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 Axel Disasi is set to be announced. Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez is due to undergo a medical while talks for Moises Caicedo continue.
Over at Arsenal, a £23million transfer bid for David Raya has been launched with Brentford keen to cash in on the £40m-rated goalkeeper. 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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Arsenal launch first David Raya offer
Arsenal have tonight bid £23m for David Raya.
Brentford want a hefty £40m if the goalkeeper is to leave, with Thomas Frank publicly stating he’s happy to cash in on his former No1.
But this report from Fabrizio Romano shows the Gunners going in considerably below that price tag, offering only £20m up front for Raya with £3m in add-ons.
Raya would like to sign for Arsenal and personal terms have been settled.
Axel Disasi to Chelsea a done deal
A leaked photo purporting to be of imminent Chelsea signing Axel Disasi in his new shirt has emerged on social media tonight.
An announcement of his £38.6m transfer is expected soon.
David Raya has eyes only for Arsenal
David Raya wants to join Arsenal.
The Gunners have been told to pay £40m for the Spanish goalkeeper with Brentford keen to cash in on Raya, amid interest from Bayern Munich.
The Telegraph report on Raya only seeking a move to north London which would see him compete with Aaron Ramsdale for the No1 jersey.
Mad turnaround in Willian case
Willian is nearing a sensational move to Saudi Arabian club Al Shabbab.
News broke yesterday of the Fulham winger being offered a double-your-money one-year deal with the Pro League club… just a fortnight after signing an extension with Fulham.
Now, Fabrizio Romano says Willian has agreed personal terms and has told the Cottagers he wants to leave.
Truly, truly bonkers.
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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