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Solomon joins Leeds on loan

Leeds United have signed Manor Solomon on a season-long loan from Tottenham Hotspur.

The 25-year-old joins Leeds having made just six appearances for Spurs since signing for the North London club last summer.

Solomon impressed during his time at Fulham in the 2022/23 campaign – scoring four goals in 19 Premier League appearances.

Arsenal announce Merino

Arsenal have announced the £32m signing of Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad.

The Gunners had been linked with Merino for the majority of the transfer window and have finally got a deal over the line for the Euro 2024 champion.

Mikel Arteta gushed about the new arrival, saying: “Mikel is a player who will bring us huge quality with his experience and versatility.

“He has played at the top of the game at both club and international level for a number of seasons now.

“Mikel will make our squad significantly stronger, with his technical ability, together with his strong and positive character and personality.

“As we all saw in the summer, Mikel is also a winner, with his strong performances throughout the Euros helping Spain win the tournament.

“We are delighted to welcome Mikel and his family to the club and can’t wait to start working with him.”

Man Utd open talks with Sterling

Man Utd have reportedly opened talks to sign Raheem Sterling from Chelsea.

The winger has been cast out of the Blues squad by Enzo Maresca, with the manager preferring other players.

The Athletic have now claimed that Manchester United have opened talks with Chelsea over a deal.

Reports claim that the clubs could include a swap deal that would see Jadon Sancho move to Chelsea.

It is said that Sancho will be allowed to leave Old Trafford with Juventus also interested in his services.

Ugarte deal approved

Manuel Ugarte’s camp has already approved a five-year contract at Man United with an option for a further year.

Paris Saint-Germain will have a sell-on clause included in a package worth £38million.

The Red Devils saw the Uruguayan as the perfect fit for their midfielder and never left talks with the PSG star as he informed the French giants it was only United he wanted to play for.

Church green light

Federico Chiesa has reportedly told Liverpool he is ready to sign after initial talks between club and player went well.

The contract ‘won’t be an issue’ for the Italian, 26, with Juventus asking for around £12.7m (€15m).

However, Barcelona are also said to be interested in the winger but will have to wait until next week to make an approach, due to their complex financial situation.

Arsenal dash for forward

Arsenal are hoping to launch a late surge for a forward this week after a busy week in the transfer window.

Boss Mikel Arteta has already admitted the club is a “bit short” in attacking areas, especially with Gabriel Jesus needing an MRI scan on an injured groin that saw him miss the 2-0 win away at Aston Villa on Saturday.

Links to Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams have been reported but a move for him is unlikely given the finances of the deal – especially in terms of wages.

Arsenal are looking at numerous options having also received £27m up front from Fulham for Emile Smith Rowe already this window.

With Merino confirmed, Arsenal’s total summer spending will exceed £100m having also spent £27m on keeper David Raya and £42m on defender Riccardo Calafiori.