The new Premier League season is almost upon us as the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United scramble to get more business concluded before the big kick-off. The Gunners have already spent around £220million but are now ready to spend up to £40m on Brentford goalkeeper David Raya to compete with Aaron Ramsdale. That is title-winning business. Joao Cancelo continues to be a player of interest, too.
Chelsea appear to be focusing their attention on younger players and reports now claim they are closing in on a move for Crystal Palace star Michael Olise all while they continue to pursue Moises Caicedo, while an audacious move for Kylian Mbappe for players and cash has been touted amid rival interest from Liverpool.
Tottenham are still in danger of losing Harry Kane to Bayern Munich with a fresh round of talks scheduled for Monday amid reports a deal worth around £90m could be agreed. Manchester United were told Kane was not interested in a move to them so have spent a staggering £72m on Rasmus Hojlund. Follow the latest news, gossip and rumours below!
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Chelsea in talks over Mbappe deal
Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain are in talks over a player-plus-cash deal for Kylian Mbappe.
PSG want to sell Mbappe this summer rather than lose him for nothing next year, and are open to negotiating his exit.
Mbappe has already rejected a world-record move to Al Hilal despite being able to earn around €2million a day for a year, as he wants to stay in Europe.
Daily Record claim PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi and Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly have held direct talks over a possible deal.
Arsenal in talks to sign Raya
Arsenal are interested in signing Brentford goalkeeper David Raya.
According to various reports, the Gunners have lodged their interest in a player who has just one year left on his contract.
Brentford want £40million for Raya, who has made clear his desire to move to a bigger club. Spurs were unwilling to match their valuation earlier ni the summer.
Arsenal have long held an interest in Raya, having failed to sign him three years ago. He would compete with Aaron Ramsdale for the no1 spot.
Bayern Munich could sign David Raya imminently
It’s not just Harry Kane on the radar for Bayern Munich in terms of Premier League players.
Indeed, according to Fabrizio Romano, the German giants could soon sign David Raya.
The Brentford goalkeeper is thought to be the top target at Bayern and they want a deal done by the end of the coming week.
Xavi denies Ousmae Dembele reports
Paris Saint-Germain have been linked with a huge move for Ousmane Dembele recently as they prepare for life – either this summer or next – without Kylian Mbappe.
Still, while there have been claims a deal is close, Barcelona manager Xavi has shot those suggestions down.
“We can’t control the market. There are clauses and it’s the player’s decision.
“I see him happy — and it’s up to him to decide. He’s told us he’s happy”.
Liverpool still in talks with Romeo Lavia
It’s not just Kylian Mbappe the Reds are chasing.
Indeed, according to the Liverpool Echo, the Anfield giants are still locked in talks with Southampton over a move for Romeo Lavia.
Gianluca Scamacca close to leaving West Ham
Gianluca Scamacca’s relatively unhappy time at West Ham appears to be coming to a close.
The Italian international has failed to convince since his big move last summer and could now be set for a quick-fire return to Serie A.
According to Calcimercato, Roma have agreed a loan deal with an option to buy next summer for £19m.
Harry Kane on the brink of joining Bayern Munich
This could well be the end for Harry Kane at Tottenham.
According to the Daily Mail, the England international is on the brink of a huge move to Bayern Munich and more talks are expected on Monday.
If they go well, it is said Kane will soon be a Bayern player.
Liverpool hold Kylian Mbappe talks
Kylian Mbappe has made little secret of his admiration for Liverpool over the years and perhaps that could now helps the Reds.
According to the Daily Mirror, the Anfield giants are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a loan move for the Frenchman.
That would help PSG shift some of his huge wages for the final year of his contract before he joins Real Madrid next summer.
Rasmus Hojlund to Manchester United a done deal
Here we go, Manchester United fans!
According to Fabrizio Romano, a deal worth around £60m has been struck with Atalanta for forward Rasmus Hojlund.
Now, attentions turn to Sofyan Amrabat.
Man City want to sell Joao Cancelo amid Arsenal interest
Manchester City obviously have little problem in selling players to Arsenal, with Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko having made that move last summer.
Now, another could follow.
According to Rudy Galetti, City want to part ways with Joao Cancelo amid interet from the Gunners and Barcelona.
