Summary
England omission left me 'absolutely heartbroken' - Grealish
'I'll decide Man City future after Olympics' - Julian Alvarez
Transfers: Arsenal sign Calafiori from Bologna in deal worth up to £42m
Pre-season: Latest news as Premier League clubs continue tours across US, Asia & Europe
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get involved Get Involved - rate your club's summer transferspublished at 10:50 30 July
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Everton look to Ligue 1 for reinforcementspublished at 10:37 30 July
10:37 30 July
Tuesday's gossip column
Everton
Here are some of the rumoured transfers Everton have been linked with:
The Guardian, external reports that Republic of Ireland defender Jake O'Brien, 23, has arrived on Merseyside for a medical before a proposed £17m move from Lyon.
French website L'Equipe , externalreports that Everton could make an offer for Strasbourg's 20-year-old Senegal midfielder Habib Diarra.
And, according to Football Insider,, external Everton are planning to loan out 20-year-old English centre-back Reece Welch.
- Click here to read the full gossip column. For more Everton news, click here.
Image source, Getty ImagesRangers sell Goldson to Aris Limassolpublished at 10:26 30 July
10:26 30 July
Image source, Getty ImagesLong-serving centre-half Connor Goldson has left Rangers to join Cypriot club Aris Limassol for an undisclosed fee.
The 31-year-old Englishman, who has signed a three-year contract with Aris, spent six years at Ibrox after leaving Brighton.
Recruited by then manager Steven Gerrard, he went on to play more than 300 games for the Scottish Premiership club.
- Check out the full story here
Hammers target Dortmund striker Fullkrug?published at 10:13 30 July
10:13 30 July
Tuesday's gossip column
West Ham United
Image source, Getty ImagesHere are some potential transfers that could be on the cards for West Ham:
According to Sky Sports, external, West Ham view Borussia Dortmund and Germany frontman Niclas Fullkrug, 31, as a potential target as they search for a new striker.
See AlsoFootball live: Transfer news latest & pre-season updatesFootball latest: Pre-season friendly reaction, transfer updates and Olympic football newsLiverpool: Dominik Szoboszlai scores in 1-0 win over Real Betis in PittsburghFootball live: Transfer news including updates on Onana, Calafiori and De BruyneGivemesport, external also reports that the Hammers are likely to have their approach for France and Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana rejected, with the 25-year-old preferring a move to AC Milan.
- Want more transfer stories? Click here to read the full edition of Tuesday' full gossip column. And click here for more West Ham news.
Postpublished at 10:06 30 July
10:06 30 July
We have focused on those deals involving Arsenal this morning, but there are plenty of other transfer rumours flying around.
With just over a month until the summer window closes, let's have a look at some of the top lines from today's BBC Sport gossip column...
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 09:53 30 July
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Sad to see Smith Rowe leaving Arsenal, but a player of that quality needs game time, which we couldn’t offer. Hope Arsenal go for a striker now. Not overly keen on Osimhen as I’d rather have someone with Premier League experience for that money. Ferguson, Solanke, Isak would be preferable in my eyes.
Guy from Nottingham
De Bruyne 'has the credit to decide his future himself'published at 09:42 30 July
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has reiterated that there are currently no offers on the table for Kevin de Bruyne.
But he added that the 33-year-old Belgium midfielder, who has spent nine trophy-laden seasons at the club, has earned the right to decide where he wants to play football.
It was reported earlier this month that De Bruyne had agreed personal terms with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad, external, before Guardiola said the Belgian playmaker "isn't leaving".
“The club informed me that they didn’t have an offer. I don’t know what will happen but I want him to stay," Guardiola told the club website, external.
“He was here before I arrived. He is the eldest (longest serving) player here.
“It happened with David [Silva] for example and other players, he has the credit to decide his future himself.
“What he has done for us is massive so he can decide. The information I have now is he will stay.”
Image source, Getty Imagesget involved Get Involvedpublished at 09:30 30 July
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Riccardo Calafiori looks an excellent option [for Arsenal]. Physically strong, a good left foot and a bit of pace. Sad to lose Emile Smith Rowe but it's right for him to get game time. He'll be great at Fulham.
