Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are all battling for high-profile deals as the summer transfer window stays toasty as the new football season draws closer.
Chelsea appear to have sensationally hijacked the transfer from Arsenal to Raphinha, with personal terms and a £55m fee almost agreed with Leeds for the Brazilian winger. The Gunners are also battling Manchester United for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez, although Gabriel Jesus’ move to Manchester City should be officially announced soon.
Chelsea are looking to sign three City players in Raheem Sterling, Nathan Ake and Oleksandr Zinchenko, while also still pushing for Matthijs de Ligt amid reports of Jules Koude, Milan Skriniar and Ousmane Dembele. Meanwhile, Tottenham are ramping up their hunt for Richarlison and Anthony Gordon as talks continue with Everton, with Spurs poised to strike a huge deal for the pair worth £100million. Follow the latest transfer news, news, rumors and gossip below all day long.
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Chelsea ‘agree personal terms’ with Raphinha
Chelsea have broadly agreed to a five-year contract of £115,000 a week with Raphinha ahead of his move from Leeds.
Last night it was reported that The Blues were approaching a £60million transfer for the Brazilian, despite interest from Arsenal, Tottenhman and Barcelona.
However, there remains a threat that Barcelona, Raphinha’s favorite destination, is discussing a deal with his agent Deco at the Camp Nou club’s office today.
The big problem remains the lack of funding for the Blaugrana to match Leeds’ price tag. The Telegraph reported a quick sale of £160 million in media rights to raise the money.
Chelsea looks THIRD Man City star
Not just Raheem Sterling and Nathan Ake, Chelsea are interested in a THIRD Manchester City player.
The Mail calls Oleksandr Zinchenko an emerging option for the Blues.
Everton and Arsenal have also been linked with Ukraine’s £30m.
Five Arsenal alternatives to Raphinha
Arsenal are forced to reconsider a transfer as Chelsea draw closer to signing Leeds winger Raphinha. writes Simon Collings of Standard Sport…
The Gunners have been keen on a deal for the Brazilian, who is set to leave Elland Road this summer, but Chelsea have stolen a march on them.
Arsenal must now look to other targets as they try to bolster their roster for the new season and here Standard Sport explore some possible options for Mikel Arteta.
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Lazio chief in London for talks
Lazio sporting director Igli Tare is in London amid rumors of a possible Chelsea deal for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
In the opposite direction, Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Emerson Palmieri are targets for the Serie A club.
Atalanta considered Nuno Tavares alternative
Arsenal are still linked with Aaron Hickey as a new left-back replacement for Nuno Tavares.
But the Gunners are struggling to move the Portuguese player to Atalanta, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Difficult negotiations with the Italian club have led them to see Empoi’s Fabiano Parisi as an alternative.
Man United continue talks with Frenkie De Jong
Fabrizio Romano with the latest….
Anthony Gordon: Everton hesitating to sell Tottenham target
The Spurs have expressed interest in winger Anthony Gordon, who broke through last season under Frank Lampard, but Everton are very reluctant to let him go as he is only 21 and under contract with Goodison Park until 2025.
West Ham eye triple dive at Burnley
ExWHU employee claims West Ham is in talks with Burnley over a transfer for midfielder Josh Brownhill.
The Clarets star could cost as much as £20million, although Maxwel Cornet and Dwight McNeil will also be discussed.
David Moyes is looking to make five more signings this summer as he prepares for another season of European football.
Lisandro Martinez: Arsenal make third transfer offer
More offers from Arsenal!
The Sun claims that the club has made a THIRD bid for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez.
The North London giants are even reportedly confident they are close to the £43m asking price after improving the financial terms of their second offer.
Raphinha: Leeds United expect new offer from Arsenal
Never fear, Arsenal fans!
As Chelsea ramp up efforts to sign Leeds United star Raphinha, Goal Brasil claims the Yorkshire giants are still expecting a new offer from the Gunners.