Transfer news LIVE! Rice to Arsenal a ‘done deal’; Chelsea make Onana bid; Raya to Tottenham; Man Utd latest
The transfer window will officially open later this week and all of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are expected to be busy. For the Gunners, Declan Rice is widely tipped as their leading transfer target and reports in Germany – where Bayern Munich are interested – claim the midfielder’s move to the Emirates is a “done deal”. Elsewhere, they are also now reportedly tracking Leicester City’s Timothy Castagne.
For Chelsea, a new goalkeeper is said to be on the agenda. Inter Milan’s Andre Onana is said to be the leading target on that front and a huge offer of a swap deal including Romelu Lukaku and Kalidou Koulibaly could be forthcoming.
Over at Tottenham, David Raya could become their first new signing of the Ange Postecoglou era while James Maddison and Jadon Sancho are also reportedly of interest. Manchester United, meanwhile, are now ready to turn their attentions to French World Cup star Randal Kolo Muani. Follow the latest news, gossip and rumours in our transfer blog below!
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Ilkay Gundogan transfer news: Man City star to make decision soon
Ilkay Gundogan may well have played his last game for Manchester City.
While the treble winners want to keep the German, Gundogan has plenty of offers from around the world.
According to Fabrizio Romano, City have offered the 32-year-old a one-year extension to the contract that is set to expire in a matter of days.
Barcelona, however, have offered the 32-year-old a three-year deal, though Arsenal and clubs in Saudi Arabia are also interested.
A decision will reportedly be made soon.
PSG approach Wilfried Zaha as Crystal Palace face anxious wait on forward’s future
Paris Saint-Germain have sounded out Wilfried Zaha’s representatives over a potential move to sign the Crystal Palace winger on a free transfer this summer.
The 30-year-old is out of contract on June 30 and is taking time to decide his future.
Zaha has a £200,000-a-week offer to stay at Palace and has also been offered a £45million deal over three years to link up with Cristiano Ronaldo at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
Atletico Madrid are also interested in Zaha, who remains reluctant to give up on his dream of playing in the Champions League.
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Moises Caicedo: Chelsea ready to step up interest
Both Arsenal and Chelsea are keen to sign Brighton star Moises Caicedo this summer.
One of the leadding midfielders in the Premier League last season, the Ecuador star is set to be the subject of an £80m transfer battle.
Now, CBS Sports have provided an update.
They claim the Blues are ready to step up their interest with fresh talks with Brighton planned.
Mateo Kovacic remains keen on Manchester City transfer
It was a while ago now that Chelsea granted Manchester City permission to speak to Mateo Kovaic.
The Croatia international has reportedly agreed terms over a move to the treble winners but there has been little update since.
According to the Daily Mail, Kovacic remains keen to join if the clubs an agree a fee.
West Ham identify two Declan Rice replacements with club ready to take quick action
West Ham want to sign a replacement for Declan Rice before the midfielder is sold this summer, with Fulham’s Joao Palhinha and Ajax’s Edson Alvarez both leading targets.
Rice played his final game for the club in last week’s Europa Conference League Final triumph over Fiorentina, with chairman David Sullivan since confirming the 24-year-old will be granted his wish to move on and play Champions League football.
David Moyes would like to avoid a summer-long transfer saga as he plans for next season but West Ham are in no rush to sell and are happy to let a bidding war between the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United and Bayern Munich unfold in the hope of securing around £100million for Rice.
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Arsenal open talks to sign Timothy Castagne
It’s not only Declan Rice whom Arsenal are reportedly chasing.
With Mikel Arteta eager to strengthen at full-back, the Gunners are seemingly ready to take full advantage of Leicester’s relegation.
According to Belgian journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the club have opened talks with the Foxes over a move for Timothy Castagne.
Manchester United close in on Mason Mount transfer
It’s all gone a bit quiet in regards to Mason Mount and Manchester United.
Having agreed personal terms about a move to the club from Chelsea, United’s pursuit of the England international has hit something of a stumbling block over the price tag.
According to Fabrizio Romano, however, the Red Devils have informed Mount of their desire to move in the coming days.
Wilfried Zaha has offer from PSG
As ever, Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is a man in demand.
Palace naturally want to keep their talisman but the Ivory Coast international is believed to have a big money offer from Saudi Arabia on the table.
Now, another name has entered the race.
According to the Sun, Paris Saint-Germain are ready to offer Zaha a contract.
Antonio Rudiger calls on Kai Havertz to join Real Madrid
Chelsea star Kai Havertz has been strongly linked with a move to Arsenal in recent days.
There are, however, reports from Spain suggesting Real Madrid are in fact keen.
Now, former Blues star Antonio Rudiger and his called on a reunion with his compatriot in the Spanish capital.
Speaking to AS, Rudiger said: “It would make me happy to play with Havertz again at club level.
“Unfortunately, I cannot say a lot about it… in terms of transfers, my opinion is secondary. They’re club decisions.”
Leeds goalkeeper Ilan Meslier open to Chelsea move on one condition
Leeds goalkeeper Ilan Meslier is open to joining Chelsea, but only if he is signed to be their first-choice goalkeeper.
The former Real Madrid shot-stopper has been linked with a move away from Elland Road following the club’s relegation from the Premier League.
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