Transfer news LIVE! Johnson snubs Chelsea for Spurs; Arsenal’s £100m plan; £34m Man Utd breakthrough
Today promises to be another big one in the summer transfer market with a decision reportedly made in the chase for Brennan Johnson. The Nottingham Forest striker is said to prefer moving to Tottenham over Chelsea, ahead of a bid landing from Spurs for the £50million-rated player. However, the Blues are preparing to land a new signing of their own after a medical for Deivid Washington.
Over at Arsenal, player sales are the order of the day following surprise rumours of a move for Brighton striker Evan Ferguson. Mohammed Kudus has been a target for both the Gunners and Chelsea but West Ham have now sealed an agreement to sign the Ghanaian midfielder.
Manchester United are closing in on a £34m deal for Jean-Clair Todibo as Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his defence while a midfielder is Liverpool’s top target, following a rejected bid for Andre Trinidade. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and deals with Standard Sport’s live blog!
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Gabri Veiga set for shock Saudi switch
Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli are on the verge of signing highly-rated Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga.
The 21-year-old has caught the eye of Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool, among others, in recent months after a breakout season with Celta Vigo.
A move to the Premier League was thought to be on the cards with Veiga available for his £34.4million release clause.
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West Ham to tie up Mohammed Kudus coup
West Ham have plans to sign a striker after making a breakthrough in talks over Mohammed Kudus’ transfer, writes Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella.
The Ghana midfielder is set to arrive for £38m on a five-year contract.
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Arsenal set out on £100m plan
Arsenal want to raise £100m in player sales before the transfer deadline.
Folarin Balogun is rated at £50m and Gabriel Magalhaes could also leave if a replacement can be found, say the Mail, with Marc Guehi liked.
Kieran Tierney, Albert Sambi Lokonga, Rob Holding, Cedric Soares, Nuno Tavares and Nicolas Pepe could also move on to raise funds.
Brentford suffer Nico Gonzalez blow
Brentford have seen a £36m offer for Nico Gonzalez rejected.
Fiorentina are determined not to sell the Argentine midfielder, say outlets in Italy.
Viola boss Vincenzo Italianio told Sky Italia yesterday: “I’m seeing him highly motivated. He took the No10 and it brought him luck.[The rumours] are just a slightly unsettling thought.
“The market still being open while we are already underway with such important competitions doesn’t help, but we’re used to it by now.
“There’s nothing on Nico Gonzalez, he will definitely stay with us.”
Man City told to pay £70m for Eberechi Eze
Crystal Palace have laid out their demands for Eberechi Eze, write Standard Sport’s Dom Smith and Nizaar Kinsella.
Manchester City are keen on the England midfielder after turning their attention away from Lucas Paqueta, but a hefty sell-on clause to old club QPR has upped Eze’s fee.
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Aymeric Laporte to trade Manchester for Riyadh
Aymeric Laporte has confirmed his departure from Manchester City ahead of signing for Al-Nassr.
The Saudi Arabian club will reportedly pay £23.5million for the Spain international defender after five-and-a-half years at the Etihad Stadium.
Ahead of leaving City, former Arsenal target Laporte penned an emotional farewell to fans on social media. The 29-year-old wrote: “It has lasted for five and a half unforgettable years. Plenty of memories that I will keep forever close to my heart.”
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Chelsea to make new signing today
Chelsea could announce the signing of Deivid Washington today.
The Brazilian teenager completed his medical ahead of a £17m move from Santos yesterday, as reported by Sky Sports.
Washington will be loaned to sister club Strasbourg for the season ahead.
Arsenal hope for Nicolas Pepe deal
Nicolas Pepe could finally be leaving Arsenal.
RMC Sport reveal an unnamed Saudi Arabian club have begun talks over signing the winger, who has a year left on his Gunners contract.
Pepe recently rejected a three-year contract with Besiktas in Turkey.
Brennan Johnson snubs Chelsea for Spurs
Brennan Johnson wants to sign for Spurs.
The Mail say the Nottingham Forest striker has made up his mind on his next move amid rival interest from Chelsea and West Ham.
A first official bid is expected soon with Tottenham considering sending Davinson Sanchez to the City Ground as a makeweight.
Chelsea are now reportedly looking at other targets.
Man Utd takeover latest
There is still hope that either Jim Ratcliffe or Sheikh Jassim will complete a deal to buy Manchester United.
Following claims that the Sheikh’s bid has been successful, and counter claims that the Glazers may not sell up at all, the Mail say intermediary Raine Group continue to work on bringing a deal together.
It is said, however, that neither bidder has met the price tag for United at this stage.
