Transfer news LIVE! Rice prefers Arsenal move, Lavia agreed; Man Utd begin Onana talks; Kudus to Chelsea
The summer transfer window is well underway and all of Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham are working hard to complete some major early deals. United have now tabled a third and final offer of £55m for Mason Mount, while they have also held talks over signing Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana for £50m.
Chelsea are ready to return with a fresh bid for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo amid a £30m move for Nicolas Jackson at Villarreal, and also have interest in Mohammed Kudus. Arsenal are planning a huge third offer of their own for top target Declan Rice but face strong competition from Manchester City, while Kai Havertz is set to undergo a medical over the weekend and the Gunners have reached an agreement with Romeo Lavia.
Tottenham are set to make their first signing of the Ange Postecoglou era in Empoli’s Guglielmo Vicario, with a boost in their chase of James Maddison as Newcastle close in on the signing of Sandro Tonali instead. Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic will undergo his medical at Man City on Friday. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Live updates
Arsenal set to make £100m Rice bid
Arsenal are expected to imminently make a £100m bid for Declan Rice.
The Mail report that West Ham are expecting the improved offer, with it believed that the Gunners will come close to matching the Hammers’ valuation.
It’s claimed that Man City have not made a formal approach yet for Rice, but their interest has encouraged Arsenal to move quickly to force through a deal.
Done deal!
Justin Kluivert’s move to Bournemouth has been made official.
The 24-year-old has joined the Premier League side for £9.5m, with a further £850k in add-ons.
Azpilicueta set for Inter move
Cesar Azpilicueta is on the verge of completing his move to Inter Milan.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the defender will sign a two-year-deal, joining on a free transfer as Chelsea have agreed to terminate his contract a year early.
Personal terms have been agreed and official confirmation should follow.
Timber fee could drop
Arsenal have been told by Ajax that they want £50m for Jurrien Timber.
However, De Telegraaf report that a deal could be done for between £35-40m, with the Gunners likely to submit a second bid next week.
Havertz medical this weeked, third Declan Rice bid to come, Romeo Lavia a target… busy period in north London!
Arsenal are hoping to sign Jurrien Timber this summer, the versatile Ajax defender
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Ruben Neves’ move to Al-Hilal has been confirmed!
Wolves have released an essay in response, beginning with: “Although Wolves’ modern-day king has abdicated his throne, Ruben Neves’ legacy will shine on at the golden palace for eternity.”
Playing it cool.
Newcastle eye Andersen move
Newcastle are interested in Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen.
The Magpies are on the verge of sealing a deal for AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali, and are now turning their focus to defensive additions.
The Mail report that Andersen is one of those being considered, but the centre-back has three years left on his current deal at Selhurst Park and so would not come cheap.
Nkunku arrives at Cobham!
Agent could hold key in Simons race
Arsenal reportedly have a surprise advantage in the race to sign Xavi Simons.
The PSV star is attracting attention across Europe, while PSV have a €6m buyback option that could only be activated in July and if the player agrees.
Voetbal Primeur report that Tottenham and Man United are interested in Simons, but the Gunners are in a strong position due to their relationship with the player’s agent Darren Dein, son of Arsenal’s former director David Dein.
Chelsea reject Lukaku offer
Chelsea have turned down a loan offer from Inter Milan for Romelu Lukaku.
Inter are keen on taking Lukaku back to Italy, but want a loan move while Chelsea are keen to agree a permanent deal.
The Telegraph report that the Blues have rejected a £7m loan bid from Inter – the Belgian’s future remains uncertain.
Arsenal look to avoid hammer blow
Arsenal have historically pivoted well after missing out on transfer targets, but losing the race for Declan Rice would be a hammer blow, writes Simon Collings.
Rice is Arsenal’s No1 target this summer and has been so for months leading into this transfer window.
The Gunners are determined to kick on after narrowly missing out on the title and, at 24, Rice is viewed as a big part of the next phase of Mikel Arteta’s project.
Sporting director Edu and the executive team have reacted well to missing out on targets in the past, most recently as January. Arsenal wanted to sign Mykhailo Mudryk from Shakhtar Donetsk but, when Chelsea gazumped them, they swiftly swooped for Leandro Trossard from Brighton.
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