Arsenal are edging ever closer to finalising the signings of Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber, with the pair both undergoing medicals on Friday. Official announcement on both deals, which will total almost £150million, should come next week, and Mikel Arteta may not rest there amid links with Romeo Lavia.
Chelsea have been busy shifting plenty of players and are working on bringing in new faces, with Lavia also on their shortlist. Moises Caicedo is the key target, with Brighton demanding £100m, and Mauricio Pochettino said on Friday that he may want another striker, despite two forward already coming through the door. He was asked about Harry Kane and gave an interesting response.
Tottenham insist Kane is not for sale, amid very real interest from Bayern Munich, but could soon lose wantaway captain Hugo Lloris to Inter Milan. Inter need a replacement for Andre Onana, who has agreed personal terms with Manchester United and is on the verge of joining for £50m. Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
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Man United close in Onana
Manchester United are not hanging around as they look to replace Andre Onana.
David de Gea’s exit was confirmed earlier today, with the Spaniard leaving Old Trafford as a free agent.
Onana is set to arrive for a fee in the region of £50m, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that personal terms have been agreed and the two clubs expect that deal to be completed next week.
Battle on for Lavia
Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea are all still keen on Romeo Lavia.
The Southampton midfielder is in demand this summer, and is likely to be on the move after the Saints’ relegation to the Championship.
Sky Germany report that Lavia has a price tag of £50m, and talks are continuing with the Gunners and Chelsea, while Liverpool are also pushing due to Jurgen Klopp’s desire to sign the 19-year-old.
Barcelona have dropped out of the race due to that valuation.
Chelsea push for Dybala
Mauricio Pochettino is pushing Chelsea to make a move for Paulo Dybala.
Calciomercato report that Dybala is currently willing to extend his deal at Roma, but a move to the Premier League is still a possibility.
It’s believed that the forward has a release clause of just £10.3million for clubs outside of Italy.
De Gea confirms Man United exit
David De Gea has confirmed he is leaving Manchester United.
The goalkeeper announced his departure from Old Trafford in a farewell message to supporters on Twitter.
De Gea said: “I would like to express my unwavering gratitude and appreciation for the love from the last 12 years. We’ve achieved a lot since my dear Sir Alex Ferguson brought me to this club.
“I took incredible pride every time I pulled on this shirt, to lead the team, to represent this institution, the biggest club in the world was an honour only bestows upon a few lucky footballers.
“It’s been an unforgettable and successful period since I came here. I didn’t think from leaving Madrid as a young boy we would achieve what we did together.
“Now, it’s the right time to undertake a new challenge, to push myself again in new surroundings.”
Liverpool prepare improved Schuurs bid
Liverpool are preparing an improved of around £34m for Torino defender Perr Schuurs, according to reports in Italy.
Schuurs impressed in Serie A last season and has also been linked with Crystal Palace.
Liverpool have reportedly had a £26m offered rejected but are ready to improved their bid for the central defender.
Chelsea set Lukaku asking price
Chelsea have told Inter Milan they want around £38million for Romalu Lukaku.
Lukaku has made it clear he has no intention of returning to Chelsea and the Blues are keen to offload the 30-year-old striker as they continue their clear-out of unwanted players.
Inter have been in talks to sign Lukaku on a permanent basis but an initial proposal by the Italian giants of around £26m is thought to have been immediately rejected by Chelsea.
Chelsea want to recoup more of the £97.5m they paid to sign Lukaku from Inter in 2021.
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Rotherham sign Cafu
Rotherham United have announced the signing of Cafu… no, not that one!
This Cafu is a Portuguese defensive midfielder who left Nottingham Forest at the end of last season after his contract expired.
He has joined Rotherham on a one-year deal.
Arsenal join race for £17m Taremi
Arsenal are in the middle of a huge summer recruitment drive and the Gunners might have their next transfer target.
Reports in Iran claim Arsenal are interested in Porto striker Mehdi Taremi and might rival Manchester United for the 30-year-old, who could be available in a cut-price deal.
Taremi was in brilliant form for Porto last season, scoring 31 goals and registering 14 assists, and only has one year left on his contract so would represent a cheaper alternative more expensive targets in a costly market.
Porto are said to be looking for a fee above £17m for Taremi.
Arsenal vs Tottenham date confirmed
The date for the first north London derby of the season and been confirmed after the Premier League announced the TV fixtures for August and September.
Arsenal will host Tottenham at Emirates Stadium at 2pm on Sunday, September 24.
The game will be shown live on Sky Sports.
Ange Postecoglou’s first home game as Spurs head coach will also be shown on Sky when they host Manchester United at 5.30pm on Saturday, August 19.
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QPR goalkeeper Dieng joins Middlesbrough
QPR have announced goalkeeper Seny Dieng has left to join Middlesbrough.
Dieng departs after seven years and 121 appearances in all competitions for Rangers.
Last season, Dieng became the only goalkeeper in QPR history to score when he netted a late equaliser at Sunderland.
