Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea maybe they’re all on distant pre-season tours, but that doesn’t stop them from handing over business. All three London clubs have been among the busiest in Europe to date and little looks like it will settle.
Mikel Arteta is reportedly approaching his second attack on former club Manchester City after allegedly reaching an agreement with the Premier League champions over a £30million fee for Oleksandr Zinchenko. At Chelsea, both Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly joined the club while in the US, and Jules Kunde could be next. It certainly looks like Thomas Tuchel is backed by the club’s new owners.
Meanwhile, Tottenham finally seems to be getting closer to signing Djed Spence. The defender – a prime target for Antonio Conte – underwent a medical on Friday. James Maddison is also reportedly a target in midfield. Follow all the latest transfer actions LIVE with the Standard Sport transfer center!
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Zinchenko compensation agreed
Arsenal and Manchester City have now reached an agreement on the transfer of Oleksandr Zinchenko.
A £30m deal is nearing completion, according to Fabrizio Romano, with only personal terms yet to be resolved.
That is not expected to be a problem as it looks like Zinchenko will join Gabriel Jesus on leaving City to join Arsenal.
William Saliba open about Arsenal’s plans
William Saliba is determined to fight for his place in the Arsenal first team as he finally wants to make his mark in north London.
The centre-back signed for the Gunners three years ago but has since returned to France on several loan spells, leaving him in doubt whether he had a long-term future at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta.
Despite that time away and rumors of a possible permanent move to Marseille, Saliba has made it clear this summer that he wants to return to Arsenal and try to work his way into Arteta’s plans.
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Bernd Leno: Arsenal reject Fulham offer
Following Matt Turner’s signing, Bernd Leno is widely expected to leave Arsenal this summer and Fulham are staring sharply in his direction.
Still, according to CBS Sports, the West London side has failed in a £10 million bid.
Lisandro Martinez: Deal close
More good news for Man United fans as the club nears their third signing of the summer…
No interest Bayern in Ronaldo
Bayern Munich director Hasan Salihamidzic has confirmed that the German side will not switch to Cristiano Ronaldo as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
“I have a lot of respect for Cristiano Ronaldo, his successes and his career,” Salihamidzic told Sport .
“But again: that was and is not a topic for us.”
Serge Gnabry has signed a new four-year contract with Bayern Munich.
The winger went into the final 12 months of his contract with the club, leading to rumors he could leave this summer. Chelsea and Arsenal were put forward as possible destinations.
However, Gnabry has extended his contract with Bayern to dispel such speculation.
The saga continues!
Barcelona would like to sell Frenkie de Jong, Manchester United desperately want to buy Frenkie de Jong, Frenkie de Jong wants his deferred wages paid in full.
A mess. It doesn’t get any clearer either – Barcelona have named the Dutchman in their roster to fly to the United States on a pre-season tour.
Robert Lewandowski confirmed to Barcelona
Lisandro Martinez arrives in England
The PA understands that Lisandro Martinez arrived in England before moving to Manchester United.
PSG respond to Kimpembe transfer call
It’s not going to be easy for Chelsea.