Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal set to sign Caicedo; Chelsea to replace Kovavic with Veiga; Mount to Man Utd
We are edging closer to the official opening of the transfer window all of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are expected to be busy. The Gunners are keen to bring Declan Rice to the club as they seek to improve on a disappointing end to the season and he could soon be joined by Brighton’s Moises Caicedo, a player they made multiple bids for over the course of the January window.
Chelsea, meanwhile, could be about to sell Mateo Kovacic to rivals Manchester City before looking to lure Sporting Lisbon midfielders Manuel Ugarte and Gabri Veiga to the club this summer. Mason Mount, meanwhile, is believed to have agreed personal terms with Manchester United and David Raya is close to joining too.
The story at Tottenham at the moment is of their managerial hunt. Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou is understood to have emerged as the frontrunner for the job at the moment and he could first have to deal with the prospect of Harry Kane as Real Madrid reportedly look to replace Saudi Arabia-bound Karim Benzema. Follow the latest news, gossip and rumours below!
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Alexis Mac Allister to join Liverpool
It’s been coming!
According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool will look to complete what could be a cheap deal to sign Brighton midfielder Alexis Mac Allister in the coming week.
Lionel Messi to leave PSG
The news everyone was expecting, Lionel Messi’s imminent departure from PSG has now been confirmed.
The World Cup winner now looks Saudi Arabia bound…
Harry Kane tells Bayern Munich he won’t be joining
Good news, Tottenham fans!
According to Sport BILD, the England captain has told Bayern Munich he WON’T be joining the club this summer.
Bayern Munich send transfer message to Declan Rice
Chelsea have interest in Declan Rice, but Arsenal are seen as frontrunners to sign the West Ham captain. Bayern Munich are also interested in Rice and their manager Thomas Tuchel is said to have told the 24-year-old he will build his midfield around him. But reports claim Bayern are willing to pay only up to £85m for Rice, while West Ham are demanding £120m.
Man Utd to make formal approach to Chelsea after agreeing Mount deal
Manchester United have agreed personal terms with Mason Mount and are increasingly confident that they will win the race to sign the Chelsea midfielder ahead of Liverpool.
A transfer fee is yet to be agreed and the Blues will demand at least £60million for the 24-year-old, who looks set to lead a player exodus from Stamford Bridge this summer.
Chelsea have given Mateo Kovacic permission to speak to Manchester City, and the departures of Mount and the Croatia international would be a loss to new head coach Mauricio Pochettino.
Mount and Kovacic are among several Chelsea players with 12 months left on their contracts, and the club need to offload players after spending more than £600m on transfers this season. Chelsea are ready to sell both influential midfielders to ensure they receive a fee and do not risk losing them for free next summer.
Arsenal also hold interest in Mount, while Liverpool have targeted him and Brighton’s Alexis Mac Allister as they start a midfield rebuild, but the England international now looks set for a move to Old Trafford. United boss Erik ten Hag is thought to have identified Mount as one of his key summer targets, alongside Tottenham striker Harry Kane.
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Chelsea transfer news: Levi Colwill bid rejected as Blues refuse to entertain offers for defender
Chelsea insist Levi Colwill is not for sale after rejecting a £30million bid from Brighton for the central defender.
Colwill has enjoyed a brilliant season on loan at Brighton and Mauricio Pochettino has indicated he is in his plans at Stamford Bridge.
Brighton want to keep Colwill at the Amex next season but Chelsea have made it clear they have no intention of entertaining any offers for 20-year-old.
Manchester City and Liverpool have also held interest in Colwill, who is set expected to be pushing for England call-up ahead of Euro 2024 next summer.
MUFC transfer news: Rasmus Hojlund the subject of talks
The Athletic claim Manchester United are keen to sign Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund.
The Danish international is understood to have been the subject of high-level internal talks at Old Trafford, along with France striker Randal Kolo Muani.
Newcastle now close to signing Gabri Veiga
Bad news, Chelsea fans!
According to Marca, it is Newcastle United who are prepared to pay Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga’s release clause this summer.
They claim the Magpies are leading the race even despite interest from the Blues.
Arsenal transfer news: Martin Odegaard not for sale this summer despite PSG links
Arsenal will not entertain offers for captain Martin Odegaard as they plan contract talks with the Norwegian.
Paris Saint-Germain have been credited with an interest in Odegaard, who weighed in with 15 goals and seven assists as Arsenal finished second in the Premier League this season.
The Gunners, however, have no plans to part with Odegaard and are instead ready to begin contracts with him.
The midfielder has two years left on his current contract and, while there is an option to extend that by a further year to 2026, Arsenal want to secure his long-term future.
William Saliba: Arsenal confident of keeping star defender
Despite his standing as one of Arsenal’s key players last season, William Saliba has been linked with a move from the club.
Reports earlier this week suggested the French international had hit a stumbling block in contract talks. The Gunners were even said to be considering selling Salbia to PSG.
Now, better news has emerged.
90 Min claim there is a confidence Saliba will stay at the Emirates Stadium this summer.
Frenchman William Saliba remains injured and the Arsenal star will miss international duty as a result.
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