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Chelsea are closing in on the signings of Romeo Lavia and Michael Olise after securing a mammoth £115million deal for Moises Caicedo. The Blues have reportedly activated Olise’s £35m release clause, while Lavia is thought to have snubbed Liverpool’s advances for a £55m move to Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal have now announced the signing of David Raya from Brentford and have been linked with a move for Barcelona wonderkid Ansu Fati. The potential long-term injry for Jurrien Timber may shake up their plans, too.
Tottenham, meanwhile, will launch a bid for Gift Orban after Harry Kane’s sale. Over at Liverpool, Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni has emerged as a potential midfielder to solve their growing problems in that position. Manchester United want Sofyan Amrabat for the middle of their park, while Neymar is set to join Al-Hilal in a £2.5m-a-week deal. Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
Latest transfer news, rumours and gossip
Chelsea activate Michael Olise release clause
Arsenal keen on Barcelona ace Ansu Fati
Chelsea near Romeo Lavia breakthrough
Liverpool want Aurelien Tchouameni
Gunners finally announce David Raya
Romeo Lavia set for medical as Chelsea strike £58m deal with Southampton
22:54 , Jonathan Gorrie
Chelsea have agreed a fee with Southampton for midfielder Romeo Lavia, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
The Belgian international will soon become the second signing the Blues have made in that position this week, following the British record £115m capture of Moises Caicedo.
Chelsea are believed to have struck a deal worth an initial £55m for the 19-year-old, potentially rising to £58m by way of add-ons.
Maguire set to stay at Man United as West Ham consider alternatives
19:53 , Jonathan Gorrie
West Ham’s proposed move for Harry Maguire has collapsed, with the defender now looking set to stay at Manchester United, writes Malik Ouzia.
The Hammers had agreed a £30million fee with United for the England international last week but the deal had stalled, with Maguire yet to agree a reach an agreement with his current club over a pay-off.
The centre-back would have had to take a significant wage cut to join the Irons, having seen his salary increase as a result of United’s qualification for the Champions League, and was therefore hoping to negotiate a lucrative departure from Old Trafford.
Southampton confirm Romeo Lavia deal is close as Chelsea beat Liverpool again
19:46 , Jonathan Gorrie
Southampton director of football Jason Wilcox is confident a deal to sell Romeo Lavia to Chelsea will soon be completed.
The Blues are moving for the 19-year-old and a £50m deal would take their spending on midfielders this week alone up to £165m after the British record £115m capture of Moises Caicedo.
Liverpool also had an offer accepted but, like Caicedo, Lavia has opted for a move to Stamford Bridge instead.
Neymar joins Al Hilal as turbulent PSG spell comes to an end
18:18 , Jonathan Gorrie
Neymar is the latest star name to take his talents to the Saudi Arabian Pro League after completing a move to Al-Hilal.
The 31-year-old has joined from Paris St Germain in a deal that could go up to 100 million euros (£86.3m).
The Brazil forward add to the list of stars of world football to turn his back on a major European club, following the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema, Riyad Mahrez, Ruben Neves, Sadio Mane and N’Golo Kante to the Middle East.
Chelsea set to sign Michael Olise
18:04 , Jonathan Gorrie
Michael Olise is expected to join Chelsea after the club activated a £35m release clause in his Crystal Palace contract, writes Nizaar Kinsella,
The Blues are believed to be closing in on a move for the Frenchman, who is still recovering from a hamstring injury picked up during the U21 European Championships earlier this summer.
Giles explains Brentford stance as Arsenal seal initial £3m move for Raya
17:28 , Jonathan Gorrie
Brentford director of football Phil Giles does not expect to see David Raya back at the club despite the goalkeeper signing a new contract before joining Arsenal on loan.
The Spanish international had entered the final year of his contract at the Gtech Community Stadium and penned a two-year extension with the option of a third while sealing his move to the Gunners.
Arsenal are believed to be paying an initial £3m for the goalkeeper ahead of a permanent transfer worth £27m next summer.
The two clubs had been locked in talks for several days, with the Bees initially valuing the former Blackburn stopper at £40m.
Neville names next Man United signing after Casemiro ‘torn to shreds’
16:53 , Jonathan Gorrie
Gary Neville has urged Manchester United to move for Sofyan Amrabat during what remains of the summer transfer window.
The Morocco midfielder has been strongly linked with the Old Trafford giants and speculation only grew when he was left out of the Fiorentina squad for their friendlies in England earlier this month.
While there has been no fresh development since, Neville has urged his former club into action after watching them squeeze past Wolves on Monday night.
Guardiola hints at midfield move
16:07 , Matt Verri
Pep Guardiola has confirmed Manchester City remain on the lookout for new signings during what remains of the transfer window.
The club have bid farewell to treble winners Ilkay Gunodgan and Riyad Mahrez this summer, while Kevin De Bruyne faces several months out with a new hamstring injury.
Croatian duo Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol has joined but Guardiola has confirmed City remain in the market for new additions.
West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta is a target but the club failed in an initial £60m approach for the Brazilian international last week. The Hammers do not want to lose their club-record signing but accept they will struggle to hold onto Paqueta should City return with an improved offer, as is expected.
De Bruyne’s injury could see City return to the market, with Guardiola confirming: “We will see. We’ll talk with [sporting director] Txiki [Begiristain] and the chances and possibilities.”
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Barber explains Caicedo saga
15:58 , Matt Verri
Brighton CEO Paul Barber has expressed his surprise at Moises Caicedo rejecting Liverpool for Chelsea.
The Anfield giants had secured a £111million deal to sign the midfielder last week before a shock U-turn saw Caicedo snub Liverpool and make clear his desire to sign for Chelsea.
On Monday night, the Blues announced their new signing at a fee of £115m having spent weeks negotiating with Brighton. Barber has suggested that Caicedo’s camp has always desired a move to London, having pushed to sign for Arsenal in January.
“Liverpool’s a fantastic football club,” he told talkSPORT. “For any footballer to have the chance to play at Liverpool, you’d imagine that they’d be running up the M6 but it wasn’t to be.
“Moises and his advisors decided for whatever reason that London was their preferred destination, and ultimately Chelsea.”
Chelsea activate Olise release clause
15:26 , Matt Verri
Not another one...
Chelsea are on the verge of signing Michael Olise after activating the Crystal Palace winger’s release clause.
