Transfer latest: Julian Alvarez, Yan Diomande and Maxence Lacroix could all be on the move this summer
The summer transfer window is heating up as Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Tottenham all work on deals to bolster their respective squads ahead of the new Premier League season. Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Christos Tzolis and are set to make a £70million bid for Bruno Guimaraes after agreeing personal terms with the Newcastle captain.
The Gunners have also entered the race for Yan Diomande and are keen on Ezri Konsa, John Stones and Jacobo Ramon, amid ongoing links to the likes of Julian Alvarez, Bradley Barcola and Marcus Rashford. Man United have been boosted in their pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni, with Real Madrid team-mate Eduardo Camavinga also on their midfield radar alongside Carlos Baleba, Manu Kone, Sander Berge, Danilo and Tyler Adams.
Chelsea want to land Kerim Alajbegovic and Alex Scott after welcoming Morgan Rogers,while Maxence Lacroix underwent a medical on Friday with a £52m switch from Crystal Palace agreed.Tottenham are eyeing Andreas Schjelderup and Rafael Leao as Cristian Romero prepares to exit, while Liverpool have moved for Maghnes Akliouche as they also target Barcola and Rayan. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Latest transfer news and rumours
Arsenal consider Alvarez swap deal
Arsenal are considering using Viktor Gyokeres in a swap deal for Julian Alvarez.
The Argentine striker is in high demand this summer despite Atletico Madrid being adamant they will not sell, but the Gunners may have a trick up their sleeve.
Per a report in The Times, Arsenal are prepared to offer Gyokeres as part of a player-plus-cash move for Alvarez.
The Swede joined Arsenal last summer and scored 21 goals in 55 appearances across all competitions in his debut campaign, helping the Gunners clinch the Premier League title.
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Inter Milan have made contact with Cristian Romero’s camp.
Per reports in Italy, the Nerazzurri are prepared to offer around £34m for his services, with the player open to the move.
Romero’s agent has travelled to Milan in a bid to seal the deal.
West Ham are having a hard time getting Jean-Clair Todibo off the books this summer.
The Frenchman has earned a reputation for a poor attitude and disciplinary issues.
The Irons are reportedly ready to sell for as little as £15m, but have received no interest.
Man United are closing in on a deal to sign Manu Kone from Roma, having agreed personal terms with the midfielder.
They are yet to reach an agreement with the club, though, with reports in Italy suggesting they are prepared to lodge a bid in the region of £43m.
That is below Roma’s asking price, though.
Crystal Palace are weighing up a move for Brest’s Raphael le Guen as a replacement for Maxence Lacroix, who seems set to join Chelsea in the coming days.
The 19-year-old has just six Ligue 1 appearances to his name.
Chelsea have opened talks with Bayer Leverkusen for the transfer of Kerim Alajbegović.
The young Bosnian made a splash at the World Cup and the Blues were quick to enter talks over his signing.
Should a deal be completed, it remains to be seen whether the 18-year-old would stay at Cobham or go out on loan.
Arsenal consider huge player-plus-cash move
Arsenal are considering using Viktor Gyokeres as capital in an audacious move for Julian Alvarez.
The Argentine striker is in high demand this summer despit Atletico Madrid being adamant they will not sell, but the Gunners may have a trick up their sleeve to woo them.
Per a report in The Times, the north London club is prepared to offer Gyokeres as part of a player-plus-cash move for Alvarez.
The Swede joined Arsenal last summer and scored 20 goals across 43 appearances in his debut campaign.
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Crysencio Summerville has completed his £65m move from West Ham to Al Hilal.
The Dutchman is the latest big-money exit from the London Stadium this summer, with Mateus Fernandes already having joined Tottenham in a lucrative sale.
Rodri chooses Real
Rodri wants to leave Manchester City this summer, with Real Madrid preparing to lodge a bid for the player.
The Spaniard is fresh off the back of a fine summer, in which he captained Spain to a second World Cup title and won the Golden Ball in doing s.
His performances at the tournament seem to have been impressive enough that they have lured Real into the transfer market.
To date this summer, the club were adamant they were not willing to sign Rodri. Since the World Cup’s conclusion, though, they have performed a U-turn and are now preparing an offer for City.
While no talks have yet taken place between the clubs, Los Blancos are confident they will be able to reach an agreement for the player’s transfer and are preparing for the coming season under the assumption he will join up.