All of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are back in pre-season training as they continue to ramp up their plans to strengthen in the transfer window. For the Gunners, Declan Rice is widely expected to undergo his medical on Friday ahead of a £105m move from West Ham in a blockbuster deal. Jurrien Timber is set to follow on that front, too.
For Chelsea, Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly now looking to bolster his options after a period of selling players. Moises Caicedo continues to be the subject of talks but there are thought to be concerns about his price tag. Roma’s Paulo Dybala is now believed to be a major target and reports are said to have been held.
Over at Manchester United, Inter Milan’s Andre Onana is a leading target and reports claim a deal to sign the goalkeeper is all but done. Elsewhere, there are suggestions Liverpool have launched an ambitious offer to sign Kylian Mbappe. Follow all the latest news, gossip and rumours below!
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Harry Kane open to working with Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham
Bayern Munich are reportedly refusing to give up hope of signing Harry Kane this summer despite Tottenham insisting their star man is not for sale.
Spurs are obviously keen for the striker to sign a new a contract, albeit that has not yet happened.
Still, that doesn’t mean Kane is openly looking to leave.
In fact, according to talkSPORT, the England captain is open to working with new manager Ange Postecoglou.
Liverpool launch ambitious offer to sign Kylian Mbappe
With Kylian Mbappe in open revolt at Paris Saint-Germain, the world had expected him to join Real Madrid this summer or next.
The Frenchman has long been linked with a move to the club, particularly after they launched an offer to sign him last year.
Still, it seems Liverpool could enter the race.
According to journalist Edu Aguirre, the Reds have launched a huge £200m offer to sign Mbappe.
Kylian Mbappe addresses the French media ahead of Euro 2024 qualifiers against Gibraltar and Greece
/ AFP via Getty ImagesAndre Onana agrees Manchester United transfer
Manchester United fans had to wait to make their first signing of the transfer window in the form of Mason Mount.
They, however, might not be sitting around so long when it comes to their next signing.
Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana is their leading target in that position and Football Insider have provided an update.
They claim the star has agreed to the move and the deal is all but done.
Chelsea hold Paulo Dybala talks amid contract clause
The story at Chelsea of late has been one of outgoings but Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly now looking to make his first signing at Stamford Bridge.
While Moises Caicedo continues to be linked with a move to the club, a new name has emerged.
According to Portuguese journalist Pedro Almeida, the Blues are in talks with Roma star Paulo Dybala.
The forward, a World Cup winner no less, is said to have a release clause worth around £10.5m in his deal in the Italian capital.
Declan Rice to undergo Arsenal medical today
It’s getting closer, Arsenal fans.
After what has felt like an age, Declan Rice is expected to begin life as an Arsenal player today.
According to talkSPORT, the England international is set for his medical at London Colney to put the finishing touches to what could be a £105m move to the Gunners from West Ham.
Rice has been Mikel Arteta’s leading target all summer and the move is now considered all but done.
Inter want Sommer to replace Onana
Inter Milan have identified Yann Sommer as Andre Onana’s replacement.
Gianluca Di Marzio states that Inter have started exploring options to replace the goalkeeper with Manchester United closing in on a deal worth upwards of £47m.
Sommer is currently at Bayern Munich, having joined in January, but is available for around £8m.
Bayern would replace him with Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Saliba’s new contract to be announced
William Saliba’s new four-year contract will be announced tomorrow, The Athletic report.
It will be worth around £10million a year, a considerable increase on his previous terms, and has no release clause.
It’s been a busy day at London Colney!
Kane ‘will not join Bayern this summer’
Bastian Schweinsteiger does not believe Harry Kane will leave Tottenham this summer amid interest from his former club Bayern Munich.
Kane has entered the final year of his contract at Spurs and has been offered bumper new terms to recommit, though Standard Sport understands the striker currently has no plans on signing while the transfer window remains open.
Bayern believe they have a chance to lure Kane away despite Spurs having already rejected their opening bid of £60m and reiterated that their talisman is not for sale, and Schweinsteiger does not expect that stance to change.
Read more here.
Chelsea explore Franca deal
Flamengo have told Chelsea to pay £21million for young star Matheus Franca, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
The Blues are currently exploring a move for the 19-year-old, who ranks among Brazilian football’s top talents.
The Brazil Under-20 international is known to officials at Stamford Bridge who are increasingly turning their attention towards signing young players directly from South America following the Boehly-Clearlake takeover last year.
Read more here!
Postecoglou on Kane plans
New Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has explained his tactical plan to build around Harry Kane and Heung-min Son for the coming season.
After a number of years of turgid, defensive football under first Jose Mourinho and then, though not initially, Antonio Conte, Spurs fans are crying out for a more expansive tactical approach – a style Postecoglou is well-versed in.
Kane and Son are the most effective partnership in Premier League history, though the former’s future remains very much up in the air as he enters the final year of his contract.
Bayern Munich believe they can lure him to Germany, though Spurs insist the striker – and soon-to-be captain – is not for sale and Postecoglou has told fans that he is planning for life with Kane.
Read more here!
