Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal identify new midfield target; Chelsea DO want Caicedo; Tottenham manager latest
The summer transfer window is edging ever closer and the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are all wasting no time getting their business done. The Gunners are closing in on the signing of Declan Rice and have taken a new interest in PSV youngster Xavi Simons. Moises Caicedo is also a target after Arsenal revived their interest from January.
However, Chelsea are also keen on Brighton star Caicedo amid their talks to sign Manuel Ugarte from Sporting CP. Many outgoings are expected this summer and Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic are in talks with Manchester United and Man City, respectively.
United have agreed terms with Mount and must now agree a fee with Chelsea, and are also working on a deal for 20-year-old Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund. Harry Kane is their main target, but he is expected to stay at Tottenham for one more year. Spurs, meanwhile, are closing in on Ange Postecoglou as their new manager. Follow the latest news, gossip and rumours below!
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Xavi Simons boost for Arsenal
Arsenal have received a boost in their pursuit of Xavi Simons.
A report by Dutch publication Voetbal International says the 20-year-old is annoyed at manager Ruud van Nistelrooy’s controversial exit after winning the Dutch Cup.
PSG are one of several teams tracking the midfielder, although Arsenal are said to be the most interested party.
Simons is also said to have switched agents to Darren Dein, the son of former Arsenal chief David.
Man Utd told to exit Mason Mount talks
Manchester United hero Andy Cole has told the club they can do better than Mason Mount.
Personal terms talks are underway with the Chelsea midfielder, who could join for as much as £60m with a year left on his Stamford Bridge deal.
But Cold told FA Cup Odds: “None of the Chelsea players improve Manchester United.
“I know there’s talk of Mason Mount, he’s a decent player who works hard and puts a shift in.
“But Manchester United need someone with that X-factor and has flair. Someone like Jude Bellingham who drives the team forward.”
Bayern Munich enter Granit Xhaka race
Thomas Tuchel is keen on a surprise deal for Granit Xhaka.
Swiss outlet 4-4-2 claim Bayern are ready to offer the outgoing Arsenal man a three-year contract with the option of a fourth year -if he snubs Bayer Leverkusen.
Xhaka had looked to be heading to Leverkusen after entering advanced talks over a £13m deal before the season’s end, prompting his farewell to the Gunners fans after a brace against Wolves on the final day.
David Moyes responds to Celtic rumours
David Moyes has insisted he’s not thinking about taking over at Celtic.
Rumours linking the West Ham boss with a return to Scotland come amid talk of Ange Postecoglou taking over at Tottenham.
But Moyes told reporters: “I’ve never even considered it. I’m West Ham manager and I’m really enjoying my period here.
“I’m hopefully trying to continue growing a really good football club so I’ve not given it any consideration.
“Through my years I’ve been linked with lots of jobs at different times but I have to say I’m really happy at the moment and I’m settled where I am.
“The club have been so good to me and we’re enjoying the journey we’re on.”
Four teams set to bid for Declan Rice
Arsenal, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Manchester City are preparing transfer bids for Declan Rice.
That is according to famed Twitter account ExWHUEmployee, who has backed up reports that Rice is not keen on a move to Germany.
Arsenal are understood to be the favourites for the deal yet Rice’s best mate Mason Mount moving to United could help their move.
It is also said that Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Harry Maguire, Scott McTominay and Anthony Martial could be offered in a players-plus-cash deal.
Harry Kane sets out Tottenham stance
According to reports in Spain, Harry Kane has told Tottenham he won’t sign a new contract amid interest from Real Madrid.
Despite Karim Benzema staying put at the Bernabeu, Carlo Ancelotti is desperate to sign the striker and Daniel Levy has quoted a price of £86m, AS have stated.
Real want to knock that figure down though, with Kane a free agent in 12 months’ time.
Tottenham set for Ange Postecoglou talks
Spurs will attempt to force the issue on Ange Postecoglou’s future after the weekend’s Scottish Cup final.
Celtic face Inverness at Hampden Park on Saturday amid the speculation over the Aussie manager’s future.
According to Sky Sports, Tottenham want to respect the Bhoys’ match before wanting to talk to Postecoglou.
Luis Enrique, Roberto De Zerbi and Marco Silva are their other managerial targets at this stage.
Chelsea want Moises Caicedo despite Manuel Ugarte talks
Arsenal and Chelsea are set to go head-to-head for Moises Caicedo.
The Brighton midfielder is wanted alongside Declan Rice for the Gunners and Manuel Ugarte in Chelsea’s case.
And Fabrizio Romano has insisted that the Blues still want Caicedo whatever happens in their battle with PSG for Ugarte.
Brighton are expected to be open to selling Caicedo having qualified for the Europa League.
Arsenal lead Xavi Simons race
Reports in the Netherlands name Arsenal as the lead contenders for the signature of Xavi Simons.
Voetbal International say several teams are taking a look at the PSV Eindhoven midfielder, formerly of Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona.
It might even be a cut-price deal for the 20-year-old as PSG hold a buy-back clause worth around £10m.
But Eindhovens Dagblad report on PSV wanting a club-record fee, which would surpass the £37m paid by Liverpool for Cody Gakpo.
Done deal!
Rafael Leao is staying put!
The AC Milan winger has put pen to paper on a new contract to 2028 after long-running rumours linking him with Chelsea.