The Athletic report that Chelsea will pay the £35m figure, with Olise’s move to Stamford Bridge set to be completed in due course.
He is currently out with a hamstring injury, and may not return until the end of September.
Raya on Ramsdale competition
15:04 , Matt Verri
David Raya is confident his arrival at Arsenal will provide “healthy” competition with Aaron Ramsdale.
The 27-year-old has completed his move to join the Gunners from Brentford on an initial £3m loan deal, with Arsenal having the option to make that a permanent deal next summer for £27m. Raya has signed a new two-year contract at Brentford at the same time.
It comes after Matt Turner joined Nottingham Forest, leaving Raya and Ramsdale as the two goalkeepers battling it out to be Mikel Arteta’s No1. Some pundits have questioned the wisdom of signing Raya, with Peter Schmeichel claiming it will create “insecurity” at the club.
However, Ramsdale has recently insisted that the increased competition would only benefit the team, with his new team-mate echoing those sentiments.
“I can’t wait to be out there training with the lads and getting that GK union going,” Raya told Arsenal’s official website.
“That’s a tight group that we’re always going to get along and push each other, so that’s going to be a healthy group in my opinion. I just can’t wait to get going and meet the lads.”
Kepa: I want permanent Real Madrid move
14:49 , Matt Verri
Kepa Arrizabalaga has made it clear he does not want to return to Chelsea at the end of his loan spell at Real Madrid.
The Spaniard’s season-long switch to Madrid was confirmed earlier this week, with the LaLiga giants moving swiftly to sign a goalkeeper after Thibaut Courtois suffered an ACL injury.
Kepa was unveiled as a Madrid player on Tuesday and, while his loan deal is not believed to include an option to make it a permanent move next summer, the 28-year-old delivered a blunt verdict on his future.
“I really hope Real Madrid will keep me at the end of the season,” Kepa said.
Brentford explain Raya decision
14:16 , Matt Verri
“I’m sure the first question that all Brentford fans will ask is why this transfer has been structured as an initial loan with Arsenal having the option to make it permanent in the future,” Brentford director of football Phil Giles said.
“The answer to that is simply that it enables this deal to be done more rapidly between both clubs, with all parties wanting to make this a permanent transfer as soon as practically possible, whenever that might be.
“David’s contract extension is a fall-back position in the event that the transfer is not made permanent. I’m not expecting to see David back at Brentford, although if ever that happened then of course the opportunity to work with such a high-class goalkeeper for up to two more years would in many ways be an unexpected bonus for us.
“David has been a magnificent goalkeeper for us. He thoroughly deserves his move to a Champions League club and the next step in his career. In our view he is one of the best goalkeepers in the Premier League and will show himself to be one of the best in the world in the next few seasons.
“On top of that, he is a fantastic human being, and his conduct around the training ground these last few weeks has been, given the uncertainty around his future, absolutely exemplary. We wish him nothing but good luck.”
Done deal!
14:03 , Matt Verri
David Raya has signed for Arsenal on an initial loan transfer from Brentford.
The Gunners have agreed to pay £3million for the Spanish goalkeeper so he can play for them during the 2023-24 campaign, with the option of signing him permanently for £27m next summer.
Raya arrives 🧤 pic.twitter.com/2UaPiDDp33
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 15, 2023
Battle for Johnson
13:36 , Matt Verri
West Ham are considering a move for Brennan Johnson.
The Nottingham Forest has been linked with big-money transfer throughout the summer, with Brentford having a club-record bid of more than £35m rejected. Tottenham are also reportedly keen on Johnson as they look to strengthen after Harry Kane’s exit.
Accoding to The Daily Telegraph, West Ham are interested in the 22-year-old, who is valued by Forest at £45m.
How Chelsea are steering clear of FFP trouble
13:18 , Matt Verri
How is it that Chelsea are not falling foul of Financial Fair Play regulations?
The most important factor until now has been an accounting process called amortisation, which allows clubs to spread the cost of a transfer fee across the course of a player’s contract, hence lengthy deals like the eight-and-a-half years handed to Mykhailo Mudryk.
Sales, by contrast, are counted in full as soon as a player departs, meaning this summer’s clear-out will start to balance the books. However, the FFP amortisation loophole was closed by Uefa in June, with a new five-year limit on the spread of a transfer fee, regardless of contract length.
Since Chelsea are not in Europe this season, they have time to get their accounts in order, but the Premier League are expected to follow Uefa’s lead soon.
More sales will be necessary to comply with both bodies’ rules, but in that area the Blues have been particularly successful, bringing in a reported £1.2billion since 2013-14.
Read the full explanation here!
Lavia set for swift Chelsea debut
12:56 , Matt Verri
Chelsea are closing in on a £50million deal for Romeo Lavia, after the Southampton midfielder rejected Liverpool in favour of a move to Stamford Bridge, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
The Blues’ move for the 19-year-old will take their spending on midfielders to £165m in the space of a few days, after they completed a British record £115m transfer of Moises Caicedo last night.
Lavia has followed Caicedo in turning down Liverpool for Chelsea, in another boost for Mauricio Pochettino and another setback for Jurgen Klopp.
Chelsea hope to complete a deal in time for Lavia to be in the squad to face West Ham on Sunday alongside Caicedo, who has signed an eight-year contract with an option of a further year.
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New Folarin Balogun bid incoming
12:29 , Marc Mayo
Monaco are considering a fresh bid to sign Folarin Balogun.
Arsenal rejected a £40m offer for the USA international earlier in the summer, with a demand of £50m.
According to TMW, a new offer is being mulled over as Monaco consider offloading Myron Boadu to Salernitana to raise funds.
Former Spurs man offer to Saudi
12:06 , Marc Mayo
Barcelona are set to allow Clement Lenglet to leave for Saudi Arabia.
Spurs had been linked with a cut-price £5m deal for the defender earlier in the summer, having had him on loan last season.
Despite Ange Postecoglou’s desire for a new centre-back, The Athletic say a move to Pro League side Al-Nassr is on the cards.
Premier League defenders catch Inter’s eye
11:48 , Marc Mayo
Inter Milan are taking a look at Arsenal and Chelsea in their search for a new defender.
Takehiro Tomiyasu and Trevoh Chalobah have been named by Gazzetta as targets for the Italian giants.
