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The summer transfer window continues to ramp up nicely with Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham all trying to complete more major signings as pre-season looms. Arsenal are due to announce the huge double arrival of Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber, with both players now said to have passed their medicals. The Gunners are also said to be interested in a move for Mehdi Taremi at Porto as they similarly eye the likes of Xavi Simons and Ivan Fresneda.
Chelsea remain locked in negotiations with Brighton over Moises Caicedo and have reportedly held talks over Romeo Lavia at Southampton alongside Arsenal and Liverpool, with Gabri Veiga also on their radar as Christian Pulisic joins the Stamford Bridge exodus under Mauricio Pochettino. Manchester United are on the verge of replacing the departed David de Gea with Andre Onana in a £50million deal and are also bidding for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund.
Tottenham have been linked with Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella as a replacement for Ivan Perisic as they also target Japan defender Ko Itakura, with Bayern Munich now understood to have tabled a new offer for Harry Kane worth around £70million. Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
Latest transfer news and rumours
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Bayern Munich make new Kane bid
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Arsenal to announce Rice and Timber deals
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Arsenal and Chelsea battle over Lavia
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Man United set to seal Onana signing
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Tottenham eye Cucurella as Perisic replacement
21:03 , Jonathan Gorrie
The outgoings at Chelsea continue.
According to Fabrizio Romano, striker David Datro Fofana is close to leaving the Blues on loan.
German side Union Berlin are reportedly closing in a move, though there is not though to be the option of a permanent deal.
Arsenal transfer news: Jurrien Timber celebrating transfer with family
20:36 , Jonathan Gorrie
Jurrien Timber might not have been confirmed as an Arsenal player but it seems his family are celebrating.
With a deal done, Timber’s brother has posted a photo of the family celebration…
Tottenham to announce Manor Solomon signing on Monday
20:03 , Jonathan Gorrie
Spurs have been busy this summer and look like kicking off the coming week with a third new signing of the summer.
Fabrizio Romano claims Manor Solomon has completed his move to Tottenham and it will be officially announced on Monday.
Liverpool prepared to pay Khephren Thuram’s asking price
19:44 , Jonathan Gorrie
Despite signing two midfielders already, Liverpool are on the lookout for more players in that area.
Indeed, Khephren Thuram is constantly linked with a move to the club this summer and is expected to leave Nice.
Now, according to Spanish source Nacional, the Frenchman could soon join.
They claim the Reds are willing to pay his £25.6m asking price.
Moussa Diaby: Newcastle and Arsenal joined by Aston Villa in race to sign winger
18:48 , Jonathan Gorrie
Moussa Diaby continues to be linked with all of the top clubs around Europe.
The Bayer Leverkusen winger is expected to leave this summer amid interest from Newcatle and Arsenal.
According to the Daily Mail, however, a fresh name has emerged.
They claim Aston Villa are now chasing the Frenchman.
Axel Disasi: Newcastle and Man Utd in transfer battle
18:09 , Jonathan Gorrie
It seems a while ago now but Manchester United have been linked with Axel Disasi of Monaco.
Now, however, they could be joined in the race.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle are set to approach Monaco next week over a move for the defender.
Federico Valverde: Liverpool told they already have better options
18:04 , Jonathan Gorrie
Liverpool have been strongly linked with a move for Real Madrid star Federico Valverde all summer.
Still, Jurgen Klopp has since been told he already has TWO better options in the middle of the park.
Speaking to ESPN, former Anfield hero Steve Nicol said: “Listen, Valverde’s not getting let go from Real Madrid because he’s that great. If Real Madrid are prepared to let him go, it tells you that they don’t think he’s the future.
“Liverpool have just signed Mac Allister, Szoboszlai, they already have Fabinho, Henderson’s still around for another year.
“Curtis Jones, Harvey Elliott, two young guys, particularly Elliott, who will play. Does he start before Szoboszlai? No. Does he start before Mac Allister? No.
“So, if you’re Valverde, you’re going to be thinking about that as well. Thiago’s still there. So if I’m Valverde, I’m thinking, number one, they’re [Real Madrid] prepared to let me go. Two, do I start [at Liverpool]?”
Man United battle Newcastle for Disasi deal
17:17 , George Flood
Manchester United are reportedly going head to head with Newcastle for the signing of Axel Disasi in this window.
The French defender has long been on United’s transfer radar and was thought to be closing in on a move to Old Trafford earlier this summer.
