Transfer news LIVE! Chelsea interest in Mbappe; Arsenal eye Chiesa; Man Utd and Liverpool told Valverde price
The summer transfer window is on the verge of opening and all of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are expected to be busy. The Gunners are now seemingly close to the Ā£100m signing of top target Declan Rice, who was also linked with Chelsea, while there is also reportedly interest in Juventus forward Federico Chiesa.
The Blues, meanwhile, have been linked with a shock move for Kylian Mbappe, who has released a statement confirming he will not extend his contract at PSG. Chelsea remain interest in Brightonās Moises Caicedo too and there are suggestions that it is the Blues who are set to win that race. Incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino is also keen on a new goalkeeper, namely Inter Milan star Andre Onana.
A new goalkeeper could also be on the cards for Tottenham, with David Raya of Brentford a key target and he is close to agreeing personal terms with the club. Spurs remain keen on James Maddison too, but Newcastle are leading that race. Manchester United are eyeing Rasmus Hojlund and Liverpool are after Khephren Thuram and Gabri Veiga, while both are reportedly keen on a shock move for Federico Valverde! Follow the latest news, gossip and rumours below!
Live updates
Scamacca back to Italy?
Roma are ready to step up their attempts to sign Gianluca Scamacca on loan.
The West Ham striker missed the final stages of the season, including the Europa Conference League final win, with injury, at the end of what was a frustrating first campaign in England.
Sky Italia report that Romaās sporting director Tiago Pinto is set to fly to London this week for talks with West Ham, as they look to try and secure a year-long loan deal for the striker.
Update on Man United takeover
Sheikh Jassim is still waiting to hear whether his fifth and final offer for Manchester United has been successful, according to sources close to the Qatari.
Recent reports within Qatar had indicated that the Sheikhās bid – which is for 100 per cent of the club – had seen off the bid from Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
However, the Sheikh Jassim camp described those reports as pure speculation and say they remain in a āholding patternā. They expect the next step will be for the United board to meet and consider both bids.
Read the full story here
Well then…
Kylian Mbappe determined to ensure everyoneās attention remains firmly on him.
The Frenchman has now taken to Twitter to respond to a report from Le Parisien, which claimed that he wants to leave PSG this summer to join Real Madrid.
He said: āLies… I have already said that I will continue next season at PSG where I am very happy.ā
Mbappe has also said he has no interest in renewing his contract at PSG, so he clearly wants to leave the club on a free transfer next summer. Very optimistic.
Kane boost for Spurs as Real turn to Mbappe
Real Madrid are expected to explore a summer move for Kylian Mbappe, which could effectively end their interest in Harry Kane, writes Dan Kilpatrick.
The 24-year-old France captain will be a free agent at the end of next season and his decision to leave PSG could spark a transfer bidding war for him this summer. PSG have always maintained Mbappe would not be allowed to leave for free, meaning they may now reluctantly sell to the highest bidder.
PSG are likely to demand around Ā£150m for Mbappe. Manchester United want to sign Kane, but Spurs insist the England captain, who has one year left on his own deal, will not be sold to a Premier League rival under any circumstances.
Spurs might have considered a huge offer of around Ā£100m, but if Real pursue a move for Mbappe, it increases the likelihood of Kane staying with Tottenham next season.
Read the full story on that here!
Arsenal hold Balogun talks
Arsenal have held talks with Folarin Balogunās representatives to discuss his future.
Sky Sports report that Balogunās priority remains first-team football, with the forward yet to decide whether he will get that at Arsenal after running from a successful loan spell at Reims.
RB Leipzig are keen on the striker, while there is also interest from other Premier League clubs.
Kimmich still has ābig plansā at Bayern
Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich says he has ābig plansā at the club despite frequent transfer links with Barcelona and Manchester City.
The German international has been touted as a long-term heir to Sergio Busquets at the Camp Nou, as well as a leading target for Treble-winners City.
Pep Guardiola worked with the 28-year-old at the Allianz Arena and could be looking for a replacement for Ilkay Gundogan.
Speaking while away on international duty with the German camp, Kimmich told BILD: āIt was difficult not to come across it [the rumours]. Generally, Iām not too invested in the rumours.
āI still have, as everyone knows, two years left on my contract and we have big plans [for those two years] at Bayern.ā
More on Mbappe…
Itās looking increasingly likely that Kylian Mbappe will leave PSG this summer, even if that is what we all thought was going to happen last year.
Le Parisien report that PSG are willing to sell, Real Madrid are ready to pay and Mbappe himself is keen to make the move to Spain.
Sounds like a pretty good combination…
Mbappe hits back at PSG
Kylian Mbappe has claimed he ānever discussedā renewing his contract with PSG, as the forwardās relationship with the club continues to sour.
The 24-year-oldās current deal expires at the end of next season and while there is the option to extend that by a further year, news broke yesterday that Mbappe had informed the club he would not be doing so.
PSG were reportedly angered that Mbappeās letter to the club confirming that decision was leaked to the media before they were informed, and it has been suggested that they will not allow the Frenchman to leave the club for free in 12 monthsā time.
The French star has now released a statement on the situation, confirming that he will not be extending his deal, but he insisted that the PSG board have known about this since July last year.
āI have never discussed any contract renewal with PSG,ā Mbappe told AP.
āThe board has been informed since July 15th, 2022 of my decision not to extend beyond 2024 ā and the letter sent was only meant to confirm what I already told them.ā
Battle on for Valverde
Manchester United and Liverpool could be set for a summer battle for Federico Valverde.
El Nacional report that Liverpool have made a Ā£51m bid for the Real Madrid midfielder, with Jurgen Klopp a big fan, but that offer has been swiftly rejected.
Itās suggested that Real have an Ā£85m asking price for Valverde, who has in the past been a target for United. With Real having signed Jude Bellingham, they are now open to selling the Uruguayan for the right price.
Arsenal keen on Chiesa
Arsenal are interested in a move for Juventus forward Federico Chiesa.
La Reppublica claim that the Italian side are willing to sell, but would want a fee in the region of Ā£50m for Chiesa.
Bayern Munich and Liverpool are also reportedly keen on the forward – one to keep an eye on this summer!
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