Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea might all be on far-flung pre-season tours, but that has not stopped them from getting down to transfer business. All three London clubs have been amongst the busiest in Europe so far and little about that looks as if it’ll ease up.
Mikel Arteta is reportedly closing in on his second swoop on former club Manchester City, having supposedly reached an agreement with the Premier League champions over a £30m fee for Oleksandr Zinchenko. Over at Chelsea, both Raheem Sterling and Kalidou Koulibaly have joined the club while out in the USA, and Jules Kounde could be next. Certainly, it looks like Thomas Tuchel is being backed by the club’s new owners.
Tottenham, meanwhile, finally appear to be closing in on the signing of Djed Spence. The defender – a key target for Antonio Conte – underwent a medical on Friday. James Maddison is also reportedly a midfield target. Follow all of the latest transfer action LIVE with Standard Sport’s transfer centre!
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Zinchenko fee agreed
Arsenal and Manchester City have now agreed a deal over the transfer of Oleksandr Zinchenko.
A £30million deal is nearing completion, according to Fabrizio Romano, with just personal terms left to be sorted.
That is not expected to be a problem, as Zinchenko looks set to join Gabriel Jesus in leaving City to join Arsenal.
William Saliba opens up on Arsenal plans
William Saliba is determined to fight for his place in the Arsenal first team as he looks to finally make his mark in north London.
The centre-back signed for the Gunners three years ago but since then has been back in France for various loan spells, bringing into doubt whether he had a long-term future at Arsenal under Mikel Arteta.
Despite that time away, and rumours of a potential permament move to Marseille, Saliba has made it clear this summer that he wants to return to Arsenal and try and force his way into Arteta’s plans.
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Bernd Leno: Arsenal reject Fulham offer
Following the signing of Matt Turner, Bernd Leno has been widely expected to leave Arsenal this summer and Fulham are casting keen eyes in his direction.
Still, according to CBS Sports, the west London side have failed in a £10m bid.
Lisandro Martinez: Deal close
More good news for Man United fans as the club close in on their third signing of the summer…
No Bayern interest in Ronaldo
Bayern Munich director Hasan Salihamidzic has confirmed the German side will not be making a move for Cristiano Ronaldo as a replacement for Robert Lewandowski.
“I have a lot of respect for Cristiano Ronaldo, his successes and his career,” Salihamidzic told Sport.
“But once again: that was, and is, not a topic for us.”
Serge Gnabry has signed a new four-year contract at Bayern Munich.
The winger was entering the final 12 months of his contract at the club, leading to rumours that he could leave this summer. Chelsea and Arsenal were put forward as potential destinations.
However, Gnabry has extended his deal at Bayern to put any such speculation to bed.
The saga continues!
Barcelona are keen to sell Frenkie de Jong, Manchester United are desperate to buy Frenkie de Jong, Frenkie de Jong wants to be paid his deferred wages in full.
A mess. It’s not getting any clearer either – Barcelona have named the Dutchman in their squad flying out on pre-season tour to the United States.
Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona confirmed
Lisandro Martinez arrives in England
The PA understand Lisandro Martinez has arrived in England ahead of his move to Manchester United.
PSG react to Kimpembe transfer talk
Not going to be easy for Chelsea..
