Football transfer news July 9 2024

Arsenal are expected to announce their first major summer signing within days after agreeing to a fee of around £42million for Riccardo Calafiori. The versatile defender should undergo a medical this week, before Mikel Arteta turns to strengthening other areas, such as Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze and Wolves goalkeeper Dan Bentley.Chelsea have missed out on Calafiori, but are closing in on three other signings in a busy start to the summer window. Renato Veiga, Aaron Anselmino and Caleb Wiley are expected to become Enzo Maresca's sixth, seventh and eighth new additions for a combined £40m. Borussia Dortmund star Karim Adeyemi is a reported target, along with Rennes' Desire Doue. Victor Osimhen continues to be linked and they are set to lose academy star Rio Ngumoha to Liverpool.