However, the deal never transpired and Fabrizio Romano now reports that both United and Newcastle want to sign Disasi.
Both sides have been in talks with the player’s camp, but have yet to submit official bids to Monaco. One to watch this week!
Bayern Munich make new Harry Kane bid
17:06 , George Flood
Bayern Munich have now tabled their latest offer for Tottenham talisman Harry Kane.
Florian Plettenberg from Sky in Germany claims the proposal is worth an initial €80m (£68.1m) plus add-ons, around £10m more than their first offer that was rebuffed by Spurs.
Kane is said to want to complete the move to Bavaria.
Over to you, Tottenham and Daniel Levy…
15:03 , George Flood
Thiago Silva looks to have talked up a potential move to Chelsea for Paulo Dybala.
Reports earlier this week suggested that the Blues had made initial contact over a potential move for the Roma striker, who could link-up with fellow Argentine Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge.
Such a deal appears to have the seal of approval from Chelsea defender Silva, who has also backed Christian Pulisic and Ruben Loftus-Cheek to be successful at AC Milan.
“I’ve asked Paulo Dybala if it’s true that he’s coming to Chelsea but he didn’t answer! He’s a top player, he’d be a massive signing for us — I’d like it,” Silva said, per Fabrizio Romano.
“Pulisic is good guy, he’s gonna do very well at Milan — same as Loftus-Cheek.”
14:25 , Jonathan Gorrie
Much has been made about Lyon attacker Rayan Cherki this summer.
The 19-year-old has impressed in Ligue 1 and, as a result, is reportedly a target for many of Europe’s leading clubs.
Chelsea, however, could have been handed a boost.
According to TEAMtalk, the teenager wants to follow former teammate Malo Gusto to Stamford Bridge…
Pochettino fires new warning to Chelsea stars
13:19 , George Flood
Mauricio Pochettino is planning individually-tailored training plans to help get the best out of a number of Chelsea’s expensive underperforming stars this summer.
However, the new Blues boss has also warned that there will be no excuses for the club’s biggest names to fail to deliver in future under his guidance.
Pochettino plans to sit down and speak with Mykhailo Mudryk, who has recently been on duty at the European Under-21 Championship with Ukraine.
The winger struggled notably for form in the aftermath of his dramatic £88.5million switch from Shakhtar Donetsk to Chelsea in January, having initially looked set to join Arsenal, though his new boss is eager to help him reach the required level for next season.
Read the story in full here
Chelsea complete £4m Ishe Samuels-Smith signing
12:16 , George Flood
New Chelsea signing Ishe Samuels-Smith has admitted his “shock” after completing a swift transfer to Stamford Bridge this weekend.
The teenage left-back officially became the latest new recruit in Chelsea’s committed youth drive on Saturday, joining from Premier League rivals Everton in a deal believed to be worth £4million.
Samuels-Smith will hope to make a quick impression at Stamford Bridge after following the likes of Norwich midfielder Alex Matos and Benfica winger Diego Moreira to west London on an initial three-year contract.
Chelsea have also signed young Brazilian winger Angelo Gabriel from Santos and plan to loan him out to new partner club Strasbourg in France next term. Jamaican forward Dujuan ‘Whisper’ Richards and Ecuador midfielder Kendry Paez are among the other young stars to have signed with Chelsea so far this summer.
Read the full article here
Pochettino planning Dele Alli talks
11:52 , George Flood
New Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino says he is hoping to reach out to Dele Alli in an attempt to help revive his stalled career.
Once an indispensable figure for both Tottenham and England from a young age, Dele has been on a rapid downward trajectory over recent years amid major issues with both form and fitness.
Having failed to settle at Everton following a £40million transfer from Spurs, where he had gone from being one of the first names on the teamsheet to surplus to requirements, on deadline day in January 2022, the midfielder continued to struggle notably last season during a disastrous loan spell with Turkish giants Besiktas amid more questions over his commitment.
Dele played only 13 times in Istanbul and saw his temporary stint cut short in April due to a hip injury that required surgery, returning to Everton for rehabiliation as he hopes to prove himself to current Toffees boss Sean Dyche.
Read the full article here
Man United set to seal Andre Onana signing
11:21 , George Flood
Manchester United are expected to seal the £50m signing of Andre Onana from Inter Milan next week.
That is according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, who insists the club are not in negotiations over signing any other goalkeeper as things stand.
