Transfer news LIVE! Chelsea hold Ugarte talks; Rice to Arsenal latest; Liverpool want Thuram
The summer transfer window will open next week and all of Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham are expected to be busy. Big-name players have already been touted for moves with Declan Rice, Manuel Ugarte and potentially even Neymar among those potentially up for grabs.
After a Premier League title challenge, Arsenal have a £200million plan to go one step further which should soon see Granit Xhaka depart. Rice, Moises Caicedo and Moussa Diaby are all reportedly on the Gunners’ shortlist for a move this summer.
Over at Chelsea, Sporting CP star Ugarte is said to be in talks with Todd Boehly over a £52m switch. It’s all a bit quiet at Spurs amid their new manager pursuit while Manchester United want Harry Kane and Liverpool are chasing an early deal for Khephren Thuram. Follow all the latest news, deals gossip and rumours with Standard Sport’s dedicated transfer blog below!
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Liverpool turn to Khephren Thuram
Having seemingly missed out on Manuel Ugarte to Chelsea, Liverpool are preparing to launch a bid for Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram.
Jurgen Klopp has identified the midfield as a key area to improve his team, after looking at Jude Bellingham earlier in the year and plotting an imminent deal for Alexis Mac Allister.
L’Equipe say talks are underway with Thuram rated at £52m, the same price a buyer will have to pay for Sporting CP’s Ugarte.
The 22-year-old is the son of France World Cup winner Lillian Thuram and brother of Borussia Monchengladbach winger Marcus.
Declan Rice latest
Bayern Munich will start negotiations over Declan Rice with an £87million bid to West Ham.
According to the Mail, the German giants are willing to up their bid with players along with the hefty cash offer.
Arsenal have been tipped to offer a structured deal woth £90m for Rice, whose price tag sits around the £120m mark.
Manchester United are also keen but will prioritise signing a striker.
In any case, West Ham will not discuss their player’s future until after next month’s Europa Conference League final.
Todd Boehly meets with Chelsea target Manuel Ugarte
It’s picking up now!
According to Record Portugal, Blues co-owner Todd Boehly was in the meeting yesterday as Chelsea met with Jorge Mendes and Manuel Ugarte.
They claim he was offered a salary of around two million euros a year on a long-term deal.
Fulham transfer guide: Recruitments out wide in defence needed while Joao Palhinha must be protected
The success Marco Silva has enjoyed in his two seasons at Fulham have seen his involvement in the player recruitment process gradually grow.
That is a big positive for the Cottagers ahead of a transfer window for which they seem well prepared.
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Jefferson Lerma is set to move to Crystal Palace on a free transfer
Bournemouth have confirmed the departure of Jefferson Lerma, paving the way for his move to Crystal Palace.
Lerma is set to join Palace on a free transfer as they bid to bolster their midfield following the departures of Luka Milivojevic and James McArthur this summer.
The Colombia international leaves Bournemouth after making 183 appearances across five seasons following his £25million move to the club in 2018.
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Tottenham to step up Ange Postecoglou pursuit next week after Celtic boss impresses Daniel Levy
Tottenham are set to step up their interest in Celtic head coach Ange Postecoglou after Saturday’s Scottish Cup Final.
Postecoglou is a contender to permanently succeed Antonio Conte and is said to have impressed Spurs chairman Daniel Levy, who is leading the club’s search for a new head coach and director of football.
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Crystal Palace transfer guide: Familiar feeling as investment needed amid exits
No Premier League team spent less on new signings this season than Crystal Palace, who invested only around £45m on Cheick Doucoure, Chris Richards and Naouirou Ahamada.
But this could be a busy summer at Selhurst Park and Palace have already moved to sign Jefferson Lerma on a free transfer from Bournemouth.
It remains to be seen whether Roy Hodgson will stay on as manager, and Wilfried Zaha’s future remains uncertain.
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Arsenal will not sell Emile Smith Rowe despite quiet season for academy graduate
Arsenal have no plans to sell Emile Smith Rowe this summer, despite his lack of football this season.
The 22-year-old missed the first half of the season after undergoing surgery on a long-term groin issue and in total played only 195 minutes in all competitions.
All 14 of his appearances came as a substitute and it was thought Smith Rowe could be sold as Arsenal look to help fund their transfer plans this summer.
But the Gunners have no intention of letting Smith Rowe leave and he hopes to play a more important role in the team next season.
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Brentford complete £11m Mark Flekken signing as Tottenham eye move for David Raya
Brentford have completed the £11million signing of goalkeeper Mark Flekken, paving the way for the exit of Tottenham, Chelsea and Manchester United target David Raya.
Flekken, 29, joins on a four-year contract from Freiburg after keeping 13 clean sheets in 34 Bundesliga matches this season.
Brentford have put a £40m price tag on Raya, who has one year left on his contract and is being lined up by Spurs as a potential replacement for Hugo Lloris.
Bees head coach Thomas Frank said: “We’re very happy to have signed Mark.
Arsenal make big offer for Ivan Fresneda
Mikel Arteta is understood to be keen on full-back signings this summer and has seemingly idenitified one already.
According to BILD, Arsenal have made a lucrative offer for Real Valladolid defender Ivan Fresneda in an attempt to move ahead of Borussia Dortmund in the race.
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