Jurrien Timber’s injury may mean Arsenal don’t want to sell Tomiyasu however, while Axel Disasi’s solid start at Chelsea should mean Chalobah is available.
Romelu Lukaku to Spurs links persist
11:26 , Marc Mayo
Tottenham are genuinely interested in signing Romelu Lukaku, according to Italian media.
A £37m deal for the Chelsea striker was mooted last week and quickly shot down as Spurs look for a Harry Kane replacement.
And Gazzetta dello Sport are insistent that Lukaku is a target, with talk of him moving to Juventus dying down.
Juve will reportedly move onto a deal for Domenico Berardi instead.
Chelsea near Romeo Lavia breakthrough
11:08 , Marc Mayo
A deal for Romeo Lavia to sign for Chelsea should be sealed in the next 24 hours.
The Belgian midfielder wants to join the Blues despite Southampton receiving a £60million offer from Liverpool.
That trumped Chelsea’s £55m approach and Sky Sports report on talks with Chelsea now being at an advanced stage.
Arsenal consider Gabriel chop
10:51 , Marc Mayo
Arsenal could be about to field interest in Gabriel after Mikel Arteta dropped the defender.
There was no place for the Brazilian in the weekend win over Nottingham Forest, which has alerted clubs in Saudi Arabia according to the Mirror.
However, Jurrien Timber’s injury may ensure Arsenal keep Gabriel around.
How Chelsea should steer clear of FFP trouble
10:17 , Marc Mayo
Chelsea are splashing cash left, right and centre... so how are they getting away with it?
We take a deep dive into the Blues spending and explain how Todd Boehly has kept the club on the right side of FFP - for now.
Chelsea and Man Utd target stays put
09:54 , Marc Mayo
Victor Osihmen will become the highest-paid player in Serie A when he extends his Napoli contract.
Corriere dello Sport say the Nigerian striker has rejected interest from the Middle East following links with Chelse and Manchester United.
He’ll earn £250,000-a-week with the Scudetto winners when he signs on the dotted line.
Neymar could end up at Chelsea... eventually
09:26 , Marc Mayo
Neymar will return to Europe after his two-year sojourn in Saudi Arabia.
Chelsea and Barcelona are considered the main contenders for the Brazilian’s services at this time, according to Corriere della Sera.
Al-Hilal are set to announce Neymar as their new player today on a £2.5m-a-week contract, with an £80m transfer fee.
West Ham eye sought-after winger
08:55 , Marc Mayo
West Ham will make a move for Arsenal and Chelsea target Mohammed Kudus.
Sky Sports say a deal can be done for the Ajax winger at around £35m, which the Hammers will take up if Lucas Paqueta leaves for Manchester City.
Brighton recently saw a bid for Ghana international Kudus collapse.
Done deal! West Ham target Denis Zakaria joins Monaco
08:35 , Marc Mayo
Denis Zakaria 2028 🇨🇭😍 pic.twitter.com/fYy1n1WBAi
— AS Monaco EN (@AS_Monaco_EN) August 14, 2023
Done deal! Bayer Leverkusen sign goalkeeper Matej Kovar from Man Utd
08:19 , Marc Mayo
🖊️ Die Tinte ist trocken. ✍️ Herzlich willkommen unterm Kreuz, Matej #Kovar! 🤝#Bayer04 hat den 23-jährigen Torhüter von @ManUtd verpflichtet. ⚫️🔴#Kovar2027 pic.twitter.com/QKRn2LAqZy
— Bayer 04 Leverkusen (@bayer04fussball) August 15, 2023
Liverpool slammed over failure to sign Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia
08:04 , Marc Mayo
Jamie Carragher has blasted Liverpool’s chaotic midfield transfer scramble after seemingly losing out on both Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia to Chelsea.
“Liverpool have not got deals over the line and it’s been embarrassing,” he told MNF.
“The fact that you start with Lavia, don’t pay a certain amount, then you go for Caicedo, yes you get something agreed. That’s why I will not be critical of the owners, they were willing to pay £110m and break the transfer record.
“But to go with him when he’s been talking to Chelsea for three months and now go back to Lavia, it’s an absolute mess. It’s a joke.”
Arsenal eye Ansu Fati
07:36 , Marc Mayo
Arsenal have been linked with a surprise move for Barcelona wonderkid Ansu Fati.
Xavi spoke out on the interest on the weekend and refused to shut the door on a deal.
“Until the market is over we won’t know which players will continue or not,” the coach of the cash-strapped Catalans admitted.
“I’m happy with Ansu, he’s the club’s heritage, present and future. I don’t know how I should say it. That’s what I think, then the market will say, there’s until August 31.
“I can’t say that he’ll stay because he doesn’t anyway. We are in these circumstances. But I’m happy with him, he’s a player of the present and future and is the heritage of the club. From here, we will decide until August 31.”
Chelsea agree Michael Olise personal terms
07:22 , Marc Mayo
Mauricio Pochettino wants to sign a new winger this summer, particularly after the injury to Christopher Nkunku.
Standard Sport understand Crystal Palace’s Michael Olise is top of their list with personal terms already agreed for the ex-Reading star, who spent time at Chelsea’s academy as a youth.
Palace will want upwards of £45m for the France youth international.
Chelsea getting ‘one of world’s best midfielders' in Caicedo
Monday 14 August 2023 18:50 , George Flood
Brighton have also announced the exit of Moises Caicedo.
“Chelsea are getting one of the top midfielders in the world. Moises has been one of our exceptional players over the past 18 months,” said technical director David Weir.
“We’d like to thank him for his performances for us, which helped this team to two record finishes in the Premier League, and we wish him well for the future.”
Brighton chairman Tony Bloom added: “Moises expressed a strong desire to move on, and at that point it was crucial our valuation was met in full.
“I’d like to thank him for his exceptional performances for the club, and I wish him all the best going forward.”
Moises Caicedo: I didn’t think twice over Chelsea move
Monday 14 August 2023 18:48 , George Flood
Here are Moises Caicedo’s first words after joining Chelsea...
He told the club’s official website: “I am so happy to join Chelsea! I am so excited to be here at this big club and I didn’t have to think twice when Chelsea called me, I just knew I wanted to sign for the club. It’s a dream come true to be here and I can’t wait to get started with the team.”
Chelsea’s co-sporting directors Laurence Stewart and Paul Winstanley said: “Moises has proved himself as a standout player in European football over the past 18 months, and we are thrilled to add him to Mauricio Pochettino’s squad.
