Latest transfer news today: £52m striker green lights Spurs move, Arsenal in ‘talks’ for 59-goal talisman

With just a week until the new Premier League season kicks off, the transfer market is still shifting at pace. Several clubs are pushing talks forward, agents are driving discussions, and several major deals are heading towards completion.

Football Whispers takes a look at the top stories dominating today's backpages.

Arsenal hold Victor Osimhen talks

It wouldn’t be a transfer window without Arsenal being linked with Victor Osimhen, and fresh reports suggest that interest has resurfaced.

According to the Telegraph, the Premier League champions have held discussions with Galatasaray regarding a possible move for the 27‑year‑old striker.

Those ‘talks' come alongside the Turkish club’s pursuit of Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri, with the Nigeria international understood to have been part of conversations involving Gunners chief Andrea Berta.

Osimhen remains on Arsenal’s forward shortlist but currently sits behind Julian Alvarez in their hierarchy, and at this stage it is unclear whether they will advance their interest in the 59‑goal forward.

Leeds pursue Nico Elvedi move

Leeds United are pushing to bring in centre‑back Nico Elvedi ahead of the new season as they look to strengthen Daniel Farke’s defensive options.

According to Sky Sports, the Yorkshire club are now ‘actively pursuing' a deal for the Switzerland international, who has become a mainstay at Borussia Monchengladbach.

The 29‑year‑old, who can also operate at right‑back, has previously worked under Farke and is understood to be keen on a Premier League move.

Leeds have yet to learn the exact cost of any deal, but Monchengladbach are believed to be open to a sale at the right price, leaving negotiations finely poised.

Folarin Balogun green lights Tottenham transfer

Tottenham Hotspur have been handed a significant boost in their pursuit of Folarin Balogun this summer.

The north London club have emerged as the ‘frontrunners' to sign the former Arsenal forward, with reports suggesting a deal could be struck for around £52 million.

The AS Monaco and USMNT striker is understood to be keen on a return to England and has already indicated his willingness to join Spurs, despite his past ties to the Gunners.

Chelsea and Newcastle United also retain interest, while Roberto De Zerbi may need to move on either Richarlison or Dominic Solanke before Spurs can finalise a move for Balogun.