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Youri Tielemans is being linked with Arsenal, while Aston Villa lock in Everton left-back Lucas Digne’s £25m value.

Leicester star Tielemans’ agent is said to be in talks with the Gunners.

Liverpool also want to have the Belgian superstar.

And eager to sign Philippe Coutinho, new manager Steven Gerrard has highlighted a new era of spending for Villa by splurging on Frenchman Digne.

Manchester United are said to be prioritizing a holding midfielder and right-back.

It is reported that the Red Devils have joined Arsenal in pursuing Denis Zakaria of Borussia Mönchengladbach.

And United share Newcastle’s interest in RB Leipzig ace Amadou Haidara, as do Wolves star Ruben Neves.

Tariq Lamptey, 21, has been on United’s radar but Brighton value him at £40m – £10m more than United’s valuation.

On the pitch, VAR denied Spurs three times as Chelsea entered the Carabao Cup with a 1-0 away win – courtesy of Antonio Rudiger – and a 3-0 aggregate win.

And Jarrod Bowen’s double put West Ham fourth at Prem with a 2-0 home win, bottom side Norwich beating Prem for a sixth straight.