Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are amongst the biggest movers and shakers in the transfer window already. Indeed, the Gunners have now launched a stunning £105m offer to beat Manchester City to the signing of Declan Rice this summer and the West Ham captain is believed to want the move. Mikel Arteta will also soon welcome Kai Havertz into his squad and is increasingly confident of signing Jurrien Timber from Ajax too.
Over at Chelsea, Moises Caicedo appears to be the main target and personal terms have reportedly been agreed with the Brighton midfielder. Their coffers could also be boosted with another big sale, with Manchester United understood to be closing in on a move for Mason Mount.
Tottenham, meanwhile, are believed to be nearing a £40m deal to sign James Maddison from Leicester despite rival interest from Newcastle. Harry Kane, however, is said to be open to a move to Bayern Munich. Follow the latest news, gossip and rumours below!
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Arsenal ready to hijack Chelsea move for Moises Caicedo
There’s no stopping Arsenal this summer, it seems.
Despite a £105m offer going in for Declan Rice, the Gunners are ready to continue their spending.
Kai Havertz will also join as part of a midfield revamp but there may be another name on the cards too.
According to the Daily Mirror, Mikel Arteta is reportedly ready to revisit his interest in signing Brighton star Moises Caicedo, who has reportedly already agreed personal terms with Chelsea.
Liverpool and Newcastle ready to battle for Federico Chiesa
Liverpool haven’t been particularly active in the transfer market since signing Alexis Mac Allister.
That could soon change, however.
According to Italian outlet Corrierre dello Sport, the Reds are ready to rival money bags Newcastle over a deal to sign Juventus winger Federico Chiesa.
The Serie A giants are said to value their forward at £51m.
Bayern Munich preparing new bid for Harry Kane
Harry Kane has been the subject of an opening £60m bid from Bayern Munich, albeit one rejected out of hand by Tottenham.
Still, the England captain is believed to be open to the idea of a move to the German giants.
Now, Bayern are ready to act.
According to reporter Florian Plettenberg, they are drawing up a new written offer after Kane indicated his willingness to join them.
Arsenal expected to announce Kai Havertz transfer imminently
It’s gettting very busy for Arsenal.
A £105m bid has gone in for Declan Rice, while there is fresh confidence a deal to sign Jurrien Timber can soon be wrapped up.
Before that, however, will come Kai Havertz.
According to widespread reports, the Gunners are set to announce the £65m deal imminently.
Manchester United closing in on Mason Mount deal
Another saga looks like it may soon be coming to an end.
Mason Mount has been the subject of bids from Manchester United but Chelsea have so far stood firm in their attempts to keep him.
Still, we may now be approaching the end-game.
According to journalist Dean Jones, the club are confident the deal is 75% done and are ready for fresh talks with the Blues to finally sign the England star.
James Maddison set for Tottenham medical
At last, Tottenham appear to be closing in on a move they’ve been linked with for months.
England international James Maddison was always likely to leave Leicester following their relegation but signing him was never going to be easy given the rival of interest from Newcastle United.
Still, it seems Spurs have their man.
According to reports, Maddison is booked in for his medical ahead of a £40m move to north London this week.
Chelsea agree deal with Moises Caicedo
Declan Rice is not the only big-name midfielder seemingly on the move.
Moises Caicedo has long been linked with a move away from Brighton this summer after Arsenal tracked him in January.
Now, it is Chelsea most often touted as a landing spot.
While the Seagulls drive a hard bargain, it seems Chelsea are closing in.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Blues have agreed personal terms with the midfielder.
Declan Rice wants £105m move to Arsenal this summer
There’s some big news to start us off this morning.
Late on Tuesday night, Arsenal launched an offer of £105m to sign Declan Rice from West Ham, as Standard Sport reported.
Manchester City are also keen on a move for the England international and have seen an offer snubbed too.
Still, the ball well be in Arsenal’s court.
Simon Collings writes that Rice has indicated his preference to join the Gunners this summer.
West Ham unhappy with £105m Arsenal bid for Rice
It seems that mammoth Arsenal offer for Declan Rice will not be enough to win the race just yet.
The Guardian’s Jacob Steinberg reports that West Ham have not yet accepted the bid, with unhappiness over the payment structure proposed by the Gunners.
It is said that the proposal hasn’t been dismissed out of hand either, with talks continuing and the Hammers apparently expecting a fresh offer from Manchester City on Wednesday.
It is claimed that Arsenal may need to up their offer to £110m to get the deal done, agreeing to pay the guaranteed part of the money fast to avoid being beaten on that front by City.
This ain’t over yet, folks…
Arsenal submit huge £105m Declan Rice bid
It’s all going on late tonight with Arsenal’s third bid for Declan Rice now understood to have been made.
And it’s a big one, with The Athletic’s David Ornstein reporting the proposal to be worth a cool £100m up front plus a further £5m in add-ons.
It’s a change in tack from Arsenal, who seem to be done with their policy of incremental increases in search of a deal and have now seemingly met West Ham’s huge asking price for their talismanic captain.
Will it be enough to see off Manchester City and finally win the race for their top summer target?
