We are less than two weeks away from the start of the Premier League season and Tottenham, Chelsea and Arsenal are among the busiest clubs in Europe. Despite Richarlison’s signing, Spurs are constantly being linked with a move for a new attacker, with new reports of their apparent pursuit of Barcelona forward Memphis Depay.
Elsewhere, Arsenal might be booming after a big win over Chelsea in Orlando, but Mikel Arteta isn’t expected to be ready when it comes to adding to his roster. Indeed, the Spaniard is now reportedly aiming for a winger move while bidding to improve his options on the front lines.
Chelsea are meanwhile still embroiled in a battle with Barca over Jules Kunde. Presnel Kimpembe, however, could re-target if they failed on that front. Follow all the latest news, gossip and rumors in our LIVE blog!
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Arsenal want a new winger
Gabriel Jesus has certainly made a start at Arsenal.
Three goals in three games on the club’s US tour is a fantastic return to the early days of his career at the club, although Mikel Arteta isn’t quite there yet.
Indeed, Goal are claiming Arsenal are now looking to sign another winger to expand their attacking options.
Memphis Depay: Tottenham latest
Spanish outlet Sport is consistently linking Barcelona star Memphis Depay with a move to Tottenham, while Antonio Conte plans further additions to a frontline already bolstered by Richarlison’s signing.
However, Fabrizio Romano claims that there has been no bid from the Spurs for the Dutchman.
Chelsea are looking at Presnel Kimpembe again
With the Jules Koude saga continuing, Chelsea are reportedly looking for alternatives.
One is believed to be PSG’s Presnel Kimpembe, a player Thomas Tuchel knows well from his time in the French capital.
According to the Express, the French international will be back on the club’s radar if Barcelona signs Kunde.
Arsenal focus on spending
Arsenal will try to sack unwanted players after making Oleksandr Zinchenko their third big new signing of the summer.
Zinchenko signed a contract from Manchester City this week for £32 million. Arsenal have also signed Gabriel Jesus for £45 million and Fabio Vieira from Proto for £34 million.
Nuno Tavares is in talks about a loan deal to Atalanta, while Nicolas Pepe, Hector Bellerin, Lucas Torreira and Bernd Leno could also leave.
Arsenal technical director said: “We have a plan for every player in the squad and that’s why I said there’s still a lot to do in this transfer window, because we need to balance the squad in the best possible way.
“For the players who probably won’t have many minutes here, we have to expose the players to minutes in a different place to keep developing the player, keep the player’s appreciation and so on, so that’s the way we plan it. .”
Conte responds to Bayern talk about a move for Kane
Antonio Conte has accused Bayern Munich of being “disrespectful” by publicly declaring their interest in Harry Kane.
Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann has admitted he would like to sign Kane and has refused to rule out a transfer from the Spurs striker.
The German giants are looking for a replacement for Robert Lewandowski and their chief executive Oliver Kahn revealed this week it would be a “dream” to sign Kane.
Speaking after Spurs defeated Rangers 2-1 on Saturday in a preseason exhibition game at Ibrox, Conte said: “Honestly I haven’t heard this. I’m definitely a coach who doesn’t talk about players from another team.
“The situation at Tottenham is very clear and Harry is a very important part of the project.
“Just rumours, but I don’t like to talk about players from other clubs. If I want to do something, I don’t do it through the media.
“Maybe that’s a bit disrespectful to the other club.”
Arsenal make decision Tavares
With the arrival of Oleksandr Zinchenko, Nuno Tavares could leave Arsenal.
The left-back is in talks about an extension for Atalanta and according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal will make a final decision about his future next week.
Negotiations are underway as to whether a loan includes a purchase option.
Tavares would like to move to Italy and talks will continue this weekend.
Another Konde twist
Sevilla have denied that an agreement has been reached with Barcelona for Jules Kunde.
Spanish TV channel El Chiringuito claims sources in Seville have described the reports as “lies” and “totally false”.
Chelsea back on pole position?
Balogun attracts interest
Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun draws interest from Reims.
Balogun is back at the club after a frustrating loan at Middlesbrough, and could leave again, but this time to France.
L’Equipe reports that Reims has Balogun on a shortlist of candidates to replace Hugo Ekikike, who just joined PSG for £30million.
Man Utd warned against Antony
Ajax sporting director Gerry Hamstra has informed Manchester United that they will not succeed in pursuing Anthony.
He said: “I know some of our players are still being targeted and they are trying to pull them away.
“Obviously we have capital on the field. But we keep the squad we have left. No one is going anywhere now.”