Arsenal transfer news LIVE: Rodrygo BOOST, Eze updates, multiple Prem clubs chase Gunners winger
Arsenal are set to lose out on priority target Eberechi Eze, if reports from Fabrizio Romano are to be believed.
North London rivals are offering up to a £60million package including add-ons for the England international.
The 27-year-old has been hugely influential in attack for Crystal Palace since arriving in 2020.
He appeared to have opened the scoring with a free-kick in the Eagles' season opener against Chelsea, before it was ruled out due to Marc Guehi's proximity to the wall.
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- Metro
'Obvious choice' - Chelsea urged to hijack Liverpool move for £35m target
Tim Sherwood believes Chelsea would be silly not to rival Liverpool for the signing of Marc Guehi after the long-term injury suffered by Levi Colwill. Colwill was expected to be a key player again for Enzo Maresca's side but will now miss the majority of the season with an ACL injury. While Chelsea had already brought in Jarrel Hato from Ajax prior to Colwill's injury, Maresca has openly admitted that he would now like to see the club dip back into the market for more defensive cover. 'We are trying to find a solution internally, but the club know exactly what I think and we'll see what happens,' the Chelsea boss said last week. 'I think we need a central defender. We are looking for an internal solution but as I said, the club know exactly what I think. Metro's new weekly football newsletter: In The Mixer. Exclusive analysis, FPL tips and transfer talk sent straight to your inbox every Friday – sign up, it's an open goal. 'We have a fantastic squad. We are happy with the squad. we are, no doubt. But we said many times that when the transfer window is open, anything can happen.' Despite Maresca's wishes, reports suggest that Chelsea will not sanction the purchasing of another centre-back, with Josh Acheampong one of several players viewed as a capable deputy for the time being. But former Tottenham manager Sherwood believes Chelsea should reconsider their stance and pursue a deal for Guehi, who has just one year left on his deal at Crystal Palace The Palace captain has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool, with both clubs holding talks over a potential £35million deal. But with Palace holding out for a fee of £40-45m, Sherwood believes Chelsea could take advantage and present a more attractive proposition for Guehi. 'Marc Guehi is the obvious choice for Chelsea to replace Levi Colwill at centre-back,' Sherwood told BetBrain. 'He's a player that will hit the ground running at Chelsea, having already played in the Premier League for a few years and to a very high standard. 'They can risk waiting until next season when his contract at Crystal Palace expires, but there'll be a queue to sign him, without doubt. 'It looks like both Liverpool and Chelsea have turned Guehi's head away from Palace. Ibrahima Konate is out of contract next season for Liverpool and while Guehi might not start ahead of him or Virgil van Dijk, he'd be a solid replacement if either left the club. 'Even if Konate stayed, the best teams in the league have high quality cover in every position and Guehi would fit that bill. 'My feeling is Steve Parish will want to try and keep hold of Guehi for as long as possible, but Palace know they can't allow him to leave for free – it'd be a huge loss.' Despite speculation on his future, Guehi – as well as the Arsenal-bound Eberechi Eze – are expected to start for Palace in Thursday's Conference League play-off against Fredrikstad. More Trending 'Many of you were surprised Marc and Ebs started and played almost the whole game [at Chelsea],' Glasner said in his pre-match press conference. 'Most of you will be surprised that they will start again [on Thursday] because of all the rumours. 'But they are committed to the team, they have a contract here. They played a crucial part that we could be successful and they will play a crucial part as long as they are here. 'They are good, they are committed to the team. When one of the players will leave they want to leave as the guys who always gave 100 per cent for Crystal Palace. 'This is what they did since they signed many years ago and this is what we expect from them until the end of their contract, whenever this is.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Chelsea line up future move for Brighton star as transfer deal is agreed MORE: Newcastle star 'likes' post slamming Alexander Isak as Liverpool plot second transfer bid MORE: Alan Shearer tells Alexander Isak to take drastic action amid Liverpool transfer 'mess'
Daily Mail
3 minutes ago
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Daily Mail
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- Daily Mail
RB Leipzig consider moves for Liverpool midfielder and Chelsea outcast - with Xavi Simons still a target for Blues
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott was in training as usual on Wednesday as RB Leipzig continue to show interest in the England U21 international. The Bundesliga side are in talks with Chelsea for Christopher Nkunku but also like Elliott as a replacement for Chelsea target Xavi Simons. The German side are reportedly demanding at least £60m for Simons, with sporting director Marcel Schafer recently telling BILD: 'We know his great ambitions to play in a top league for a title contender. 'He wants to prove himself at the highest level. And if it makes economic sense, we're open. But only then. If it doesn't make financial sense for us, we look forward to another season with this outstanding player.' Elliott has struggled for game time under Arne Slot and arrival of Florian Wirtz looks to have hindered his chances of first-team minutes further. He featured for the Reds in their Community Shield defeat by Crystal Palace, coming off the bench at Wembley. The 22-year-old missed his penalty in the shootout and it would be a cruel twist if that was to be his last act in a Liverpool shirt, the club he has always supported. Despite his affection for the club, Elliott appeared to indicate his intention for the summer when he admitted he cannot continue 'wasting years' of his career. 'It's just a situation that me and the team on my behalf have to have a conversation about, because I'm coming to an age now where I'm 22, I'm going to be 23 next season, and I don't really want to be wasting years of my career, because it's a short career,' Elliott said. 'I just want to improve and be the best possible version of myself and the best player I can be. 'If that's to go somewhere else, then it's a decision I'm going to have to make and I just need to see what happens.' Elliott is popular among Reds supporters after 147 games for the club. Nkunku, meanwhile is expected to depart Stamford Bridge within the next fortnight. He has fallen even further down the pecking order with the additions of Liam Delap and Joao Pedro this summer.
