Transfer news & rumours LIVE: Arsenal plot audacious Kylian Mbappe move and will sacrifice Gabriel Martinelli to fund bid

Arsenal eye audacious Mbappe bid by selling Martinelli

Arsenal are considering making an audacious bid to sign Kylian Mbappe from PSG.

A report from Football Transfers states that Arsenal are weighing up making a bid for Mbappe, and they would be willing to include winger Gabriel Martinelli in any proposed bid for the French superstar.

Mbappe recently confessed that if he ever was to join a Premier League team, it would be Arsenal.

It's likely that Mbappe will join Real Madrid, however, this summer or next.

Aston Villa confirm Diaby signing

Aston Villa have officially completed the signing of Moussa Diaby from Bayer Leverkusen.

Although the fee is undisclosed, it's believed that Diaby becomes Villa's most expensive purchase of all-time at around £51m ($65m).

Welcome to Aston Villa, @MoussaDiaby_19. 🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/kipVCtG80r

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) July 22, 2023

Lazio in talks with Chelsea over Hudson-Odoi

Lazio have made contact with Chelsea over the prospect of signing winger Callum Hudson-Odoi on loan.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Lazio want to take the 22-year-old on loan for the season with the option to buy at the end of the 2023-24 campaign.

Hudson-Odoi spent last season on loan at Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, making 21 appearances in all competitions.

Fiorentina complete loan deal for Juventus midfielder Arthur

Fiorentina have officially completed the loan signing of Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo.

Fiorentina have signed the Brazilian on a season-long loan deal, with an option to buy in the summer of 2024, thought to be in the region of €20m (£17m/$22m).

Juventus will also pay the majority of Arthur's wages.

Benvenuto, Arthur ⚜️ #ForzaViola #Fiorentina #ACFFiorentina pic.twitter.com/khfJY0VxZB

— ACF Fiorentina (@acffiorentina) July 22, 2023

Fulham agree £15m fee for Southampton defender

Fulham have agreed a £15m fee for Southampton defender Mohammed Salisu, reports The Athletic.

The Ghanaian moved to The Saints three years ago and has made over 80 appearances for the club during that time.

Monaco were reportedly interested in signing the 24-year-old, but it appears Southampton have won the race.

Osimhen's contract stalemate opens door to Man Utd & Chelsea

Victor Osimhen's Napoli contract negotiations remain at a stalemate, opening the door for either Manchester United or Chelsea to sign the striker.

Osimhen remains locked in talks with Napoli over a new deal but no agreement has been reached, partly due to an argument over his release clause, reports Corriere dello Sport.

Man Utd close to sealing double signing of Jack Fletcher and Tyler Fletcher

Understand Man United are closing in on deal to sign both Jack Fletcher and Tyler Fletcher — locked in talks with Man City for two top talents, deal expected to be announced soon. 🔴✨ #MUFC

Record fee expected within UK for U16 players. Busy summer for City Academy. pic.twitter.com/VFacyY2nl5

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 22, 2023

Ola Aina joins Nottingham Forest

Late check-in 😎

Welcome to #NFFC, @Aina2Ola! ❤️

— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) July 22, 2023

Liverpool want Crystal Palace midfielder

Liverpool are reportedly keen on signing Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucoure in the summer, according to Football Insider.

While the Reds want the midfielder, Crystal Palace are likely to ask for a transfer fee of around £50 million.

Besiktas interested in Young Boys striker Meschak Elia

Excl: Besiktas have submitted €5m bid for Young Boys striker Meschak Elia as he’s one of the top targets in the list. ⚪️⚫️🦅

Talks ongoing — Besiktas are pushing to make it happen. Player open to make the move. pic.twitter.com/eOETPDKm6v

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 22, 2023