United have been linked with a number of other stoppers including David Raya, Justin Bijlow and Kevin Trapp, to name just three, but it is said that nothing has advanced on any other front since initial contact was made with two to three other potential options as a contingency plan earlier this week.
As has been reported elsewhere, Erik ten Hag is said to have eyes only for Onana.
Pochettino planning talks over Colwill’s Chelsea future
10:49 , George Flood
Mauricio Pochettino is planning to sit down for talks with Levi Colwill regarding his future at Chelsea.
The Blues academy graduate’s stock has continued to rise significantly this summer following an impressive season-long loan spell at Brighton last term after he was a key performer in an England defence that did not concede a single goal en route to winning the European Under-21 Championship in Georgia.
Colwill gave away a last-gasp penalty in yesterday’s feisty final against Spain in Batumi, but was indebted to Burnley-bound Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford for a fantastic double save that preserved a 1-0 victory in the dying moments.
Noni Madueke promised Chelsea fans on Instagram after the final that he would “make sure” Colwill came back to Chelsea with him, though speculation over his future continues amid interest in a permanent deal from Brighton and apparently also the likes of Liverpool.
Pochettino has since confirmed that Colwill – along with Madueke – will be joining Chelsea on their pre-season tour of the United States next week.
Providing another update on the centre-back’s future since then, Pochettino said: “First of all, I need to understand him.
“I need to hear what he has in his mind. What he expects. And then, of course, for him to listen to what I expect from him.”
Kai Havertz joins Arsenal training
09:58 , George Flood
While Arsenal fans await news of their next two major signings, their headline arrival of the summer window so far is now back from holiday and in the thick of pre-season training.
Kai Havertz was at London Colney on Saturday being put through his paces as a number of his new team-mates drew 1-1 in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Championship side Watford, with Brazilian winger Marquinhos on the scoresheet for the Gunners.
Havertz did not play against Watford, though.
Bayern Munich set to table new Harry Kane offer
09:37 , George Flood
Bayern Munich are reportedly poised to submit their next offer for Harry Kane.
The reigning Bundesliga champions have already seen one bid for the England captain knocked back by Tottenham this summer.
But Bayern are undeterred and The Mail on Sunday report they are now due to table an improved proposal for Kane – Thomas Tuchel’s No1 transfer target – that could be worth almost £70m with add-ons.
However, that is said to be at the “upper end” of what Bayern are willing to pay for a player with only 12 months left on his current contract and not nearly enough to convince Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy to sell.
Kane is due to return to pre-season training at Spurs this week, when he will hold crunch talks with chairman Levy and manager Ange Postecoglou.
Tottenham want Cucurella as Perisic replacement
09:11 , George Flood
Tottenham are also being very tentatively linked with Marc Cucurella at Chelsea this weekend.
The Blues have been looking to offload the Spanish left-back this summer just one year after his £63m switch from Brighton following a dreadful first season in which he struggled badly for form and was even booed by his own fans.
Chelsea have sought potential buyers in Saudi Arabia amid interest from Atletico Madrid, though Standard Sport reported on Friday that Cucurella was discouraging potential moves as he wants to fight for his future under new boss Mauricio Pochettino.
Football Transfers now claim that Spurs are closely monitoring Cucurella’s situation and are ready to bring him in as a replacement for Ivan Perisic, who looks likely to leave London himself in this window after only one year.
Tottenham target Ko Itakura move
09:06 , George Flood
Tottenham are said to have a new transfer target in their sights in Ko Itakura.
Spurs have moved quickly to strengthen their squad for a new era under Ange Postecoglou, already bringing in the likes of James Maddison and Guglielmo Vicario as they also look to close deals for Manor Solomon and Micky van de Ven.
But they won’t stop there, with Sky Sports in Germany reporting that they now are competing with Serie A champions Napoli for the signing of versatile Borussia Monchengladbach defender Itakura.
Spurs want a second new centre-back to go with Van de Ven and the Japan international is said to be very open to leaving Gladbach this summer.
Man United to sign Onana in £50m deal
09:01 , George Flood
Manchester United have won the battle to sign Andre Onana, reports claim.
Erik ten Hag had identified the Inter Milan goalkeeper as his preferred long-term successor to David de Gea, whose departure from Old Trafford after 12 years was finally confirmed yesterday after months of speculation and a contract U-turn by the club.
