Transfer news LIVE! Havertz in Arsenal medical; Chelsea Caicedo bid imminent; Rice to Man Utd bid; Tottenham
The transfer window is open and all of Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United are getting down to business. The Gunners are set to announce the signing of Chelsea forward Kai Havertz imminently after striking a £65m deal with the Blues, with the German international now set for a medical. A new bid for Declan Rice is also on the way, although Manchester United are also keen.
Chelsea, meanwhile, will reportedly lodge an £80m offer for Brighton midfielder imminently as they close in on a move for Villarreal forward Nicolas Jackson. Mason Mount, however, could be set for a move to United as they ready a third bid.
Over at Tottenham, Ange Postecoglou looks set for his first signing after the club reportedly agreed a fee of around £17.2m for Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, with James Maddison also of interest. Follow all the latest news, gossip and rumours including updates on Ilkay Gundogan, Sandro Tonali and Bernardo Silva in our transfer centre below!
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Mason Mount pushes for Manchester United move
Mason Mount could be another player set to join the raft of stars leaving Chelsea.
Indeed, the England international has been the subject of two offers from Manchester United, albeit both have been rejected.
Still, according to Fabrizio Romano, Mount has informed the Blues he will NOT be signing a new contract with the club and his price tag now stands at around £60-£65m.
Sandro Tonali expected to join Newcastle
Newcastle United are another team about to make a huge move it seems.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Magpies are on the verge of reaching an agreement with AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali, with the contract on offer reportedly “really huge”.
It would be a statement signing at St James’ Park and a transfer is thought to be close as Newcastle prepare for life back in the Champions League.
Ilkay Gundogan set to join Barcelona today
Barcelona are closing in on a deal to sign Ilkay Gundogan from Manchester City.
The German international is set to snub interest from Arsenal and join the LaLiga champions on a free transfer this summer after they presented a longer offer than the one from City.
To bid farewell having lifted a treble as captain is certainly some way to go…
Tottenham verbally agree Guglielmo Vicario
Here we go, Tottenham fans!
It seems Ange Postecoglou is set for his first signing in charge of Tottenham.
Sky Sports claim a £17.2m deal to sign Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.
Hugo Lloris is set to leave Spurs this summer and the Italian could now be the club captain’s long-term replacement.
Man United to launch Declan Rice offer
Manchester United will not sit back and allow Arsenal a free run at Declan Rice, it seems.
Despite the Gunners having two offers rejected for the West Ham captain, it is United who are ready to pounce.
According to the Daily Telegraph, the Old Trafford giants are prepared to offer a player plus cash deal to sign Rice, potentially including the likes of Scott McTominay or Harry Maguire.
Chelsea to make imminent move for Moises Caicedo
Backed by the funds they will receive for Havertz, Chelsea are now ready to zero in on their main target.
Moises Caicedo is said to be the leading candidate upon whom Mauricio Pochettino wants to build his midfield around.
According to journalist Simon Phillips, an £80m bid for the Brighton star is now imminent.
Kai Havertz set to undergo medical with Arsenal
One of the biggest potential moves of the summer kicks us off this morning.
Arsenal have agreed a £65m deal to sign Kai Havertz from Chelsea and there is little else that can prevent the deal from happening from here.
As Standard Sported reported on Wednesday, personal terms are in place and a medical will follow in due course.
ICYMI: Tottenham agree Guglielmo Vicario deal
Tottenham look to have their new goalkeeper!
Guglielmo Vicario of Empoli will reportedly soon become a Spurs player after the club pulled out of a move for David Raya over price concerns.
Sky Sports now claim they have struck a £17.2m deal to sign the stopper.
ICYMI: Arsenal set to make fresh bid for Declan Rice
Arsenal are expected to return with an improved bid for Declan Rice, after having a second offer worth £90million rejected by West Ham, writes Simon Collings.
The Gunners’ latest offer for the Hammers captain is understood to have been an initial £75m fee, plus £15m in add-ons.
West Ham are holding out for at least £100m. Arsenal are confident that Rice wants to join them, but West Ham are in no rush to sell the 22-year-old midfielder as they wait to see if Manchester City firm up their interest in him.
Rice is now on holiday after England duty, but Arsenal will continue talks with West Ham as they seek to agree a fee. Personal terms are not expected to be an issue.
ICYMI: Newcastle to seal Sandro Tonali deal
Here we go, Newcastle fans!
According to The Athletic, Newcastle are set to sign Sandro Tonali from AC Milan,
It is claimed the club are set to agree a fee in the region of 70 million euros to land the 23-year-old.
A statement signing.
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