Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea continue to work hard in the summer transfer window, but the biggest news today is that Cristiano Ronaldo is asking to leave Manchester United. A new era is beginning in West London and owner Todd Boehly wants a headline transfer, and Ronaldo is interesting, along with Raheem Sterling and Matthijs de Ligt. Ousmane Dembele is another target, but Raphinha looks set to head to Barcelona.
Arsenal continue to fight United for Lisandro Martinez and have scheduled another meeting with Ajax to beat the defender’s United. Confirmation of Gabriel Jesus’ participation in a £45m deal is imminent.
Tottenham have signed Richarlison and hope to complete two more deals in the coming days. Clement Lenglet flies in to undergo a medical check before being loaned out from Barcelona as talks about Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence continue. Stay tuned for all the latest transfer news and rumours!
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Arsenal reach agreement with Tielemans
Arsenal have agreed personal terms with Leicester City star Youri Tielemans, according to CBS.
Tielemans has been linked with a summer move after entering the final year of his contract at King Power Stadium and looking to see Champions League football.
However, Europa League football could be on the horizon after the Gunners reportedly revived their interest.
Who wants Ronaldo?
Chelsea are among the favorites to sign Cristiano Ronaldo this summer, with the superstar deciding he wants to leave Manchester United.
New club owner Todd Boehly, who will be in charge of Chelsea’s transfer operations this summer, is keen to make a headline signing to usher in the new era.
Ronaldo could be that man as he looks forward to returning to the Champions League as he reportedly has no interest in playing in the Europa League for the first time, which would seemingly rule out a move to Jose Mourinho’s AS Roma .
Bayern Munich are also linked as they have to lose Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona, while the bookmakers have also touted a sensational move to Real Madrid.
Read more here.
Lenglet to get Spurs medical
Clement Lenglet is expected to undergo a medical at Tottenham on Sunday and Monday.
That is according to reports in Spain, which add that Barcelona have authorized the central defender not to show up for the start of pre-season preparation on Monday.
The Spurs are expected to pay around 60 per cent of Lenglet’s wages and should have the option to sign Lenglet permanently for around £5million.
Antony replaces Ronaldo
Speaking of Manchester United, the big news from last night and this morning is Cristiano Ronaldo’s desire to leave the club this summer.
According to The Mirror, manager Erik ten Hag wants to replace Ronaldo with Ajax striker Antony.
One to watch.
ICYMI: Malacia ready for United Medical
Manchester United are approaching their first summer signing.
Tyrell Malacia is coming in for his medical on Sunday before completing his £13million transfer from Feyenoord.
Official confirmation should come on Monday or Tuesday.
ICYMI: Raphinha rejects Chelsea
Raphinha has rejected a transfer to Chelsea, according to reports in Spain.
Leeds have accepted a £60million offer from Chelsea, but Sport claim Raphinha only has eyes for Barcelona.
The Spanish giants are working on a deal, but Leeds are unlikely to get back as much as Chelsea’s offer.
Jesus ‘to score more than Richarlison’
Incoming Arsenal signing Gabriel Jesus will score more goals than new Tottenham forward Richarlison.
That is according to Tony Cascarino, who believes The Gunners have the upper hand over rival Spurs in the transfer market.
Read here why.
An update!
Arsenal have scheduled a meeting with Ajax next week in a bid to beat Manchester United with the signing of Lisandro Martinez.
That is according to The Athletic, who report that both clubs are confident they will sign the defender who has made Mikel Arteta his main defense target this summer.
Martinez is only interested in a move to the Premier League, otherwise he will stay. Ajax wants €50 million.
Martinez decides between Arsenal and United
Lisandro Martinez has told Ajax that he wants to leave for a Premier League club this summer.
The Mail reports on the defender’s desire to sign for Arsenal or Manchester United, who have both bid for his services.
Ajax wants £43 million amid £38 million bids, with the 24-year-old keen to sign for both clubs but interested in getting back in touch with Erik ten Hag after he reportedly made the switch with the new United squad. manager has discussed.
Rowett signs new Millwall contract
Millwall manager Gary Rowett has signed a contract extension.
Rowett has spent three seasons with the club and the new contract term has not been confirmed.
“It’s great that the club wants me to keep growing what we’ve done and continue the development we’ve made,” he told the club’s official website.