Transfer news LIVE! Diaby to Arsenal; Chelsea ready to sign Osimhen; Liverpool in Kone talks; gossip today
The summer transfer window will open next week and all of Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham are expected to be busy. All three ended the domestic season in fairly disappointing fashion and could embark on major summer spending sprees to challenge towards of the Premier League next time out.
Not only are the Gunners strongly linked with a move for Declan Rice but it is now said they are eager to sign Moussa Diaby too. The French international has long been linked with a move to north London and is said to be a major target.
Chelsea, meanwhile, are reported to have won the race to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Manuel Ugarte and could follow that up with a huge move for Napoli forward Victor Osimhen. Spurs are linked with Fulham’s Manor Solomon, while Manchester United and Liverpool are said to be close to signing Diogo Costa and Manu Kone respectively. Follow all the gossip and rumours with Standard Sport’s dedicated transfer blog below!
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Arsenal will not sell Emile Smith Rowe despite quiet season for academy graduate
Arsenal have no plans to sell Emile Smith Rowe this summer, despite his lack of football this season.
The 22-year-old missed the first half of the season after undergoing surgery on a long-term groin issue and in total played only 195 minutes in all competitions.
All 14 of his appearances came as a substitute and it was thought Smith Rowe could be sold as Arsenal look to help fund their transfer plans this summer.
But the Gunners have no intention of letting Smith Rowe leave and he hopes to play a more important role in the team next season.
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Brentford complete £11m Mark Flekken signing as Tottenham eye move for David Raya
Brentford have completed the £11million signing of goalkeeper Mark Flekken, paving the way for the exit of Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester United target David Raya.
Flekken, 29, joins on a four-year contract from Freiburg after keeping 13 clean sheets in 34 Bundesliga matches this season.
Brentford have put a £40m price tag on Raya, who has one year left on his contract and is being lined up by Spurs as a potential replacement for Hugo Lloris.
Bees head coach Thomas Frank said: “We’re very happy to have signed Mark.
Arsenal make big offer for Ivan Fresneda
Mikel Arteta is understood to be keen on full-back signings this summer and has seemingly idenitified one already.
According to BILD, Arsenal have made a lucrative offer for Real Valladolid defender Ivan Fresneda in an attempt to move ahead of Borussia Dortmund in the race.
Arsenal set to lose young star
Zach Awe is set to leave Arsenal this summer, according to the Daily Telegraph.
The defender has been included in some match day squads this season but is now ready to follow Charlie Patino through the exit door in search of regular first-team football.
Ivan Toney and David Raya replacements the priority for astute Brentford
Brentford have become synonymous with smart transfer market strategy.
You only have to look at their signings over the last few years, such as Ben Mee, Kristoffer Ajer and Ivan Toney, to see their ability of finding a gem at below market rate.
It is to their credit that Brentford came so close Europe this season and the Bees have plans to strengthen again this summer.
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Liverpool fall behind in Mason Mount transfer race
Mason Mount’s future has been a major topic of discussion during the summer transfer window already.
The England international is expected to leave Chelsea this summer after failing to agree a new contract.
Manchester United, Arsenal, Newcastle and Liverpool have all been linked.
Still, according to Football London, Liverpool now trail Man United in the race to sign Mount despite doing much of the groundwork.
Neymar wants to join Manchester United
It wouldn’t be a summer transfer window without reports linking Neymar with a move to the Premier League, would it?
Reportedly up for sale at Paris Saint-Germain, the Brazilian seemingly has eyes on Manchester United.
According to Foot Mercato, the 31-year-old accepts his future does not lie in the French capital and a move to Old Trafford is seen as a viable option.
Manuel Ugarte facing Chelsea decision
Sporting Lisbon midfielder Manuel Ugarte is keen on a move to Chelsea.
As ever, though, there is now said to be something of a catch.
According to Record in Portugal, the Blues have offered only half the salary French giants Paris Saint-Germain are prepared to pay him, complicating matters.
PSG want a quick deal this summer but the player instead wants Chelsea.
Liverpool reject Fabio Carvalho bid
Plenty was expected of Liverpool midfielder Fabio Carvalho after the Reds signed him from Fulham at the second attempt.
Still, the young starlet struggled for game time during a poor season for the club and has reportedly been put up for sale.
According to Fabrizio Romano, however, Liverpool have snubbed an opening offer from RB Leipzig.
