Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham continue to make this a fascinating summer transfer window as the three London rivals jostle for supremacy with eye-catching new signings. Chelsea are close to a deal for Raheem Sterling after fresh talks with Manchester City, while they are considering signing Cristiano Ronaldo in a sensational deal having also been offered fellow superstar Neymar. The Blues are also want Nathan Ake and Matthijs de Ligt.
Arsenal have finally announced the £45million arrival of Gabriel Jesus, while after a bid was rebuffed for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. The Gunners are also poised to raise their offer for Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez amid a fierce battle with Manchester United.
Tottenham are still attempting to negotiate an agreement with Middlesbrough for Djed Spence as they also look to clinch a loan deal for Barcelona’s Clement Lenglet before the trip to South Korea this weekend. Memphis Depay could follow the defender over from the Camp Nou for just £17m. Follow all the latest transfer news and rumours below!
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Raphinha may wait until January to make Barcelona move
Chelsea are waiting on an answer from Raphinha in their £55m bid for the Leeds winger.
The Brazilian wants a move to Barcelona, so say the Telegraph, and has reportedly been told to wait until January as the LaLiga giants struggle to find the cash to pay for him.
Personal terms have been agreed between Chelsea and Raphinha yet the Blues may grow impatient.
West Ham have Onana bid rebuffed
West Ham have had a £19m bid for Arsenal target Amadou Onana rejected.
The Athletic report on the Hammers pondering a fresh approach for the 20-year-old Lille midfielder.
The French club are insistent that Onana is not for sale amid reports of talks between the player’s camp and Arsenal over a deal.
Nuno’s back…
Nuno Espirito Santo has returned to management after a short-lived stint with Tottenham at Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.
A two-year deal for the Portuguese coach was confirmed on Monday night some eight months after his departure from Spurs.
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Chelsea face Kounde battle
Chelsea face competition from Barcelona and a number of rival clubs to sign Jules Kounde, according to Sevilla chief Monchi.
The LaLiga club expect Kounde, aged 23 and valued at £51million, to link-up with their squad for pre-season once he has recovered from surgery on a groin injury.
Monchi has acknowledged both Chelsea and Barcelona’s interest but has suggested that concrete bids are only starting to arrive for the French defender.
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Nkunku does NOT have a release clause
Arsenal and Manchester United will not be able to pick up Christopher Nkunku on the cheap next summer.
The French forward has signed a new contract at RB Leipzig which reportedly held a £51m release clause.
However, German outlet Kicker claim that there is no buyout fee inserted in the deal.
Done deal at Chelsea!
Goalkeeper Nathan Baxter has left Chelsea for Hull on an initial loan deal.
The Championship club have the option to sign the shot-stopper permanently at the end of the season, having taken him on loan last campaign.
Done deal at Arsenal!
Arsenal have confirmed the permanent transfer of defender Zak Swanson to Portsmouth.
The 21-year-old defender joined the club’s academy at the age of six before signing a professional contract in 2019, although he failed to make a senior appearance for the Gunners.
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What Tuchel thinks of Ronaldo
As Chelsea consider a deal for Cristiano Ronaldo, Thomas Tuchel has already talked up the Manchester United star as “one of the greatest ever”.
Ahead of the Blues’ clash with Juventus last September, the German coach gave his verdict on Ronaldo after he had departed the Bianconeri for Old Trafford.
“Time will tell, but it is not a secret that any team in the world without Cristiano is in some parts of the game a weaker team,” he said.
“He is one of the greatest who has ever played this game and he proves it every time he is on the field.”
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Neymar and Ronaldo offered to Chelsea
Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign both Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar this summer, writes Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella…
Intermediaries for the superstar duo have approached new Blues co-owner Todd Boehly to try to coax him into a sensational move for their clients.
It comes after Ronaldo told Manchester United that he wants to leave if they receive a suitable offer for him.
The 37-year-old is frustrated by a lack of transfer activity at Old Trafford and wants to play in the Champions League and fight for major trophies.
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Chelsea in Ronaldo blow
Manchester United do not want to sell Cristiano Ronaldo to Chelsea.
The Portuguese striker’s camp have offered him to the Blues and held talks with Todd Boehly, amid his desire to return to the Champions League.
But the Mirror detail United’s preference against letting him join a Premier League rival – although prospective contenders Bayern Munich are reportedly not keen on the deal.