Arsenal ‘expect’ to seal transfer ‘within 24-48 hours’ after ‘contact’ confirmed over PL player

Arsenal are expecting to seal the signing of Riccardo Calafiori from Bologna in the next 24-48 hours, according to reports.

The Gunners are looking to bring in more quality over the summer in an effort to win the Premier League title next season after coming so close last season.

Mikel Arteta s men were pipped to the title on the final day of the campaign as Manchester City won their fourth consecutive championship.

Arteta has gradually improved the Gunners chances of competing for the title year on year and have a huge chance of getting over the line next term if they get their recruitment right.

The Arsenal boss has made them a more attractive team to join with the Gunners qualifying for the Champions League two years in a row.

And they are w…

Aston Villa: Emery ‘wishes’ for ex-Chelsea star to ‘replace’ Diaby as Spurs swap deal nears completion

According to reports, Aston Villa are close to an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur over a cash-plus-player deal, while Unai Emery wants to sign Joao Felix.

The Portugal star had a spell in the Premier League with Chelsea during the 2022/23 campaign. He struggled to live up to expectations as he scored four goals in his 16 appearances.

Felix to Aston Villa?

, Arsenal and Manchester United were linked with Felix before he completed his move to Chelsea after he fell out with Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone.

The 24-year-old spent the 2023/24 campaign on loan at FC Barcelona and his future is in doubt this summer as the Spanish giants are yet to make his move permanent.

has been linked with a move back to Benfica in recent days,

But Felix c…

Aston Villa told Emery favourite would ‘bite your arm off’ to join Chelsea this summer

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins would jump at the chance to swap Villa Park for Chelsea in the summer transfer window, according to Glen Johnson.

The England international contributed 19 goals and 13 assists in 37 Premier league appearances last term for Unai Emery s side as they secured a top-four finish and Champions League football next term.

, on the other hand, had a poor campaign last campaign but rescued it slightly towards the end of the season as Mauricio Pochettino led them on a good run to finish sixth in the Premier League.

That secured them European football and something to build on under new boss Enzo Maresca and former Liverpool and Chelsea defender Johnson reckons Watkins would leave Aston Villa for the Blues if given the chance.

Johns…

Man City: Grealish’s transfer verdict emerges as Guardiola’s side are tipped ‘to agree loan deal’

According to reports, Manchester City star Jack Grealish is keen to remain at the club this summer but he could perform a U-turn later this season.

was superb for Man City during the 2022/23 campaign as Pep Guardiola s side completed the treble by winning the Premier League Champions League and FA Cup.

However, the England international slipped down the pecking order last season as he was impacted by injuries and the arrival of Jeremy Doku.

The winger only made ten Premier League starts as his lack of game time resulted in him being left out of Gareth Southgate s England squad for Euro 2024.

Grealish has been linked with a move elsewhere this summer

‘We understand Villa are keen to re-sign their former winger on a season-long loan, with an ob…

Man Utd, Chelsea shock swap deal ‘getting close’ with ‘offer prepared’ to sign £73m flop

According to reports, Chelsea are preparing an offer to sign Manchester United flop Jadon Sancho, who could leave as part of a swap deal.

struggled following his £73m move to Man Utd from Borussia Dortmund during the 2021 summer transfer window.

The 24-year-old only has 12 goals and six assists in his 83 appearances for across all competitions.

The England international was banished from the first-team at the start of last season after he butted heads with head coach Erik ten Hag. He refused to apologise after accusing the Dutchman of making him a scapegoat.

Sancho impressed while on loan at Dortmund last season and he appears to be back on good terms with Ten Hag as he s featured heavily for Man Utd during pre-season.

Despite this, Sancho has …