Transfer news LIVE! Huge Caicedo to Chelsea twist; Spurs make Kane decision; Arsenal near Raya agreement
The summer transfer market is ready for another flurry of activity with today a crucial one in the futures of Harry Kane, Moises Caicedo and David Raya. The Tottenham striker whacked four goals against Shakhtar Donetsk and as it stands will be staying in north London, after Spurs rejected Bayern Munich’s latest offer for the striker.
Arsenal are hunting down a deal with Brentford for goalkeeper Raya, despite Aaron Ramsdale’s heroics against Manchester City in the Community Shield. Over at Chelsea, Caicedo being left out the Brighton side yesterday could be a huge boost to their transfer bid, while Deivid Washington could be the next young star to arrive at Stamford Bridge.
Spurs hope to unveil Micky van de Ven and Alejo Veliz today and there should be updates on movements regarding Liverpool, Manchester United and Kylian Mbappe. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip via Standard Sport’s LIVE blog!
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Neymar to move to Chelsea?
Some big news coming out of Paris this evening.
According to The Daily Telegraph, Chelsea could make a move for Neymar now he has asked to leave Paris Saint-Germain.
Caicedo ramps up attempts to join Chelsea by missing Brighton training
Moises Caicedo missed Brighton training on Monday in an attempt to force through a move to Chelsea.
The Blues have seen three offers rejected for the midfielder, with the latest worth up to £80m, but remain confident of reaching an agreement.
Brighton value the 21-year-old at £100m but the player is keen to make the move to Stamford Bridge.
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Gianluca Scamacca addresses West Ham fans after Atalanta transfer confirmed
West Ham have confirmed the sale of Gianluca Scamacca to Italian side Atalanta.
The forward endured a difficult season in east London following a £30.5m move from Sassuolo last summer, scoring eight goals in 27 appearances.
Atalanta are believed to be paying an initial £22.5m for the striker plus a further £4.3m in add-ons.
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Arsenal reject Monaco bid for £50m-rated Balogun as Turner talks continue
Arsenal have rejected an offer from Monaco for forward Folarin Balogun, writes Simon Collings.
The 22-year-old scored 21 goals in Ligue 1 while on loan at Reims last season and Monaco are keen to bring him back.
The Gunners, however, want £50m for the American international, who remains a top target for Inter Milan after they pulled away from talks to sign Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku.
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Spurs REJECT latest Kane bid
Tottenham have rebuffed another bid from Bayern Munich for Harry Kane, with the German giants now considering whether to continue talks, writes Dan Kilpatrick.
The latest offer was understood to be some £25million short of Spurs’ valuation of the England captain and Bayern officials are set to weigh up their options at a pre-planned meeting later on Monday.
Kane has made it clear that he expects to stay at Spurs if no deal has been agreed before they begin the new campaign at Brentford on Sunday — though head coach Ange Postecoglou yesterday suggested the only deadline for a transfer remained the end of the transfer window at midnight on September 1.
Bayern’s had already seen an opening offer worth around £70m plus add-ons and an improved follow up bid knocked back by Spurs this summer.
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Besiktas want Pepe
Besiktas remain interested in signing Nicolas Pepe.
The Arsenal forward has entered the final year of his contract in north London, returning to the club this summer after an unsuccessful loan spell at Besiktas last season.
Sky Sports report that Besiktas want to bring Pepe to Turkey, but are unwilling to pay a fee. Talks are continuing, with Arsenal keen on sealing an exit for the 28-year-old.
Onyek signs new Brentford contract
Brentford midfielder Frank Onyeka has signed a new four-year contract.
The 25-year-old Nigeria international has made 41 Premier League appearances since signing for the west Londoners from Midtjylland in 2021.
“I’m very pleased that Frank has signed a new contract,” Bees boss Thomas Frank told the club website. “He has helped the team a lot during our time in the Premier League.
“During both seasons he has been unlucky with injuries, which have prevented him from taking an even bigger step forward in terms of minutes, but I really like his energy.
“Frank is a great pressing player. He runs into the half-spaces and in behind, progressing up the pitch. He’s a very important player for us and we’re looking forward to continuing the journey with him.”
Ramsey up for the No1 fight
Aaron Ramsdale showed he will be up for the fight for his first-choice spot at Arsenal if the Gunners sign David Raya.
Twice in a week Ramsdale has been a penalty hero, and his influence on yesterday’s Community Shield at Wembley was a timely reminder to Mikel Arteta of what he can do.
Ramsdale saved Rodri’s spot-kick to help Arsenal beat Manchester City 4-1 on penalties, after the match finished 1-1.
Last Wednesday, Ramsdale denied Takumi Minamino from the spot as Arsenal beat Monaco in the Emirates Cup.
Arteta wants to bring in Raya from Brentford as competition for Ramsdale, who knows his position as Arsenal’s No1 goalkeeper could soon be under threat.
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Kane offers ‘Ange-Ball’ tease
Harry Kane’s future remains uncertain, but one thing could not be clearer: he would score a shedload of goals for Ange Postecoglou‘s ultra-attacking side.
Kane offered Spurs a tantalising glimpse of what might be possible next season, as well as a timely reminder of his all-consuming importance to the club with four goals in yesterday’s 5-1 friendly win over Shakhtar Donetsk.
As it stands, perhaps only chairman Daniel Levy, who is in the US, knows whether Kane is likely to still be a Spurs player in September, and certainly Postecoglou remains in the dark.
“I’ve said to [the club] that if the status quo changes, then inform me,” Postecoglou said after yesterday’s game. “I just want to deal with what’s in front of me because, irrespective of the outcome of [Kane’s situation], I’m building a team here.”
Even Kane, who captained the side as he has done throughout pre-season, appears a little unsure of what is to come and there was no goodbye yesterday, although he conducted a customary lap of the pitch afterwards, applauding fans.
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West Ham agree Alvarez fee
West Ham have agreed a £32million fee with Ajax for midfielder Edson Alvarez.
David Moyes’s side are the only Premier League team yet to sign a player this summer, but will now hope to wrap up Alvarez’s signing over the next few days.
The deal is the first since West Ham pocketed £105m by selling Declan Rice to Arsenal. Ajax are expected to have a sell-on clause in the agreement.
Alvarez, a defensive midfielder, is expected to be a like-for-like replacement for Rice and will sign a five-year contract. The 25-year-old will now travel to London for a medical.
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