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West Ham are on the verge of a double deal, a Premier League side reach a deal to sign Romelu Lukaku and Arsenal close in on Mikel Merino.

West Ham are closing in on the double signing of Borussia Dortmund and Germany striker Niclas Fullkrug, 31, and Leeds’ Dutch forward Crysencio Summerville, 22. (Sky Sports), external

Arsenal, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are all interested in 29-year-old France midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who is a free agent after leaving Juventus. (Gazzetta, in Italian), external

Aston Villa have reached a deal with Chelsea for Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, but the 31-year-old wants to join Antonio Conte’s Napoli. (Il Mattino, in Italian – subscription needed), external

West Ham have agreed personal terms to sign right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 26, but have yet to agree a fee with Manchester United, who want £18m rather than the £10m offered. (Sky Sports Germany), external

Fulham are in advanced talks to sign Villarreal’s Spanish centre-back Jorge Cuenca, 24, for £6.7m. (Standard), external

Napoli have an offer of 12m euros (£10.2m) ready for 23-year-old Brighton and Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour and are waiting for players to leave the club before making it. (Sky Sports Italy), external

Arsenal are close to a £25m deal to sign 28-year-old Spain midfielder Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad. (Mirror), external

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