Transfer the news LIVE! Chelsea FC aim for huge double deal; Paqueta prefers Tottenham to Arsenal; latest gossip
Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea continue to work hard on comings and goings as the new Premier League season approaches. Thomas Tuchel is working on a shortlist of centre-backs with Jules Kounde set at Barcelona, but new target Wesley Fofana from Leicester and Presnel Kimpembe from PSG are unlikely to join. Inter Milan’s Denzel Dumfries and Milan Skriniar have been linked to a double deal instead.
At Arsenal, James Maddison continues to be linked with a move, a deal which could see Fulham target Bernd Leno moving the other way, but Lucas Paqueta would rather join Spurs than their north London rivals. Mikel Arteta’s side have been linked with PSV star Cody Gakpo, while Nuno Tavares is set to join Marseille on loan.
If Spurs choose not to move for Paqueta, having failed with a January offer, then Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo looks the likeliest option if Antonio Conte pushes for another big signing. Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo is losing hope of leaving Manchester United in search of Champions League football. Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip and rumors below!
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Pep Guardiola sends a message to Gabriel Jesus
Pep Guardiola has hailed Gabriel Jesus as the best ‘attacker/defender’ he has worked with.
After winning four Premier League titles with Manchester City, the Brazilian was sold to Arsenal this summer in a £45m deal to give Mikel Arteta the striker he desperately needed.
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Nicolo Zaniolo: Jose Mourinho has already revealed Roma’s transfer position
Jose Mourinho has already admitted that it’s ‘difficult to say 100%’ that Nicolo Zaniolo will be a Roma player next season.
The 23-year-old has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham this summer as Antonio Conte looks to add to a squad set to challenge for the Premier League top flight.
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Jules Kounde in Barcelona: agreement reached
Barcelona have confirmed that they have reached an agreement with Sevilla for the transfer of Jules Kounde.
The France international was a top target for Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel, who also lost when signing Raphinha from the Catalan giants.
Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso, meanwhile, are both keen to swap Stamford Bridge for Camp Nou, potentially following a path already taken by Andreas Christensen in the summer.
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Nuno Tavares to leave Arsenal
Arsenal defender Nuno Tavares is set to join Marseille on loan for the upcoming season, writes Simon Collings.
The Gunners had already been in talks with Atalanta earlier this week but those talks are now over.
Instead, a deal with Marseille is being finalized and Nuno is set to join them on loan for the season.
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Filip Kostic: Eintracht Frankfurt deal transfer blow to West Ham
Bad news, West Ham fans!
While David Moyes has been linked with what would be an eye-catching move for Filip Kostic, Frankfurt boss Oliver Glasner has thrown cold water at the idea of a move.
Speaking to Sky Germany, Glasner said: “I don’t know what will happen before September 1, but from today I’m sure he will stay.”
Gary Neville reacts
Gary Neville certainly isn’t a huge fan of the way Barcelona are operating this summer…
The end!
We did it !
Barcelona have released the following statement.
“FC Barcelona and Sevilla FC have reached an agreement for the transfer of Jules Olivier Koundewhile waiting for the player to pass a medical examination and the signing of contracts.
Marseille refuses to let go of Saliba
Marseilla would always keep the hope of being able to bring William Saliba back to France.
The 21-year-old has made it clear he intends to stay at Arsenal and he has impressed in pre-season so far, with the Frenchman looking set to finally get the chance to establish himself for the first time. time.
However, L’Equipe claim Marseille still believe they can persuade Saliba to return to the club, and club president Pablo Longoria flew to London to meet the player’s representatives this week.
The Koundé saga almost over…
Finally. We are getting closer to the saga of Jules Kounde which is coming to an end.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the centre-back has landed in Barcelona to undergo a medical and complete final paperwork on the go.
Then we can all finally move on.
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