Late deals: Xavi Simons, Alexander Isak and Piero Hincapie could all move before the summer transfer deadline
We are entering the final days of a memorable summer transfer window and Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham are all still pushing for more major signings before Monday night’s 7pm deadline. Arsenal will hold fresh talks on Friday over a deal for Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie as they seek an initial loan agreement that includes an obligation for a permanent move next year.
Chelsea have agreed a £40million deal with Manchester United for Alejandro Garnacho are are in discussions with Barcelona over Fermin Lopez, though it seems that Spurs have won the race for Xavi Simons after settling on a £51.8m fee with RB Leipzig after the player arrived in London on Thursday, with Savinho staying at Manchester City.
Liverpool are plotting a huge second swoop for Alexander Isak after Newcastle appeared to finally open the door by agreeing to sign Nick Woltemade, with Marc Guehi still also firmly in their sights. Manchester United are close to a deal for Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens, though have denied Kobbie Mainoo a late loan exit from Old Trafford. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Xavi Simons completes Tottenham medical
Xavi Simons is set to complete his move to Tottenham.
Spurs have been in a battle with Chelsea to sign the RB Leipzig forward, who arrived in London on Thursday for talks.
Fabrizio Romano reported overnight that Tottenham had agreed a €60m deal for Simons after receiving the green light from the player’s camp.
Now The Athletic’s David Ornstein says that Simons has already undergone a medical and agreed personal terms.
Reports suggest that Tottenham want to present the Dutch attacker before Saturday’s Premier League meeting with Bournemouth.
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Liverpool plot huge new Isak bid
Liverpool are expected to make a massive second bid for Alexander Isak, with one of the summer’s biggest transfer sagas likely to go right down to the wire.
The Reds have already seen one offer worth £110m for the wantaway Swedish striker rejected earlier this month, though now look to have received fresh encouragement that a blockbuster move could yet be possible before the deadline.
That is after Newcastle on Thursday agreed a £70m deal with Stuttgart for German forward Nick Woltemade, who could well be Isak’s replacement.
However, Sky Sports report that the Magpies would need to sign a second forward before finally entertaining Liverpool’s long-standing interest in Isak after also losing Callum Wilson this summer, amid more links to Yoane Wissa at Brentford and Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen.
We’ll be hearing from both Eddie Howe and Arne Slot this morning ahead of the weekend’s Premier League action.
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Arsenal to hold fresh Hincapie talks
Arsenal will hold fresh talks this morning over a deal for Piero Hincapie, reports suggest.
The Gunners are pushing to make the versatile Ecuador defender their final signing of a busy summer window before Monday night’s 7pm BST transfer deadline, with Jakub Kiwior on his way to Porto.
However, an agreement has yet to be struck with Bayer Leverkusen, who want his £52m release clause to be paid in full.
However, Fabrizio Romano claims that Arsenal are seeking an initial loan deal that includes an obligation to make the move permanent next summer.
We’ll see if any progress can be made in the latest round of discussions on Friday, with Hincapie apparently pushing to join Arsenal.
Villa interested in Paqueta
Aston Villa have asked for information from West Ham about Lucas Paqueta.
Santi Aouna reports that the Hammers want £60million for the Brazilian, who could become a concrete option for Villa if Morgan Rogers leaves the club.
Leeds interest in Mainoo
Caught Offside claim that Leeds have an interest in signing Kobbie Mainoo.
The midfielder played in Man Utd’s humiliating Carabao Cup defeat at Grimsby, but was left out of both of the Red Devils’ Premier League games so far.
Palace enquire about Elliott
Crystal Palace have identified Harvey Elliott as a potential replacement for Eberechi Eze.
Football Insider report that the Liverpool midfielder could move to Selhurst Park to secure more first-team football.
PSG reject Man Utd Muani offer
Paris Saint-Germain have rejected an offer from Manchester United to take Randal Kolo Muani on loan, according to Caught Offside.
The French striker is still likely to return to Juventus, where he starred last term.
Man Utd cool Stiller interest
Manchester United have cooled their interest in signing Stuttgart midfielder Angelo Stiller this summer.
The German defensive midfielder has been a target for Real Madrid as well, according to GiveMeSport.
Bamford sees Leeds deal terminated
Patrick Bamford has had his contract terminated by Leeds.
Daniel Farke said that the striker was not part of his plans for their Premier League return, and he has since left Elland Road.
Newcastle ready to go 'all in' for Fermin
Newcastle are ready to go ‘all in’ on Fermin Lopez.
The Magpies, according to reports in Spain, want to quadruple the Barcelona midfielder’s salary and pay a transfer fee of €100million [£86m].
Chelsea are also interested in the Spaniard as their pursuit of Xavi Simons wanes.