The Daily Mirror report that United made enquiries over both Feyenoord’s Justin Bijlow and Kevin Trapp of Eintracht Frankfurt, but Ten Hag only wanted Onana.
The Cameroon international is now expected to complete his £50m move from Serie A to the Premier League in the coming days.
Arsenal and Chelsea battle over Romeo Lavia
08:56 , George Flood
Arsenal also look to be involved in a battle with Chelsea and Liverpool for Romeo Lavia.
The Belgian international midfielder, 19, is widely expected to depart Southampton in a high-profile transfer this summer following the Saints’ relegation from the Premier League.
90min claim that Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool have all held talks over Lavia, with suggestions that Manchester City are also keeping tabs on their former youngster whom they let depart for the south coast last year.
However, Southampton’s £50m asking price appears to be a sticking point for all parties at present.
Arsenal expected to announce Rice and Timber deals
08:50 , George Flood
Arsenal are edging closer to an official announcement over the signings of Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber.
Reports yesterday stated that both players have now passed their respective medicals in north London before moves from West Ham and Ajax.
Arsenal will pay a club-record £100m up front for England midfielder Rice – also a new record fee for a British player – with another £5m in add-ons.
Meanwhile, versatile Dutch defender Timber will cost an initial £34.2m plus another £4.3m in add-ons.
It can’t be long now until we get official confirmation from Arsenal! Watch this space…
Bayern prepare fresh Kane bid
Saturday 8 July 2023 23:04 , Matt Verri
Bayern Munich are preparing an improved bid for Harry Kane, though fear it won’t be enough to persuade Totteham to sell.
According to the Mail, Bayern will offer in the region of £70m for the Spurs striker, who still has an uncertain future just days before the club are set to fly out for their pre-season tour.
It’s claimed that the Bundesliga side want to agree a deal as quickly as possible, but it appears increasingly likely that they will be priced out.
Zaha set to make decision
Saturday 8 July 2023 22:28 , Matt Verri
Wilfried Zaha will make a decision on his future next week.
The Guardian report that the forward is currently on honeymoon, with his next club still up in the air after his Crystal Palace contract expired.
Napoli, Galatasaray and PSG are all possible options, while he could still stay at Palace after they offered him a four-year deal.
Lo Celso available
Saturday 8 July 2023 22:01 , Matt Verri
Tottenham are looking for a permanent move for Giovani Lo Celso.
Yes, he is still a Spurs player. AS claim that Ange Postecoglou does not intend to have Lo Celso in his plans, and so the midfielder is on the market.
Real Betis are keen on bringing the 27-year-old back to the club, but it’s believed they are unlikely to be in a position financially to agree a deal with Spurs.
Fernandes pays tribute to De Gea
Saturday 8 July 2023 21:35 , Matt Verri
Bruno Fernandes has said David de Gea “deserved” to have an Old Trafford faithful.
The goalkeeper confirmed his Manchester United exit earlier today, and Fernandes took to Instagram to pay tribute to De Gea.
“You deserved to say goodbye at the stadium with all the fans cheering you for all the beautiful memories,” he posted.
“You made history at the club and your name will not be forgotten, and no one can take that away from you.”
Arsenal back in for Fresneda
Saturday 8 July 2023 21:20 , Matt Verri
Arsenal were keen on signing Ivan Fresneda in January, and they could go back in for the right-back this window.
Mundo Deportivo suggest that the Gunners have started to turn their attention back to Fresneda, having initially been focused on the likes of Declan Rice and Kai Havertz.
It’s claimed the 18-year-old could be available for £17m, but Barcelona are also strongly linked with a move.
Maguire and Sancho on the move?
Saturday 8 July 2023 21:01 , Matt Verri
Man United want to sell Harry Maguire and three other first-team players before the end of the window.
The Independent report that Erik ten Hag has decided Maguire has no future at Old Trafford, and while he is valued at £50m, West Ham are among the clubs hoping he could be available for £35m.
Jadon Sancho, Scott McTominay and Fred could also be sold in the next few weeks, it’s claimed.
Madueke: I’ll make sure Colwill stays at Chelsea
Saturday 8 July 2023 20:50 , Matt Verri
Noni Madueke told Chelsea fans he will “make sure” Levi Colwill returns to the club this summer.
The pair were both involved as England beat Spain 1-0 in a dramatic European Under-21 Championship final, with James Trafford saving a penalty in the 99th-minute as the Young Lions lifted the trophy for the first time since 1984.
