandro Tonali deal, but no move progressed.

Leeds United are negotiating with Manchester City over James Trafford, while Newcastle United have also made contact. The goalkeeper is said to be favouring a move to Elland Road.

Aston Villa have agreed a loan deal for Alejandro Garnacho from Chelsea, with a conditional obligation to buy. The Argentina international is in Birmingham to complete the move.

West Ham have accepted a £55m guaranteed offer plus bonuses for Crysencio Summerville. Al Hilal are now trying to complete the signing, but the move is not fully done yet.