Latest transfer news today: Liam Delap linked with PL switch as Arsenal target former Napoli man

Following the Community Shield earlier today, the countdown to the new Premier League season is well and truly on.

Arsenal's brilliant performance in Cardiff has set the benchmark for the new season, which could see several clubs, including Manchester City, to go big in the transfer market over the final few weeks of August.

Below, we run through the latest transfer rumours from across the Premier League.

Nottingham Forest enter the race for Liam Delap

Nottingham Forest are the latest Premier League club to be linked with a move for Liam Delap, who now seems likely to leave Chelsea before the transfer window shuts.

Delap, who only signed for Chelsea last summer, is not thought to be part of Xabi Alonso's plans this season. According to TalkSPORT, Forest are preparing a bid for the former Ipswich man, but they will need to spend £40m to get the deal over the line.

Newcastle and Everton are also reportedly in the hunt for Delap, who endured a torrid debut season at Chelsea, which was blighted by poor form and injuries.

No club has yet to make an official bid for the striker, but that is expected to change in the coming weeks.

Arsenal to make Victor Osimhen decision

Arsenal are reportedly weighing up a move for Victor Osimhen, with Mikel Arteta still searching for a reliable goalscorer at the spearhead of his attack.

Although the Gunners scored three goals against Manchester City on Sunday, there is still a sense that they need a 20-30 goal-a-season striker to take them to the next level.

According to Footyinsider, Osimhen is keen on joining Arsenal this summer, and the Gunners could get him away from Galatasaray for around £60m.

Osimhen has scored 59 goals in all competitions for Galatasaray since making the switch from Napoli two years ago.

Newcastle continue to push for Lucas Bergvall

Newcastle are reportedly closing in on a deal for Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall, with the Magpies desperate to make a marquee signing before their first Premier League match next weekend.

Newcastle have lost Bruno Guimaraes and Sandro Tonali this summer, leaving a gaping hole in their midfield. While Bergvall won't be able to fill this void on his own, it would at least be a start.

According to Footyinsider, Spurs have placed a £60m price tag on Bergvall, who has already made it clear that he wants out of the club this summer.

Newcastle have already had a £46m bid rejected for the 20-year-old, and they will have to act quickly to get the deal done as Nottingham Forest are also said to be keen on the player.