Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham continue to make big moves in the summer window, with the three London giants looking to strengthen their squads and integrate new signings as pre-season friendlies begin.
Raheem Sterling is having a medical at Chelsea ahead of completing his £50m move, and Nathan Ake should soon join him at Stamford Bridge. Thomas Tuchel remains interested in Matthijs de Ligt and has been handed a boost in his pursuit of Raphinha, while the Blues have been linked with Bayern Munich pair Robert Lewandowksi and Dayot Upamecano.
Arsenal have spent close to £100m but manager Mikel Arteta has confirmed he wants more after signing Gabriel Jesus. A surprise move for N’Golo Kante has been reported, along with interest in Youri Tielemans and Lisandro Martinez. Tottenham remain locked in talks with Middlesbrough to make Djed Spence their sixth summer signing. Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours below!
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Raheem Sterling: A matter of moments before Chelsea move
Standard Sport have already brought you the news that Raheem Sterling has undergone his medical ahead of a move to Chelsea.
Now, The Sun have provided an update.
They claim the England star is merely now awaiting the results of said medical, waiting to join the club’s pre-season tour in America.
Christian Eriksen: Manchester United confident of wrapping up deal quickly
Christian Eriksen is widely expected to become Manchester United’s second signing of the summer.
Still, despite being a free agent, the deal might be moving too slowly for football fans, a notably rather impatient bunch.
The Manchester Evening News, however, have revealed the club hope to annouce the Dane’s arrival soon and there is a hope he can link up with the squad in Thailand.
Ousmane Dembele: Barcelona deal close
Another player linked with Chelsea, Ousmane Dembele now seems set to stay at Barcelona.
Raphinha latest: Leeds star STILL wants Barcelona move
Chelsea might have offered a better deal to Leeds than Barcelona, although Raphinha is STILL pushing to join the Spanish giants.
Fabrizio Romano has the latest…
Kyle Walker-Peters: Arsenal interested, Tottenham have buy-back clause
Given Tottenham’s problems at right-back in recent seasons, the decision to sell Kyle Walker-Peters to Southampton looks even stranger.
Having worked his way into the England squad while down on the south coast, the 25-year-old has put his career back on track.
According to The Athletic, Saints are not actively looking to sell the defender, although could be forced to after failing to agree a new deal.
The report credits Arsenal with an interest, while revealing Spurs do indeed a have buy-back clause.
Djed Spence: Tottenham could follow up his signing up with another
Tottenham remain keen on Djed Spence of Middlesbrough after a busy summer to have already seen five players arrive.
Now, the club are being tipped for another move if and when the Spence deal is pushed over the line.
“I’ve think now they’ve got Lenglet, that’s the defensive side of things tied up,” said journalist Paul Brown.
“It wouldn’t surprise me if there’s another transfer down the line, they’ve got money to spend because of what ENIC put in at the beginning of the window.
“He’s filled most positions he wanted. He wanted a forward to compete with and put pressure on Kane, he got that in Richarlison, he wanted a tough nut in midfield in Bissouma, he got a wing-back in Perisic and is going for another in Spence.
“But it wouldn’t surprise me if they go for one more player.”
Frenkie De Jong angry at Barcelona treatment
On Friday, Standard Sport reported that Barcelona had urged Chelsea to make a bid for Frenkie De Jong, presumably in order to drive up the price amid Manchester United’s interest in the player.
According to BILD, the Dutchman is unhappy with how his future is being dealt with at the Camp Nou.
One to watch, this one…
Lautaro Martinez: Man Utd were tracking Inter Milan star
Linked with Tottenham and Chelsea, Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez is no stranger to the gossip column.
Seemingly staying at Inter Milan this summer, the two London giants weren’t the only clubs keen on the Argentina forward.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester United were tracking a move for the forward.
Lisandro Martinez: Nothing advanced on Manchester United front
Ajax star Lisandro Martinez is one of the most discussed names in the transfer market this summer.
A target for both Arsenal and Manchester United, the Argentine is constantly tipped as being on the verge of a Premier League move.
Fabrizio Romano, however, has the latest.
