The transfer window is now open and all of Chelsea, Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester United are likely to be busy. The Blues will soon have Mauricio Pochettino working and the Argentine could reunite with one of his former Paris Saint-Germain stars in Kylian Mbappe. Though to want to leave PSG, Chelsea are expected to register their interest as they pursue another deal for Brighton star Moises Caicedo.
Caicedo is also of interest to Arsenal as they attempt to get the Declan Rice deal over the line, as well as consider a move for Leicester City defender Timothy Castagne. Reports also suggest they retain an interest in Joao Cancelo of Manchester City.
Manchester United, meanwhile, are strongly linked with Napoli defender Kim min-Jae and could yet enter the Mbappe race should their Qatari takeover get over the line. Tottenham are thought to be closing in on a deal for David Raya – also a target at Old Trafford – and continue to track James Maddison. Follow the latest news, gossip and rumours below!
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Jadon Sancho: Manchester United set new asking price
Tottenham have been strongly linked with a move for Manchester United’s Jadon Sancho.
Having failed to convince during his time at Old Trafford, the winger is reportedly up for sale.
Still, according to Football Transfers, United are ready to demand big money.
They claim Sancho has a £60m asking price amid interest from Spurs and Aston Villa,
Arsenal bid for Moises Caicedo expected
With Declan Rice seemingly on his way, Arsenal are now seemingly ready to turn to another big name midfield target.
Moises Caicedo of Brighton was tracked during the January transfer and is again of interest.
According to Ben Jacobs of GIVEMESPORT, the expectation is that the Gunners WILL make a bid for the midfielder this summer.
Chelsea interested in Robert Sanchez
It’s not just up-front where Chelsea are looking to strengthen.
Indeed, incoming manager Maurcio Pochettino is thought to be keen to sign a new goalkeeper, with Inter Milan star Andre Onana strongly linked.
According to noted transfer insider Gianluca Di Marzio, however, another move is of particular interest.
It is claimed Brighton and Spain stopper Robert Sanchez has now emerged as a target.
David Raya to Tottenham expected soon
Brentford have stressed they will hold firm in their valuation of Tottenham target David Raya, believed to be in the region of £40m.
The Spanish international, however, is now believed to be closing in on a move to Spurs.
According to journalist Rudy Galetti, Spurs are close to reaching an agreement of between £17.1m and £21.3m for the Spanish international.
Kim min-Jae agrees Manchester United transfer
Not always the most proactive in the transfer market, Manchester United are ready to confirm their first deal of the summer.
Italian outlet Il Mattino suggest a £42m deal to bring Napoli defender Kim min-Jae is close to completion.
They claim the 26-year-old is ready to move to Old Trafford, with the switch all-but “confirmed.”
Declan Rice: Arsenal hit major transfer breakthrough
Over at Arsenal, another big deal is close.
Declan Rice has been widely tipped to join the Gunners this summer and a move now looks advanced.
According to 90 Min, Arsenal are set to lodge a formal offer with West Ham in a deal that will see Rice eclipse Jack Grealish as the most expensive English player of all-time.
Chelsea expected to register an interest in Kylian Mbappe
Whenever a player like Kylian Mbappe becomes available, all of the top clubs are going to be keen.
Such is the Frenchman’s standing in the game, the Paris Saint-Germain star was always likely to attract interest from around Europe.
Enter Chelsea.
According to The Times, the Blues WILL register their interest in the forward should his stand-off with PSG continue.
Raya agrees Tottenham transfer
It’s a busy start to the window for Tottenham.
With Hugo Lloris announcing his desire to leave the club earlier this month, Spurs are getting to work on signing a replacement.
According to Fabrizio Romano, David Raya has now agreed terms on a move to north London after positive talks with the club.
Mbappe lined up to join Man United
A remarkable story coming out of Spain claims that Kylian Mbappe is being lined up to join Manchester United should the Qatar-led takeover bid of the club prove successful.
Spanish publication El Pais reports that prospective new United owner Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani has long been planning to sign Mbappe should he buy United.
The report adds that Mbappe has been aware of Sheikh Jassim’s desire since February and is “interested” in the prospect of playing for the Premier League giants.
Arsenal beat all rivals to Rice
Arsenal have a clear run at top transfer target Declan Rice after Bayern Munich pulled out of the race.
Rice is set to leave West Ham after nine years at the club, and one as captain. The Gunners made the midfielder their priority summer signing and were facing competition from the German giants, with Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel reportedly speaking to the midfielder in recent weeks.
But, following a meeting of the club’s board members on Tuesday, Bayern have withdrawn their interest.
Manchester United and Chelsea have previously shown an interest but Rice looks set to move to the Emirates Stadium with Arsenal closing in on a deal.
