Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham all remain active as we enter the final 10 days of the summer transfer window. The Gunners have made Wolves winger Pedro Neto their top priority but will have to fork out £50million. Arsenal are also readying a second bid for Youri Tielemans as they target the ‘Ukrainian Neymar’ Mykhaylo Mudryk before the September 1 deadline.
Chelsea are still hoping to get a number of deals over the line, including for Barcelona striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Tielemans’ Leicester team-mate Wesley Fofana. The Blues are also believed to have launched enquiries for Ivan Toney and Harry Maguire.
Blues target Anthony Gordon is eyeing a switch to work under Antonio Conte at Tottenham, who could still sign Ruslan Malinovskyi and Nicolo Zaniolo. Manchester United are targeting Antony and Cody Gakpo and could make one last push for Frenkie de Jong, while West Ham have reached a deal for Emerson Palmieri as they push to sign Hans Vanaken and Ainsley-Maitland Niles. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip LIVE with Standard Sport’s blog below!
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Manchester United eye Allan Saint-Maximin
Fresh from beating Liverpool, Manchester United are reportedly ready to make more moves in the transfer market.
While Erik ten Hag has a number of options going forward, so much so that Cristiano Ronaldo has to sit out, the Dutchman is keen on further additions in that department.
According to Media Foot, the club are planning a bid for Newcastle star Allan Saint-Maximin, the player who tore rivals Manchester City apart on Sunday.
West Ham could make late move for Gaetan Laborde
Despite a fairly busy summer window for West Ham, it’s difficult to suggest there has been any marked improvement visible just yet.
Indeed, David Moyes’ side are bottom of the Premier League table as things stand, with the Scot insisting his new signings haven’t shown enough to start as of yet.
Still, despite some early bedding in problems, the club are still keen on more signings.
According to Tuttomercatweb, West Ham could turn to Rennes forward Gaetan Laborde in an effort to strengthen their attack even further.
Arsenal £15m away from landing target Pedro Neto
Wolves star Pedro Neto is the latest name being linked with a move to Arsenal.
Certainly, the Portuguese forward would be another eye-catching addition during what has been a busy summer for Mikel Arteta, although the two clubs are yet to agree on a fee.
According to The Sun, Arsenal are currently £15m from Wolves’ valuation, with the player also offered to Manchester United.
Arsenal are in talks over a move for the 22-year-old, with a bid potentially on the way.
Tottenham interested in shock Dan James deal
While business has slowed down at Tottenham of late in terms of incomings, Standard Sport understand Antonio Conte remains keen on a creative player during what remains of the window.
Nicolo Zaniolo continues to be linked with a move, although a new update throws a surprise name has entered the mix.
According to Alan Nixon, Spurs are interested in a shock move for Leeds star Daniel James.
Chelsea growing in confidence over Anthony Gordon deal
Good morning and welcome to another day of LIVE transfer coverage.
In what will be a surprise to absolutely nobody, Chelsea remain one of the busiest clubs in the world during what remains of the window and fresh reports will prove exciting for fans.
According to The Times, the Blues are growing in confidence over a deal for Everton’s Anthony Gordon, with a £50m swoop possible this week.
Done deal! Casemiro completes his Man United move
Well, he did just get paraded at Old Trafford so not a huge surprise.
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Newcastle reach Joao Pedro agreement!
Newcastle are set to sign their man!
After two rejected bids, Watford have agreed to sell Joao Pedro for £25m with a sell-on clause.
Chelsea turn to… Morata?!
Chelsea’s frustrations in their attempted deal with Barcelona for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang have led them to considering alternatives, including former striker Morata, according to Sport.
Atletico Madrid reinserted the Spaniard into their squad this summer after the end of his loan spell at Juventus, and he has performed admirably with two goals on his debut versus Getafe.
A fee of only £21million was reportedly enough to land Morata earlier in the window but that now could be tripled owning to his fine form.
He said recently: “In the end it’s our job and [the speculation is] what comes out in the press. I just want to work, Atletico are one of the best clubs in the world. If there’s a transfer market I can’t do anything about it, just work, I’m happy here.”
Wolves want Chelsea target Kalajdzic
Wolves are in talks to sign Chelsea target Sasa Kalajdzic from Stuttgart.
The Athletic detail the German club’s £21m demands for the Austrian striker, although the clubs are some way apart in their valuations as things stand.
Kurzawa leads Fulham dash
Fulham want to sign Paris Saint-Germain defender Layvin Kurzawa as they target several new recruits before the summer transfer deadline, writes Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella.
Brighton striker Neal Maupay is another target amid rival interest from the likes of Nottingham Forest and Everton.
They also remain keen on Hwang Ui-jo at Bordeaux, but Forest, Wolves and Greek giants Olympiacos are also pushing for the South Korean forward.
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