Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal deal close; Chelsea to sign Alao; Palmer wants Man Utd, Liverpool eye Van de Ven

Chelsea are in pole position to sign Yisa Alao Sheffield Wednesday, but there has been a twist in the Blues’ pursuit of Rennes defender Jeremy Jacquet as the two clubs are yet to reach an agreement over a transfer fee. Man United face competition from Real Madrid to sign Ruben Neves, while Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be on his way back to the Premier League and Jean-Philippe Mateta has informed Crystal Palace of his desire to leave.