Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham continue to push for major new signings as the transfer window heats up with the new Premier League season less than a week away. Chelsea are looking for new defenders, with Josko Gvardiol and Wesley Fofana at the top of Thomas Tuchel’s list after missing out on Jules Kounde at Barcelona. Milan Skriniar and Benjamin Pavard are also of interest.
Arsenal continue to be linked with Youri Tielemans as they push to sign a midfielder and James Maddison remains of interest, with Mikel Arteta hinting at more signings. Nuno Tavares arrives on loan to Marseille.
Tottenham are reportedly intensifying their search for Nicolo Zaniolo, with the final pre-season friendly against Roma in Israel offering the perfect opportunity for Antonio Conte and Fabio Paratici to strike a deal for the Italian international. Follow all the latest news, rumours, and transfer gossip with Standard Sport’s live blog below!
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Milan put an end to the persecution of Ziyech
AC Milan have ended their interest in Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea after signing Club Brugge star Charles De Ketelaere.
According to Tuttosport, De Ketelaere was the Serie A giant’s number one target and will complete his move in the coming days, so there will be no further interest in Ziyech.
Chelsea’s secret contract with De Jong
Chelsea have made a move to disrupt Manchester United’s stalled attempts to sign Frenkie De Jong from Barcelona, according to SPORT.
Club owner Todd Boehly met with Barcelona boss Joan Laporta earlier this month, where a deal was struck to sign Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso if De Jong changed management.
Werner offered to Real Madrid
Amid reports that he could be involved in a swap deal for RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol, Timo Werner has also been offered to Real Madrid.
The Stringer claims that Chelsea are working hard to find a solution for the striker, who wants more first-team football ahead of November’s World Cup.
Rome joins the Tanganga race
Roma have joined the race to sign Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga, reports IlTempo.
AC Milan have been in talks with Spurs over a loan move for some time, but now Jose Mourinho reportedly wants to reunite with his former player.
Done deal! forest sign mangala
Nottingham Forest have signed Stuttgart midfielder Orel Mangala.
Leeds release Casilla
Leeds have released goalkeeper Kiko Casilla.
A statement read: “Leeds United and Kiko Casilla have parted ways by mutual consent. We would like to thank Kiko for his contributions during his time at the club and we wish him all the best in the future”.
The goalkeeper still had a year left on his contract.
Chelsea doctor for Slonina
Chelsea are set to complete the £12m signing of Wonderkid goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina from the Chicago Fire.
On Sunday morning, the 18-year-old was given the go-ahead to fly to London, complete a medical and sign paperwork on Sunday morning.
The Blues fended off rival approaches from Real Madrid and Wolves, and will send the goalkeeper back to Chicago on loan to complete a sensational MLS season.
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Xavi updates De Jong
Barcelona manager Xavi does not know if Frenkie de Jong will be at the club after the end of the transfer window.
He said last night: “I don’t know if he’s [De Jong] I’m going to stay here. There is still time and many things can still happen.
“At the moment he is part of the team, like everyone else. The fact that he played center back in the other games was not a sign that he was leaving.
“I don’t need to send signals on the pitch. I can talk directly to my players.”
West Ham face competition from Kostic
West Ham face competition from Juventus to sign Filip Kostic.
The Hammers want to sign the left-back, who can also play in midfield, and submitted an offer worth around £11m last week.
Eintracht Frankfurt want around £17m to consider selling the 29-year-old, with Juventus now showing interest.
PSG now wants Fofana
Chelsea’s search for a new centre-back has taken another turn with Paris Saint-Germain now interested in Wesley Fofana.
According to reports in France, the central of Leicester, Dayot Upamecano and Benjamin Pavard.
It’s heating up as we head into August.