Peter S
'I'll decide after Olympics' - Alvarez on Man City futurepublished at 09:22 30 July
09:22 30 July
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester City forward Julian Alvarez says he will make a decision about his future at the club after the Paris 2024 Games.
Alvarez, 24, is due to make his third start for Argentina at the Olympics when they face Ukraine on Tuesday (16:00 BST) in Lyon.
In March 2023, Alvarez signed a one-year contract extension to keep him at City until 2028.
"There is a lot of talk," said Alvarez before the Ukraine match when asked about his City future.
"I am focused here [at the Olympics] because it is a short tournament. At Manchester City I feel very good, I played a lot of minutes.
"But we will see after the Games. First, if I can, I will take a few days off. Then we will decide."
get involved Get Involved - 'All Arsenal need now is a striker'published at 09:07 30 July
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Great transfer business by Arsenal. Emile Smith Rowe is loved but really needs regular playing time to improve. He'll get that at Fulham. Riccardo Calafiori is an exceptional talent and improves the squad immensely. All we need now is a striker!
Andy, Wallingford
Image source, Getty Images'I think it is important that the rules have teeth'published at 08:58 30 July
08:58 30 July
Liverpool
A final word from Liverpool chief executive Billy Hogan on how the club has worked hard to comply with financial rules and why the Premier League needs to make sure clubs that break them are held to account:
"If yougo back to 2010 when the Fenway Sports Group came in [at Liverpool], it was something that John W Henry said atthe time that we were supportive of the financial fair play (FFP) rules.
"Thoserules have continued to evolve and we are going through a reboot of the profit and sustainability rules (PSR) to squad cost controls that mirror what Uefa has in place.
"But I wouldsay from our standpoint, we have always felt the goal is for the club to besustainable. It putspressure on myself and team to run the club as well as we can and put revenueinto the football club.
"There are financial regulations in place and we havealways followed those rules. I think it is important that the rules have teethand if clubs fall foul of that then the Premier League has a process to gothrough.
"We'veseen that over the last year or so. And there has been a lot of conversationabout new rules coming in so that will be a change, but we are supportive ofthose rules and being sustainable. That's our goal."
'There is new energy and vision'published at 08:49 30 July
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Liverpool
Image source, Getty ImagesMore from Liverpool chief executive Billy Hogan on Jurgen Klopp's departure:
"Jurgendeparting was a seismic decision but clearly the right decision for him and hisfamily so by extension the right decision for the club," he told BBC Sport's Nizaar Kinsella.
"He was very clear aboutleaving the club in a better place than where he found it and I think he hasdone that.
"The timehe gave us by making the announcement when he did, gave us an opportunity to gothrough a proper process.
"[New manager] Arne [Slot] joining has created a new opportunity and football structure and era goingforward. It provided an opportunity for a reboot or reset and maybe to look athow things operate going forward.
"Thereis new energy and vision.
"We wantto win the league, ultimately, and to win trophies, so with Michael [Edwards'] leadership andthe new football structure is something we are excited about."
Liverpool are undergoing 'post-Klopp reset'published at 08:35 30 July
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Liverpool
Image source, Getty ImagesLiverpool chief executive Billy Hogan says the club are undergoing a "post-Jurgen Klopp reset" under new head coach Arne Slot and the Reds' revamped football structure.
The club have implemented several changes behind the scenes at Anfield since Klopp, who won seven major honours in nine years, announced his departure in January.
Slot, 45, has replaced the German but Liverpool's parent company, Fenway Sports Group (FSG), has brought back former executives Michael Edwards and Julian Ward, who left in 2022, to build a new structure overseeing strategy for principle owner John W. Henry and the organisation's president Mike Gordon.
Hogan, who leads the business operation on Merseyside, told BBC Sport that Klopp's departure has "provided an opportunity for a reboot or reset and maybe to look at how things operate going forward."
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Arsenal want Napoli's Osimhen next?published at 08:22 30 July
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Tuesday's gossip column
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal are reportedly ready to change focus to improving their attacking options after strengthening their backline with the signing of Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori.
According to Italian publication Corriere dello Sport, external, the Gunners remain interested in 25-year-old Napoli and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen.
However, a report in today's Guardian, external says that Napoli would be interested in Chelsea's Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 31, in a part-exchange deal with Osimhen.
