Transfer news LIVE! Havertz to Arsenal agreed; Chelsea to sign Caicedo; Maddison to Tottenham; Man Utd news
The transfer window is now open and all of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are likely to be busy. The Gunners have made their move for top target Declan Rice and are now chasing a deal to sign Kai Havertz from rivals Chelsea in an eye-catching start to the summer trading period.
The Blues, meanwhile, are in talks to sign Villarreal forward Nicolas Jackson and have received a boost in their pursuit of a new midfielder. Brighton star Moises Caicedo is strongly linked with all of the big clubs around but is believed to favour a move to Stamford Bridge, where Mauricio Pochettino is also keen to bring Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana.
Over at Tottenham, James Maddison and Harvey Barnes have reportedly been the subject of a double bid following Leicesterās relegation. With all the latest on the potential Manchester United takeover too, itās going to be a busy summer. Follow all the latest news, gossip and rumours below!
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Kim min-Jae: Bayern Munich move ahead in race for Man Utd target
Napoli defender Kim min-Jae has been strongly linked with Newcastle and Manchester United.
The South Korean has a Ā£42m release clause in his contract active in July, making hin a hot property.
According to Fabrizio Romano, however, Bayern Munich have now moved ahead in the race.
Manchester United pull out of race to sign Harry Kane
Brilliant news, Tottenham fans!
Harry Kaneās future is always the subject of much debate but it seems this yearās saga is soon over.
According to The Athletic, Manchester United are NOT expected to make an approach.
Liverpool and Chelsea battle to sign Romeo Lavia
Despite Southamptonās relegation, Romeo Lavia is a man in demand.
Indeed, the Belgian impressed during a difficult season for the club and has reportedly attracted big suitors.
According to the Sun, Liverpool and Chelsea are ready to move.
Manchester City exploring Declan Rice deal
Some worrying news for Arsenal fans…
Having seen a bid rejected for Declan Rice, the Gunners could be in for some competition on that front.
According to The Athletic, Manchester City are now actively exploring a deal to sign the England and West Ham midfielder.
Arsenal keen on Nico Williams
Itās not just Kai Havetz who Arsenal want to sign.
According to 90 Min, the Gunners are keen to bring in Nico Willaims of Athletic Bilbao as Mikel Arteta prepares to go again on the Premier League title front.
Chelsea may have pulled off a Ā£70m transfer masterstroke under Boehly
Chelsea have faced plenty of criticism over transfers since they were taken over by Todd Boehly and Clearlake last summer.
But the performances of some of their new signings at the Under-20 World Cup suggests their policy of targeting the best young players could yet prove to be a masterstroke.
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Kylian Mbappe says staying at PSG āis my only optionā despite bombshell contract decision
Kylian Mbappe says staying at Paris Saint-Germain next season is his āonly optionā despite rejecting the chance to extend his contract.
The 24-year-old shocked the Parisian club this week when he passed up an option to renew his deal until 2025. His current contract expires next summer and PSG are adamant they will not let him leave for free.
Kylian Mbappe addresses the French media ahead of Euro 2024 qualifiers against Gibraltar and Greece
/ AFP via Getty ImagesHarvey Barnes: Tottenham offer doubted
Reports on Thursday suggested Tottenham had launched a big bid to sign Leicester City winger Harvey Barnes.
Still, such claims have been doubted by sources close to the club.
Indeed, it is reportedly West Ham who are pressing ahead to sign the winger.
Man United takeover: Declan Rice could be first big signing
It seems the Qatari takeover of Manchester United is edging closer.
Now, the Red Devils could be set to spend big.
According to the Daily Telegraph, United are to enter the race to sign Declan Rice after Arsenal had a bid rejected.
Tottenham leading race to sign James Maddison
Both Tottenham and Newcastle have been strongly linked with a move for Leicester City playmaker James Maddison.
With the Foxes in the Championship, the England international is expected to leave.
While the Toon can offer Champions League football, it is Spurs who reportedly lead the race.
According to transfer insider Dean Jones, Spurs are in a āgood positionā to sign Maddison.
