The new Premier League season has started again and Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham remain extremely busy during the summer window. At Stamford Bridge, Marc Cucurella has been signed for £62 million and Wesley Fofana could accompany him while Thomas Tuchel works on a new offer. Cesar Casadei is tipped for a £17million move with Marcos Alonso joining Barcelona and Callum Hudson-Odoi linked with Borussia Dortmund. Frenkie de Jong is not going with us, as it turns out.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed that wants more new facesdespite spending over £120 million, with Leicester’s Youri Tielemans remains interesting. Lucas Paqueta has also been linked but the Gunners face a Manchester United battle over Cody Gakpo.
Tottenham have made six purchases so far and a bid for Nicolo Zaniolo has been rejected, according to reports in Italy. Udinese left back Destiny Udogie is thought to have been personally recommended by one Antonio Conte. Memphis Depay and Pau Torres have both been linked.
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Tuchel confirms Marcos Alonso’s situation
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed that Marcos has asked Alonso to be out of the squad for Chelsea’s 1-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park.
The Spain international was not part of the 20-man roster who traveled to Merseyside with Barcelona to sign the left-back.
The Blues boss has not confirmed whether Alonso will leave during ongoing negotiations, but he revealed that the 31-year-old had asked not to play Frank Lampard.
“That’s the case, he’s trying to leave and we’ve agreed to this move, so it would never have made sense to have him on the pitch today. It’s the right thing to do,” he explained briefly.
More on De Jong
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has insisted he wants Frenkie de Jong to stay, despite reports of interest from Chelsea and Manchester United.
A move to Old Trafford has long been touted this summer, but the deferred payments in the Dutchman’s contract with Barcelona and whether he actually wants to switch between the two clubs have cast doubt on the move.
Chelsea have also been given the chance to sign De Jong, as well as Blaugrana forwards Memphis Depay and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
But Laporta told TV3: “Frenkie de Jong is a high quality Barcelona player and we want him to stay. With him and his team-mates we have a very strong midfield. He has offers but we want him to stay and he also wants stay.”
Meanwhile in Barcelona…
Frenkie de Jong has a chance at Barcelona as Chelsea and Manchester United are still associated with his signature.
Fabian approaches PSG deal
Former Arsenal and Manchester United target Fabian Ruiz is set to sign for Paris Saint-Germain.
A four-year contract has been agreed with the longtime fans of the Spanish midfielder’s Les Parisiens, according to Rai Sport.
Fabian will cost around £22.5million.
Neville rejects Man United Arnautovic . bid
Gary Neville was speechless after reports that Manchester United had bid for Marko Arnautovic.
The fiery striker, 33, scored 14 goals for Bologna in Serie A last year after spells with West Ham and China’s Shanghai Port – but a £7.6million offer from United would have been rejected.
“The first thing you do when Manchester United’s phone rings is reject the offer,” Neville told Sky Sports on Sunday evening.
Spurs duo eye loan ends
Two Tottenham players are prospects for Serie A loan spells.
Giovani Lo Celso has told his entourage to engage in talks with Fiorentina, while a return to Villarreal is still being discussed.
And Spurs will only accept a loan with no purchase option for Pape Matar Sarr as AC Milan circle.
Moyes wants new faces at West Ham
David Moyes outlined his intention to “refresh” his “old” West Ham squad after an opening weekend defeat to Manchester City.
New signing Maxwel Cornet was introduced to fans at the London Stadium at halftime of the 2-0 defeat before Gianluca Scamacca came off the bench to make his debut, but Moyes is keen to see more new faces.
“We need to freshen up a bit, we’re a bit stale at the moment,” Moyes told Sky Sports.
Arnautovic a surprising target for Man United
Manchester United contemplate a shockwave for Marko Arnautovic.
The enigmatic Austrian forward hit form for Bologna last season and could replace rowdy Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Guardian reports on the 33-year-old costing £10 million.
Marcos Alonso approaches Chelsea exit
Marcos Alonso will cost Barcelona £6.75million if he completes his move from Chelsea to Barcelona.
The Catalan club has signed a two-year contract with the open for a third, Mundo Deportivo reports.
The defender missed yesterday’s win at Everton before completing the transfer.
Milenkovic could dull Spurs
Fiorentina hope to keep Tottenham’s target Nikola Milenkovic this summer.
A new contract for the central defender is on the horizon, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Napoli, Arsenal, Juventus, Sevilla and Inter Milan are also associated with the Serb.