Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea may all be on far-flung pre-season excursions, however that has not stopped them from getting right down to switch enterprise. Mikel Arteta is reportedly closing in on his second swoop on former membership Manchester Metropolis, having supposedly reached an settlement with the Premier League champions over a £30m payment for Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Over at Chelsea, each Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly have joined the membership whereas out within the USA, whereas Presenl Kimpembe and Jules Kounde are being eyed to affix him. Nevertheless, the Blues have reportedly turned down the prospect to signal Paulo Dybala.
Tottenham, in the meantime, lastly seem like closing in on the signing of Djed Spence. The defender – a key goal for Antonio Conte – underwent a medical on Friday. James Maddison can be claimed to be a midfield goal. Comply with the entire newest switch motion LIVE with Normal Sport’s switch centre!
Dwell updates
Arsenal out to make up Zinchenko payment
Arsenal are decided to financial institution £15m for Bernd Leno, successfully already making up half of Oleksandr Zinchenko’s payment earlier than the Ukrainian arrives.
Talks are ongoing between the Gunners and Fulham over the German goalkeeper, after a £10m bid was rejected.
And soccer.london have identified that Zinchenko’s £30m worth could possibly be halved, in actual phrases, if fringe participant Leno could be flogged in the identical week.
Finished deal!
PSG snap up striker Hugo Ekitike from Reims on an preliminary mortgage deal.
Barcelona flip to Kounde
After signing Robert Lewandowski, Barcelona are turning their consideration to Jules Kounde.
Marca report on Sevilla wanting £51m for the defender who can be as soon as once more a Chelsea goal.
In the meantime, Barcelona stay eager on offers for Blues duo Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta as Sevilla look to financial institution critical money for Kounde.
PSG coach reveals response to Chelsea’s Kimpembe curiosity
New Paris Saint-Germain boss Christophe Galtier claims he laughed off information of Chelsea’s curiosity in Presenl Kimpembe – however can’t rule out a sale to the Blues.
Thomas Tuchel’s facet stay eager on a brand new central defender regardless of signing Kalidou Koulibaly for £33million, having misplaced Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen earlier in the summertime.
PSG reportedly need round £50m for France worldwide Kimpembe and Les Parisiens’ coach has cheekily said that he was stunned by the information.
Galtier instructed L’Equipe: “I’ve learn all the things that has been mentioned about Kimpembe. We even laughed about it collectively!”
Boehly on Koulibaly
Todd Boehly has given his response to Chelsea signing Kalidou Koulibaly to bolster their defence.
The Blues co-owner mentioned: “Kalidou Koulibaly is likely one of the world’s elite defenders and we’re delighted to be welcoming him to Chelsea.
“An important chief and an exemplary staff participant, Kalidou brings a wealth of expertise and attributes that may profit our squad and the membership as an entire.”
Kalidou Koulibaly has accomplished his transfer to Chelsea.
/ Chelsea FC through Getty PhotosLewandowski’s first phrases since Barcelona swap confirmed
Robert Lewandowski tells reporters he’s “very” completely happy to have signed for Barcelona.
The Polish striker’s desired summer season transfer has come off after weeks of talks between the Catalans and Bayern Munich.
Chelsea not eager on Dybala
Chelsea have reportedly turned down the chance to signal Paulo Dybala.
The 28-year-old is but to discover a new membership after leaving Juventus on the finish of final season, with Roma and Napoli amongst these linked with a free switch.
The Guardian experiences that Chelsea have been supplied Dybala however opted to not pursue the transfer.
Conte: Lucas an excellent wing-back choice
Antonio Conte believes Lucas Moura may show a helpful choice at wing-back for Tottenham this season.
With Djed Spence’s transfer to the membership successfully executed, it’s a place that Tottenham have have already got power in depth in, although Conte has hinted Lucas could get extra alternatives sooner or later.
There was discuss that Lucas could depart the membership this summer season, however that actually seems unlikely now.
“I spoke with Lucas and I believe that this might be an excellent choice for me,” Conte mentioned.
“Previously I transformed Perisic in that place. [Victor] Moses was the identical. [Antonio] Candreva was the identical. Earlier than a winger after which to change into a wing-back. For positive he has nice high quality Lucas and I believe this could possibly be an excellent choice.”
Martinez big-money transfer successfully executed
We must be getting confirmaton of Lisandro Martinez’s transfer to Manchester United within the coming days.
Telesport report that the payment is €54m assured plus €10m in add-ons, with Martinez set to be the third signing of the Erik ten Hag period.
United have been linked with seemingly your complete Ajax squad since Ten Hag took cost – one in every of them is now truly going to make the transfer.
