Transfer news LIVE! Rice prefers Arsenal move, Lavia agreed; Chelsea reject third Mount bid; Onana to Man Utd
The summer transfer window is well underway and all of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham are working hard to complete some major early deals. United have now tabled a third offer of £55m for Mason Mount, though that has been rejected by Chelsea, and they have also held talks over signing Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana for £50m.
Chelsea are ready to return with a fresh bid for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo amid a £30m move for Nicolas Jackson at Villarreal, and also have interest in Mohammed Kudus. Arsenal are planning a huge third offer of their own for top target Declan Rice but face strong competition from Manchester City, while Kai Havertz is set to undergo a medical over the weekend and the Gunners have reached an agreement with Romeo Lavia.
Tottenham are set to make their first signing of the Ange Postecoglou era in Empoli’s goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, with a boost in their chase of James Maddison as Newcastle close in on the signing of Sandro Tonali instead. Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic will undergo his medical at Man City on Friday. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Chelsea reject latest Mount bid
Chelsea have rejected Manchester United’s third bid for Mason Mount.
That was an offer of £50m plus £5m in add-ons, one that Chelsea have turned down and instead asked for £58m with a further £7m in add-ons.
It’s reported that the Blues have offered to meet with United in an attempt to come to an agreement as quickly as possible.
Busquets joins up with Messi again
Some MLS news, as Inter Miami continue their attempts to get that incredible Barcelona team back together.
Lionel Messi has been secured and he’ll be playing alongside Sergio Busquets, after it was confirmed he has signed on a free transfer.
Anyone have Andres Iniesta’s number?
Chelsea’s Caicedo plans delayed
Chelsea’s latest approach for Moises Caicedo has been pushed back due to the focus on selling players.
That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, who claims that the Blues initially intended to bid for the Brighton midfielder this week, but had their attention turned to agreeing exits for the likes of Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech.
It’s believed that Chelsea will soon make their move for Caicedo though, and they remain confident that they are in pole position.
Nketiah considers Arsenal future
Eddie Nketiah is reportedly concerned about the expected arrival of Kai Havertz at Arsenal.
The Sun reports that the 24-year-old wants regular first-team football and fears that the signing of Havertz, who will have a medical this weekend ahead of completing his £65m move, pushes him further down the pecking order.
Crystal Palace and West Ham have been put forward as possible destinations should Nketiah leave the Gunners this summer.
Nkunku has done his research
Christopher Nkunku has revealed his excitement to work with Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea, after speaking to players who have previously played under him.
The 25-year-old’s move to Stamford Bridge was officially confirmed earlier this week, joining from RB Leipzig on a six-year-deal for a fee in the region of £53million.
Nkunku signed a pre-contract agreement in December, when Chelsea were managed by Graham Potter, but it will be Pochettino in the dugout when the Frenchman makes his first appearance for the club.
While he has not yet had a conversation with his new manager, Nkunku revealed he has discussed Pochettino with some of the PSG players the Argentine managed during his time in France.
“I have not had a chance to speak to him, not yet,” Nkunku told Chelsea’s official website.
“I spoke to some of my friends from Paris about him a little bit. I speak about him a little bit with some of the players. They told me that he’s a very good coach and I’m excited to work with him.”
Tonali wanted to stay at Milan
Reports in Italy have claimed that Sandro Tonali wanted to remain an AC Milan.
The midfielder is on the verge of completing a move to Newcastle for a fee in the region of €70m, as the Magpies prepare for life in the Champions League.
La Repubblica report that Tonali broke down in tears when he was told by Milan that he would be sold, with the club deciding they had to take the money on offer.
Arsenal set to make £100m Rice bid
Arsenal are expected to imminently make a £100m bid for Declan Rice.
The Mail report that West Ham are expecting the improved offer, with it believed that the Gunners will come close to matching the Hammers’ valuation.
It’s claimed that Man City have not made a formal approach yet for Rice, but their interest has encouraged Arsenal to move quickly to force through a deal.
Done deal!
Justin Kluivert’s move to Bournemouth has been made official.
The 24-year-old has joined the Premier League side for £9.5m, with a further £850k in add-ons.
Azpilicueta set for Inter move
Cesar Azpilicueta is on the verge of completing his move to Inter Milan.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the defender will sign a two-year-deal, joining on a free transfer as Chelsea have agreed to terminate his contract a year early.
Personal terms have been agreed and official confirmation should follow.
Timber fee could drop
Arsenal have been told by Ajax that they want £50m for Jurrien Timber.
However, De Telegraaf report that a deal could be done for between £35-40m, with the Gunners likely to submit a second bid next week.
Havertz medical this weeked, third Declan Rice bid to come, Romeo Lavia a target… busy period in north London!
Arsenal are hoping to sign Jurrien Timber this summer, the versatile Ajax defender
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