Switch news LIVE! Arsenal plot second Ajax raid; Chelsea striker bid
Arsenal have already spent over £200million this summer time however are already plotting one other bid transfer. Ajax’s £40m-rated midfielder Mohammed Kudus s a long-time goal and this summer time may very well be the time to make a transfer, with Thomas Partey doubtlessly shifting to Saudi Arabia. Southampton’s Romeo Lavia and Bitello of Gremio are different choices, however Mikel Arteta should promote earlier than he should purchase any extra.
Chelsea, in the meantime, need to signal Moises Caicedo and can launch a 3rd bid after seeing their newest proposal to Brighton rejected. They are unwilling to go above £80m for the teen, however have seen a £70m provide dismissed. Talks with Montpellier for ahead Elye Wahi are progressing. Meanwhile, Manchester United have announced the signing of Jonny Evans on a short-term contract, so he can participate of their pre-season friendlies. Andre Onana will endure a medical as we speak and a giant bid for Rasmus Hojlund is quickly anticipated.
Tottenham have already secured three new signings and are closing in on a fourth with the addition of Blackburn centre-back Ashley Phillips. Spurs are anticipated to nonetheless be out there for a extra skilled defender and may very well be compelled into the marketplace for a brand new striker, ought to Bayern Munich signal Harry Kane. Follow all the most recent switch news, rumours and gossip stay under!
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Saint-Maximin out as Barnes is available in
Eddie Howe confirmed Allan Saint-Maximin is about to depart the membership as Harvey Barnes appears to be like more likely to be a part of.
The 26-year-old change into a cult favorite after becoming a member of from Nice in August 2019 however a string of inconsistent shows has seen him drop down the pecking order. Saudi Pro League membership Al-Ahli are reportedly .
That would enable Leicester midfielder Barnes to return in, with Howe confirming the richest membership on the planet have to promote to purchase.
Manager Howe stated: “Allan is in discussions regarding a move to another club. Nothing is confirmed, nothing is done at these stages but that’s why he wasn’t here today.
“With monetary honest play you kind of need to commerce in any other case, for us this summer time we’d be caught ready the place we could not recruit gamers the opposite approach. That’s how monetary honest play works.”
Onana says Man United transfer ‘irresistible’
Andre Onana has spoken for the first time about his imminent move to Manchester United, describing the opportunity as “irresistible.”
The goalkeeper, who previously played for United manager Erik ten Hag for Ajax, is set to leave Inter Milan in a deal worth an initial £47million.
Onana was spotted at a Turin airport on Tuesday evening before flying to the UK to undergo a medical and finalise his contract.
He was told La Gazetto dello Sport: “The important thing is to be honest and always tell people the truth.
“I am a person who always wants new challenges. Playing in the Premier League and for a club like United is irresistible. All parties wanted this to happen.”
Man United offer Greenwood for Hojlund
Atalanta have rejected Manchester United’s offer to send Mason Greenwood on loan as part of a deal to sign Rasmus Hojlund.
The Mirror claim United have again attempted to bring down the price for the young striker by offering Greenwood, whose future remains uncertain amid an ongoing internal investigation.
Atlanta only want cash for Hojlund, and are looking for at least £65m.
Spurs still keen on Tapsoba and Van de Ven
Tottenham’s move for Blackburn teenager Ashley Phillips will not impact their bid to sign a new senior centre-back this summer.
Spurs are closing in on a £3million deal to buy Phillips but they remain interested in Bayer Leverkusen’s Edmond Tapsoba and Wolfsburg’s Micky van de Ven.
Phillips, 18, is viewed by Spurs as a player for the future and new head coach Ange Postecoglou wants to upgrade his backline for next season.
Phillips set for Tottenham medical
Tottenham are closing in on a £3million deal to sign Blackburn centre-back Ashley Phillips.
The 18-year-old is set to undergo a medical in the UK over the next 24 hours and could then fly straight to Asia to join the Spurs squad on their pre-season tour.
Phillips broke into the Blackburn first-team last season, making eight Championship appearances and playing 14 times in all competitions.
He is highly-rated and has represented England at youth-team level.
Rooney: Kane ‘being held as a prisoner at Tottenham’
Wayne Rooney says Harry Kane is “being held as a prisoner” by Tottenham as ongoing speculation over the striker’s future.
Kane is in the final 12 months of a six-year contract signed in 2018, and has been the subject of two rejected bids from Bayern Munich this summer. The latest was worth around £70million plus add-ons and a third is expected.
The striker, who turns 30 years old next week, Kane will not push for a Tottenham exit, though is open to moving.
“Harry Kane can be the perfect participant, for me, to go and be a part of Manchester United,” Rooney told reporters.
“It appears to be like like he is being held as a prisoner at Tottenham! It appears to be like very tough for him to get out of there.”
Onana flies in for Man United medical
Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Andre Onana from Inter Milan.
The goalkeeper, who is anticipated to affix for round £47m, left Italy final night time and can arrive within the UK as we speak to finish a medical. He will then be a part of the membership within the USA for his or her pre-season tour.
Onana may make his debut in opposition to Arsenal on the weekend.
Chelsea launch seek for new defender
Chelsea are able to enter the switch marketplace for a brand new centre-back following Wesley Fofana’s critical knee harm.
Fofana is prone to lacking nearly all of the season after struggling after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament. The younger defender has undergone surgical procedure and faces months of rehabilitation.
Amid Chelsea’s ongoing hunt for a brand new midfielder – with Brighton’s Moises Caicedo their high goal – Mauricio Pochettino is now additionally able to sanction a seek for a brand new centre-back.
Spurs to verify fourth signing as we speak
Tottenham are closing in on a fourth summer time signing with a deal for Ashley Phillips.
The Mirror declare the younger Blackburn defender will be a part of as we speak after talks over Blackburn accelerated given their monetary cutbacks.
Phillips may then journey to Asia to affix Spurs’ pre-season tour.
Arsenal plot Kudus talks
Arsenal are able to raid Ajax for the second time this summer time for Mohammed Kudus.
According to the Mail, the Gunners have been monitoring the midfielder for a while after his thrilling performances for Ghana on the World Cup.
Kudus’ versatility is alleged to have caught Mikel Arteta’s eye, however Arsenal should promote earlier than they will purchase once more having already splashed £200m on new signings.