Colwill’s future at the club is still uncertain, with the 20-year-old keen to hold talks with Pochettino before making a decision on the new contract that he has been offered.
The centre-back impressed at Brighton last season and the Seagulls are keen to bring him back to the club, though they have had a £40m bid rejected by Chelsea. The Blues will also reject any attempts to include Colwill in a swap deal for Moises Caicedo.
Colwill took to Instagram while celebrating England’s win over Spain, with Madueke joining him and taking the opportunity to send a message to the Chelsea fans.
“We’re both coming back,” Madueke said. “He is as well. I will make sure he comes back!”
Man United close in Onana
Saturday 8 July 2023 20:33 , Matt Verri
Manchester United are not hanging around as they look to replace Andre Onana.
David de Gea’s exit was confirmed earlier today, with the Spaniard leaving Old Trafford as a free agent.
Onana is set to arrive for a fee in the region of £50m, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that personal terms have been agreed and the two clubs expect that deal to be completed next week.
Battle on for Lavia
Saturday 8 July 2023 20:30 , Matt Verri
Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea are all still keen on Romeo Lavia.
The Southampton midfielder is in demand this summer, and is likely to be on the move after the Saints’ relegation to the Championship.
Sky Germany report that Lavia has a price tag of £50m, and talks are continuing with the Gunners and Chelsea, while Liverpool are also pushing due to Jurgen Klopp’s desire to sign the 19-year-old.
Barcelona have dropped out of the race due to that valuation.
Chelsea push for Dybala
Saturday 8 July 2023 20:27 , Matt Verri
Mauricio Pochettino is pushing Chelsea to make a move for Paulo Dybala.
Calciomercato report that Dybala is currently willing to extend his deal at Roma, but a move to the Premier League is still a possibility.
It’s believed that the forward has a release clause of just £10.3million for clubs outside of Italy.
De Gea confirms Man United exit
Saturday 8 July 2023 14:51 , Giuseppe Muro
David De Gea has confirmed he is leaving Manchester United.
The goalkeeper announced his departure from Old Trafford in a farewell message to supporters on Twitter.
De Gea said: “I would like to express my unwavering gratitude and appreciation for the love from the last 12 years. We’ve achieved a lot since my dear Sir Alex Ferguson brought me to this club.
“I took incredible pride every time I pulled on this shirt, to lead the team, to represent this institution, the biggest club in the world was an honour only bestows upon a few lucky footballers.
“It’s been an unforgettable and successful period since I came here. I didn’t think from leaving Madrid as a young boy we would achieve what we did together.
“Now, it’s the right time to undertake a new challenge, to push myself again in new surroundings.”
Liverpool prepare improved Schuurs bid
Saturday 8 July 2023 13:00 , Giuseppe Muro
Liverpool are preparing an improved of around £34m for Torino defender Perr Schuurs, according to reports in Italy.
Schuurs impressed in Serie A last season and has also been linked with Crystal Palace.
Liverpool have reportedly had a £26m offered rejected but are ready to improved their bid for the central defender.
Chelsea set Lukaku asking price
Saturday 8 July 2023 12:22 , Giuseppe Muro
Chelsea have told Inter Milan they want around £38million for Romalu Lukaku.
Lukaku has made it clear he has no intention of returning to Chelsea and the Blues are keen to offload the 30-year-old striker as they continue their clear-out of unwanted players.
Inter have been in talks to sign Lukaku on a permanent basis but an initial proposal by the Italian giants of around £26m is thought to have been immediately rejected by Chelsea.
Chelsea want to recoup more of the £97.5m they paid to sign Lukaku from Inter in 2021.
Read the full story here.
Rotherham sign Cafu
Saturday 8 July 2023 11:12 , Giuseppe Muro
Rotherham United have announced the signing of Cafu… no, not that one!
This Cafu is a Portuguese defensive midfielder who left Nottingham Forest at the end of last season after his contract expired.
He has joined Rotherham on a one-year deal.
Arsenal join race for £17m Taremi
Saturday 8 July 2023 10:47 , Giuseppe Muro
Arsenal are in the middle of a huge summer recruitment drive and the Gunners might have their next transfer target.
Reports in Iran claim Arsenal are interested in Porto striker Mehdi Taremi and might rival Manchester United for the 30-year-old, who could be available in a cut-price deal.
