Transfer news LIVE! Rice to Arsenal announcement, Frimpong next target; Chelsea medical; Mount latest
Arsenal have agreed the final details of their £105million move to sign Declan Rice as the biggest move of the summer transfer window so far nears completion, while the likes of Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham race to complete their own deals. And the Gunners won’t stop there with Jeremie Frimpong emerging as their next target.
Mason Mount has released a video confirming his exit from Chelsea as Manchester United will today announce his £60m signing before focusing on adding a goalkeeper and striker, with Andre Onana talks underway. The Blues want to use the cash to sign Moises Caicedo with Gabri Veiga also being considered.
A deal to sign Manor Solomon is almost complete for Spurs with Micky Van de Ven of Wolfsburg their next potential arrival for £30m from Wolfsburg – while Bayern Munich continue to chase Harry Kane. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Live updates
Chelsea medical planned
Angelo Gabriel is due to fly to London this week to sign for Chelsea.
The 18-year-old forward is set to sign from Santos for £13m on a six-year deal, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Chelsea also remain locked in talks with Flamengo over Matheus Franca, with a transfer fee in the region of £20m being discussed.
Trevoh Chalobah future uncertain
Standard Sport understand Trevoh Chalobah could fall victim to Chelsea’s plan to elevate Levi Colwill to the first-team.
Mauricio Pochettino has taken a shine to the England youth international and wants a compact squad, opening up the chance for Chalobah to leave for £30m.
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Done deal! Barcelona confirm Inigo Martinez signing
Andrey Santos set for Chelsea exit
Porto are set to sign Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos.
The Brazilian teenager had looked to be in the mix for a first-team role next season but Record in Portugal report on an imminent stint on the Iberian peninsula.
Moises Caicedo and Gabri Veiga are both wanted by Chelsea to bolster their midfield, which could be behind Santos’ exit.
Declan Rice set for Arsenal medical
Declan Rice is expected to undergo his medical on Friday after Arsenal agreed a deal with West Ham for the midfielder.
The Gunners beat Manchester City to Rice’s signature after the treble winners deemed the Hammers’ demands too high, say The Guardian, with an unwillingness to get into a bidding war with Arsenal.
Rice could be announced as early as this weekend.
Granit Xhaka move in doubt?
Granit Xhaka’s move to Bayer Leverkusen has been thrown into doubt.
TMW report on Arsenal holding out for a higher fee amid talk of a £21.5m move for the Swiss midfielder.
The deal was set to be completed with Declan Rice’s arrival at Emirates Stadium, which is due to take place this week.
Multiple clubs tracking Callum Hudson-Odoi
One more Chelsea player for the chopping block.
The Athletic report on Callum Hudson-Odoi wanting to leave the club for first-team football this summer.
AC Milan have been named as a potential destination along with Fulham and Nottingham Forest.
Man Utd turn attention to Robert Sanchez
As talks with Andre Onana struggle along, Manchester United are looking at signing Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
The Spain international is unwanted on the south coast after the signing of Bart Verbruggen and a public falling out with Roberto De Zerbi.
The Mail say Sanchez would cost £30m, and potentially cheaper if they can talk that fee down. Onana, meanwhile, would cost in the region of £50m from Inter Milan.
New offer lands for Davinson Sanchez
Galatasaray have offered £7m to sign Davinson Sanchez.
It is understood that the Colombian centre-back is available to leave Tottenham, who are looking to sign Micky van de Ven to reinforce their defence.
According to Turkish outlet Sporx, Spurs are pondering the offer from Gala.
Sanchez only has one year left on his contract in north London and has only attracted interest from Brazilian side Flamengo.
Chelsea ponder Tino Livramento buy-back clause
Chelsea want to re-sign Tino Livramento from Southampton.
According to the Mail, Saints want £38m for the full-back having signed him from Stamford Bridge for £8m two years ago.
Newcastle have seen two bids rejected and it is claimed that Chelsea would loan the academy product straight back out, were he to sign.
Standard Sport understand Chelsea have a buy-back option worth in the £38m mark and that Livramento wants first-team football next season, with a move to Tynside not convincing him.