“Moises possesses a rare midfield skill set and is a player we’ve been targeting for some time. We believe he will make a significant impact at Stamford Bridge this season – and in the years ahead.”
Meant to be. 🥰 pic.twitter.com/nHtH2rs5U9
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 14, 2023
Chelsea announce £115m Moises Caicedo signing
Monday 14 August 2023 18:35 , George Flood
Chelsea have completed the blockbuster signing of Moises Caicedo, breaking the British transfer record for the second time in just six months.
After weeks of protracted negotiations hastened by strong rival interest from Liverpool in recent days, the Blues finally agreed a deal with Brighton for their No1 summer target that will see them pay a guaranteed £100million up front plus another £15m in achievable add-ons, with the agreement also said to contain a sell-on clause.
Caicedo successfully passed a medical on Monday and agreed terms on an enormous eight-year contract lasting until 2031 that includes the option for a further 12 months beyond that, with a potential debut coming in the Premier League London derby away at West Ham on Sunday.
It’s only ever been Chelsea. pic.twitter.com/LCYf6A2BQr
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 14, 2023
Romeo Lavia chooses Chelsea move over Liverpool
Monday 14 August 2023 17:58 , George Flood
Romeo Lavia has now chosen to join Chelsea over Liverpool.
That is the breaking news from The Athletic tonight, with David Orstein reporting that, like Moises Caicedo, the Belgian international has opted for Stamford Bridge over Anfield.
Chelsea are now expected to wrap up a deal with Southampton for Lavia worth an initial £50m plus add-ons, with the relationship between the two clubs said to be good and no issues expected.
Another huge boost for Mauricio Pochettino and a major blow for Jurgen Klopp...
Liverpool still want Aurelien Tchouameni
Monday 14 August 2023 16:51 , George Flood
Liverpool are left scrambling for alternative midfield targets with seemingly both Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia now on their way to Chelsea.
The Reds have signed Alexis Mac Allister and Dominik Szoboszlai already this summer, but need more reinforcements in the middle of the park with Jordan Henderson and Fabinho having both moved to Saudi Arabia, following the likes of Naby Keita and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain through the Anfield exit door.
That need has been made more apparent with neither Thiago Alcantara nor Stefan Bajcetic featuring over pre-season due to injury.
According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Liverpool are among the top clubs to still hold an interest in Aurelien Tchouameni, having been beaten by Real Madrid to his signing from Monaco in a huge €100m deal last summer.
However, the French international is a key part of Carlo Ancelotti’s first XI at the Bernabeu, playing the full 90 minutes of their first LaLiga game against Athletic Club on Saturday, and neither Madrid nor Tchouameni are said to be interested in an exit at this juncture.
Chelsea complete first Moises Caicedo interview
Monday 14 August 2023 16:23 , George Flood
Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella, plus transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, also reports that Chelsea have already conducted their first in-house media interviews with Caicedo.
At this rate it would be a massive surprise if official confirmation of that mammoth £115m deal wasn’t forthcoming this evening.
Not much longer to wait, Chelsea fans...
Chelsea set to announce Moises Caicedo signing
Monday 14 August 2023 15:53 , George Flood
Moises Caicedo’s blockbuster move from Brighton to Chelsea could be announced as soon as tonight.
After a fierce battle with Liverpool over recent days, the Blues have agreed to shatter the British transfer record for the second time in just six months to land the highly-rated Ecuador midfielder, 21, for £100m up front and a further £15m in achievable add-ons, plus a sell-on clause.
Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella reports that the switch should become official soon, with Caicedo now having successfully passed a medical and signed a mammoth eight-year contract that includes the option for a further 12 months beyond that, up to 2032.
Chelsea make new striker decision
Monday 14 August 2023 15:04 , Marc Mayo
Chelsea don’t want to sign a new striker in the final weeks of the transfer window, writes Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella.
AC Milan have shown interest in Armando Broja but the homegrown Albania international will return to the first-team squad once over his injury.
And the Blues will target signing a winger instead of a centre-forward like Dusan Vlahovic.
Arsenal defender a wanted man
Monday 14 August 2023 14:44 , Marc Mayo
Newcastle are maintaining their long-standing interest in Arsenal full-back Kieran Tierney as head coach Eddie Howe targets one final summer signing.
The Magpies have been admirers of the Scotland international since his time at Celtic and have monitored his situation, particularly this summer.
His price-tag, which is reportedly in the region of £30million, has proved an obstacle for a series of suitors to date, but the PA news agency reports Newcastle have tested the waters once again as the summer transfer deadline approaches.
Spurs plot transfer shake-up
Monday 14 August 2023 14:19 , Marc Mayo
Tottenham are expected to make a formal move for Gent striker Gift Orban before the end of the transfer window but the club have prioritised outgoings in the wake of Harry Kane's departure for Bayern Munich, writes Standard Sport’s Dan Kilpatrick.
Spurs have struggled to offload players this summer - with only Harry Winks, Joe Rodon and Kane so far leaving the club - and after Sunday's opening Premier League game at Brentford head coach Ange Postecoglou reiterated that clearing the decks is now the priority.
Tanguy Ndombele, Hugo Lloris, Djed Spence, Sergio Reguilon and Japhet Tanganga were also all left out of the squad for the 2-2 draw in west London and are free to leave Spurs, along with Davinson Sanchez, who featured from the bench.
Moises Caicedo completes medical
Monday 14 August 2023 13:50 , Marc Mayo
Chelsea are on the verge of officially signing Moises Caicedo.
The Athletic report on the midfielder’s medical being completed before a £115m switch, signing an eight-year deal with the option of a ninth.
Al-Hilal eye stunning double swoop
Monday 14 August 2023 13:20 , Marc Mayo
After bagging Neymar for £80m on a £2.5m-a-week pay packet, Al-Hilal want a partner for their new superstar, writes Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella.
Their ideal man for the job: Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Harry Maguire handed Man Utd ultimatum
Monday 14 August 2023 12:53 , Marc Mayo
Harry Maguire should leave Manchester United if he is not confident enough to fight for his place, manager Erik ten Hag has said.
Ten Hag stripped Maguire of the captaincy last month after the 30-year-old made only eight Premier League starts last season, with Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez and Victor Lindelof preferred in central defence.