Taremi was in brilliant form for Porto last season, scoring 31 goals and registering 14 assists, and only has one year left on his contract so would represent a cheaper alternative more expensive targets in a costly market.
Porto are said to be looking for a fee above £17m for Taremi.
Arsenal vs Tottenham date confirmed
Saturday 8 July 2023 10:34 , Giuseppe Muro
The date for the first north London derby of the season and been confirmed after the Premier League announced the TV fixtures for August and September.
Arsenal will host Tottenham at Emirates Stadium at 2pm on Sunday, September 24.
The game will be shown live on Sky Sports.
Ange Postecoglou’s first home game as Spurs head coach will also be shown on Sky when they host Manchester United at 5.30pm on Saturday, August 19.
Read the full story here!
QPR goalkeeper Dieng joins Middlesbrough
Saturday 8 July 2023 10:01 , Giuseppe Muro
QPR have announced goalkeeper Seny Dieng has left to join Middlesbrough.
Dieng departs after seven years and 121 appearances in all competitions for Rangers.
Last season, Dieng became the only goalkeeper in QPR history to score when he netted a late equaliser at Sunderland.
Step forward for Inter in Lukaku talks
Saturday 8 July 2023 09:47 , Giuseppe Muro
Inter are edging closer to a deal for Romelu Lukaku and a breakthrough could be reached with Chelsea in the coming days, according to reports in Italy.
Lukaku has no intention of returning to Chelsea after his loan spell at Inter and Gazzetta dello Sport say Inter met with Lukaku’s lawyer Sebastien Ledure yesterday.
The report claims Inter are confident an agreement can be reached and are preparing an offer worth around £26m.
Inter want to sign Lukaku in time for the start of their pre-season, which is on July 16.
Terry confirms shock Chelsea return
Saturday 8 July 2023 09:42 , Giuseppe Muro
John Terry has announced he is back at Chelsea working in the academy.
Terry was part of the coaching set-up at Leicester under Dean Smith at the end of season but left the Foxes following their relegation from the Premier League.
Before his stint at Leicester, Terry has been working in the Chelsea youth set-up.
He was working with Mark Robinson’s Under-21s and Chelsea have decided to bring him back to the club where he won it all.
Terry made an 715 appearances for Chelsea as a player, winning five Premier League titles, five FA Cups, three League Cups, the Champions League and the Europa League.
“I’m delighted to be back Home working in the Academy,” tweeted the 42-year-old.
Chelsea agree Pulisic deal
Saturday 8 July 2023 09:05 , Giuseppe Muro
Chelsea have agreed a deal to sell Christian Pulisic to AC Milan in a deal worth £19million.
Pulisic has been given permission to travel to Italy for a medical and finalise personal terms with the Serie A giants.
Sky Sports report Chelsea have also negotiated a significant sell-on clause in the deal as they continue their clear-out of unwanted players.
Chelsea rule out Andrey Santos exit
Saturday 8 July 2023 09:00 , Giuseppe Muro
New Chelsea signing Andrey Santos has been identified as a target by Barcelona as they search for a long-term replacement for Sergio Busquets.
But Chelsea transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says Chelsea are not in talks with any club over Santos and directors at Stamford Bridge see the Brazilian as “the future”.
Santos, an 18-year-old defensive midfielder, joined Chelsea for £16million in January.
He is regarded as one of the brightest talents in South America and joined Chelsea from Brazilian side Vasco da Gama as they target the best young players in the world.
Santos was recently granted a work permit to play in the Premier League and Romano says Pochettino wants to take a close look at him during pre-season.
Walker to decide Man City future
Saturday 8 July 2023 08:52 , Giuseppe Muro
There has been a lot of talk about Kyle Walker this summer and reports this morning suggest the England right-back will make a decision on his future “very soon”.
Mancehster City have offered Walker a new contract but Bayern Munich are making a push to sign him.
Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel is driving their interest and has made Walker one of his primary targets.
Dybala in London amid Chelsea links
Saturday 8 July 2023 08:44 , Giuseppe Muro
Chelsea have been linked with a move for Paulo Dybala and the Roma star is in London…
Dybala was spotted at Wimbledon on Friday.
He might have been over to watch the tennis but his trip to west London will only fuel speculation that he could link up with new Chelsea head coach and fellow Argentine Mauricio Pochettino.
Man United holding more talks over Hojlund
Friday 7 July 2023 22:59 , Alex Young
Andre Onana appears to be ready to follow Mason Mount to Manchester United and they could be joined by another.
