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Last year, Premier League clubs made the decision to close their transfer window a day before the season starts and this goes in contrast with the rest of mainstream Europe where the window remains open until the last day of August.
The new rule kicked into effect at the start of last season and would once more be used in the upcoming season which kicks off on the 8th of August meaning that clubs have until Thursday 7th August to conclude their transactions in the market.
With just a little over five weeks left to conduct their business, Premier League teams are scrambling about to push deals over the line. In this piece, we shall be aggregating all the latest Premier League transfer rumors and news concerning your favorite English clubs.
Zaha talks underway as Arsenal want Ivory Coast international
Having started a new era last season following the departure of Arsene Wenger after 22 years in charge, Unai Emery settled well at Arsenal, guiding the club on a long 22-game unbeaten run which saw them firmly established in the top four race.
However their season unraveled and the club could only end up in a disappointing 5th place, picking just seven points out of a possible 21 in their last seven matches.
Moving ahead, it is imperative that the club makes new signings as they attempt to qualify for the Champions League for the first time in four years but are likely to be hampered by the reported £45m transfer kitty available.
According to Sky Sports, The Gunners have turned their attention to Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha and have begun talks over his transfer on a six-year deal and this would come as disastrous news for Crystal Palace fans having seen highly rated right-back Aaron Wan Bissaka depart for Manchester United.
The 26-year-old is currently on international duty with Ivory Coast and has earned a reputation over the years of being one of the most talented wingers in the Premier League although he has drawn consternation for his inconsistencies and theatrics.
Lucas Torreira assures Arsenal stay amid AC Milan interest
Lucas Torreira joined Arsenal in the summer of 2018 having starred for Uruguay in the World Cup and further boosted his stock at The Emirates, making 34 Premier League appearances; scoring and assisting two goals each while also winning plenty admirers for his combative and no holds barred displays in holding midfield.
Expectedly, his form has not gone unnoticed and Serie A side AC Mian have identified the 22-year-old as a potential transfer target.
In light of this, Torreira has come out to assure Arsenal fans that he is going nowhere and this could come as a bitter blow to the Rossoneri who were recently banned from the Europa League for breaching FFP rules.
Chelsea prepared to recall Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid if they fail to meet their valuation
Having failed to make a mark at Chelsea in his first year and a half, Alvaro Morata was sent on loan to Atletico Madrid in the 2019 Winter transfer window.
The 26-year-old had signed for The Blues for a club record fee in the summer of 2018 but struggled under successive coaches in Antonio Conte and Maurizio Sarri.
The Spanish international enjoyed a new lease of life under Diego Simeone, scoring six goals from 17 matches in all competitions and is said to favor a stay in the Spanish Capital.
However, according to the Telegraph, Chelsea have given Los Rojiblancos an ultimatum to pay £50m for the Spanish international and this is a figure Atletico are unwilling to meet as they would understandably be cash strapped having made a €126m purchase of Portuguese international Joao Felix.
This impasse coupled with Chelsea's transfer ban means that Alvaro Morata could well be on his way back to Chelsea for the start of next season.
Christian Eriksen reportedly goes house hunting
Despite being the biggest spenders so far in the transfer market, Real Madrid are still keen on making some additions particularly in midfield and Zinedine Zidane has reportedly drawn up a shortlist of four players to bolster the middle of the park.
One of the names on that shortlist is that of Danish captain Christian Eriksen who has starred for Tottenham in the last six seasons but is said to want to eave the club to fulfill his ambitions.
Reports by the Daily Mail suggest that the 27-year-old was caught house hunting in Madrid and this could be in anticipation of a proposed transfer to the Bernabeu.
Arsenal make inquiries over Real Madrid's Dani Ceballos
Ever since signing for Real Madrid in 2017, things have not exactly gone according to plans for Dani Ceballos as the midfielder has struggled for game time at the Bernabeu.
Despite this, the 22-year-old is keen to remain at the club but Zidane is less forthcoming and wants to clear some space for incoming transfers.
Arsenal have emerged as a potential destination and have made an approach for Ceballos, but would face competition for his services with Tottenham also said to be interested.
Antonio Valencia leaves Manchester United
After 13 years of professional football in England, Antonio Valencia has finally called time on his European sojourn and headed back home.
The 33-year-old signed for Wigan Athletic in 2006 but went on to global popularity after arriving Manchester United in 2009 and represented the English giants for the next decade, making 339 appearances in all competitions and winning nine major honors.
The Ecuadorian international has been the consummate professional through his time at Old Trafford and was made skipper of the team following Wayne Rooney's departure but a combination of factors including age and injury problems reduced his contributions in recent years.
It has been confirmed that he would now represent Ecuadorian champions LDU Quito from next season after being released by Manchester United at the expiration of his contract.
Arsenal make opening bid for Saliba
William Saliba is an 18-year-old central defender who stars for St Etienne in the French Ligue 1.
He made his professional debut last season, making 16 league appearances and Unai Emery was seemingly convinced enough by him and has identified him as a transfer target.
According to the Mirror, Arsenal have made a £22.5m bid for Saliba although unconfirmed reports suggest it was turned down and that Tottenham are ready to beat their North London rivals to his signature.
Aaron Wan Bissaka move almost fell through at the last minute
It is all but certain that Aaron Wan Bissaka would be unveiled in the coming days having completed a medical ahead of his £50m transfer to Manchester United.
However new reports by BBC reporter David Ornstein indicate that the deal was very close to falling through at the last minute after Crystal Palace and Manchester United could not agree on a late request by Palace concerning a sell-on clause.
It was finally settled that Palace would get 10% of any sale of Wan Bissaka in excess of the £50m paid to get him and the England Under 21 international is set to be unveiled in the coming days.
