Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea after being dispersed around the world on pre-season tours, but that doesn’t stop them from finalizing further transfer activities. The Gunners are approaching a second attack on former club Manchester City, after reaching an agreement with the Premier League champions on a £30m fee for Oleksandr Zinchenko.
At Chelsea, both Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly have joined the club during their time in the United States, while Presnel Kimpembe and Jules Kounde are being watched to join him. However, the Blues have reportedly turned down the opportunity to sign Paulo Dybala.
Meanwhile, Tottenham is finally getting closer to signing Djed Spence. The defender – a prime target for Antonio Conte – underwent a medical on Friday. James Maddison would also be a target in midfield. Follow all the latest transfer actions LIVE with the Standard Sport transfer center!
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Chelsea in Kimpembe talks
Chelsea are negotiating with PSG about Presnel Kimpembe, but there remains a difference in valuation between the clubs.
Here is the latest news from Fabrizio Romano.
Spurs to announce Spence
Tottenham are ready to confirm the arrival of Djed Spence at the club at short notice.
On Friday, the fullback underwent his medical with the Mail, during which the club caught the eye and even conducted the first interview with the player.
Spurs will pay £12.5 million for Spence in a deal rising to £20 million via add-ons.
Chelsea back in for Koundé
Chelsea face another transfer battle with Barcelona after they rekindled their interest in Jules Koude, the Times reports.
After beating the Blues to Raphinha and then signing Robert Lewandowski, the Catalan giants are now looking to bolster their defence.
Marca reports on Sevilla wanting £51million for the defender who is also another Chelsea target after missing Nathan Ake.
ICYMI: Spurs ready to spend big money on Maddison
Tottenham are finally approaching the signing of Djed Spence and now Antonio Conte is looking forward to his seventh summer signing.
The Italian is open to the idea of signing another creative attacking player, previously associated with Roma’s Nicolo Zaniolo.
According to FA registered intermediary Paul O Keefe, the club is ‘very seriously’ considering a transfer to James Maddison from Leicester City.
ICYMI: Arsenal out to make good Zinchenko compensation
Arsenal are determined to take £15million for Bernd Leno, effectively making up half of Oleksandr Zinchenko’s fee before the Ukrainian arrives.
Talks are underway between the Gunners and Fulham over the German goalkeeper after a £10million offer was rejected.
And football.london has pointed out that Zinchenko’s £30m prize could be halved in real terms, if fringe player Leno can be flogged in the same week.
Top story: Zinchenko ready for Arsenal
Oleksandr Zinchenko is about to move to Arsenal.
The Gunners have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Manchester City for a £30million transfer.
Mikel Arteta teamed up with Zinchenko at City and a reunion is not far off, with the possibility of the deal moving forward after Arsenal’s game in the United States overnight.
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Bassey ready for £20m move
West Ham, Aston Villa and Brighton are among the many clubs Calvin Bassey will miss.
That is because the defender from Rangers and Nigeria is on his way to Ajax, according to The Athletic.
The Dutch club, who will sell Lisandro Martinez to Manchester United, appear to have a replacement for £20 million.
Count the last
West Ham has offered £25 million for Chelsea striker Armando Broja.
The Hammers’ need for a new striker became apparent earlier in the day in their 1-1 draw with Reading.
And The Guardian is reporting on an offer for the Albanian with an additional £5million in bonuses, with Broja in the United States on Chelsea’s tour.
Thomas Tuchel said before tonight’s friendly with Club America: “Armando is our player first and foremost and we have no interest in selling him at the moment.”
Fiorentina eye swoop for Spurs man
Giovani Lo Celso is eager to move to Fiorentina.
La Nazione reports on talks over a loan deal that would include a purchase option for the Italian club.
Tottenham are ready to share the player after failing to impress Antonio Conte.