Switch news LIVE! Arsenal in Lavia talks; Chelsea plot shock transfer
Declan Rice is poised to endure his medical at Arsenal as a blockbuster £105million switch lastly nears completion after a complete settlement was reached with West Ham. The Gunners have also struck a deal with Ajax for Dutch defender Jurrien Timber, with Mikel Arteta now mentioned to be stepping up his bid for rumoured Manchester United goal Jeremie Frimpong at Bayer Leverkusen as additionally they goal Romeo Lavia and Aurelien Tchouameni.
Chelsea are reportedly set to bid for Moises Caicedo as they too eye Lavia, with contact additionally believed to have been remodeled Roma’s Paulo Dybala and possibly now even Arsenal’s Folarin Balogun. Celta Vigo starlet Gabri Veiga additionally stays in Mauricio Pochettino’s sights, together with Ishe Samuels-Smith and Brazilian duo Angelo Gabriel and Matheus Franca. Manchester United have now signed Mason Mount and are bidding for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, with talks over Rasmus Højlund persevering with with Randal Kolo Muani and Sofyan Amrabat additionally on Erik ten Hag’s shortlist.
Tottenham have offered Harry Kane a massive new contract and are set to finish offers for ex-Fulham winger Manor Solomon and Wolfsburg defender Micky van de Ven. Follow all the newest switch news, rumours and gossip reside beneath!
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Inter need Sommer to interchange Onana
Inter Milan have recognized Yann Sommer as Andre Onana’s alternative.
Gianluca Di Marzio states that Inter have began exploring choices to interchange the goalkeeper with Manchester United closing in on a deal value upwards of £47m.
Sommer is presently at Bayern Munich, having joined in January, however is out there for round £8m.
Bayern would change him with Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Saliba’s new contract to be introduced
William Saliba’s new four-year contract will probably be introduced tomorrow, The Athletic report.
It will probably be value round £10million a yr, a substantial enhance on his earlier phrases, and has no launch clause.
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Kane ‘will not join Bayern this summer’
Bastian Schweinsteiger does not believe Harry Kane will leave Tottenham this summer amid interest from his former club Bayern Munich.
Kane has entered the final year of his contract at Spurs and has been offered bumper new terms to recommit, though Standard Sport understands the striker currently has no plans on signing while the transfer window remains open.
Bayern believe they have a chance to lure Kane away despite Spurs having already rejected their opening bid of £60m and reiterated that their talisman is not for sale, and Schweinsteiger does not expect that stance to change.
Chelsea explore Franca deal
Flamengo have told Chelsea to pay £21million for young star Matheus Franca, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
The Blues are currently exploring a move for the 19-year-old, who ranks among Brazilian football’s top talents.
The Brazil Under-20 international is known to officials at Stamford Bridge who are increasingly turning their attention towards signing young players directly from South America following the Boehly-Clearlake takeover last year.
Postecoglou on Kane plans
New Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has explained his tactical plan to build around Harry Kane and Heung-min Son for the coming season.
After a number of years of turgid, defensive football under first Jose Mourinho and then, though not initially, Antonio Conte, Spurs fans are crying out for a more expansive tactical approach – a style Postecoglou is well-versed in.
Kane and Son are the most effective partnership in Premier League history, though the former’s future remains very much up in the air as he enters the final year of his contract.
Bayern Munich believe they can lure him to Germany, though Spurs insist the striker – and soon-to-be captain – is not for sale and Postecoglou has told fans that he is planning for life with Kane.
Man United set to lodge Hojlund bid
Manchester United are set to test Atalanta’s resolve with a £50million bid for striker Rasmus Hojlund.
The Telegraph declare that Erik ten Hag has determined to pursue the younger star, having admitted defeat of their makes an attempt to signal Harry Kane.
Atalanta have put an £86m price ticket on the 21-year-old’s head, however United imagine that determine will drop.
Arteta on Xhaka
“We are saying goodbye to a fantastic player and person loved by all of us.
“It has been an incredible journey together for him and he has given absolutely everything for this club. The influence Granit has had on his team mates on the pitch and colleagues at the club, will tell you just how popular he is.
“We cannot thank Granit enough for his service and contribution to this club over the years. We wish Granit and his family all the best in the next step of their lives.”
Done deal! Xhaka leaves Arsenal
Arsenal have confirmed Granit Xhaka’s transfer to Bayer Leverkusen.
Perisic desires to cancel Tottenham contract
Hadjuk Split need to being Tottenham wing-back Ivan Perisic again to the membership.
Sky Sports report that Perisic is open to the transfer having spent six years on the membership as a younger prospect.
Perisic has only one yr left on his contract and is certainly one of Spurs’ highest-earners on a reported £180,000 per week, however wish to focus on a mutual termination to turn into a free agent.
Hadjuk Split have but to make an strategy.
Andre Onana agrees Man United contract
Manchester United have agreed private phrases with Andre Onana.
That’s in line with Fabrizio Romano, who provides that United returned to the negotiation desk with Inter Milan for the goalkeeper as they appear to agree a payment.
A brand new bid value £43m has been submitted however Inter are nonetheless holding out for nearer to £47m, which is now the one stumbling block with the participant agreeing a long-term contract.