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Spaniard Cucurella adds further quality and depth to Chelsea’s options at wing-back as he follows previous summer recruits Raheem Sterling, Kalidou Koulibaly and Carney Chukwuemeka into Stamford Bridge.

Antonio Conte believes Tottenham are moving in the right direction after a busy summer transfer window but warned they cannot yet focus on closing the gap to Manchester City and Liverpool.

"Excellent news. The right man at the right time. He’s been superb," said one person to the news Howe's contract has been extended.

"Pure, unfiltered, misplaced optimism."

Everton have 'made an approach' for Wolves centre-back Conor Coady. Frank Lampard is said to be a huge admirer of the defender.

"The reason Manchester United & Ten Hag don't want Ronaldo to leave is they know an attack made up of Martial, Rashford, Sancho and Elanga can't get us anywhere."

Having finished eighth in the previous two years, Arteta took Arsenal to the cusp of a Champions League return.

It has been claimed that Manchester United and Chelsea are both keeping informed on the future of Jamie Vardy.

"When I speak about Arsenal, it’s a utopia. People get carried away whenever I say that it’s my club, but I have it in my blood – I’m an Arsenal fan."