Transfer news LIVE! Rice to Arsenal ‘accepted’; Chelsea win Caicedo race; Raya nears Spurs move; Mbappe update
The summer transfer window is only hours from opening and all of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are expected to be busy. The Gunners are now seemingly close to the £100m signing of top target Declan Rice after seemingly winning the battle to sign the West Ham captain, who was also linked with Chelsea.
The Blues, meanwhile, reportedly have a midfield target of their own. Brighton’s Moises Caicedo has long been linked with a move to a top club and there are suggestions it is Chelsea who are set to win the race. Incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino is also keen on a new goalkeeper, namely Inter Milan star Andre Onana.
A new goalkeeper could also be on the cards for Tottenham. David Raya of Brentford is a key target and reports claim he has agreed personal terms with Spurs, who are also tracking James Maddison. With Manchester United eying Rasmus Hojlund and Kylian Mbappe, Liverpool after Khephren Thuram and Gabri Veiga and Newcastle tracking Felix Nmecha, it’s going to be a busy start to the summer! Follow the latest news, gossip and rumours below!
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Spurs edge closer to Raya deal
Tottenham are close to agreeing personal terms with Brentford goalkeeper David Raya.
Spurs have identified Raya as their primary target to replace Hugo Lloris, who is set to leave this summer after 11 years and more than 400 appearances for the club.
But Spurs and Brentford remain apart in their valuation of the 27-year-old Spaniard. Brentford want £40million, but Spurs are reluctant to meet that asking price and hope to negotiate a lower fee.
Manchester United and Chelsea have also registered interest in Raya, but Spurs want to secure a deal for a player who has one year left on his contract.
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Saudi interest in David de Gea
Clubs in Saudi Arabia remain keen on a move for David de Gea.
Fabrizio Romano reports that while Manchester United and De Gea are close to agreeing a new deal, there is still hope that they could tempt the Spaniard to leave Old Trafford.
It’s claimed that United remain interest in signing a new goalkeeper, even if De Gea does stay.
Spurs fall behind in Maddison race
Newcastle are leading the race to sign James Maddison ahead of Tottenham, despite new Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou driving interest in the Leicester midfielder, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
Maddison will be sold by Leicester this summer following their relegation and Spurs have registered an interest in the 26-year-old as they target a creative playmaker this summer.
Postecoglou is thought to have given Spurs the green light to move for Maddison but Newcastle are frontrunners to sign the 26-year-old.
Newcastle can offer him Champions League football next season and believe he would be receptive to the idea of making the move to the North East.
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Martin Zubimendi publicly snubs Barcelona amid Arsenal transfer links
Martin Zubimendi has made clear he has no interest in joining Barcelona ahead of another summer of transfer speculation around the Spanish midfielder.
After helping Real Sociedad to qualification for next season’s Champions League, the 24-year-old has been linked with Barcelona and Arsenal while reportedly being available at his release clause of £53million.
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Federico Valvarde: Real Madrid open to selling Chelsea and Man United target
Despite his key role at Real Madrid, Federico Valverde could be sold this summer.
With Jude Bellingham and potentially even Jude Bellingham set to arrive, the club need to raise funds.
According to Nacional, the LaLiga giants are willing to sell Valverde amid interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool.
Benjamin Pavard: Liverpool leading chase to sign Bayern Munich defender
Benjamin Pavard has been linked with big Premier League clubs for a while now.
The World Cup winner looks set to leave Bayern Munich this summer and a move to England could be on the cards.
According to BILD, it is Liverpool who are leading Manchester United in the race to sign the Frenchman.
Arsenal make offer for Ilkay Gundogan
It seems Arsenal are not prepared to stop at Declan Rice.
Despite reportedly closing in on a deal to sign the England international, the Gunners are ready to bring in another midfielder.
According to the Daily Mail, Manchester City captain Ilkay Gundogan has an offer on the table from the north London giants.
Harry Kane: Tottenham standing firm
Harry Kane’s future always threatens to be a major story every transfer window.
Still, it seems Tottenham are ready to ensure it is not a matter for debate this summer.
According to Sky Sports, they have stresses they will not be selling the England captain to Manchester United.
Joao Cancelo: Arsenal step-up pursuit of Man City star
Arsenal are seemingly ready to return to Manchester City for a potential signing once more.
According to Football Insider, the Gunners have stepped up their pursuit of a certain Joao Cancelo, who is thought to be up for sale at the Etihad Stadium.
They suggest the Portugal international is a target and there is a feeling Cancelo could bring a lot to the Gunners.
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