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Liverpool have joined the race to sign Xavi Simons from Paris Saint-Germain.

The Dutch midfielder is currently on loan at RB Leipzig from PSG, and could be moved on permanently this summer if a suitor comes in with a big offer.

Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are all looking at Simons, but according to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool are now contemplating a €71 million bid.

Raheem Sterling could be set to leave the Premier League on a permanent basis as Galatasaray are reportedly interested in signing the winger from Chelsea.

He is currently on loan at Arsenal from the Stamford Bridge side but has underwhelmed in his temporary spell, with a return to Chelsea likely this summer.

Sterling may be on the move again, though as the Turkish giants are preparing a bid, according to FotoMac.

Arsenal still want to sign Jonathan David on a free transfer this summer - but the deal will be far from free.

David will leave Lille as a free agent in a few months and has been linked with a host of clubs around Europe, including the Gunners. According to Sky Sports, David's team are demanding a gross salary of €9 million per season, a €15m signing-on fee for the striker, plus an agent fee of €10m.

Andrea Berta's arrival at Arsenal has re-ignited the club's interest in Viktor Gyokeres.

The Gunners have been linked with several strikers including Benjamin Sesko and Alexander Isak, as well as the Sporting CP striker. However, Gyokeres may now be a top priority as the club's new sporting director Berta is reportedly a big fan. (David Ornstein)

This week, Arsenal confirmed the acquisition of Atletico Madrid's Andrea Berta as their new sporting director. Here's what boss Mikel Arteta had to say about the appointment.

“The first words [of Berta] were winning, improving, demanding. His drive and will to win is going to be very contagious,” the Gunners manager told reporters.

“He is a big addition to the club. A team that is already formed with a lot of great people. Richard [Garlick] leading it, but also James [King], Jason [Ayto] - a lot of people that have been doing such great work. It's about building that chemistry

“I believe Josh [Kroenke] was fully involved in the process as well, so we are all very excited to have him.”

Arsenal want to sign Florian Wirtz next summer, according to Bild.

The Germany midfielder wants to leave Bayer Leverkusen in 2025, although the Bundesliga side are set to demand €150 million to sanction a sale.

Arsenal could receive a double transfer blow with reports that two of their top targets are in talks over a new contract at their current clubs, ending Mikel Arteta’s chances of signing them.

Two of Arsenal’s ideal targets this summer would have been Newcastle duo Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak but new reports have claimed that both players could be in line for new contracts at St James’ Park.