The start of the Premier League season is almost upon us but Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United are all active in the transfer market. The Blues appear to be focusing their attention on younger players and reports now claim they are closing in on a move for Crystal Palace star Michael Olise all while they continue to pursue Moises Caicedo.
The Frenchman is also said to be of interest to Arsenal, though they could bring in another big name Premier League player. Joao Cancelo faces an uncertain future at Manchester City and is thought to be of interest to the Gunners amid claims the champions could look to sell.
Rasmus Hojlund, meanwhile, is reportedly close to sealing his move to Manchester United while Liverpool prepare to launch an ambitious offer to sign Kylian Mbappe. There’s also more news on Harry Kane, with the Tottenham forward tipped to join Bayern Munich imminently. Follow the latest news, gossip and rumours below!
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Liverpool still in talks with Romeo Lavia
It’s not just Kylian Mbappe the Reds are chasing.
Indeed, according to the Liverpool Echo, the Anfield giants are still locked in talks with Southampton over a move for Romeo Lavia.
Gianluca Scamacca close to leaving West Ham
Gianluca Scamacca’s relatively unhappy time at West Ham appears to be coming to a close.
The Italian international has failed to convince since his big move last summer and could now be set for a quick-fire return to Serie A.
According to Calcimercato, Roma have agreed a loan deal with an option to buy next summer for £19m.
Harry Kane on the brink of joining Bayern Munich
This could well be the end for Harry Kane at Tottenham.
According to the Daily Mail, the England international is on the brink of a huge move to Bayern Munich and more talks are expected on Monday.
If they go well, it is said Kane will soon be a Bayern player.
Liverpool hold Kylian Mbappe talks
Kylian Mbappe has made little secret of his admiration for Liverpool over the years and perhaps that could now helps the Reds.
According to the Daily Mirror, the Anfield giants are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain over a loan move for the Frenchman.
That would help PSG shift some of his huge wages for the final year of his contract before he joins Real Madrid next summer.
Rasmus Hojlund to Manchester United a done deal
Here we go, Manchester United fans!
According to Fabrizio Romano, a deal worth around £60m has been struck with Atalanta for forward Rasmus Hojlund.
Now, attentions turn to Sofyan Amrabat.
Man City want to sell Joao Cancelo amid Arsenal interest
Manchester City obviously have little problem in selling players to Arsenal, with Gabriel Jesus and Oleksandr Zinchenko having made that move last summer.
Now, another could follow.
According to Rudy Galetti, City want to part ways with Joao Cancelo amid interet from the Gunners and Barcelona.
Michael Olise close to agreeing Chelsea terms
Chelsea appear to be set to bring in another forward this summer, with Mauricio Pochettino admitting his squad is light in that department.
In fact, a deal could be edging closer.
According to CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs, the Blues are set to agree personal terms with Crystal Palace forward Michael Olise.
Raya ‘open secret’
Thomas Frank says it is an “open secret” Brentford want to sell goalkeeper David Raya as Bayern Munich chase his signature.
The 27-year-old is valued at £40million as Thomas Tuchel’s side seek a new number one after Manuel Neuer broke his leg while skiing in December.
Raya refuses to sign a new deal as he looks to move to a bigger club than the Bees. He last month saw Tottenham walk away from negotiations with Brentford due to the asking price.
”He is a Brentford player so far as I know,” Frank told reporters on Saturday. “It is an open secret we want to sell him for the right amount.”
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Silva frustrated by lack of deals
Marco Silva has vented his frustration at Fulham’s transfer activity but has no concerns over reintegrating Aleksandar Mitrovic after his return.
The 28-year-old is back training with Fulham in the United States after seeing two bids from Al-Hilal rejected.
Mitrovic wants a move to Saudi Arabia which would see him triple his wages but Al-Hilal are reluctant to pay over £50m.
Silva is happy to have Mitrovic back with the group and dismissed concerns about his mindset.
He told reporters: “Yes, Mitrovic is back. It is a process and it is not an easy situation. I am not here to talk about the negotiations and clubs that are linked with him. He is with the group since two days ago. Let’s hope we get him as fit as we can in the next few days.
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Ten Hag on Hojlund
Erik ten Hag has been asked about Manchester United’s deal to sign Rasmus Hojlund.
The young Atalanta striker is set to join in a deal worth £72million, but the manager is keeping mum.
“I can’t talk about a player who is still under contract at another club,” he told reporters just now.
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