Arsenal lead race for £84m superstar as Chelsea deal hangs by a thread

Arsenal lead race for £84m superstar as Chelsea deal hangs by a thread

The summer transfer window will close in less than a week, meaning time is of the essence for Premier League clubs still looking to add to their squads. The likes of Arsenal, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are believed to be chasing late deals ahead of Friday’s deadline.

Arsenal are expected to confirm the signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad, with only minor details left to be ironed out. The Gunners have also been linked with a big-money move for Victor Osimhen, who is also said to be a target for Chelsea.

United, meanwhile, are pushing hard to land PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte after weeks of protracted negotiations. The player is said to be keen on moving to Old Trafford but terms are yet to be settled at club level, meaning a deal is likely to go to the wire.

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