While the Red Devils were slow to get off the mark in the transfer window, talks are now taking place in regards to a move for Rasmus Hojlund.
The Manchester Evening News suggest director John Murtough is holding extensive talks with Atalanta for the striker.
ICYMI: Spurs clear out to begin
Friday 7 July 2023 22:54 , Alex Young
Senior players Hugo Lloris, Ivan Perisic and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg are set to lead Tottenham‘s summer clear out, writes Dan Kilpatrick.
Club captain Lloris, 36, wants a new challenge after over a decade at the club and is expected to leave this summer, with Inter Milan interested.
Perisic, 34, also has 12 months on his deal and is attracting interest from a host of European clubs, having been persuaded to join Spurs last summer by former head coach Antonio Conte.
Both players are on significant contracts in north London and could seek compensation from Spurs to leave this summer.
Read the full story here!
ICYMI: Arsenal confirm new Saliba contract
Friday 7 July 2023 22:48 , Alex Young
William Saliba has signed a new contract with Arsenal.
The Frenchman previously had 12 months to run on his existing contract, but he has agreed a new four-year deal.
The contract is worth around £190,000-a-week and does not contain the option to extend it by a further 12 months.
Arsenal will be delighted to tie down Saliba, who shone for them last season as they battled Manchester City for the Premier League.
Read more here!
Pulisic heading to Milan
Friday 7 July 2023 22:45 , Alex Young
Christian Pulisic is set to join AC Milan, with the deal all but confirmed.
That’s according to Gianluca Di Marzio, who claims the official word is all that’s left.
Chelsea are expected to pocket around £19million for the American, despite Lyon bidding more as Pulisic rejected the French side.
Man United close in on Andre Onana
Friday 7 July 2023 22:41 , Alex Young
Manchester United and Inter Milan are confident of agreeing a deal for Andre Onana next week, reports Nizaar Kinsella.
United have had two bids rejected for the goalkeeper, the first worth £39million and the second around £43m.
There’s still some work to do but all parties want to get a deal done, with the likely total around £47m.
Inter want Lloris to replace Onana
Friday 7 July 2023 22:37 , Alex Young
Inter Milan want Hugo Lloris to replace Manchester United-bound Andre Onana.
As United close in on a £50million deal to sign the Champions League finalist, which could be completed as early as next week, Inter have identified his replacement.
Lloris has already gone public with his desire to leave Spurs after over a decade at the club and L’Equipe report that Inter are ready to bring him to Italy.
Pochettino quizzed on Harry Kane bid
Friday 7 July 2023 22:33 , Alex Young
Mauricio Pochettino hasn’t ruled out signing a striker this summer and was asked whether Chelsea would enter the race for Harry Kane.
Chelsea’s lack of goals was a huge problem last season as they recorded their lowest-ever tally in the Premier League era, scoring just 38 times in 38 matches. The Blues toiled under four different managers and ultimately finished 12th.
To get the club back on track, Pochettino must find goals in his rapidly reassembled squad, either through coaching or in the transfer market this summer.
Chelsea have already signed two forwards in Christopher Nkunku from RB Leipzig and Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal, but Pochettino did not rule out adding another striker once he has assessed his squad in pre-season.
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Caicedo flattered by Chelsea interest
Friday 7 July 2023 22:29 , Alex Young
Brighton star Moises Caicedo has addressed Chelsea’s interest in him and talked up Blues wonderkid Kendry Paez.
Standard Sport understands that the 21-year-old is Mauricio Pochettino’s key midfield target this summer, and Chelsea are willing to spend big to land the young Ecuadorian.
Brighton are holding out for £100million, which Chelsea will not pay, ahead of further talks over the coming days.
Caicedo was also the subject of two rejected bids from Arsenal in January and, with Chelea now the clear frontrunners for his sinature, the midfielder is flattered by the transfer speculation surrounding his future.
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Rice passes Arsenal medical
Friday 7 July 2023 22:24 , Alex Young
Declan Rice has completed his Arsenal medical, according to reports.
The West Ham captain and Ajax defender Jurrien Timber are finalising their moves to the Gunners, which will take Mikel Arteta’s summer transfer spending to over £200million.
Arsenal are set to pay an initial £100m for West Ham captain Rice, with a further £5m in add-ons.
Ajax defender Timber will cost Arsenal £34.2m up front, with a further £4.3m due to be paid in add-ons.
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