Transfer talks: Chelsea approaching Lacroix; Newcastle target Nmecha; career for Maxi Araujo

Transfer talks heat up in Europe as the window approaches:

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• Chelsea are closing in on signing Crystal Palace's Maxence Lacroix (26) for around €55m (£47.4m), after the French defender played at the World Cup.
• Newcastle United have added Borussia Dortmund's Germany midfielder Felix Nmecha (25) to their shortlist for this summer.
• Newcastle have rejected Arsenal's £55m offer for Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes (28).
• At Tottenham, coach Roberto De Zerbi wants to make Czech Antonin Kinsky (23) the starting goalkeeper, and Spurs are said to be willing to sell Italy keeper Guglielmo Vicario (29).
• Manchester United and Chelsea have joined Arsenal in chasing Uruguay left-back Maxi Araujo (26) from Sporting.
• Italy right-back Marco Palestra (21), set to complete a move from Atalanta to Chelsea after a medical in London.
• Mason Greenwood (24) of Marseille, would rather move to Roma than Fenerbahce or Al-Hilal; Roma are set to table an offer of up to €50m for the former England striker.
• AC Milan, club-record deal agreed for Goncalo Ramos (25) from Paris Saint-Germain; the Portugal striker has already undergone medical.
• MLS side Atlanta United, questioning the availability of Spain midfielder Koke (34) of Atletico Madrid.
• Ajax are interested in signing Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen (34) from Barcelona.

Stay tuned to Azkals Goal for official announcements and contract details once these talks are formally finalized.

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