West Ham have agreed a deal worth £30m for Maguire, who became the world's most expensive defender when United signed him from Leicester City for 80 million pounds in 2019.
“He has to fight for his place and he has the abilities to be a top-class centre back,” Ten Hag told reporters. “He is the best for England and I assume he will be best for us, but he has to prove it.
“When he is not confident enough to go in and fight, then he has to go. He has to make a decision. But I am happy with him ... You need high-level players who are maybe not starting, but that can change.”
Chelsea talent set for third-tier stint
Monday 14 August 2023 12:38 , Marc Mayo
Harvey Vale is set to join Bristol Rovers on loan.
The Chelsea youngster spent time at Hull last season and will drop down to League One for playing time with the Gas under Joey Barton.
Crystal Palace weigh up Che Adams swoop
Monday 14 August 2023 12:27 , Marc Mayo
Roy Hodgson wants to sign Che Adams but Crystal Palace will weigh up alternative options before making their move for the Southampton striker, writes Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella.
Scotland international Adams wants a move back to the Premier League after Southampton were relegated last season.
Crystal Palace are considering a £10million offer for Adams, 27, this week but remain undecided on their favoured striking target.
Adams fits the bill but Palace will wait to see if they bank a substantial fee for wide forward Michael Olise, who is a target for both Chelsea and Manchester City
Breaking news! Moises Caicedo medical underway
Monday 14 August 2023 11:45 , Marc Mayo
Incoming Chelsea signing Moises Caicedo has begun his medical at Cobham.
Sky Sports report on the Ecuadorian arriving at the training ground in the last few minutes, ahead of his £115m transfer from Brighton.
New signings plan set out by Chelsea
Monday 14 August 2023 11:20 , Marc Mayo
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino has confirmed the need for new signings.
Deivid Washington is set to join from Santos today, before a loan spell at Strasbourg, with Moises Caicedo and possibly Romeo Lavia following through as first-team midfielders.
"We need good players, yes,” Pochettino said.
“We need to improve the squad, yes. But that is not new. We are working very hard, I am so happy in the way that we are working with Laurence and Paul and the owners.
“For sure we are going to improve the squad. It is about finding the right profile, the right player to create a combination maybe where we are more solid.”
Liverpool fire in new Romeo Lavia bid
Monday 14 August 2023 10:46 , Marc Mayo
Liverpool have upped the ante in the bidding war for Romeo Lavia.
Chelsea were set to bag a £55m deal for the Southampton midfielder, but a new £60m offer has been put in by the Reds, according to The Guardian.
That’s some £10m over Lavia’s asking price, which Liverpool had initially rejected paying.
They must now convince the teenager to sign for them over Chelsea, amid supposed fears he prefers a switch to Stamford Bridge.
Done deal! Real Madrid sign Kepa Arrizabalaga
Monday 14 August 2023 10:20 , Marc Mayo
Chelsea have loaned Kepa Arrizabalaga to Real Madrid for the season, a deal which does not include the option for a permanent move.
🧤 #WelcomeKepa 🧤 pic.twitter.com/HeiYT6CXpg
— Real Madrid C.F. (@realmadrid) August 14, 2023
Done deal! Everton sign Jack Harrison on loan
Monday 14 August 2023 10:09 , Marc Mayo
We have completed the signing of forward Jack Harrison on a season-long loan from Leeds United. ✍️
Welcome to Everton, @Harrison_Jack11! 👊🔵— Everton (@Everton) August 14, 2023
Arsenal duo eyed by Monaco
Monday 14 August 2023 09:51 , Marc Mayo
Monaco are eyeing a double swoop for Arsenal outcasts.
Folarin Balogun and Albert Sambi Lokonga are both on their radar, according to Sacha Tavolieri.
A bid has already been rejected for Balogun as Monaco look to replace the injured Breel Emobolo up front.
Liverpool furious at Moises Caicedo snub
Monday 14 August 2023 09:18 , Marc Mayo
We have all the latest on Chelsea’s transfer news in Nizaar Kinsella’s latest column.
Moises Caicedo is set to undergo a medical today amid Liverpool’s fury over his camp encouraging a bid, before rejecting them.
Romeo Lavia will complete a £170m double deal for the Blues with personal terms also sorted for Michael Olise’s signing.
Done deal! West Ham sign James Ward-Prowse
Monday 14 August 2023 09:02 , Marc Mayo
One man in, one man soon to go out and another incoming pencilled in.
Neymar set for Al Hilal switch
Monday 14 August 2023 08:31 , Marc Mayo
Neymar is set for a lucrative, and short, stay in Saudi Arabia.
PSG want to cash in on the Brazilian with a hefty, but so far unconfirmed, transfer fee agreed with Al Hilal.
Fabrizio Romano reports on the player being ready to sign a two-year contract with a medical booked.
David Raya announcement incoming
Monday 14 August 2023 07:59 , Marc Mayo
Arsenal will sign David Raya imminently.
The deal could finally be confirmed today after Brentford boss Thomas Frank spoke openly about his goalkeeper’s impending exit.
"Of course it is a challenge,” he told Sky Sports yesterday.
“We lose our best striker and one of our best players, and we lose a fantastic goalkeeper in David - two of our best players in the last two or three years.”
Liverpool eye Moises Caicedo alternative
Monday 14 August 2023 07:13 , Marc Mayo
Liverpool want to sign PSV midfielder Ibrahim Sangare having missed out on Moises Caicedo.
That is according to ESPN, who name Bayern Munich and PSG as also keen on a player that Nottingham Forest have bid for.
Kiki Musampa, the brother of the player’s agent, is quoted as saying that any bid must be in the £32m region: “For those kinds of clubs, these are amounts that they can cough up.
“Nottingham Forest did bid, but that was not enough. You want to bring him to the club that suits him and where he will have opportunities to play.”
Spurs eye Arsenal ace
Monday 14 August 2023 06:40 , Marc Mayo
Tottenham could make a move for Arsenal’s £50m striker Folarin Balogun after the exit of Harry Kane.
La Gazzetta dello Sport name the USA international alongside Dusan Vlahovic as a potential option for Spurs.
Mehdi Taremi of Porto and Genk’s GIft Orban are previously known about targets whereas the club have distanced themselves from a bid for Romelu Lukaku.
