Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Lavia; Chelsea eye Cherki, Vlahovic update; Onana to Man United; Kane latest
The summer transfer window continues to kick into a higher gear as Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United all look to push ahead with more major high-profile deals. Arsenal could now step up their interest in Romeo Lavia at Southampton after finally completing the signings of Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber and continue to be linked with Aurelien Tchouameni of Real Madrid.
Chelsea are reportedly pushing hard to sign Lyon starlet Rayan Cherki as speculation persists over a swap deal involving Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic and Romelu Lukaku. Talks are also ongoing with Brighton over Moises Caicedo as Mauricio Pochettino looks to bolster his depleted midfield unit at Stamford Bridge, with Chelsea also wanting Lavia.
Manchester United are on the verge of signing Andre Onana from Inter Milan and are said to lead the race for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund. Bayern Munich continue to chase Harry Kane, while Tottenham are after the likes of Micky van de Ven and Edmond Tapsoba as Liverpool prepare to agree the sales of both Fabinho and Jordan Henderson to Saudi Arabia. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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PSG in talks over Chelsea target Dusan Vlahovic
Paris Saint-Germain could beat Chelsea in the race for Dusan Vlahovic.
The Blues have been linked with a move for the Juventus striker in recent weeks, with some mooting a potential swap deal also involving Romelu Lukaku.
However, transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano now reports that PSG have held initial talks with Juve over a transfer for Vlahovic, who is said to be open to a switch to the French capital this summer.
Declan Rice reveals ‘major factor’ behind Arsenal move
Declan Rice has revealed that manager Mikel Arteta was a “massive factor” behind his decision to join Arsenal this summer.
After weeks of waiting and fervent daily transfer speculation, the England midfielder finally sealed his blockbuster £105million switch from West Ham to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, with Arsenal having agreed the precise payment structure for their new club-record transfer.
Rice – whose high-profile move also represents a record for a transfer between two English clubs – follows Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz in an early £200m summer spending spree by the Gunners, who were eager for their new signings to be completed as swiftly as possible in this window so they could be allowed maximum time to gel with their new team-mates ahead of a season that they hope will produce another Premier League title challenge as they also return to the Champions League for the first time since 2016/17.
The 24-year-old was delighted to finally wrap up the deal as he trained for the first time at London Colney on Saturday, ahead of the Arsenal squad flying out to the United States on Sunday afternoon for a pre-season tour that includes friendly matches against an MLS All-Star XI, Manchester United and Barcelona.
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Thomas Partey ‘agrees Arsenal exit’ in Saudi move
Thomas Partey could well be on his way out of Arsenal.
The Gunners are known to be willing to listen to offers for the Ghana international this summer as they continue their midfield overhaul that has already seen the likes of Declan Rice and Kai Havertz arrive and Granit Xhaka exit in this window.
Serie A giants Juventus have been most heavily linked with Partey over recent weeks, along with clubs in Saudi Arabia.
And reports from the Gulf nation tonight claim that the 30-year-old has now agreed personal terms with an unnamed club from the Saudi Pro League.
Wolves plan new £20m bid for Alex Scott
West Ham could miss out on the signing of Championship sensation Alex Scott.
Premier League clubs appear to be queuing up to sign the England Under-20 midfielder, who is expected to leave Bristol City this summer.
Standard Sport broke the news of West Ham’s interest in Scott last month, with Tottenham and Bournemouth among the other top-flight sides said to be interested in the 19-year-old, believed to be valued at around £25m at Ashton Gate.
But the Daily Telegraph report tonight that Wolves are planning an improved bid for Scott worth in excess of £20m, with manager Julen Lopetegui pushing to complete a deal for a young player he rates very highly indeed.
Aaron Ramsey completes emotional Cardiff return
One for the transfer romantics among you now.
Aaron Ramsey has completed his emotional return to boyhood club Cardiff on a two-year contract.
The former Arsenal stalwart left French club Nice by mutual consent before returning to his native Wales.