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Calafiori 'ready to pack bags' after first Arsenal talkpublished at 08:10 30 July
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Image source, Getty ImagesNew Arsenal signing Riccardo Calafiori started his career as a left-back who could play further forward, but mostly featured as a central defender under Bologna boss Thiago Motta, who has left for Juventus this summer.
The 22-year-old Italy defender could compete with centre-back Gabriel or left-back Oleksandr Zinchenko for a place at Arsenal, who are thought to see him as an option for both positions.
"I can play in different positions, I don't care where but I just want to play," said Calafiori after completing a move that could rise to £42m with add-ons.
"I was here in January to watch Arsenal versus Crystal Palace. As soon as I am really fit, I hope to help the team."
Calafiori quickly joined his team-mates in Philadelphia on Monday before their pre-season match against Liverpool on Wednesday.
Asked what impressed him most about his new signing, Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta said it was the Italian's willingness to join the Gunners amid potential competition from other clubs, which are thought to have included Chelsea and Juventus.
"It was great when I spoke to him one or two times and that was when I didn’t know if we could do it or not," he said at Philadelphia’s Union’s Subaru Park.
"He was adamant - 'Let me know when you are ready, my bags are ready and I just want to come to Arsenal'. Those were his words."
Calafiori 'will make us stronger as we push to win trophies' - Artetapublished at 07:57 30 July
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Image source, Getty ImagesMikel Arteta's Arsenal are hoping to challenge for a first Premier League title in 21 years after back-to-back second-place finishes.
The Spaniard described Riccardo Calafiori as a "great signing" to help them "push for major trophies".
"Riccardo is a big personality and character, with specific skills which will make us stronger as we push to win major trophies," he said.
"He has already shown great development in recent seasons with his performances for both Bologna and Italy, with his progression and development in the past year being really impressive.
"We're looking forward to working with Riccardo, integrating him into the squad, and supporting him in the years to come."
'Best project I could have to improve as a player'published at 07:47 30 July
07:47 30 July
Italy defender Riccardo Calafiori says new club Arsenal represent the "best project" for him to "improve as a player".
The 22-year-old centre-back, who can also play at left-back or on the wing, completed a move from Bologna on Monday in a deal that could rise to £42m.
"I'm really happy to be here," he said after joining up with his new team-mates on their US tour. "I waited a lot. I hope we are going to do something great this season.
"I spoke for almost two months with the coach and [sporting director] Edu.
"It was really tough [that the negotiations took a while]. But I am here and need to keep improving day by day in training. I was really convinced to come here. For me, it is the best project that I could have to improve as a player.
"There were other clubs but I don't care any more. I am here and I want to win trophies. This is the best project because the team is young and can win trophies. My mentality is to win."
Image source, Getty ImagesThis week's pre-season fixturespublished at 07:39 30 July
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All times in BST
Tuesday, 30 July
Brentford v Estrela de Amadora (behind closed doors - 11:00)
Coventry City v Everton, Coventry Building Society Arena (19:45)
Wednesday, 31 July
Manchester City v Barcelona, Camping World Stadium, Orlando (00:00)
Urawa Red Diamonds v Newcastle, Saitama Stadium, Saitama (11:30)
Team K League v Tottenham, Seoul World Cup Stadium (12:00)
Oxford v Southampton, Kassam Stadium (19:30)
Thursday, 1 August
Chelsea v Club America, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta (00:00)
Arsenal v Liverpool, Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia (00:30)
Crystal Palace v Wolves, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium, Annapolis (01:00)
RB Leipzig v Aston Villa, Red Bull Arena, New Jersey (01:00)
Manchester United v Real Betis, Snapdragon Stadium, San Diego (05:00)
Friday, 2 August
Benfica v Fulham, Estadio Algarve (20:00)
Nottingham Forest v Villarreal, City Ground (20:00)
Postpublished at 07:36 30 July
07:36 30 July
Arsenal's new signing Riccardo Calafiori won't have long to wait to see his new team-mates in action.
The Gunners are playing Liverpool in Philadelphia on Wednesday, with the match kicking off in the early hours of Thursday morning, UK time.
Let's have a look at this week's full list of pre-season fixtures involving Premier League clubs before hearing from Calafiori...
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 07:25 30 July
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