Chelsea make Moises Caicedo breakthrough
Monday 14 August 2023 06:24 , Marc Mayo
Chelsea and Brighton have agreed a fee worth £115m for Moises Caicedo.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the deal includes a sell-on fee with a medical booked. He’ll sign a long-term contract running to 2031, with the option of a ninth year.
Saudi interest in Mitrovic remains
Sunday 13 August 2023 21:28 , Matt Verri
Al Hilal are ready to make another move for Aleksandar Mitrovic.
The Saudi Arabian club were keen on signing the striker earlier in the summer, but Fulham held firm despite Mitrovic’s desire to make the transfer.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Al Hilal, who are also closing in on the signing of Neymar, will go back in for Mitrovic in the hope of finally getting a deal over the line.
Klopp on ‘crazy’ transfer market
Sunday 13 August 2023 20:23 , Matt Verri
Jurgen Klopp admitted the transfer market is “crazy” has he aimed at dig at Chelsea amid the ongoing battle to sign Moises Caicedo.
The Liverpool boss confirmed on Friday that the club had reached an agreement with Brighton to sign Caicedo for £111m, but Chelsea have not given up on their top target and now appear to be leading the race again.
The Blues are also expected to sign Romeo Lavia, a player Liverpool bid three times for earlier this summer but on each occasion they were knocked back by Southampton.
Speaking after Sunday’s 1-1 draw between the sides, Mauricio Pochettino made it clear he wanted further additions to his squad before the end of the window, a request that did not surprise Klopp.
“That’s what each Chelsea manager wants and usually they get it,” the German responded.
Klopp said he had “no news” when asked for an update on the club’s pursuit of Caicedo and Lavia, but confirmed that the club remain keen on strengthening.
The Liverpool boss said: “These specific players, you can see in the moment the market is obviously crazy. It’s no secret that we are looking for something like that.”
Pochettino confirms imminent Chelsea exit for Kepa
Sunday 13 August 2023 17:19 , George Flood
Mauricio Pochettino confirmed before Chelsea’s clash with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge this afternoon that Kepa Arrizabalaga is indeed en route to Real Madrid.
He said: “With Kepa, something has happened very quickly and it’s a situation that is correct.
“He has permission to explore a different situation and we will see what happens over the next 24, 48 hours.”
Bayern Munich CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen had already confirmed the move earlier today.
“We were close to this deal and we actually wanted to present Kepa today. But he chose to join Real Madrid,” he said.
“He’s Spanish and so Kepa wanted to accept the Real proposal.”
Done deal! Manchester United sell Fred to Fenerbahce
Sunday 13 August 2023 15:16 , George Flood
Manchester United have sold Fred to Fenerbahce in a deal worth just under £13million.
The Brazilian cost the Red Devils in the region of £52m after signing from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2018 and went on to make 213 appearances for the club across all competitions, winning his first and only trophy in last season’s Carabao Cup final against Newcastle at Wembley.
United deemed the 30-year-old surplus to requirements earlier this summer amid the arrival of Mason Mount from Chelsea.
Fenerbahce fought off interest from rivals Galatasaray and Fulham to secure Fred’s signature, agreeing personal terms and organising a medical over the weekend.
Arsenal to announce David Raya deal
Sunday 13 August 2023 14:58 , George Flood
We are expecting Arsenal to officially announce the signing of David Raya at any time now.
The Spanish goalkeeper was present at the Emirates Stadium again yesterday as goals from Eddie Nketiah and Bukayo Saka secured an opening-day Premier League win over Nottingham Forest.
Arsenal have agreed to pay £3m to Brentford to take Raya on an initial season-long loan, with the option to then buy for a further £27m fee next summer.
The Gunners had wanted to get the 27-year-old registered in time to face Forest, but instead he’ll be eyeing potential involvement in the London derby against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park next Monday night.
Kylian Mbappe returns to PSG squad after talks
Sunday 13 August 2023 14:53 , George Flood
Kylian Mbappe is the headline news of the day from a transfer perspective.
It seems there has been a U-turn at PSG, who have announced that the French superstar rejoined training on Sunday after a fresh round of talks with the club hierarchy.
“After very constructive and positive discussions between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappe before the PSG-Lorient match, the player has returned to training with the first-team group this morning,” PSG said in a statement.
Mbappe will presumably now be ready to play for Luis Enrique’s side, who were held to a disappointing goalless draw at home by Lorient in their Ligue 1 opener yesterday and next take on Toulouse.
PSG now clearly expect Mbappe to stay in this window, with Fabrizio Romano reporting that multiple options are being discussed for them to avoid losing him for nothing when his current contract expires next summer.
Chelsea also beating Liverpool to Romeo Lavia
Sunday 13 August 2023 14:37 , George Flood
Moises Caicedo is not the only midfielder that Liverpool look set to miss out on in the face of stern rival interest from Chelsea.
The Blues also look to be firmly in the driving seat with regards to the pursuit of Southampton’s wantaway teenage Belgian international Romeo Lavia.
Chelsea are said to be inching closer to a deal worth £55m for the 19-year-old, though Football Insider insist that Liverpool haven’t given up just yet despite three snubbed offers of their own after reaching an agreement over personal terms.
“I believe it’s edging closer to a conclusion,” Southampton boss Russell Martin said about Lavia on Saturday.
Kepa Arrizabalaga set to leave Chelsea for Real Madrid
Sunday 13 August 2023 14:20 , George Flood
Real Madrid are close to sealing a season-long loan move for Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
The 28-year-old is set to play at the Santiago Bernabeu this season after agreeing a temporary switch that does not include the option for a permanent transfer.
Kepa will replace former Chelsea ‘keeper Thibaut Courtois, who suffered a long-term knee injury in training last week, and has chosen Madrid over Bayern Munich.
Fellow Spain international Robert Sanchez will replace Kepa as Chelsea’s new No1 as the Blues look to add another goalkeeper to their squad for competition. Sanchez joined Chelsea last week in a £25million move from Brighton.
Chelsea set to clinch £115m Moises Caicedo deal
Sunday 13 August 2023 13:57 , George Flood
Chelsea look set to clinch an absolutely blockbuster deal for Moises Caicedo.
After days of a furious battle with Liverpool, it seems that the Blues have finally won the race for their No1 summer transfer target.
Widespread reports say that Chelsea will smash the British transfer record for the second time in six months by paying Brighton an eye-watering £115m for Caicedo, who is said to have already agreed personal terms on a mammoth eight-year contract in west London that includes the option for a further 12 months beyond that, stretching to 2032.
