The summer transfer window is a week away but Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Manchester United are all busy working on deals. The Blues have already completed their second summer signing in the form of Kendry Paez and are now looking at Brighton’s Moises Caicedo and Celta Vigo’s Gabri Veiga.
Arsenal are also keen on Caicedo, and a £70million fee has been touted, though West Ham captain Declan Rice remains their top priority and will lodge a first bid in the coming days. Manchester City pair Ilkay Gundogan and Joao Cancelo are other major targets. Tottenham have appointed Ange Postecoglou as their new manager, and will now look to overhaul their squad, though Spurs are braced for an opening bid from Real Madrid for Manchester United target Harry Kane.
Los Blancos are pushing for Kane with Karim Benzema heading to Saudi Arabia, though Chelsea’s Kai Havertz is also of interest. United, meanwhile, are in talks to sign Mason Mount from Chelsea, are likely to sign Kim Min-jae and have lined up Randal Kolo Muani and Goncalo Ramos as Kane alternatives. Alexis Mac Allister is joining Liverpool, while Lionel Messi is set to join Inter Miami in the MLS and Jude Bellingham has completed his move to Real Madrid. Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours with Standard Sport’s live blog below!
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Axel Disasi keen on Manchester United transfer
According to Fabrizio Romano, Axel Disasi is keen to join Manchester United this summer.
The Monaco defender isn’t thought to be their top target amid interest in Napoli star Kim-Min Jae, though the Frenchman is eager to join.
Arsenal ready for swap deal to sign Sacha Boey
Arsenal could look to shift on some of their fringe players in order to strengthen at full-back this summer.
Mikel Arteta wants more options in those areas and could be set to move for Galatasaray defender Sacha Boey.
According to the Sun, the Gunners chief could inclue Nuno Tavares as part of the deal.
Mateo Kovacic speaks for the first time since Man City transfer reports emerged
Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic has addressed speculation linking with him a move to Manchester City.
Standard Sport understands the Blues gave City the greenlight to sign the 29-year-old this summer with incoming manager Mauricio Pochettino allowing him to depart.
Pep Guardiola could lose influential midfielder Ilkay Gundogan this summer amid interest from Arsenal, Barcelona and clubs in Saudi Arabia.
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Lionel Messi speaks for the first time since confirming transfer to Inter Miami
Lionel Messi has confirmed his move to Major League Soccer side Inter Miami.
The World Cup winner was strongly linked with a return to Barcelona or a move to the Saudi Pro League after his departure from Barcelona but will instead link up with David Beckham’s MLS franchise.
The 35-year-old will officially leave Paris Saint-Germain next month after an underwhelming two-year stint in the French capital, calling an end to one of the most remarkable careers European football has ever seen.
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Inter Miami CONFIRM Lionel Messi signing
Here. We. Go.
Lionel Messi: Inter Miami update coming imminently
According to Fabrizio Romano, Lionel Messi is set to confirm his move to Inter Miami in the next few minutes…
Arsenal transfer news: Granit Xhaka exit still on the cards
Granit Xhaka seems destined to leave Arsenal this summer.
While many would have expected that move to have happened already, there has no been fresh movement despite the end of the season.
Still, according to German reporter Florian Plettenberg has claimed an agreement is close to take Xhaka to Bayer Leverkusen.
Barcelona transfer news: Xavi could sell three players
Barcelona are in another sticky position this summer.
Still dealing with financial problems, not even a LaLiga title win could help.
Barca now need to sell players and COPE claim three players are facing an exit. All of Ferran Torres, Franck Kessie and Raphinha could be ridded of this summer.
Harry Kane: No transfer meeting with Real Madrid
Harry Kane’s future will run on and on this summer as Real Madrid reportedly line up a move for the England captain.
Still, Standard Sport understands NO meeting took place between Tottenham and the Spanish giants in regards to Kane’s future today despite reports elsewhere.
Wilfried Zaha and Cristiano Ronaldo could soon be teammates
Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha is yet to decide on his future.
Now, his choice could be even harder.
According to the Daily Mail, the Ivory Coast international has been offered a three-year deal worth around £45m to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr.
