Transfer news LIVE! Chelsea to sign Ugarte; Gundogan to Arsenal. Man Utd latest gossip
The transfer window does not open for another week but all of Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham are expected to be busy. The Blues are reportedly starting the Mauricio Pochettino era by signing Sporting Lisbon midfielder Manuel Ugarte, though it’s a sadder story for one former Stamford Bridge favourite.
Eden Hazard will leave Real Madrid later this month and that could spell bad news for Spurs. Freeing the forward up on the wage bill may help finance a move for Harry Kane, with Manchester City’s Ilkay Gundogan also said to be under consideration after his FA Cup final heroics.
Elsewhere in the Premier League, Newcastle are said to be ready to rival the Gunners and Spurs for the signing of Hungary forward Dominik Szoboszlai this summer, while Mikel Arteta is also thought to be in Galatasaray defender Sacha Boey. Follow the latest news gossip and rumours with Standard Sport’s transfer centre below!
Live updates
Karim Benzema to leave Real Madrid
A huge moment in this summer’s transfer market.
Real Madrid have confirmed Karim Benzema will LEAVE the club this summer.
After 14 years at the club, the Frenchman will depart as a legend after the decision not to renew his contract.
According to reports in Spain, Madrid are looking to replace him with a certain Harry Kane…
Lionel Messi transfer news
Lionel Messi will reportedly decide his future soon.
The World Cup winner has played his final game for PSG and his next move is certain.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Al Hilal, Inter Miami and Barcelona are all in the running….
Jurrien Timber watches Manchester United
Ajax defender Jurrien Timber has been linked with Manchester United since the moment Erik ten Hag walked through the door.
On Saturday, the Dutch international watched the Red Devils in action in the FA Cup final at Wembley….
Italian interest in Eden Hazard
Eden Hazard is set to leave Real Madrid after an underwhelming stint in the Spanish capital.
According to Football Italia, however, there is yet more interest in the Belgian.
They claim both Milan and Juventus are chasing the forward this summer now he is a free agent.
Ilkay Gundogan to Arsenal latest
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan broke his silence on his future after scoring a brace in the FA Cup final.
The German is a target for Arsenal and Barcelona this summer.
“To be honest I don’t need these kind of days to feel appreciated and to feel special in this club,” he said.
“I know that, that is why I am here already seven years with all the ups and downs I’ve had so far. Nothing is decided yet so we’re gonna see what’s going to happen.”
Chelsea make late effort to sign Manuel Ugarte
Good news, Chelsea fans!
According to Record in Portugal, the club are pressing full steam ahead in their attempts to sign Sporting Lisbon midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
They say the Blues have launched a last-minute effort to land the midfielder after a meeting on Thursday.
Chelsea to offer Mendy in Onana swap deal
Andre Onana is another potential incoming at Chelsea this summer.
Along with the likes of Brentford’s David Raya and Borussia Dortmund’s Gregor Kobel, the Cameroon international, 27, is one of several goalkeepers under discussion at Stamford Bridge.
And according to Foot Mercato, Chelsea are ready to offer Edouard Mendy plus cash for Onana, who is supposedly the favoured target of incoming boss Mauricio Pochettino.
Manchester United are among a host of other clubs linked with Onana, who only joined Inter on a free transfer last summer after leaving Ajax.
The future of €50m-rated Onana is likely to be decided after Inter’s Champions League final clash with Manchester City in Istanbul on Saturday.
PSG to match Chelsea’s Ugarte deal?
A lot of interesting reporting on the Manuel Ugarte front tonight.
Transfer specialist Santi Aouna claims that the Uruguayan already has an agreement with PSG on a contract until the summer of 2028.
He says that Sporting Lisbon want the French giants to match Chelsea’s €60m deal, which has been agreed.
This particular transfer race might not be over just yet…
Nkunku offers Chelsea exciting glimpse of future
One player we know for sure will be joining Chelsea this summer is Christopher Nkunku.
The French forward agreed a deal with the Blues last year that will see him arrive at Stamford Bridge in the next few weeks for a fee of £53m.
And Nkunku – the joint-highest scorer in the Bundesliga this term – delivered a further glimpse of what he could offer goal-shy Chelsea in Saturday evening’s German Cup final, netting his 23rd of the season and later assisting Dominik Szoboszlai at Berlin’s Olympiastadion as RB Leipzig retained the DFB-Pokal trophy with a 2-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.
Chelsea hope to sign Ugarte next week
Another update on Manuel Ugarte to Chelsea now.
Fabrizio Romano adds that the Blues are hoping to fix all the final details and get contracts sorted next week.
He says Chelsea are “very confident” over getting the deal done in the days ahead.
