Transfer the news LIVE! Chelsea FC and Man United want Nkunku; Kane to Liverpool, Arsenal last
The summer transfer window is about to open soon and already deals are underway.
Todd Boehly’s takeover at Chelsea is set to materialize and RB Leipzig’s Christopher Nkunku is said to be an early target as Thomas Tuchel tries to catch up with Manchester City and Liverpool immediately.
Leipzig is a popular hunting ground, it seems, with defender Nordi Mukiele of interest to Manchester United.
Harry Kane is open to the idea of a new contract at Tottenham as Antonio Conte begins to work out his summer transfer plans, but reports this morning that Liverpool are interested in the striker.
Meanwhile, Erling Haaland is set to be unveiled by Manchester City today and his arrival could force Gabriel Jesus out. Arsenal, amid their search for a striker, have stepped up their pursuit of the Brazilian. Alvaro Morata is also a top target for a surprise loan move from Atletico Madrid.
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Kane to Liverpool?
Harry Kane’s future has been a hot topic this week.
Standard Sport understands the striker is open to a new contract with Spurs but this morning is linked with a move to Liverpool.
Rob Gutmann of The Anfield Wrap podcast ‘The Gutter’ claims Kane and Liverpool have had talks.
A pinch of salt, and all that.
Nkunku’s race intensifies
Christopher Nkunku is a top target for Manchester United, with the striker’s representatives reportedly in talks with the club over a summer switch.
Chelsea and Real Madrid have also been linked with the RB Leizpig star, and the Bundesliga side are reportedly considering a new contract offer as they seek to keep him.
But Sky Germany say Nkunku is unconvinced to stay at the club and talks are underway to join Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
ICYMI: Arsenal identify their first target
Arsenal will step up their pursuit of Gabriel Jesus after Mikel Arteta made the Manchester City striker their main forward transfer target.
The Gunners are set to tie Eddie Nketiah to a new five-year deal, worth around £100,000 a week, and are ready to move forward with a move for Jesus.
Representatives of the 25-year-old Brazilian traveled to England this week for talks over his future, with Tottenham and Juventus also interested.
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ICYMI: Tottenham summer transfer guide
Rarely has there been so much optimism at Tottenham before a summer transfer window.
The club are back in the Champions League, Harry Kane wants to stay and could even sign a new contract, and chairman Daniel Levy is preparing to hand Antonio Conte a summer warchest following an unprecedented injection of 150 million pounds sterling from ENIC owners.
Spurs still face the small question of convincing Conte to stay – with the head coach scheduled for a crucial meeting with chief executive Fabio Paratici – and spend the money shrewdly, but all signs point to him. It’s been a potentially crucial summer at the recent club. the story.
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ICYMI: Chelsea’s latest plans
Today should see Todd Boehly’s takeover of Chelsea completed with a £200m move to be handed over to Thomas Tuchel once the American hands over the reins at the club.
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ICYMI: Harry Kane open to Tottenham contract talks
Harry Kane is happy at Tottenham and open to signing a new contract with the club.
Kane pushed to join Manchester City last summer and reportedly rejected a contract extension shortly after reluctantly conceding he would stay at Spurs.
But the England captain is now said to be excited about Spurs’ progress under Antonio Conte and increasingly hopeful he can fulfill his ambitions of winning a trophy with his boyhood club next season.
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RB Leipzig right-back Nordi Mukiele has been approached by Manchester United, according to L’Equipe.
Ralf Rangnick is known to be a huge fan of the France international, who could be available for less than £10million before the final year of his contract.
Atletico Madrid have been linked with a move before.
Barcelona ahead of Arsenal in Aston Villa starlet race
Carney Chukwuemeka is wanted by Arsenal and Barcelona.
The Spanish club held initial talks with the teenager’s representatives over a summer transfer this week, according to Sport.
Aston Villa could be forced to cash in on Chukwuemeka if they can’t tie him down to a new deal soon, with his existing deal expiring in a year.
Manu Kone enters United’s radar
Manchester United are among the clubs interested in Borussia Mönchengladbach midfielder Manu Kone.
According to L’Equipe, Leicester, Atletico Madrid and Juventus are keen on the Frenchman.
Gladbach signed Kone from Toulouse last summer and his first year in the Bundesliga has been met with praise.
Madrid take the lead in the race Rafael Leao
A blow for Liverpool, Newcastle and Arsenal with Real Madrid who would now be the favorites to land Rafael Leao.
Gazzetta dello Sport reveal that a £102m offer is being put together by Los Blancos after missing out on Kylian Mbappe.
The striker was a key man for AC Milan as he won his first Scudetto in 11 years this month.
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