Transfer news: Arsenal transfer target’s social media confirmation, Harry Kane bid latest & more
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AC Milan
- Christian Pulisic is heading to Italy for a medical with AC Milan this week as a deal edges ever closer to completion – more here.
Arsenal
- Jurrien Timber will be announced as a new Arsenal player in the coming days — as expected. A deal is done between Arsenal and Ajax, and the same also on player side with documents signed and medical done. Timber’s brother has also posted about it on social media as the family celebrate…
Atalanta
- El Bilal Toure remains on Atalanta’s list as first revealed in June — but there’s still no official bid or agreement with Almeria. The deal is still in the early stages.
Athletic Bilbao
- Deal sealed, completed. Athletic Club sign Liverpool 2006-born forward Elijah Gift on permanent deal. A medical has been successfully completed, and he’s signed a deal until June 2028.
Barcelona
- Vitor Roque’s agent Andre Cury: “I spoke to Deco about Vitor for almost a year and we finally have an agreement now. We have chosen the best project for Vitor and I thank Barca for their trust.”
Bayern Munich
- Bayern have made a second bid for Harry Kane, but what happens next? All you need to know here.
Celta Vigo
- Key days and weeks ahead for future of Gabri Veiga after his excellent season at Celta and then just finishing Euro U21. Clubs are now studying the financials to come for Veiga for less than release clause worth €40m. Celta look set to be approached in the next few days.
Chelsea
- Thiago Silva: “I’ve asked Paulo Dybala if it’s true that he’s coming to Chelsea but he didn’t answer! He’s a top player, he’d be a massive signing for us — I’d like it. Pulisic is good guy, he’s gonna do very well at Milan — same as Loftus Cheek.”
- Romelu Lukaku has not changed his stance after rejecting Saudi bids in June — he wants to continue in Europe. Inter and Chelsea will be in contact in the next few days as a new proposal will be submitted soon; of course, it has to be improved to convince Chelsea to sell.
- Chelsea appreciate Dusan Vlahovic but what exactly is Juventus’ stance on the player? More info here.
- David Datro Fofana is now one step away from joining Union Berlin on loan. Chelsea and Union are at final stages of negotiation. The loan deal won’t include any buy option clause. Final green light from the player is now expected soon.
- Mauricio Pochettino on Raheem Sterling: “We are talking about a really good player. Because of the circumstances in a club, sometimes it’s not easy for a player to adapt quickly and show the same performance that he had at the other club.”
Fulham
- Fulham are interested in signing Fred but face competition – full details here.
Galatasaray
- Galatasaray are closing in on the signing of Mauro Icardi – here we go! An agreement is now in place as Paris Saint-Germain are set to give the green light, club sources confirm — waiting for the documents. Icardi already agreed personal terms on a three-year deal. The fee is around €10m, down from PSG’s initial asking price of closer to €25m.
Inter Milan
- Romelu Lukaku has not changed his stance after rejecting Saudi bids in June — he wants to continue in Europe. Inter and Chelsea will be in contact in the next few days as a new proposal will be submitted soon; of course, it has to be improved to convince Chelsea to sell.
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Juventus
- Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba was spotted in Saudi over the weekend. He’s been linked with Saudi Pro League clubs but this has already denied by several sources close to Pogba last night.
- Dusan Vlahovic could leave Juventus — but only for an important bid. More info here.
Lazio
- Lazio have agreed personal terms and all details of the contract for Milos Kerkez as their new left-back. Kerkez has accepted Lazio as his next club while negotiations with AZ will continue next week to get it finalised.
Leeds United
- Official, confirmed: USMNT’s Brenden Aaronson has left Leeds United to join Union Berlin on loan until the end of the season. A deal was agreed and signed with Leeds yesterday.
Liverpool
- Deal sealed, completed. Athletic Club sign Liverpool 2006-born forward Elijah Gift on permanent deal. A medical has been successfully completed, and he’s signed a deal until June 2028.
Manchester City
- Manchester City have scheduled a new round of talks to make decisive steps on the Josko Gvardiol deal. It’s expected to take place next week. Negotiations continue as City’s initial approach of €75m plus add-ons fee has been rejected. Leipzig want at least €100m for the Croatian centre-back.
Manchester United
- It’s Andre Onana week for Manchester United. Negotiations will continue with a final round of talks in order to submit an official bid and get deal done. Sources expect an agreement to be done by Wednesday or Thursday – more on that here.
- One Man Utd player has changed agents ahead of a possible move – full exclusive details here.
- Axel Disasi could be an option for United – all you need to know here.
Newcastle United
- Loris Karius and Paul Dummett have both signed new short term deals at Newcastle — valid until June 2024.
- Newcastle are planning to advance on the Harvey Barnes deal next week. Talks are already underway but negotiations will continue in the next days to get it done. Barnes already accepted Newcastle as his destination, the deal now depends on clubs and Newcastle outgoings.
- Could Newcastle be in the race for this Ligue 1 star?
PSG
- PSG have several strikers on their radar – details on one of them here.
- Neymar has been linked with Saudi clubs, but what’s the truth? Full info here.
- Galatasaray are closing in on the signing of Mauro Icardi – here we go! An agreement is now in place as Paris Saint-Germain are set to give the green light, club sources confirm — waiting for the documents. Icardi already agreed personal terms on a three-year deal. The fee is around €10m, down from PSG’s initial asking price of closer to €25m.
- Lucas Hernandez has been officially unveiled as new PSG player. He joins from Bayern Munich on a contract until 2028.
Roma
- Paulo Dybala: “I’m happy to be at Roma, of course. Am I staying here? Yes we are starting training tomorrow.”
Tottenham
- Bayern have made a second bid for Harry Kane, but why could the next few days be crucial? All you need to know here.
- Monday will be Manor Solomon day at Tottenham – he arrived in London last night. Medical tests have been scheduled to take place today. His contract will be signed in the next 24-48h. Solomon joins Spurs as a free agent from Shakhtar Donetsk, as reported last week. Here we go, confirmed.
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