Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd £34m boost, Liverpool to pay release clause, Arsenal deal near

Euro 2024 and the Copa America are dominating the attention of football fans after another dramatic day of action. But as the first week of July progresses, summer transfer business is picking up across the Premier League and beyond in the background, with the new season looming larger by the day.

Manchester United and Arsenal are among the clubs working to complete their first deals of the window, while Chelsea and Newcastle United are among those already active.

The Red Devils have been handed a significant boost in their pursuit of new competition for Rasmus Hojlund after a club chief confirmed that a striker target was all but certain to depart.

Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta has reportedly sanctioned his first signing of the summer as he prepares for another Premier League title challenge with Arsenal.

More deals are being completed by the day, and you'll hear all about them here on Express Sport.

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