Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal get Havertz boost, Lavia talks; Chelsea step up Caicedo bid; Maddison wants Spurs
The transfer window is upon us once more and Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham are all going after some huge early summer signings. The Gunners are closing in on a move for Chelsea forward Kai Havertz as they plot another bid for top target Declan Rice, with talks already held over Romeo Lavia at Southampton as they entertain interest in Thomas Partey.
Chelsea should finalise the signing of Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson this week after agreeing personal terms and are also stepping up their pursuit of Moises Caicedo at Brighton. The Blues have ended their interest in Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, though are said to remain keen on Napoli marksman Victor Osimhen.
Manchester United are believed to be in discussions over Monacoās Axel Disasi as an alternative to the Bayern Munich-bound Kim Min-jae, with Rasmus Hojlund also in their sights as well as a shock offer for Englandās Jordan Pickford. Tottenham are reportedly tracking Lyonās Maxence Caqueret as they also chase Leicester pair James Maddison and Harvey Barnes, plus David Raya at Brentford. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip below!
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Harry Kaneās masterclass in Manchester will have United dreaming of England attack
The image of Harry Kane jumping for joy and celebrating is a sight many at Old Trafford will want to keep seeing.
The 29-year-old was part of a devastating England attacking performance featuring Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford and Arsenal winger Bukayo Saka in a 7-0 win over North Macedonia in Group C.
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Kyle Walker transfer news
Who said anything about a move to Bayern Munich?
According to Fabrzio Romano, Kyle Walker could yet sign a new contract with Manchester City…
Harvey Barnes: Arsenal could move for Leicester winger
Just days after Tottenham reportedly launched a big offer to sign Harvey Barnes, their rivals are being linked.
According to the Sun, Arsenal are tracking Barnes ahead of a potential move this summer.
Victor Osimhen could extend Napoli contract
Hard luck, Chelsea and Manchester United fans!
Napoli hitman Victor Osimhen has been touted as a big money target for both clubs this summer but it seems he could now be set to stay in Serie A….
Mateo Kovacic closing in on Manchester City move
Things had gone quiet on the Mateo Kovacic front of late after Chelsea granted Manchester City permission to speak to the midfielder.
Fabrizio Romano, however, has provided an update.
The transfer insider claims a move is now close.
Alexis Sanchez called Arsenal about transfer return
Alexis Sanchez left Arsenal under a cloud and hasnāt really hit the same heights since.
While the Gunners have moved on, it seems Sanchez hasnāt.
According to La Tercera, Sanchez called former teammate Mikel Arteta – now in charge of Arsenal of course – to ask for a return.
Unsurprisingly, he was rejected…
Kai Havertz tipped to shine at Arsenal
Former Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere believes Kai Havertz will be a big success for the club.
The Gunners want to sign the Chelsea striker, who is valued at Ā£70m by the Blues and has agreed personal terms already for a move across the capital.
Some have questioned why Mikel Arteta is so keen on Havertz, given his fairly mediocre goal record for Chelsea, but Aliadiere is confident heāll be a hit if the deal comes off.
āWhen you look at the way that Arsenal are playing, Iām not sure Arteta is looking for a typical striker whoās just focused on scoring goals,ā Aliadiere told FourFourTwo.
āFrom the look of it, Gabriel Jesus and the way that the boys have been playing this season, you want someone who is involved in the play, can play in midfield rather than a Haaland-type striker who will just stay up front and get goals.
“I think Havertz will be a great addition to the squad. I believe that the reason we fell short at the end of last season is that we didnāt have enough depth in the squad.ā
Chelseaās plan for Moises Caicedo
Chelsea want to make major progress in negotiations for Moises Caicedo this week.
Brighton reportedly want Ā£100m for the Ecuadorian midfielder having rejected an offer of Ā£60m from the Blues.
Source have informed Standard Sport that Caicedo wants to move to a bigger club and is wanted by Chelsea, while Arsenal are focusing on a move for Declan Rice.
Gambian wonderkid wanted by Premier League clubs
Interest is hotting up in teen sensation Adama Bojang.
An impressive Under-20 World Cup display for Gambia has led to the striker earning admiring glances from across Europe.
Standard Sport understand Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Liverpool, Tottenham and Wolves are all keeping tabs on the 19-year-old forward.
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Adama Bojang of Gambian side Steve Biko FC gained admirers across Europe for his U20 World Cup displays
/ AFP via Getty ImagesNoni Madueke wonāt leave Chelsea on loan
Chelsea winger Noni Madueke has revealed that the concept of him leaving on loan this summer is āimpossibleā.
Having asserted himself in the first-team after a January move to Stamford Bridge, Madueke wants a big role under new boss Mauricio Pochettino
āA loan spell would be impossible for both partiesā, he told Standard Sport.
āIāve been brought in and thereās a plan for me at the club. I finished the season well, so next season is just about kicking on in the team and showing everyone the real me.ā
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