Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham keep pushing for big new signings as the transfer window heats up with the new Premier League season now only a week away. Chelsea would have agreed personal terms with Wesley Fofana because they desperate for defensive reinforcements after missing Jules Koude to Barcelonawhile also getting a boost in the race to capture Milan Skriniar.
Arsenal are still linked to Youri Tielemans as they push to sign a midfielder, with Mikel Arteta hinting at further signings. Nuno Tavares comes to Marseille on a rental basis. The Gunners are still linked with Lazio’s Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, who is also a strong target for Manchester United.
Tottenham are believed to be stepping up their hunt for Nicolo Zaniolo, as the final preseason friendly against Roma in Israel provided the perfect opportunity for Antonio Conte and Fabio Paratici to potentially strike a deal for the Italy international. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumors and gossip with Standard Sport’s live blog below!
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Tedesco refuses to discuss Werner links
RB Leipzig manager Domenico Tedesco has been asked about rumors linking his club to a transfer for Chelsea player Timo Werner.
The German side has been linked with Werner, as has Newcastle, and Tedesco has remained coy on the subject.
He said: “Timo Werner is not my player, is not our player. He is a Chelsea FC player.
“That’s why I have a clear opinion about this. Not to express myself, not to position myself towards players, who are not part of our club, who are not under contract with our club.
“I think it’s a matter of respect. That is an important principle, which I have drawn up for myself.”
Napoli for Kepas
Napoli are in talks with Chelsea about a lease for Kepa Arrizabalaga.
The Athletic report that an agreement between the two clubs is expected to be reached in the coming days as Kepa appears to be moving to Italy.
Manchester United want Sesko
Manchester United are investigating a deal to sign young striker Benjamin Sesko.
Fabrizio Romano says no bid has been made “but player-side approaches continue as revealed earlier this week.”
Ideally, RB Salzburg would like to keep Sesko for another year.
Mari rejects Fener
Arsenal defender Pablo Mari has rejected a transfer to Fenerbahce, says Luca Bendoni.
The centre-back was linked with a loan and permanent departure from the club this summer, with the Turkish side showing the most interest but preferring other options.
Arsenal in Bowen investigation
Arsenal contacted West Ham about the signing of Jarrod Bowen this summer, according to CBS Sports.
Reporter Ben Jacobs told GiveMeSport: “With Bowen, West Ham’s stance remains that they really don’t want to sell, so there are a lot of clubs circling Bowen, but the challenge, like Declan Rice, is to convince West Ham to sell during this window and West Ham remain free planning not to let him go.
“So there’s a lot of excitement about Bowen possibly moving to a club like Arsenal, but it’s all hypothetical at the moment as West Ham don’t want to sell. But Arsenal have certainly checked with Bowen to see what the situation is, but that’s what they’ve been told.”
One to watch.
Arsenal want more signings
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Arsenal will remain in the market for further signings.
“We still hope to do something else if the market allows it,” he told reporters earlier today. “You’ve also seen some movement in the past few days.
“We want to get the perfect balance and the plan we wanted from the start. Whether we achieve that or not is another story.”
Chelsea gets Skriniar boost
PSG are poised to walk away from a deal to sign Chelsea target Milan Skriniar.
L’Equipe journalist Loic Tanzi reports that the central defender will remain financially out of reach of the club and other targets will be approached if Inter do not lower their demands.
Chelsea are interested in Skriniar, but PSG have been considered the most likely contender to sign him.
Rodon closes deal with Rennes
Tottenham defender Joe Rodon is in France to complete his loan spell at Rennes.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the Ligue 1 side will have an option to buy him for €20 million.
Newcastle wants Barnes AND Maddison
Newcastle are interested in both Leicester’s James Maddison and Harvey Barnes, the Mail said.
It remains unclear whether Newcastle could place bids on both, or whether it would be a matter of one or the other, but both will be charging high fees.
Done matter! Marseille plate Tavares
A foregone conclusion at Arsenal, which Nuno Tavares has loaned.
The Portuguese full-back will follow William Saliba and Matteo Guendouzi, among others, by spending a season with Marseille.
However, Fabrizio Romano reports that no permanent transfer option is included in the deal, so Tavares is expected back at Arsenal next summer.