Transfer news LIVE! Chelsea prepare Osimhen approach, Arsenal done deal; Rice update; Man United, Spurs latest
The transfer window is in full swing with all of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham all closing in on summer deals. The Gunners continue to chase Declan Rice, Kai Havertz and Jurrien Timber as Mikel Arteta aims to go again in the Premier League title race.
Despite Manchester City’s interest in Rice, there is reportedly fresh hope that the Gunners will still be able to sign the West Ham captain. The story at Chelsea is that Nicolas Jackson has completed his medical and the Blues are said to be preparing an approach for Victor Osimhen, while Moises Caicedo remains a top midfield target and wants the move to Stamford Bridge.
Mason Mount has been the subject of offers from Manchester United but they remain unable to agree a fee with Chelsea, who could have inadvertently put United on the path to pursue Caicedo as an alternative. Elsewhere, Tottenham have booked a medical for incoming goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario and they continue to push for James Maddison. Follow the latest news, gossip and rumours in Standard Sport’s transfer centre below!
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Chelsea prepare Osimhen approach
Huge news coming out of Italy tonight… with Chelsea said to be ready to make an approach for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
Napoli are set to demand around £130m for Osimhen but Sky Sport Italia claim Chelsea are not scared off by that price tag and will call Napoli next week to get a clearer idea of the situation.
Osimhen’s agent has met Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis to discuss his future and to set the asking price that would make the Serie A champions consider an offer.
Chelsea are closing in on a £30m deal to sign Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal but a move for Osimhen would be one of the biggest transfer deals of the summer.
Tottenham are said to be a new contender for Osimhen amid uncertainty over the future of Harry Kane
Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain are also said to be interested in the 24-year-old.
Timber set for five-year Arsenal deal
And more on Jurrien Timber… reports in Holland claim he has agreed a five-year contract at Arsenal.
De Telegraaf claim Timber has a verbal agreement over a deal that will run until 2028.
Arsenal prepare improved Timber offer
Arsenal are preparing a second bid for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber.
The Gunners had an opening £30m bid for Timber rejected.
Ajax want closer to £50m but Arsenal are optimistic that a deal can be reached.
Fabrizio Romano says Timber agreed personal terms with Arsenal two days ago and the 22-year-old has his heart set on a move to Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal defender in line for Galatasaray move
Arsenal defender Nuno Tavares is in line for a move to Galatasaray, according to reports in Turkey.
The 23-year-old has struggled at Arsenal since moving to Emirates Stadium for £8m in 2021 and has been given the green light to leave this summer.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta wants to upgrade his back-up full-back options.
The Gunners are interested in Galatasaray right-back Sacha Boey and Tavares could be moving in the other direction.
Tavares spent last season out on loan at Marseille and is currently with the Portugal squad at the European Under-21 Championship.
Here’s a first look at Kalidou Koulibaly in his new colours at Al-Hilal.
Fulham close in on Ocampos deal
Some big news coming out of Fulham.
The Cottagers are in talks to sign Lucas Ocampos from Sevilla.
Sky Sports claim Fulham are closing in on a £12.8m deal for the 28-year-old Argentina.
Ocampos scored a penalty for Sevilla in their Europa League Final shootout win over Roma.
Chelsea clear-out gathers pace as Koulibaly join Al-Hilal
Chelsea have confirmed the departure of Kalidou Koulibaly to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal, as the player clear-out at Stamford Bridge gathers pace.
Koulibaly joins Al-Hilal in a £16m deal.
Chelsea also get his £200,000-a-week wages off the books.
Koulibaly struggled in his one season at in the Premier League after joining Chelsea in a £33m deal from Napoli last summer.
The Senegal international made 32 appearances for the Blues.
Vicario to undergo Spurs medical
Guglielmo Vicario will undergo his Tottenham medical on Monday.
Spurs have agreed a deal worth around £16m to sign Vicario from Empoli and the Italian goalkeeper is due in London to his move.
The transfer looks set to be finalised next week and Vicario will becomes the first new arrival of the Ange Postecoglou era at Tottenham.
Jackson set to sign eight-year Chelsea contract
Nicolas Jackson is set to sign an eight-year contract at Chelsea.
The Senegal striker has agreed to join Chelsea in a deal worth around £30m that should be completed next week.
Jackson has completed a medical and is set to become Chelsea’s second summer signing after Christopher Nkunku completed his £53m switch from RB Leipzig earlier this week.
No Bayern bid for Mount
After reports that Manchester United have moved to focus on other targets after having a £55m bid for Mason Mount rejected, Bayern Munich have been linked with a move for the Chelsea midfielder.
Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel is a big admirer of Mount from his time at Chelsea but Fabrizio Romano says the Germany giants are yet to make a bid for him.
Chelsea want £65m for Mount, who has one year left on his contract and could leave on a free transfer next summer.
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