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As the summer transfer window heats up, top European clubs are making aggressive moves for key talents while others look to fend off interest or reshape their squads.
Below is a round-up of the latest transfer developments from across Europe:
Marc Guehi, 24, remains patient about his next move, with the Guardian reporting that the England defender is willing to run down the final year of his Crystal Palace contract if a suitable offer doesn’t materialise, despite Liverpool’s interest and Palace’s willingness to sell.
Arsenal have hit a roadblock in their pursuit of Rodrygo, 24, with AS stating that the Real Madrid winger’s £10.2 million-a-year wage demand has become a sticking point.
The Gunners are also eyeing Christian Norgaard, 31, as they aim to reinforce their midfield. The Mirror says the Brentford and Denmark midfielder is on Arsenal’s radar.
Manchester United keeper Andre Onana, 29, has reportedly opted to stay and fight for his place at Old Trafford, despite Guardian sources linking him to interest from Monaco.
United’s Marcus Rashford, 27, still harbours hopes of joining Barcelona, even as the Catalan giants move closer to signing Nico Williams, 22, from Athletic Bilbao, according to the Times.
Meanwhile, Jadon Sancho, 25, is leaning towards a move to Napoli, ahead of fellow Serie A giants Juventus, per Sky Sports Italia.
Napoli have entered the race to sign Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund, 22, joining Inter Milan in the hunt, reports Gazzetta Dello Sport. The Danish forward is reportedly open to leaving under manager Ruben Amorim.
Saudi club Al-Hilal enquired about Scott McTominay, 28, but Football Italia reveals that Napoli immediately dismissed the approach, unwilling to part with the Scotland midfielder.
Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, 24, could be on his way out, with Gianluca Di Marzio claiming both Juventus and Napoli are considering moves for the Senegalese forward.
Despite an agreement between Nico Williams and Barcelona, Mundo Deportivo reports that Bayern Munich are not giving up hope of signing the 22-year-old Spain winger from Athletic Bilbao.
French champions PSG have resumed negotiations with Bournemouth over Illia Zabarnyi, 22, according to L’Equipe, as they continue their defensive rebuild.
In Spain, The Telegraph reveals that Atletico Madrid are keeping tabs on Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 32, and could make a move if Jan Oblak, also 32, departs.
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