Switch news LIVE! Arsenal eye Rice different; Chelsea make £130m transfer
It is a busy interval within the switch window for the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham, with with offers for Kai Havertz, Nicolas Jackson and Guglielmo Vicario nearing the end line. The likes of Declan Rice, Victor Osimhen, Moises Caicedo and Mason Mount are additionally very a lot up for grabs with nonetheless over two months to go available in the market.
Mikel Arteta is decided to signal Rice and a 3rd bid is anticipated amid £100million competition from Manchester City, although they’ve now been linked with Youssouf Fofana in its place choice. Havertz reportedly underwent his medical on the weekend and may very well be introduced quickly, whereas there’s confidence {that a} deal for Jurrien Timber will also be done.
Over at Chelsea, Jackson should be named as their new striker imminently and a £130m push to land Napoli’s Victor Osimhen is reportedly underway. They are attributable to battle Manchester United for Brighton’s Caicedo, because of their refusal to permit Mount to leave for Old Trafford for £55m. Spurs might introduced goalkeeper Vicario at present, whereas Juventus defender Bremer can be a goal. Follow all the newest switch news, updates and rumours with Standard Sport’s stay weblog under!
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Chelsea clearout continues
Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s potential transfer to AC Milan would earn Chelsea an estimated £15m, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
It might take participant gross sales past £150m if Havertz, Kovacic, Ziyech and Mendy undergo, on high of Koulibaly’s transfer to Saudi Arabia.
Man United don’t have any plans for Mount talks
Manchester United don’t intend to satisfy with Chelsea to debate a deal for Mason Mount.
Their third bid for the midfielder, of £50m plus £5m in add-ons, was rejected, with the Blues wanting £58m and £7m in add-ons and providing to satisfy in individual to come back to an settlement.
Sky Sports report that United don’t really feel there’s a want to take action, as they presently don’t have any plans to enhance their supply.
Chelsea face Osimhen competitors
Reports in Italy recommend Liverpool are able to enter the race to signal Victor Osimhen.
Gazzetta dello Sport declare that the Reds have made contact with Osimhen’s agent, with Jurgen Klopp making it clear how eager he’s on the Napoli striker.
It’s believed Liverpool have a gathering booked with Osimhen’s representatives, although the massive asking price of at the least £130m might show an issue.
Man United might flip to Rabiot
Manchester United are contemplating bringing Adrien Rabiot to Old Trafford on a free switch.
The Frenchman is out of contract at Juventus on the finish of the month and United stay curious about him, having come near signing him final summer time.
This time they’ve Champions League soccer to supply, and Sky Sports report Rabiot might develop into a critical goal ought to United choose to maneuver on from Mason Mount.
Brentford affirm Kim arrival
Brentford have signed teenage South Korean defender Ji-Soo Kim from Okay League Two facet Seongnam for an undisclosed price on a four-year contract.
The 18-year-old centre-back will be part of the Bees B staff set-up, and, topic to worldwide clearance, will arrive on the west London membership for the beginning of pre-season coaching on Thursday.
Kim lately featured for South Korea on the Under-20 World Cup in Argentina, serving to the facet to a fourth-place end, and had been reportedly gaining curiosity from the likes of Bayern Munich and Sporting CP.
Brentford director of soccer Phil Giles stated: “Ji-Soo is an excellent prospect who was in demand from many teams in Europe this summer.
Zaha to Saudi Arabia?
Al-Nassr will make their pitch to Wilfried Zaha’s agent this week.
The forward is out of contract at Crystal Palace at the end of the month and no final decision has yet been made on his future.
PSG, Marseille and Lazio have all been linked with Zaha, with the Mail reporting that Al-Nassr have meetings scheduled in the next few days as they attempt to bring the 30-year-old to Saudi Arabia.
Arsenal consider Rice alternative
Arsenal have shortlisted Youssouf Fofana as an option should they be unable to sign Declan Rice.
The West Ham captain remains the Gunners’ top target and a bid of £100m is expected this week, but Manchester City also remain interested in Rice.
Should Arsenal lose that race, L’Equipe report that Monaco midfield Fofana could be the man they turn to, with the 24-year-old likely to be available for a fee in the region of £30m this summer.
Ramsey sends Arsenal warning over Balogun
Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun is “definitely” able to play for the membership regardless of rumours of a transfer away, based on Aaron Ramsey.
The former Gunners midfielder got here nose to nose with gifted striker Balogun, 21, in Ligue 1 clashes between his mortgage membership, Reims, and Ramsey’s Nice final season.
“He’s a very good player,” Ramsey is quoted by Goal as saying.
“We played against him a couple of times and, from what I saw, he’s a very exciting player.
“Arsenal have many great players but he’s definitely got the quality. He’s good enough for the Premier League.”
Spurs instructed Bremer valuation
Tottenham should spend massive if they’re to signal Juventus defender Bremer.
Reports in Italy have linked Spurs with the centre-back, who loved a robust first season at Juventus, as they appear to strengthen forward of Ange Postecoglou’s first season in cost.
However, Tuttosport declare that the Italian membership don’t need to promote Bremer, and can demand at the least €80m for his or her 26-year-old.
Milan eye Loftus-Cheek deal
AC Milan have reignited their curiosity in Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek after agreeing to promote Sandro Tonali to Newcastle for £65million, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
Loftus-Cheek is free to go away Chelsea this summer time and Milan have made the 27-year-old a precedence goal.
Chelsea worth Loftus-Cheek at £25m however Milan hope they’ll decrease that asking value to round £15m as a result of he solely has one yr left on his contract.