Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal face Gyokeres battle; Man Utd bid; Chelsea want Delap; Wirtz to Liverpool

The summer window opens in less than two weeks as clubs across Europe continue to work on major deals in a bid to get business done early. Arsenal are keen to sign the striker they so desperately crave and Viktor Gyokeres appears to be top of their wishlist amid reports that a £59million fee has been agreed. Manchester United are firmly in the race but a deal may depend on them winning the Europa League.

The biggest deal of the summer looks set to involve Florian Wirtz, with Liverpool and Bayern Munich set to battle it out for the German star after Manchester City bowed out over projected spiralling costs. The midfielder is expected to cost around £250m, including all fees and wages. The Reds have already signed Jeremie Frimpong and are also working on a move for Milos Kerkez, who City also want.

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