Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal set to sign Caicedo; Chelsea to replace Kovavic with Veiga; Mount to Man Utd
We are edging closer to the official opening of the transfer window all of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are expected to be busy. The Gunners are keen to bring Declan Rice to the club as they seek to improve on a disappointing end to the season and he could soon be joined by Brighton’s Moises Caicedo, a player they made multiple bids for over the course of the January window.
Chelsea, meanwhile, could be about to sell Mateo Kovacic to rivals Manchester City before looking to lure Sporting Lisbon midfielders Manuel Ugarte and Gabri Veiga to the club this summer. Mason Mount, meanwhile, is believed to have agreed personal terms with Manchester United and David Raya is close to joining too.
The story at Tottenham at the moment is of their managerial hunt. Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou is understood to have emerged as the frontrunner for the job at the moment and he could first have to deal with the prospect of Harry Kane as Real Madrid reportedly look to replace Saudi Arabia-bound Karim Benzema. Follow the latest news, gossip and rumours below!
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Khephren Thuram on Liverpool’s transfer list
Midfield looks like a major area in which Liverpool will strengthen this summer.
After so many problems there all season, Jurgen Klopp is keen to refresh his options.
According to RMC Sport, Nice star Khephren Thuram is the main target.
Declan Rice keeping options open amid Arsenal interest
For much of the early part of the summer transfer window, it has seemed something of a formality that Declan Rice would join Arsenal.
The England international is the club’s leading transfer target and is destined to leave West Ham.
Still, a fresh update has emerged.
Football.London claim Rice is happy to keep his options up amid interest from Chelsea, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and Manchester City.
Joao Felix offered to Newcastle
Chelsea have already bid farewell to Joao Felix after his short loan stint but his time in the Premier League may not come to an end so quickly.
Indeed, according to the Daily Mail, Felix has now been offered to Newcastle United.
His wages, however, could be a problem for Eddie Howe’s side.
Manuel Ugarte wants Chelsea guarantees
Manuel Ugarte is the name most linked with a move to Chelsea.
Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle are also thought to be keen on the 22-year-old and signing him won’t be easy.
European football expert Andy Brassell, however, has provided an update.
Speaking on Sky Sports, he claimed Ugarte wants guarantees over the Blues’s sporting vision.
Brendan Rodgers back to Celtic?
Tottenham fans might be interested in this.
Brendan Rodgers, a man linked with the job at Spurs, could be set to return to Celtic.
Indeed, with Ange Postecoglou Daniel Levy’s main target in north London, the former Bhoys boss could replace him in Glasgow.
Rodgers left on bad terms in 2018 but, out of work after leaving Leicester, there are suggestions he could be lined up to come back.
Real Madrid consider Kai Havertz move
With Karim Benzema seemingly set to move to Saudi Arabia for a lucrative payday, Real Madrid are going to need a new striker.
Harry Kane continues to be linked with a move to the Spanish giants, although another name has now emerged.
Marca suggest Chelsea forward Kai Havertz could be seen as an alternative target this summer.
Tottenham manager news: Ange Postecoglou in driving seat
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.
Among Postecoglou’s admirers at Spurs is the club’s incoming chief football officer Scott Munn, a fellow Australian who knows Postecoglou personally and is set to officially become Levy’s de facto No2 from July.
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Man United edging closer to David Raya deal
It’s not just Mount who Man United are close to signing.
The Daily Mirror claim David Raya is a major target at Old Trafford this summer and Brentford’s signing of a new goalkeeper has pushed the Spanish international closer to a move.
Available for £40m this summer, the former Blackburn stopper is expected to become a United player.
Man United pushing to sign Mason Mount
Manchester United could be about to steal one of England’s most high-profile players away from a rival.
According to CaughtOffside, the Red Devils are accelerating plans to bring Mason Mount to the club amid his contract dispute with Chelsea.
Having reportedly agreed terms with the England star, it is now claimed United want a deal wrapped up quickly.
Chelsea to replace Mateo Kovaic with Gabri Veiga
Over at Chelsea, meanwhile, it seems Mauricio Pochettino already has something of a succession plan.
With the Blues granting Manchester City permission to talk to Mateo Kovacic already this summer, Chelsea are moving quickly to replace him.
According to AS, the club are keen to sign Celta Vigo star Gabri Veiga.
Emerging as something of a leading talent in Spain, Newcastle are also said to be in the race amid a £34.6m release clause.
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