Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal want Lavia and Rice; Chelsea book medical, Caicedo latest; Kane to PSG; Man United
The summer window is just a week old and Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are all busy strengthening their squads. The Gunners have seen bids for both Declan Rice and Kai Havertz rejected as they have been quoted £100m and £70m for the pair. Ajax defender Jurrien Timber is also a target, along with Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.
Moises Caicedo is another target, though would prefer to move to Chelsea, with Brighton are holding out for £80m. The Blues have confirmed the signing of Christopher Nkunku and will soon add Nicolas Jackson as another forward signing with a medical booked for this week ahead of a £30million move from Villarreal. Mauricio Pochettino also wants to sign Gabri Veiga, but Chelsea need to reduce the size of their squad.
Tottenham have been quoted £50m for James Maddison, while their pursuit of Brentford goalkeeper David Raya is at risk of breaking down over a fee. Manchester United have ended their interest in Harry Kane, but now Paris Saint-Germain have made contact over a summer move. United, meanwhile, remain interested in both Victor Osimhen and Rasmus Hojlund, along with ongoing negotiations to sign Mason Mount. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip below!
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Amadou Onana has eyes on Chelsea
Everton midfielder Amadou Onana is reportedly desperately unhappy on Merseyside and wants to join Chelsea or Arsenal.
According to Belgian outlet Het Nieuwsblad, the 21-year-old wants to try his luck elsewhere having opted for Everton when moving in January, amid interest from the likes of Chelsea and West Ham.
The Toffees paid £33m for Onana and will expect to make a decent profit, although both the Blues and Gunners are currently focused on other midfield targets such as Declan Rice and Moises Caicedo.
Arsenal optimistic over Kai Havertz deal
It has not exactly been a successful start to the transfer window for Arsenal, with what feels like a bid rejected every day so far.
However, there is genuine optimism that a deal can be reached with Chelsea over Kai Havertz.
Standard Sport understand talks are accelerating over a £60m fee, after a £50m opening offer was rejected last week. Such a price would split the difference with Chelsea wanting £70m.
The Blues are in a race to sell players by June 30 to add the takings to their accounts for 2022-23, which are being monitored by UEFA over potential FFP breaches.
Man Utd put Fred up for sale
Fred is available for just £20million this summer.
Manchester United are ready to let the Brazilian go amid interest from Fulham, according to the Telegraph.
In fact, Marco Silva was spotted speaking to Fred after the last Premier League game of the season and is a known admirer of the midfielder – who once cost United a whopping £52m.
Chelsea competition for Gabri Veiga
Napoli are preparing to make a bid for young Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga.
Chelsea have been heavily linked with the Celta Vigo starlet, who has a release clause of £34m.
According to SportItalia, Napoli have tracked Veiga since April and are Chelsea’s latest rivals for the 21-year-old amid Liverpool’s interest.
Done deal!
Al-Ittihad have confirmed the signing of N’Golo Kante from Chelsea.
The midfielder’s free transfer has long been mooted but is now a done deal, with an announcement by the Saudi Arabian club overnight.
Frenchman Kante joins Karim Benzema at Ittihad and is the first major first-team player to depart Chelsea this summer.
Arsenal threat in Declan Rice bid
West Ham expect Manchester City to formally enter the race to sign Declan Rice imminently, in a huge threat to Arsenal’s bid for the midfielder.
Arsenal’s £75million bid was rejected yesterday, which included an extra £15m of add-ons.
Fabrizio Romano has reported on the Hammers wanting more achievable bonuses as part of the deal while hoping for City to come in and improve the state of the auction.
It is also said that Arsenal won’t make a bid for Romeo Lavia until the Rice deal is done, one way or another.
ICYMI: West Ham weigh up Scott move
West Ham are weighing up a move for Bristol City star Alex Scott, with the Championship club hoping to command a £25million fee.
Scott is one of the most highly-rated young talents in the country and is expected to earn a Premier League move this summer.
The 19-year-old was named the Championship’s Young Player of the Season this term and has just come back from representing England at the Under-20 World Cup.
It is understood that West Ham have held initial talks with the player’s representatives and are now deciding whether to make a move.
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Tottenham to walk away from Raya deal
Tottenham appear to be growing frustrated in negotiations with Brentford for goalkeeper David Raya.
Spurs have agreed personal terms with their first-choice target to replace Hugo Lloris.
But the Bees are holding firm on a £40million for the player, who has one year left on his deal.
Spurs had hopes to pay closer to £30m, according to reports, and are now looking at alternatives.
Chelsea medical booked
Chelsea will wrap up another summer signing this week with Nicolas Jackson flying in for a medical.
The Blues has agreed a £30million fee with Villarreal for a player who was also of interest to Everton, AC Milan and an unnamed German club to his signature.
Spanish outlet Diario AS, claim that Jackson will be in London this week for wrap up a deal and sign a five-year contract with an option for another year.
Arsenal close in on Lavia
Arsenal continue to make progress in their attempts to sign Romeo Lavia.
Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri claims that the Gunners are close to agreeing personal terms for the midfielder and will “soon” make an official offer to Southampton, who are set to demand a big fee despite their relegation.
Arsenal are believed to now be in pole position, with Chelsea’s inability to offer European football to Lavia counting against them.
