Transfer news LIVE! Chelsea in Palmer talks; Fati wants Spurs; Arsenal cash in on flop defender
The deadline for the summer transfer window is looming large for clubs who are determined to get a final deal or two over the line. Chief among which are Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham with Arsenal also keeping an eye on any late developments.
Barcelona whizkid Ansu Fati has been one such player, linked with the Gunners lately and now offered to Chelsea and Spurs as the Catalans consider cashing in. Fati has reportedly decided he wants the move. Arsenal have been fielding interest from their rivals over at Stamford Bridge for Emile Smith Rowe.
Chelsea want to continue their clearout before Friday night’s deadline and have surprise interest in Marc Cucurella from Manchester United, amid their injury issues at left-back. Romelu Lukaku is set to leave and Cole Palmer, plus former loanee Joao Felix, are on the Blues’ radar. The biggest remaining deal however could come in Tottenham’s £50m move for Brennan Johnson. Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
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Cole Palmer on Chelsea radar
Chelsea want to sign Cole Palmer.
The Man City youngster was linked with West Ham earlier in the window and has once again been cast to the sidelines by Pep Guardiola, following the signing of Jeremy Doku.
Both the Telegraph and Fabrizio Romano say Chelsea are desperate to do a deal as they look to sign a young attacker with top-level experience.
Bayern to test Fulham’s resolve
Another transfer bid is incoming for Joao Palhinha, writes Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella.
This time it’s Bayern Munich after the Fulham star.
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Nuno Tavares could yet make Arsenal a profit
Nottingham Forest are set to sign Nuno Tavares on loan in a deal which could cost £14million, writes Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella.
Arsenal have given the green light to the player’s exit.
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Tottenham hope for late sales to fund striker push
Spurs are looking for a frantic finish to the transfer window with as many as seven players up for grabs, writes Standard Sport’s Dan Kilpatrick.
The club are still hoping to find takers for ex-captain Hugo Lloris, Tanguy Ndombele, Japhet Tanganga, Sergio Reguilon and Eric Dier. Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg and Davinson Sanchez could also leave.
Not until the bulk of that list depart will Tottenham make their move for a new striker, with Brennan Johnson and Ansu Fati both linked.
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Hugo Ekitike unlikely to join West Ham
West Ham have moved behind Eintracht Frankfurt in the race for Hugo Ekitike, writes Standard Sport’s Dom Smith.
Crystal Palace has also monitored the PSG striker, who could head to Germany as part of Les Parisiens’ move for Eintracht star Randal Kolo Muani.
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Wanted: Paris Saint-Germain striker Hugo Ekitike
/ AFP via Getty ImagesCallum Hudson-Odoi set for Chelsea exit
Nottingham Forest are in advanced talks to sign Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea, writes Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella.
The winger worked under Steve Cooper at England’s victorious Under-17 World Cup campaign in 2017.
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Done deal! Djed Spence signs for Leeds
Another loan move has been agreed for the Tottenham defender.
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Genoa eye Spurs duo
Genoa are interested in Tottenham’s Pape Matar Sarr and Tanguy Ndombele.
According to Il Secolo XIX, Sarr may be available to leave on loan despite featuring heavily in Ange Postecoglou’s early spell as Spurs boss.
A report by 90min even suggests new contract talks are underway.
Ndombele is certainly thought to be available and has been linked with Galatasaray lately.
Spurs in Ansu Fati talks
Tottenham are in talks to sign Ansu Fati.
Fabrizio Romano reports on a loan deal being in the offing with Barcelona wanting all of the young striker’s salary covered.
Spain international Fati, 20, is thought to earn around £200,000-a-week at the Camp Nou.
