Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal in £100m Rice bid; Caicedo to Chelsea; Man United anger over Mount; Spurs medical
The transfer window is in full swing with all of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham all closing in on summer deals. The Gunners continue to chase Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber as Mikel Arteta aims to go again in the Premier League title race.
Despite Manchester City’s interest in Rice, there is reportedly fresh hope that the Gunners will soon be able to sign the West Ham captain. The story at Chelsea, however, is different, albeit Nicolas Jackson is soon to sign amid suggestions Diogo Costa could also be on his way, while Moises Caicedo remains a top midfield target.
Mason Mount has been the subject of offers from Manchester United but remain unable to agree a fee with the Blues, who could have inadvertently put them on the path to sign Caicedo as an alternative. Elsewhere, Tottenham have booked a medical for incoming goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario as they continue to pursue James Maddison. Follow the latest news, gossip and rumours in Standard Sport’s transfer centre below!
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De Gea talks ongoing
David de Gea is set to become a free agent next weekend as contract talks with Manchester United continue.
According to the Mirror, the goalkeeper’s position in talks is strengthening because United are being quoted huge sums to replace the Spaniard.
United have told De Gea he will have to take a significant cut on his £375,000-a-week wage, with the current offer around £200,000. Crucial days lie ahead.
Osimhen wants Premier League move
Napoli have put Victor Osimhen on the market ahead of transfer meetings with Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool.
According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the striker wants to join a Premier League club and the three have signaled interest, which is a blow to Paris Saint-Germain – who have taken a lot of them already this summer.
Osimhen’s future is expected to become a lot clearer in the coming days, though Napoli will demand a huge far in excess of £100million.
Arsenal handed surprise Simons boost?
This is interesting.
PSV Eindhoven wonderkid has switched agents and is now represented by Darren Dein, the son of former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein.
Most of Europe want to sign the youngster and Dutch football journalist Jeroen Kapteijns believes linking up with Dein is a sign 20-year-old wants a Premier League move.
Kapteijns said on De Telegraaf’s Kick-off podcast: “Surely the fact that Xavi chooses an Englishman indicates that he has ears for a departure to the Premier League, it seems to me.
“There, this Darren Dein has great access and especially at Arsenal, given his background.”
Man City close in on Gvardiol
Manchester City are closing in on the signing of RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol.
Not content with having the best squad and best manager in the world already, City will celebrate winning the Treble by picking up arguably the best young defender in the world.
According to Fabrizio Romano, they have agreed personal terms with the player and are set to test Leipzig’s resolve, who want around £100m.
Man United to sign Onana next week
Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Andre Onana.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, United have told Inter Milan that they will pay the £43million asking price, with a deal likely to exceed £50m with bonuses.
United have stepped up their efforts despite David de Gea now expected to stay put and have met with Onana’s representatives.
A deal could be completed next week.
Timber to Arsenal ‘done’
Arsenal have reached a verbal agreement to sign Jurrien Timber from Ajax, according to reports in Germany.
Bayern Munich have withdrawn from the race, leaving the Gunners on the verge of completing the deal.
The Gunners have seen one bid rejected but a second one worth around £40million, plus add-ons, is expected and will be accepted.
Caicedo only wants Chelsea
Chelsea have been told that Moises Caicedo only has eyes for them.
According to Fabrizio Romano, interest from Arsenal and Manchester United will fail as the Brighton man only wants to move to Stamford Bridge.
Caicedo has almost agreed personal terms with Chelsea and a formal bid is expected in the coming days.
Rice race hits £100m mark
Manchester City are ready to bid £100m for Declan Rice – but only if they are assured the West Ham captain is open to a move.
The Mirror claim the Gunners are lining up a bid worth a similar amount after seeing two £90m bids rejected, and the Hammers are waiting for two offers before giving Rice the decision to make.
Rice is understood to prefer a move to Arsenal, with the expectation for months being that would be his destination, but now City are desperate to land the player after losing out-of-contract captain Ilkay Gundogan to Barcelona.
ICYMI: Liverpool make fresh bid to sign Gabri Veiga
Liverpool appear to have moved ahead in the race to sign Gabri Veiga.
The Celta Vigo midfielder has been linked with a number of big clubs this summer including Chelsea, Newcastle, Manchester City and Real Madrid.
Still, it appears to be the Reds who are most keen.
Mundo Deportivo claim an offer has now been launched.
Man United angry at Chelsea over Mount leaks
Manchester United are unhappy with Chelsea over alleged leaks about their Mason Mount pursuit.
According to the Manchester Evening News, United football director John Murtough is unimpressed with the Blues’ strategy of “communicating United’s bids through the club’s dedicated correspondents in London.”
Chelsea have rejected three bids for Mount and after the last it is thought told a number of journalists their counter offer, though United’s “hands are tied” due to their ongoing takeover process.
