Transfer news LIVE! Kudus snubs Arsenal for Chelsea; Caicedo request; Hojlund to Man Utd today
We are closing in on the start of the Premier League season now but all of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United remain busy in the transfer market. The major name in the headlines at the moment has to be Ajax forward Mohammed Kudus, with the Ghana international now said to have agreed terms on a move to Stamford Bridge over the Gunners. For their part, Mikel Arteta’s side remain constantly linked with a move for Gremio’s Bitello.
There has been a further boost for the Blues, too. Despite the fact Brighton have snubbed their latest £80m offer for Moises Caicedo, reports claim the midfielder will ask his club to lower their asking price as he looks to force a move.
Then there’s United. Rasmus Hojlund is a major target and it seems a deal to sign the forward could be done imminently. Follow all the latest gossip, news and rumours including Tottenham, Liverpool and West Ham updates below!
Live updates
Klopp confirms Liverpool are ‘working on’ midfield signing after Lavia bid
Jurgen Klopp says it is “clear” Liverpool need to strengthen their midfield even further this summer.
After a difficult season last time out, the Reds are working to revamp their options in that department, with much of the criticism stemming from there.
Jordan Henderson has now followed Naby Keita, James Milner and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain through the Anfield exit doors following his controversial move to Saudi Arabia.
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Ugochukwu set for medical as Chelsea close in on midfielder signing
Chelsea are closing in on a move for Rennes midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu in a deal worth £23.5million, potentially rising to £25.7m with add-ons, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
The 19-year-old was not in the squad to face West Ham in a friendly at Roazhon Park on Saturday as both clubs look to finalise talks.
The Blues have already agreed personal terms and are preparing to conduct a medical in the next 24 hours.
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Sarri vetoes Lazio move for Giovani Lo Celso as Tottenham chance emerges
Maurizio Sarri has vetoed a move for Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso, Lazio’s president has confirmed.
The Argentine is back at Spurs following a loan spell at Villarreal last season and has been involved under Ange Postecoglou.
Despite struggling to fully convince following a move worth around a total of £42m, Postecoglou has expressed an interest in working with the 27-year-old long-term.
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Andersen speaks on Palace aim amid links to Tottenham and Newcastle
Joachim Andersen says he is focused on helping Crystal Palace achieve a top ten finish this season.
The Danish defender has been linked with a move away from Selhurst Park this summer with both Newcastle and Tottenham reportedly keen.
Andersen has impressed since moving to Palace from Lyon in the summer of 2021, a season after he was relegated while on loan at Fulham.
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Sadio Mane left out of Bayern squad amid Saudi links
Sadio Mane’s miserable time at Bayern Munich soon looks like ending.
The club have confirmed the Senegal international has been left out of their squad as talks over a move to Al Nassr continue.
Man United confirm Mainoo injury latest amid interest in Sofyan Amrabat
Manchester United have confirmed Kobbie Mainoo will miss the start of the upcoming season.
The 18-year-old midfielder, who made his first-team breakthrough last season and was playing a prominent role on the summer tour of the United States, was injured in Thursday’s friendly against Real Madrid in Houston.
Mainoo has flown back to Manchester for further assessment but a report on the club’s website said he was “expected to be ruled out for the first part of the 2023-24 season”.
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Liverpool still leading Romeo Lavia chase
Chelsea have been interested in a move for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia for over a year now and the Belgian is even being touted as an alternative to Moises Caicedo.
Still, according to Fabrizio Romano, it is Liverpool who lead the chase for Lavia as they continue their huge midfield rebuild.
Edmond Tapsoba to Tottenham update
Tottenham are constantly linked with Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba but a deal looks difficult to do.
The German club continue to ask for big money, limiting Spurs somewhat.
Still, according to Fabrizio Romano, the sale of Harry Kane to Bayern Munich could afford the north London giants to sign their top defensive target.
Edu confident of bringing Bitello to Arsenal
Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar is said to have personally picked out Gremio midfielder Bitello as a target for the Gunners.
Now, according to 90 Min, the club are confident of signing the 23-year-old as talks with the Brazilian club continue.
Rasmus Hojlund could sign for Man United today
Another saga looks to be coming to a close.
According to noted journalist Alfredo Pedulla, Manchester United are close to agreeing a deal with Atalanta over a move for striker Rasmus Hojlund.
It’s even claimed the Denmark international is in England right now and a deal could be signed imminently.
