Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham all remain on the lookout for key new signings as we get closer and closer to the summer transfer deadline. Arsenal are interested in Brighton star Moises Caicedo, with a move for Youri Tielemans looking increasingly unlikely before September 1. The Gunners could opt to try and sign the Belgian for free next summer.
Chelsea are among the busiest clubs in Europe, with Frenkie de Jong preferring a move to Stamford Bridge over Manchester United in a huge boost to Thomas Tuchel. They have also had an initial bid turned down by Barcelona for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and the Blues set to make a fresh play for Leicester’s Wesley Fofana this week.
Destiny Udogie is set to undergo a Tottenham medical after being omitted from Udinese’s latest squad, but links to Nicolo Zaniolo have gone cold. Manchester United, meanwhile, are pressing to sign Adrien Rabiot after being embarrassed by Brentford and could also swoop for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Mauro Icardi, among others.
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Man United hand down Ronaldo threat
Cristiano Ronaldo could have his contract TERMINATED by Manchester United.
With the veteran striker keen to leave Old Trafford, the Red Devils’ hierarchy are prepared to tear up his deal following two defeats to open the season.
Sky Sports report that Ronaldo must buck up his ideas and improve his attitude or find himself without a club for the first time in his career…
Chelsea agree Fofana terms
The Mail report on Chelsea agreeing personal terms with Wesley Fofana amid talk of an £80m deal.
After bids of £60m and £65m were rejected, the Leicester defender is set for a £200,000-a-week contract if he moves to Stamford Bridge.
All that is left is for the clubs to settle on a transfer fee…
Pino excites Arsenal fans
A sterling display from Yeremy Pino in Villarreal’s 3-0 win at Valladolid yesterday has exicted Arsenal supporters hoping the Spanish winger moves to north London.
Rated at around £40million, the teenager was handed a 9/10 by Spanish newspaper AS for his performance.
They wrote: “He was key in resolving the match with a superb assist to [Nicolas] Jackson after haggling his marker. Previously he had shot at goal, which the goalkeeper saved, and put together countless dribbles with which he generated advantages.”
Tierney to City?
Manchester City could make a shock move for Kieran Tierney.
Pep Guardiola’s side are keen to add a left-back to their ranks, after Oleksandr Zinchenko’s move to north London.
The Daily Mail reports that City are interested in Arsenal’s Tierney as a potential option.
Battle on for Caicedo
As we covered earlier, Arsenal are reportedly interested in Brighton’s Moises Caicedo.
The Sunday Mirror claims that Manchester United are also keen on the midfielder, as they look to finally secure a midfield signing.
Another bidding war coming up?
Ten Hag’s advisors unhappy
Erik ten Hag’s advisors are reportedly incredibly frustrated with the situation at Manchester United.
The Sunday People claim that Ten Hag’s agents believed the United boss has been let down by the club in the transfer market, having been promised five new signings would be brought in this summer.
Ten Hag reportedly believes Frenkie de Jong would still choose United over Chelsea if presented with a straight choice, but no progress has yet been made on that deal.
Napoli reach verbal agreement over Ndombele loan
Napoli are keen on a deal to bring Tanguy Ndombele to Italy.
Tottenham are looking to move the midfielder on this summer, with it clear that Ndombele has no future at the club under Antonio Conte, and Fabrizio Romano reports that Napoli have reached a verbal agreement with Spurs over a loan deal.
It’s expected that it would include an option to buy next summer, with personal terms currently being discussed.
United still in for Rabiot
Manchester United continue to push to sign Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot.
The Times report that United are making progress with Rabiot’s mother, his agent, over personal terms, though it’s suggested elsewhere that the demands of £160,000-a-week could be a problem.
Erik ten Hag is believed to be unwilling to sanction further signings at this stage, worried it would leave the club unable to seal a move for top target Frenkie de Jong.
