Transfer news latest: Arsenal plan talks over Tottenham target as Raphinha takes another twist

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Raphinha is dominating the headlines at the moment and his future remains unclear. Chelsea are now at the front of the queue but Barcelona aren’t giving up and are going back in with a new move for the Leeds United winger whilst Arsenal remain keen. (The Telegraph)

Tottenham have been heavily linked with Torino defender Bremer but there could be a twist in the tale. Arsenal are understood to be interested and will hold talks with Torino this week as they eye a move for the Brazilian centre back. (90Min)

West Ham United want to sign Villarreal winger Arnaut Danjuma and are now increasingly confident of a deal. It’s claimed that a deal worth around €40million (£34million) is looking likely with the Dutch attacker potentially London-bound. (The Guardian)

Nottingham Forest are in the market for a left back and could now turn to Huddersfield Town’s Harry Toffolo. Max Lowe was on loan last season but a deal to re-sign the Sheffield United man may not materialise, with Toffolo now an alternative. (The Athletic)

Hull City winger Keane Lewis-Potter has emerged as a huge talent and now looks Premier League-bound. Brentford are closing in on Lewis-Potter after offering £16million plus add-ons for the England Under-21 international, bolstering Thomas Frank’s squad. (Hull Daily Mail)

Celtic defender Christopher Jullien looks set to leave the club very soon. The French centre back has been through injury problems in recent times and isn’t in Ange Postecoglou’s plans, so he will now undergo a medical with German side Schalke. (Daily Mail)

Rangers are moving closer to signing Croatian striker Antonio Colak. The Gers have now had a bid of £1.8million accepted by Greek side PAOK, but are still waiting for the green light to actually secure his signature, even though he has agreed personal terms at Ibrox. (Sky Sports)

Elsewhere

Derby County may finally have brighter times ahead as local businessman and lifelong Rams fan David Clowes is expected to complete his takeover of the club today with US businessman Chris Kirchner now out of the picture. (BBC Sport)

Carson Pickett has made history by becoming the first ever player with a limb difference to play for the United States women’s national team. Pickett, who was born without part of her left arm, made her debut against Colombia on Wednesday. (USWNT)