It is still being said that Chelsea want to ideally unveil Caicedo to fans before today’s heavyweight Premier League showdown with Liverpool at Stamford Bridge. Can you imagine the reaction...
Chelsea target Kasper Schmeichel as Kepa replacement
Saturday 12 August 2023 20:47 , George Flood
Kepa Arrizabalaga is on his way to Real Madrid.
Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano reports that a verbal agreement for the Spaniard to join Real Madrid on loan as a replacement for the injured Thibaut Courtois is sealed, with Kepa to travel to Madrid to complete the formalities soon.
It will be a loan until next summer, with Kepa not involved for Chelsea against Liverpool tomorrow.
Interestingly, The Guardian now say that Chelsea are looking at Nice’s Kasper Schmeichel as a potential replacement, with Robert Sanchez presumably set to start this weekend after joining from Brighton.
Done deal! Fulham sign Adama Traore
Saturday 12 August 2023 20:31 , George Flood
Fulham have announced the signing of Adama Traore.
The winger had been a free agent since leaving Wolves last month when his contract expired.
Traore, a Spanish international, joins Marco Silva’s side on a two-year deal with the option for a further 12 months after attracting interest from a number of other clubs this summer.
Formerly of Aston Villa and Middlesbrough, Traore becomes the second Fulham player signed this summer from Wolves, following the Cottagers’ £5million purchase of striker Raul Jimenez.
Chelsea close to sealing £115m Moises Caicedo deal
Saturday 12 August 2023 19:58 , George Flood
Chelsea are close to sealing a blockbuster deal for Moises Caicedo tonight, reports claim.
The Guardian say that the Blues are ready to pay a staggering £115m to finally land the Brighton midfielder and see off competition from Liverpool once and for all.
It would be the second time in six months that Chelsea have smashed the British transfer record, having spent £106.8m to sign Enzo Fernandez from Benfica in January.
Fabrizio Romano also says that Chelsea and Brighton are working to close the deal, with Caicedo having an agreement over an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge that includes the option for another 12 months beyond that even.
The next few hours are said to be crucial, with Chelsea apparently wanting Caicedo at the Bridge tomorrow to really rub salt into the Liverpool wound.
Arsenal want Kieran Tierney sold permanently
Saturday 12 August 2023 13:26 , Jonathan Gorrie
Not in the squad for Saturday’s Premier League opener against Arsenal, Fabrizio Romano has provided an update on Kieran Tierney.
He claims Arsenal are insisting on selling the Scotland international on a permnanent basis despite loan interest from Real Socieadad.
Chelsea hope in Moises Caicedo deal
Saturday 12 August 2023 11:21 , Marc Mayo
Late-night negotiations between Chelsea and Brighton are yet to see the two clubs reach an agreement over Moises Caicedo.
The Independent say such delays help Liverpool’s case with Chelsea’s offer of a player-plus-cash move not interesting Brighton.
But Fabrizio Romano claims the Blues are increasingly confident they will get the transfer done.
Harry Kane sends emotional message to Spurs fans
Saturday 12 August 2023 11:06 , Marc Mayo
Harry Kane has released an emotional video to confirm his departure from Tottenham.
The England captain travelled to Bayern Munich yesterday to complete a transfer worth at least £100million after almost two decades on the club’s books.
“I wanted to be the first to tell you Tottenham fans that I'll be leaving the club today,” he said in the social media video.
“Obviously a lot of emotions going through me right now; sad to be leaving the club I've spent nearly 20 years of my life at, from 11-year-old boy to a 30-year-old man now.”
All the details as Harry Kane signs for Bayern Munich
Saturday 12 August 2023 10:24 , Marc Mayo
Bayern have confirmed Harry Kane has signed on a contract to 2027, with the striker handed the No9 shirt in Bavaria.
It is expected that he’ll be eligible to make his debut later tonight in the German Super Cup clash against RB Leipzig.
Kane said: “I'm very happy to be part of FC Bayern now.”
Done deal! PSG sign Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona
Saturday 12 August 2023 10:00 , Marc Mayo
✍️ Ousmane Dembélé rejoint le Paris Saint-Germain en provenance du FC Barcelone. Le champion du monde, qui portera le numéro 23, s’est engagé pour 5 saisons.#WelcomeDembélé
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) August 12, 2023
Chelsea set to beat Liverpool to Romeo Lavia signature
Saturday 12 August 2023 09:55 , Marc Mayo
Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.
The Blues have made a £55m bid for the 19-year-old, more than the £50m valuation the Saints had been holding out for, and are now firmly leading the race to sign Lavia.
Liverpool have already had three offers for the teenager rejected this summer, while Chelsea made their first move earlier this week with a £48m bid.
The two clubs, who meet on Sunday at Stamford Bridge on the opening weekend of the Premier League season, are also going head-to-head for Moises Caicedo’s signature.
Tottenham draw up Harry Kane replacement shortlist
Saturday 12 August 2023 09:48 , Marc Mayo
Four strikers are on Spurs’ shortlist to replace Harry Kane, according to 90min.
Gent's Gift Orban, Lille's Jonathan David, Montpellier's Elye Wahi and Fulham's Aleksandar Mitrovic are all catching their eye as they look to sign a new striker.
La Stampa also name Torino defender Perr Schuurs as a target, with Ange Postecoglou keen to reinforce that position too.
Hodgson desperate to keep Palace stars amid interest in Olise and Andersen
Friday 11 August 2023 17:42 , Jonathan Gorrie
Roy Hodgson has admitted it would be a “bitter blow” if Crystal Palace stars like Michael Olise left the club now, after Wilfried Zaha already departed Selhurst Park this summer.
Palace finished 11th in the Premier League last season, but their talisman Zaha finally left his boyhood club this summer after years of speculation about his future. He ran out his contract before exiting for free to join Galatasaray.
Tyler Adams to Chelsea transfer collapses amid Moises Caicedo battle with Liverpool
Friday 11 August 2023 16:34 , Jonathan Gorrie
Chelsea’s move for Tyler Adams has broken down amid the ongoing Moises Caicedo transfer saga, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
The 24-year-old will return to Leeds despite Chelsea triggering his £20million relegation release clause and hosting him for a medical.
