Transfer news live: Man United In Box Seats To Sign Saul Niguez From Athletico Madrid

With the summer transfer window now open for English clubs, it could turn out to be a hectic few months as managers look to bolster their squads.

Here in our live transfer news, we keep you up to date with the latest rumours and gossip concerning some of the world’s best players and biggest clubs.

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Manchester United are in the ‘box seat’ to sign talented midfielder Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid.

The Mirror report that the Spaniard’s reps will fly to England on Sunday to negotiate a transfer, with £40 million the fee being quoted.

Liverpool are also in the race to sign Saul this summer.

Lautaro Martinez has been linked to Arsenal
Arsenal are looking at the possibility of signing Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez, according to The Athletic.

The report states Arsenal have long held the striker in high regard and the two clubs are in contact over Hector Bellerin’s future.

Any move for the Argentine would depend on the departure of Alexandre Lacazette.

New Arsenal signing Ben White in England training
Ben White has completed his move to Arsenal, as confirmed by the club’s official website.

He joins on a five-year deal with the option of a further year. The transfer fee is believed to be in the region of £50m.

Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse in action for England
Aston Villa have had a £25m bid for James Ward-Prowse knocked back by Southampton, according to The Athletic.

Ward-Prowse only signed a new contract with the Saints last August, and it is understood that the club are very reluctant to sell him to a Premier League rival. They were reportedly unimpressed by Villa’s initial offer but a second bid is now anticipated.

West Ham are interested in signing Chelsea centre-back Kurt Zouma, according to The Telegraph.

Zouma was limited to just 24 league appearances last term, and it is understood that Thomas Tuchel would be open to offloading the 26-year-old if the Blues receive an offer in the region of £25m.

Arsenal target Ben White alongside Harry Kane on international duty
Ben White is completing the second part of his medical at Arsenal today ahead of his £50m move to the Emirates Stadium, as reported by Sky Sports.

The 23-year-old was part of England’s Euro 2020 squad which made the final, and he has now returned from holiday to finalise his move to the north London club.

Alphonse Areola during his loan spell at Fulham
Alphonse Areola is having his medical at West Ham today ahead of completing a loan move to the London Stadium, as reported by L’Equipe.

The PSG goalkeeper spent last season at Fulham, and is now set to return to the Premier League to join up with David Moyes’ team. It is understood that the Irons will have the option to buy Areola at the end of his loan spell.

Arsenal target Lautaro Martinez in action for Inter
Arsenal are interested in signing Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez, according to The Telegraph.

The Argentine striker helped Inter to their first Serie A title in 11 seasons earlier this year, forming an impressive partnership with Romelu Lukaku up front.

The Gunners want to bring him over to the Emirates but Inter are reportedly reluctant to sell one of their star players.