Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal medical for Havertz; Man United enter Rice race, new Mount bid; Jackson to Chelsea
The summer window is just a week old and Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are all busy strengthening their squads. The Gunners are on the verge of completing the £65m signing of Kai Havertz, and are preparing a third bid for Declan Rice. Ajax defender Jurrien Timber is also a target, along with Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.
Long-term Gunners target Moises Caicedo is keen on a move to Chelsea, with Brighton holding out for at least £80m. The Blues have confirmed the signing of Christopher Nkunku and will soon add Nicolas Jackson as another forward signing. Mauricio Pochettino also needs to trim his squad, with Hakim Ziyech set to move to Saudi Arabia and Mateo Kovacic joining Manchester City.
Tottenham have been told James Maddison will cost a minimum of £50m, while their pursuit of Brentford goalkeeper David Raya is at risk of breaking down over a fee. Manchester United are set to enter the race to sign Rice, with an offer that could involve Harry Maguire or Scott McTominay, while they have had a fresh bid for Mason Mount rejected by Chelsea. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip below!
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Kyle Walker: Manchester City defender wants to stay
Ilkay Gundogan might be off but it seems another Manchester City legend wants to stay.
Despite links with Bayern Munich, Sky Sports have provided an update in regards to Kyle Walker.
They claim the England international now wants to stay at the Etihad Stadium.
Barcelona close to agreeing deal to sign Ilkay Gundogan
Barcelona are closing in on a deal to sign Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan.
The Germany international will soon be out of contract with the treble winners, who had offered the 32-year-old a one-year extension.
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Sandro Tonali to double his money at Newcastle
This one is moving rather quickly.
According to Fabrizio Romano, AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali is set to double his salary at Newcastle after agreeing personal terms with the club.
The deal is now in AC Milan’s hands.
James Maddison could leave Leicester this week
Get excited, Tottenham fans!
Spurs are said to be leading the race to sign James Maddison from relegated Leicester amid further competition from Newcastle.
According to the Daily Mail, the England international could even join the club this week!
Ilkay Gundogan transfer news
Manchester City will soon sign Mateo Kovacic and it seems the Chelsea midfielder will be acting as a big-name replacement for an even bigger name.
Indeed, according to Fabrizio Romano, Ilkay Gundogan is set to sign for Barcelona.
It is claimed the midfielder has agreed a two-year deal with the option of a third.
Jurrien Timber transfer news: Arsenal want Ajax star
Arsenal are very keen on signing the Dutch defender Jurrien Timber, and his versatility is a major reason behind the Gunners’ interest in him.
Capped 15 times for the Netherlands, the 22-year-old is comfortable as a centre-back either in a back four or back three and also as a right-back.
Arsenal have already made a £30million bid for the highly rated youngster. They are not believed to have any serious competition for his signature, and although Ajax say they want £50m, it is thought he could be available for a fee in the region of £34m to £39m.
Here, Standard Sport assess how he could fit into Arsenal’s backline.
Arsenal are hoping to sign Jurrien Timber this summer, the versatile Ajax defender
/ Getty ImagesJosko Gvardiol: Man City confident of landing star defender
Mateo Kovacic might not be the only Croatian through the door at Manchester City.
According to 90 Min, the treble-winners are closing in on a deal to sign Josko Gvardiol.
They suggest City are confident of landing the defender as their main top target this summer.
Sandro Tonali: Newcastle closing in on big deal
Here we go, Newcastle fans!
According to The Athletic, Newcastle are set to sign Sandro Tonali from AC Milan,
It is claimed the club are set to agree a fee in the region of 70 million euros to land the 23-year-old.
A statement signing.
Charlie Webster set for Chelsea exit on loan deal
Charlie Webster is set to join Dutch side Heerenveen on loan.
The midfielder will likely extend his contract at Chelsea, currently due to expire next summer, before making the temporary move to the Eredivisie.
Borussia Dortmund and PSV Eindhoven hold a long-term interest in the 19-year-old but the club have taken the decision to extend his current deal.
It will be a busy summer for Chelsea as Mauricio Pochettino begins his rebuild.
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Thomas Partey bid incoming
It’s all change at Arsenal!
With Kai Havertz and Declan Rice potentially coming in, the Gunners could now be set for a big-name exit.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Saudi clubs are now preparing a bid to sign Thomas Partey.
