Transfer news LIVE! Rice wants Arsenal; Chelsea in £102m Valverde bid; Maddison to Tottenham; Man Utd
We are edging closer to the opening of the summer transfer window all of Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United are expected to be busy. The Gunners have now reportedly made their move to sign Declan Rice this summer, with the West Ham captain confirmed in wanting to leave his current club.
Chelsea are again linked with Rice, as well as Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo. Now, however, it is claimed the Blues have launched a stunning £102m offer to sign Real Madrid star Federico Valverde, with Mauricio Pochettino particularly keen on a move.
Over at Spurs, Ange Postecoglou is thought to be keen to move ahead in the club’s pursuit of James Maddison. Newcastle are also said to be keen on the England star. Manchester United, meanwhile, have reportedly started their pursuit of Lautaro Martinez, while Liverpool want to follow up the signing of Alexis Mac Allister with the additions of Federico Chiesa and Khephren Thuram. Follow the latest news, gossip and rumours below!
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Khephren Thuram agrees Liverpool terms
There could be another of the Thuram brothers on the move.
Khephren Thuram has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool and an update has now emerged.
According to Football Transfers, the Nice midfielder has agreed terms on a move to Anfield.
PSG have strong interest in Marcus Thuram
With Lionel Messi out of Paris Saint-Germain, the club are looking for slightly more affordable options.
While not short of money, there could be a change in the culture in the French capital.
According to Caught Offside, the Ligue 1 champions hold a strong interest in Marcus Thuram following his release from Gladbach.
West Ham make serious move to sign Harvey Barnes
West Ham have been in dreamland over the last few days and things could be about to get much better.
According to the Daily Telegraph, the Hammers have made a big move early in the window.
They claim West Ham are pushing on in their attempts to sign Harvey Barnes.
Liverpool told price tag for Federico Chiesa
Juventus have been dealing with financial problems of late and could be forced to sell a big player this summer.
Indeed, that could well be Federico Chiesa.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Liverpool want to sign the Italian forward and he could be available for a bargain £36.5m.
Manchester United make move for Lautaro Martinez
Lautaro Martinez is a key part of the Inter Milan team preparing to play Manchester City in the Champions League.
Soon, however, the Argentina forward could find himself in Manchester.
According to football agent Mario Cenolli, Manchester United have asked for information on the forward ahead of a potential transfer move.
Ange Postecoglou wants James Maddison at Tottenham
Ange Postecoglou has barely been at Tottenham for a week but is already targeting a big new addition.
According to the Guardian, the Spurs boss wants to rival Newcastle for the signing of James Maddison.
The Leicester midfielder is expected to leave this summer following their relegation.
Chelsea make £102m bid for Federico Valverde
Wow.
While Chelsea have been strongly linked with a move for Moises Caicedo, the Blues are now being touted as a landing spot for another big name midfielder.
Defensa Central claim they have made a whopping £102m offer for Federico Valverde of Real Madrid.
Declan Rice wants Arsenal move
Declan Rice being linked with Arsenal is hardly anything new.
Still, the Sun have provided a fresh update.
They claim the West Ham captain has his heart set on a move to the Gunners despite rival interest from Manchester United.
‘Incorrect’: Levy now sends new message to Tottenham spending critics
Daniel Levy has hit back at suggestions Tottenham have not backed their managers.
Former boss Antonio Conte issued a damning criticism of the club before his departure in March and Jose Mourinho had previously been critical of the backing he received during his time in north London.
Spurs have since turned to Ange Postecoglou as they look to build ahead of next season, with the hope being that the former Celtic boss can bring attacking football back to the club.
Levy admits Spurs are “paying the price” for “some of the acquisitions” that have not worked out but hit back at any idea those in the dugout have not been backed.
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Nicolas Pepe returns to Arsenal as Nice confirm end of winger’s loan deal
Nicolas Pepe will return to parent club Arsenal after a loan spell with French club OGC Nice.
The winger, who cost the Gunners a club-record £72m in the summer of 2019, is up for sale this summer after failing to convince in north London.
Finding a buyer, however, may be difficult.
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