Transfer news LIVE! Rice to Arsenal ‘accepted;; Chelsea win Caicedo race; Raya agrees Spurs move; Man Utd news
The summer transfer window is only hours from opening and all of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are expected to be busy. The Gunners are now seemingly close to the £100m signing of top target Declan Rice after seemingly winning the battle to sign the West Ham captain, who was also linked with Chelsea.
The Blues, meanwhile, reportedly have a midfield target of their own. Brighton’s Moises Caicedo has long been linked with a move to a top club and there are suggestions it is Chelsea who are set to win the 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. David Raya of Brentford is a key target and reports claim he has agreed personal terms with Spurs, who are also tracking James Maddison. With Manchester United eying Rasmus Hojlund and Kylian Mbappe, Liverpool after Khephren Thuram and Gabri Veiga and Newcastle tracking Felix Nmecha, it’s going to be a busy start to the summer! Follow the latest news, gossip and rumours below!
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Chelsea to launch Andre Onana bid as two goalkeeper targets favoured
Chelsea will step up their pursuit of Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana after his impressive display in the Champions League Final.
New Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino wants to sign a new No1 this summer and the Blues have settled on Onana as their primary target.
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Federico Chiesa: Liverpool ready to make bid for Juventus star
Liverpool aren’t messing around this summer.
Alexis Mac Allister is through the door already and another big name could soon follow.
According to Calciomercato, the Reds are set to bid £30m to sign Federico Chiesa, who has reportedly grown unhappy with life at Juventus.
Rasmus Hojlund gives clear verdict on ‘huge’ Manchester United transfer speculation
Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund has admitted that a move to Manchester United would be “huge”.
The Red Devils are strongly tipped to sign a new striker in the summer transfer window with Harry Kane another top target, although Tottenham are adamant they will not sell to a domestic rival.
That has drawn the likes of Hojlund into focus, along with potential signings Victor Osimhen and Goncalo Ramos. Chelsea are also reportedly interested in the Danish youngster and Napoli’s Osimhen.
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Mateo Kovacic: Manchester City set to agree deal in coming days
Fresh from celebrating their treble win, Manchester City are seemingly ready to welcome their first signing of the summer.
Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic is a leading target at the Etihad Stadium but there has been little movement on the deal to take him to Manchester in recent days.
Well, until now.
According to the Daily Mail, there is a confidence that a fee will be agreed in the coming days.
Mateo Kovacic could leave Chelsea this summer and Manchester City are interested
/ ESNewcastle preparing bid for Felix Nmecha
Newcastle have so far stayed away from superstar signings for the sake of it.
One of the most remarkable things about the club since the takeover is the nature of their recruitment policy, in fact. Big money has of course been spent but the players they are bringing in are slightly more nuanced.
Which brings us to Felix Nmecha.
According to the Daily Telegraph, the club are ready to bid £15m for the Wolfsburg star, formely of Manchester City.
Gabri Veiga to Liverpool update
Gabri Veiga is a name who has already featured prominently during the early stages of the summer transfer season.
Linked with Chelsea, Newcastle and Liverpool, the Celta Vigo midfielder seems likely to have his pick of clubs this summer.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Liverpool have been informed on the conditions of the deal to sign the 21-year-old, who is said to have a release clause worth around £35m in his contract.
Man United ready to enter Kylian Mbappe race
With Kylian Mbappe reportedly telling Paris Saint-Germain he has no interest in signing a new contract, top clubs around the world have been alerted to his situation.
Real Madrid are constantly linked with a move for the World Cup winner but may not have it easy on that front.
According to TEAMtalk, Manchester United are ready to spring into action were the superstar forward to become available.
David Raya agrees Tottenham transfer
A busy start to the window for Tottenham!
With Hugo Lloris announcing his desire to leave the club earlier this month, Spurs are getting to work on signing a replacement.
According to Fabrizio Romano, David Raya has now agreed terms on a move to north London after positive talks with the club.
Chelsea set to win Moises Caicedo battle
Here we go, Chelsea fans!
Accordig to Football Transfers, Arsenal now fear it will be Chelsea who win the battle to sign Brighton star Moises Caicedo.
It is claimed the Blues have grown increasingly confident of signing the £80m-rated midfielder despite interest from the Gunners.
They are reportedly pushing hard to sign the player and are seemingly ready to offer him better terms than he’d get at Arsenal.
Declan Rice to Arsenal now accepted
Some big news to start us off this morning.
According to The Guardian, West Ham have now “accepted” they are going to lose Declan Rice this summer and they are close to agreeing a huge fee with Arsenal for the England international.
They suggest a £100m move to north London is edging closer as talks continue to progress smoothly.
