Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are all keen to keep strengthening during what remains of the summer window. While all three London giants have been amongst the most active clubs in the market, they are eager to bring in added quality. At Stamford Bridge, the club’s desire to sign Wesley Fofana is no secret of course, but fresh reports suggest the Leicester star is “obsessed” with the idea of joining Thomas Tuchel’s side.
In north London, Spurs are ready to pounce. Indeed, Fofana’s arrival at Chelsea could force Trevoh Chalobah out and Antonio Conte is consider a shock move for the defender, who is also attracting interest from Roma and Inter Milan. For Arsenal, the focus has largely been on outgoings after a busy start to the summer, although Mikel Arteta is eager to add. With little time left in the window, there have been more updates regarding Lucas Paqueta, who is said to remain a target. Follow all of the latest news, gossip and rumours below!
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West Ham plot Scott McTominay move
With Casemiro set to join Manchester United, Erik ten Hag is going to have plenty of options for a midfield three.
Fred and Scott McTominay provide deeper cover, while Christian Eriksen and Bruno Fernandes fill more attacking roles.
Still, perhaps one of those names may not be sticking around.
According to 90Min, West Ham are lining up a shock move on McTominay as David Moyes plots another big-name signing.
Casemiro medical booked
After what feels like an age, Manchester United are finally set to land a defensive midfielder.
On Friday, the club confirmed they had reached an agreement to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid, though the deal is not yet complete.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Brazilian is due to fly to Manchester in the coming hours and has a medical with United booked.
Tottenham consider Trevoh Chalobah raid
Tottenham and Roma have joined Inter Milan in showing an interest in Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
The 23-year-old has concerns about game time under Thomas Tuchel this season as the Blues continue talks with Leicester City for £80million rated Wesley Fofana.
Chalobah fears that the signing will block his pathway and could seek either a loan or permanent move.
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Arsenal in pole position to sign Lucas Paqueta
Mikel Arteta has made little secret of his desire to sign more players this summer, with the club having lost out on Raphinha to Barcelona.
Not content with adding just Marquinhos, Gabriel Jesus and Fabio Vieira to his attack, the Arsenal chief is now plotting a move for another star.
According to UOL Esporte, Arsenal are still in pole position to sign Lucas Paqueta from Lyon and could still move this summer.
Wesley Fofana ‘obsessed’ with Chelsea
Wesley Fofana is set to be left out of Leicester’s squad to play Southampton later today as Chelsea continue in their attempts to sign the player.
The club have made two bids for the Frenchman, although the Foxes are so far holding firm.
Still, according to Fabrizio Romano, the 21-year-old is ‘obsessed’ with the idea of moving to Stamford Bridge.
Milan target Tanganga
AC Milan are back in for Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga.
That’s according to Gianluca Di Marzio, who claims that the Italian side have restarted talks with Spurs today.
It’s believed Milan want a loan deal with an option to buy, but Tottenham would prefer to sell permanently this summer.
Tuchel in talks over new contract
Thomas Tuchel has revealed that he is negotiating a new Chelsea contract, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
It is the latest example of the opinion of the new Boehly-Clearlake owners who have been backing their manager in the transfer market, spending upwards of £170million with more signings to come.
Tuchel signed a last extension shortly after winning the Champions League final in July 2021 and he could now extend his deal beyond 2024.
“There are talks,” Tuchel told reporters at Cobham Training Centre. “But I think given the situation where we come from, and where we are in the middle of the transfer period, I think it is the very best if I focus on my team and on sports and on being competitive.
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Liverpool in for Caicedo?
Anyone not interested in Moises Caicedo.
Reports in Ecuador suggest that Liverpool are now in for the Brighton midfielder, who is also attracting interest from Manchester United and Arsenal.
It’s claimed that Liverpool could be preparing a bid, with Caicedo believed to have no interest in joining United.
Chelsea interested in Maguire
Brace yourselves.
Chelsea have reportedly made an enquiry to Manchester United about the availability of Harry Maguire.
The Blues are interested in the centre-back, according to the Mail, and could look to include him in a deal that sees Christian Pulisic join United.
