Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal ‘done deal’; Rice update; Chelsea medical for Jackson; 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 passed his medical and Diogo Costa could also be on his way, 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 the Blues, 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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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.
Moura leaving Spurs with one regret
Lucas Moura has revealed he is leaving Tottenham this summer with one regret.
The Brazilian is departing on a free transfer after a five-and-a-half year spell at Spurs and has been speaking about his time in the Premier League in an interview in France.
Speaking to L’Equipe, Moura said: “It’s a mixture of emotions, I think. I’m leaving with my head held high and with the feeling of a job well done.
“I’ve built something solid and made my mark on the history of Tottenham, but I’m also leaving the club with a twinge of regret. It hurts to leave this club, my teammates, the city…
“It will remain a positive experience. I’ve grown and progressed. My only regret is not winning a title. That’s a shame.”
Fulham yet to finalise Mina move
Fulham have been strongly linked with a move for former Everton defender Yerry Mina, who is available on a free transfer after coming to the end of his contract at Goodison Park.
But they face competition from Besiktas, Lens, Granada and Bologna and a deal is not done.
Fabrizio Romano says Mina has not agreed terms with Fulham, despite reports.
He says Besiktas have also made an “official proposal” for the Colombia international.
Mendy closing in on £16m Al-Ahli move
Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is closing in on a £16m move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli.
Mendy is expected to undergo a medical in Saudi Arabia next week and after becoming the latest Chelsea player to agree a switch the Saudi Pro League.
Chelsea have also agreed to sell Kalidou Koulibaly to Al-Hilal for £17m and Hakim Ziyech to Al-Nassr for £8m, while N’Golo Kante has agreed to join Al-Ittihad on a free transfer.
Mendy joined Chelsea in a £22m deal from Rennes in 2020 and starred on their run to winning the Champions League in 2021.
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Arteta dismisses PSG links
A bit more from Mikel Arteta’s interview with Marca in Spain.
The Arsenal manager has played down reports linking him with the Paris Saint-Germain job.
“I can only say that I am happy at Arsenal,” said Arteta, who spent 18 months on loan at PSG during his playing career.
“I feel loved, valued by our owners, Stan and Josh [Kroenke], and I have a lot to do here at this club.
“I am happy and tremendously grateful to be at Arsenal.”
Gvardiol tells Leipzig he wants City move
Manchester City have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of Josko Gvardiol.
According to reports in Germany, the defender has officially informed RB Leipzig that he wants to move to the Premier League champions this summer.
Gvardiola is expected to become the most expensive defender in history surpassing *checks notes* Harry Maguire’s £80m move to Manchester United.
The Serbian is likely to cost around €100million (£86m) and City have already seen a bid just shy of £80m rejected.
Spurs in for Van de Ven
Tottenham are looking at a number of names to strengthen their defence and the latest is Wolfburg’s Micky van de Ven.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Dutch centre-back is also being tracked by Liverpool but now Spurs have turned a keen eye.
Also on Tottenham’s defensive shortlist are the likes of Gleison Bremer at Juventus, Bayer Leverkusen’s Edmund Tapsoba and Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo.
Jackson completes Chelsea medical
Nicolas Jackson has completed his Chelsea medical ahead of his move from Villarreal, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
Jackson is set to become Chelsea’s second signing of the summer after Christopher Nkunku completed his £53million switch from RB Leipzig earlier this week.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino wanted to bolster his front line and identified Jackson as a cheaper alternative to £100m-rated Napoli striker Victor Osimhen.
Chelsea have agreed a £65m deal to sell Kai Havertz to Arsenal and they are trying to offload both Romelu Lukaku and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as they revamp their forward line.
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