Ramsey remains Cardiff’s youngest player ever, having made 22 senior appearances as a highly-rated teenager before Arsenal beat Manchester United to his coveted signature back in 2008.
“It feels unbelievable to finally be back here. I always thought one day I’d come back, and now it’s the perfect time to do that,” said Ramsey, whose seven-year-old son Sonny has also joined Cardiff’s academy.
“To be back with my family and around familiar faces is just brilliant, so I’m delighted to be back here now. I’ve missed that a lot in the last year or so, so it was important for me to be back around them.”
Kane wants Bayern Munich move, insists Hoeness
More on the Harry Kane/Bayern Munich transfer saga tonight, this time from the German giants’ former president and current board member Uli Hoeness.
“He [Kane] signalled very clearly that his decision was made. And if it stays that way, we’ll get him,” he said, according to Abendzeitung in Germany.
“[Daniel] Levy is clever. First we have to get him to name a price. He plays for time, is a great professional. I appreciate him very much. But on the other side there aren’t any people who have been doing this since yesterday.
“He wants to play internationally. Tottenham won’t be there next season – unlike our club. He now has another opportunity to come to a top club in Europe.
“What we really like about Kane is that his advisors, that is his father and his brother, are very pleasant. So far they have always stood by what they have promised. And if it stays that way, then that’s okay.”
The plot thickens!
Messi hails ‘fantastic opportunity’ with Inter Miami move official
Here are Lionel Messi’s first words as an Inter Miami player with his lucrative two-and-a-half-year deal in the MLS now finally official.
“I’m very excited to start this next step in my career with Inter Miami and in the United States,” he said. “This is a fantastic opportunity and together we will continue to build this beautiful project. The idea is to work together to achieve the objectives we set, and I’m very eager to start helping here in my new home.”
Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham added: “10 years ago, when I started my journey to build a new team in Miami, I said that I dreamt of bringing the greatest players in the world to this amazing city. Players who shared the ambition I had when I joined LA Galaxy to help grow football in the USA and to build a legacy for the next generation in this sport that we love so much.
“Today that dream came true. I couldn’t be prouder that a player of Leo’s caliber is joining our club, but I am also delighted to welcome a good friend, an amazing person and his beautiful family to join our Inter Miami community. The next phase of our adventure starts here, and I can’t wait to see Leo take to the pitch.”
Lionel Messi officially signs for Inter Miami
Lionel Messi’s move to Inter Miami is now official.
The MLS outfit have formally announced the deal on Saturday, with his public unveiling set to take place tomorrow evening at DRV PNK Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The televised event is being called ‘The Unveil’ by the club as they prepare to officially welcome one of the planet’s biggest sporting superstars, who left Paris Saint-Germain this summer after the expiration of his previous deal.
Messi’s two-and-a-half year contract Stateside is expected to net him somewhere in the region of a cool $150m.
Onana to Man United green light ‘by tomorrow’
Another update on the Andre Onana to Manchester United front now.
The Red Devils have been waiting patiently to wrap up a deal for their top goalkeeping target to replace David de Gea.
Italian journalist Alfredo Pedulla says that Inter Milan have been distracted by the ongoing Romelu Lukaku saga in recent days, taking their eye off the Onana talks.
However, he says the Champions League finalists hope to green light a move to Old Trafford for the Cameroon international worth between £48m-£50m with some add-ons by tomorrow.
Almost there, United fans…
West Ham bid expected for Rice replacement Alvarez
West Ham seem to have pinpointed Edson Alvarez as a potential replacement for Declan Rice.
The Hammers finally bid farewell to their talismanic captain earlier on Saturday upon delayed confirmation of his record £105m switch to London rivals Arsenal.
Now the tricky and important business begins of trying to quickly replace Rice, with Alvarez among their top initial targets.
According to The Athletic, West Ham have made contact with Ajax over signing a player previously pursued strongly by Chelsea.
David Ornstein claims an offer is now expected, with a valuation of around £35m-£40m placed on the Mexico international.
