It’s all kicking off in the summer transfer market as the new season looms with new signings touted to land across the Premier Leauge. Chelsea could be the next to make a move, having been linked with Kylian Mbappe while closing in on Robert Sanchez. The Brighton goalkeeper is undergoing a medical while talks for Moises Caicedo continue.
Over at Arsenal, exits are the name of the game with Nicolas Pepe potentially having his contract ripped up and Takehiro Tomiyasu also in line to leave. Across north London at Tottenham, Micky van de Ven is near to a £30million move while Harry Kane has handed a deadline to resolve his future.
Liverpool continue to push to sign Romeo Lavia while Manchester United are about to announce Rasmus Hojlund following his completed medical at Old Trafford today. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
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Kylian Mbappe wants Chelsea – but there’s a catch
Chelsea have reportedly held talks over signing Kylian Mbappe this summer.
Spanish outlet Sport claim the Frenchman wants to join the Blues on a one-year loan deal before signing for Real Madrid next year.
However, Chelsea are only interested in a long-term deal for the wantaway PSG star Mbappe.
PSG are said to be losing patience with the player, out of the belief he has already agreed his move to Madrid.
Liverpool set to secure Romeo Lavia discount
Liverpool will be able to sign Romeo Lavia for under his £50m asking price.
That’s according to transfer journalist Dean Jones, who claims Southampton will relent despite rejecting two bids from the Anfield giants.
The Southampton midfielder is said to be keen to join Liverpool and an initial £40m, plus add-ons, could be their route to securing Lavia’s signature.
Arsenal prepare to tear up Nicolas Pepe’s contract
Arsenal are in talks about ending Nicolas Pepe’s stay in a rather brutal manner.
According to Foot Mercato, the Gunners want to tear up his contract a year before it expires while paying off the salary he is owed.
The ball is in Pepe’s court with Besiktas chasing the £72m flop, on the proviso he doesn’t come with a transfer fee.
Rasmus Hojlund nears Man Utd move
Rasmus Hojlund has this evening completed his medical before signing for Manchester United.
The £72m signing, aged just 20, netted only ten goals for Atalanta in his single season in Italy.
And Rio Ferdinand believes he could struggle like Darwin Nunez during his debut campaign.
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Manchester United confirm Amad Diallo will miss start of the season through injury
Manchester United winger Amad Diallo will miss the start of the new season through injury.
The Red Devils get their Premier League campaign underway against Wolves on August 14 and will do so without the Ivorian attacker, who has been nursing a knee issue in recent weeks.
It has been confirmed by the club that Amad, 21, will not be fit for the “first part” of the campaign.
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Mikel Arteta provides update on Folarin Balogun plan after Gabriel Jesus injury
Arsenal will not change their plan for Folarin Balogun despite Gabriel Jesus suffering a fresh injury blow.
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that the Gunners will find a way to “adapt” to the Brazilian’s absence for the start of the Premier League season, due to a knee injury.
Balogun sat out the midweek Emirates Cup clash against Monaco having recently suffered from a foot problem, although even when fit he has not played a prominent role since returning from a starring loan spell at Reims.
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Brighton do not expect Moises Caicedo valuation to be met
It seems Moises Caicedo is set to STAY at Brighton.
According to Sky Sports, the Seagulls do not expect any club – namely Chelsea – to meet their valuation of £100m this summer.
Newcastle agree deal to sign Tino Livramento – with Chelsea set for windfall
Newcastle look to have got their man!
According to Sky Sports, a deal worth up to £40m has been struck with Southampton over a move for the England U21 international.
Interestingly, Chelsea are reportedly in line for £5m having sold the player in 2021.
Arsenal confirm £5m Auston Trusty exit and Nicolas Pepe could follow after big spending
Sheffield United have signed Auston Trusty from Arsenal for a fee believed to be worth around £5m.
The 24-year-old has signed a four-year contract with the newly-promoted Blades without having made a first appearance for the Gunners.
The American spent last season on loan with Championship side Birmingham City and could feature for in the Premier League for the first time when Paul Heckingbottom’s side host Crystal Palace next weekend.
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Nantes want Marquinhos
The race to sign Marquinhos on loan is heating up.
The Arsenal winger featured off the bench last night in the Emirates Cup against Monaco, but is set to be sent away for the upcoming season.
Olympiacos had appeared likely to secure the Brazilian, but Foot Mercato claim that Nantes have now moved to hijack the moves.
