Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea are all looking for new acquisitions as the summer transfer window hits in July. Spurs are ready to sign Richarlison in a deal worth up to £ 60m, and also want Barcelona’s Clement Lenglet, Middlesbrough’s Djed Spence, and are linked with Youri Tielemans.
Arsenal are expected to announce the arrival of Gabriel Jesus from Manchester City at any time and fight Manchester United for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez, with a new bid made. However, Chelsea have hijacked their chase for Leeds winger Raphinha, with the Blues hoping a big contract offer will ward off any late interest from Barcelona.
Chelsea have turned to Kalidou Koulibaly in their search for new centers as they also chase Matthijs de Ligt, while a formal bid for Raheem Sterling is expected soon. West Ham, meanwhile, are confident of signing Arnaut Danjuma. Follow all the latest news, rumors and gossip through a busy day below.
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Martinez prefers United over Arsenal
Lisandro Martinez would prefer to join Manchester United over Arsenal, to blow the Gunners’ transfer hopes.
The defender played under Erik ten Hag at Ajax and both player and manager are hoping for a meeting at Old Trafford, according to Telegraaf.
Martinez sees United as a “top club”, the report adds, suggesting he does not think the same about Arsenal.
Chelsea hope for Raphinha
Chelsea hope Barcelona prioritize a move for Robert Lewandowski over the signing of Raphinha, reports the Telegraph.
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Leeds and personal terms with Raphinha, although the player hopes Barca will re-enter the race for his autograph.
Raphinha is happy to join Chelsea should Barca bow out.
Spurs include Spence
Tottenham are approaching an agreement to sign Djed Spence in a deal worth an initial £ 15 million, reports 90min.
Negotiations have now come to a standstill, with the expectation that Spurs will have the right-back in time for the start of the pre-season on Monday.
Spence should join Everton forward Richarlison and Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet next week.
Wilshere: Richarlison would not join Arsenal XI
Jack Wilshere delivered his verdict on Richarlison, Tottenham’s latest signing.
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Wilshere told talk SPORT: “I think he improves the [Tottenham] span, certainly. He gives them something else. I will not say I’m confused [as an Arsenal fan]. He’s 25, so he’s not young.
“There comes a point where he’s going to have to turn all that potential into something. To be fair if anyone can do that, it’s probably Antonio Conte.
“So I would not say I was crushed as an Arsenal fan, but I think he will be one to look at, he can really be very good.
“yes [I’d have him at Arsenal]. I do not think he comes in the XI. He will definitely challenge for that and will be a good part of the team. But I do not think he will be in the XI. “
From Light to Chelsea is progressing well
Chelsea are pleased with the progress of negotiations with Juventus over a move for Matthijs de Ligt, with Christian Pulisic or Timo Werner likely to move in the opposite direction.
The Telegraph reports that De Ligt’s eagerness to make the move will cause Juve to drop their claims, which were initially to see the player’s £ 102 million release clause activated.
Nathan Ake is likely to join Chelsea at De Ligt, the report adds, with Manchester City wanting to recover the £ 40m they paid him for Bournemouth two seasons ago.
Donate offers! Ballard joins Sunderland
Arsenal’s youngster Daniel Ballard was expected to join Burnley last week, but that move collapsed and Sunderland struck.
Ballard impressed on loan at Millwall last summer.
Chelsea are working on three major deals
Chelsea are working on agreements for Raheem Sterling, Raphinha and Ousmane Dembele.
GiveMeSport claims the club is hopeful about all three deals, which will revamp their front line after Romelu Lukaku was taken out of the books.
New owner Todd Boehly oversees all bookings. A busy first month in the mail!
Kouyate does not agree with the extension of the palace
Cheikhou Kouyate could not agree to a new contract with Crystal Palace, so will be a free agent from tomorrow.
His current agreement expires today, but talks on an extension have proved fruitless.
Warnock spoke
Neil Warnock confirmed the power shift in North London.
Laying the groundwork at Spurs
Just to keep up with Tottenham’s transfer business.
Still to be confirmed: Richarlison
Work on: Clement Lenglet Loan and Djed Spence Transaction.
Connected to: Yuri Tielemans