Transfer news LIVE! Fresh Rice delay for Arsenal; Chelsea suffer major Caicedo blow
Arsenal have signed one new player today but are still, remarkably, yet to send the final paperwork to land Declan Rice. The latest reports suggest the Gunners will struggle to deliver their British record transfer today but there is still optimism at seeing through this latest delay. Earlier on, Arsenal confirmed the signing of Jurrien Timber from Ajax.
Over at Chelsea, there are fresh fears that Liverpool could swoop in and disrupt their bid for Moises Caicedo. Talks continue with Brighton over a £100million deal while the likes of Dusan Vlahovic and Rayan Cherki are key targets for Mauricio Pochettino, who is set to sanction Romelu Lukaku’s exit to Inter Milan.
Manchester United are on the verge of signing Andre Onana while Tottenham appear to have held off interest in Harry Kane. They are keen on a new defender amid interest in Edmond Tapsoba and Levi Colwill. Follow all the latest news, gossip and rumours below!
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Levi Colwill staying put at Chelsea
Levi Colwill will not sign for Liverpool or Tottenham this summer.
Spurs have emerged as holding an interest in the Chelsea youngster in their pursuit of a new defender.
But transfer journalist Dean Jones has reiterated that Colwill will have a first-team role at Chelsea next season with a new contract offer on the way.
Jurrien Timber outlines where he’ll fit in at Arsenal
New Arsenal player Jurrien Timber is ready to fill in a number of roles for Mikel Arteta.
Timber is thought to be seen as a right-back by the Gunners, while also capable of playing in central defence.
“I think that I’m lucky to say that I can play as a central defender, as a right full-back, sometimes even in midfield,” he said.
“So I think that’s a good thing and I need to keep that.
“I just like the way Arsenal play, is a bit similar to Ajax’s style and I like to play from the back. I can see a lot of similarities, especially in the way Arsenal and Ajax want to play.”
PSG emerge as Harry Kane contenders
Paris Saint-Germain are ready to make a fresh swoop for Harry Kane.
Bayern Munich have so far come up short in satisfying Tottenham’s demands for the striker, but the Independent say Kane has shown a willingness to move abroad during talks.
That has alerted PSG, who want to pair the England star with Kylian Mbappe.
A new striker is high on their list with moves for Victor Osimhen and Randal Kolo Muani yet to develop.
Saudi side tried to buy FIVE Chelsea players
Saudi Arabian officials blocked a supposed deal between Al-Hilal and Chelsea to sign FIVE players from the west Londoners.
A report in the New York Times claims that valuations for transfers have come back much higher than expected since four Saudi clubs were taken over by the government’s Public Investment Fund.
That led to the plug being pulled on certain transfers.
The identity of the Chelsea quintet has not been revealed but Kalidou Koulibaly did sign for £25m earlier this summer.
Breaking news! Hugo Lloris set to leave Spurs
Tottenham have given a clear indication that Hugo Lloris will leave this summer.
The goalkeeper has been left out of their pre-season tour squad, with a club statement saying he will “explore prospective transfer opportunities”.
Tanguy Ndombele, Eric Dier, Davinson Sanchez and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg are all on the plane despite being linked with moves away.
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Mikel Arteta uncertain over Folarin Balogun future
Folarin Balogun’s future is still not being guaranteed by Arsenal after his subpar outing in pre-season.
The striker missed two huge opportunities to seal a friendly win in Nurnberg as the Gunners were held to a draw by the second-tier German side.
And Mikel Arteta has refused to confirm that Balogun will get the first-team chance he so desires, amid talk of a £50m exit.
Arteta said: “Well this is what he has been doing and that’s why we gave him the minutes that he deserves to show what he can do.
“He’s just staying here with us at the moment and we will see what happens.”
Chelsea eye sensational Neymar deal
Chelsea are waiting in the background to snap up Neymar.
Should the Brazilian want to leave or PSG want to sell up, Le Parisien report on Chelsea being ready to make a bid.
The 31-year-old has two years left on his contract and he is said to cost at least £40m.
Chelsea set for Moises Caicedo battle
Liverpool could rival Chelsea for Moises Caicedo.
Talks between the Blues and Brighton are still yet to see an agreement on the player’s transfer fee, with the Seagulls demanding £100m.
Chelsea could still miss out despite reports of progress as talkSPORT say Liverpool are preparing to gazump them with their own bid.
Should Fabinho and Jordan Henderson complete moves to Saudi Arabia, the Reds are tipped to pounce on Caicedo.
West Ham baffled by Declan Rice delay
West Ham have still NOT received the paperwork from Arsenal for the transfer of Declan Rice.
Furthermore, the Hammers staff have described the situation as “strange” according to Sky Sports.
The deal will still go through, for £105m, but the report also says West Ham have “not seen anything like this before”.
So, no done deal just yet…
Timber squad number confirmed as Arsenal seal £38.5m deal
Arsenal have confirmed Jurrien Timber will wear the number 12 shirt.
The Dutchman completed a move that could be worth up to £38.4m on Friday, signing a long-term contract with the club.
Timber is expected to be followed by Declan Rice as the Gunners continue to invest following last season’s Premier League title challenge.
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