The USA midfielder may get his move at a later date but is also considered a target for Brighton.
He may yet be pulled into the ongoing drama surrounding Caicedo’s potential move, becoming a possible replacement for the wantaway star on the south coast.
Harry Kane flight booked
Friday 11 August 2023 16:04 , Marc Mayo
A quick flick through duty free, an overpriced Pret a Manger sandwich, a struggle to find a seat with a phone charger...
That is exactly what Harry Kane is definitely (not) going through right now as he prepares to jet off to sign for Bayern Munich.
Sky Sports say his plane takes off at 4.50pm BST ahead of his medical tonight.
The outgoing Tottenham star got stuck in traffic on way the way to Stansted Airport, apparently. See, not so different to us after all.
Hugo Lloris finds his new club
Friday 11 August 2023 15:48 , Marc Mayo
Lazio are set to sign Hugo Lloris on a free transfer.
Tottenham want to let the club captain depart on good terms and have made him available for a move all summer.
With a year left to run on his contract, Spurs won’t demand a fee for Lloris as RMC Sport report on his imminent switch to Serie A.
Real Madrid have also been linked following Thibaut Courtois’ injury.
Tyler Adams to Chelsea is OFF
Friday 11 August 2023 15:31 , Marc Mayo
Chelsea will not be signing Tyler Adams.
Earlier on, we brought you news of a potential deal to swing the USA international to Brighton while Chelsea sign Moises Caicedo.
And now Sky Sports say the Blues’ plan to bring in Adams from Leeds for £20m is dead in the water, over a disagreement with the Championship club.
This one ain’t done yet, though...
Now boarding Flight 203 to Munich...
Friday 11 August 2023 15:10 , Marc Mayo
Harry Kane is off to Germany!
Sky Sports report on the Tottenham striker being given the all-clear from Bayern Munich and Spurs to jet off to complete his medical.
Somehow I doubt he’s on the 3.15pm Ryanair flight to Berlin, though...
Latest Arsenal transfer news
Friday 11 August 2023 14:58 , Marc Mayo
Arsenal are planning new contract talks with academy star Amario Cozier-Duberry, writes Standard Sport’s Simon Collings.
The 18-year-old midfielder has entered the final 12 months of his current deal in north London and is attracting interest from clubs in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Dutch sides Sparta Rotterdam, PSV Eindhoven and Vitesse Arnhem are all monitoring Cozier-Duberry’s situation, while Belgian club Gent are keeping tabs on him too.
Erik ten Hag comments on Man Utd’s Harry Kane failure
Friday 11 August 2023 14:34 , Marc Mayo
Manchester United were among the frontrunners to sign Harry Kane earlier in the summer, yet fell by the wayside and have settled for unproven £72m striker Rasmus Hojlund instead.
“First of all, we have chosen a striker and we are really happy with our choice,” Erik ten Hag said in his pre-match briefing this afternoon.
“[Kane]’s a great striker, clear, a goal maker and apart from that he has all the conditions and abilities what you want to see in a striker. It’s a miss for the Premier League, absolutely.
“We want to challenge and play the best. I don’t think that I have to go into that discussion [about why United didn’t sign Kane] or give an opinion about that.”
Roberto De Zerbi aims dig at Chelsea and Moises Caicedo
Friday 11 August 2023 14:08 , Marc Mayo
Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi has made clear his unhappiness at the Moises Caicedo saga.
“I have already forgotten about Moises,” he has just told reporters. “I'm really proud of the players we have in the squad.
“We want to keep improving. The credit goes to the club. Bigger clubs can buy our players but they can't buy our soul or spirit.
“We don't have enough [players] yet, we need to complete the squad. I want players who want to come here.
“We are Brighton, we achieved a big target last year - the same as Liverpool, better than Chelsea. I would like players who are proud to play in Brighton.”
Ange Postecoglou speaks out on Harry Kane exit
Friday 11 August 2023 13:49 , Marc Mayo
Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has assured fans that Spurs have a plan in place for after Harry Kane’s move to Bayern Munch.
“We've been planning for this, it's fair to say, for a while,” he recently told reporters at his pre-game press conference.
Chelsea in market for new striker
Friday 11 August 2023 13:33 , Marc Mayo
Mauricio Pochettino has declared Chelsea’s interest in signing a new striker.
While commenting on Christopher Nkunku’s injury, he told reporters: “The club is working to find a solution, medium, short and long term for the right profile for the team.”
On Moises Caicedo, he said: “I think you know me very well. I never talk about players that don’t belong to us. I am so respectful.
“I can tell you we are working very hard to add more players. To add quality. When we have news for you the club will tell you. At the moment I don’t want to talk about players that don’t belong to us. It’s important to be respectful.
“We are working hard to reinforce the team and the squad. I am so happy in the way we are doing things with Paul, Lawrence and the owners. The relationship is really good and close. So far so good. We are so happy.”
Mauricio Pochettino asked about Moises Caicedo situation
Friday 11 August 2023 13:24 , Marc Mayo
Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino is currently holding his pre-game press conference ahead of Sunday’s clash with Liverpool.
Inevitably, the question comes on Moises Caicedo’s future but Pochettino has remained tight-lipped.
Pochettino not commenting on the Caicedo situation.
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) August 11, 2023
Harry Kane update from Thomas Tuchel
Friday 11 August 2023 13:18 , Marc Mayo
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Bayern Munich are pushing ahead in their attempts to sign Harry Kane.
The former Chelsea boss said: “You probably know more than I do about where he is and what he’s doing.
“We’re working on it, that’s no secret. But as long as there’s no decision and no agreement, I can’t say anything.”
Jamie Carragher left red-faced over Moises Caicedo claims
Friday 11 August 2023 12:55 , Marc Mayo
Jamie Carragher bid a hasty retreat in his opinion of Moises Caicedo’s £110million transfer fee after it emerged the midfielder had rejected Liverpool in favour of Chelsea.
Amid the mayhem, Anfield legend Carragher delivered his take on Caicedo rocking up on Merseyside, which he deemed “great business” as part of Alexis Mac Allister’s signing and the sales of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson.
He tweeted: “£110M is a big price for Caicedo but Liverpool had to pay big as clubs knew they were desperate. But signing two top young players for £145M and selling two of your older players for £52M is great business!”
Only hours later, when the reports of Caicedo choosing Stamford Bridge emerged, Sky Sports pundit Carragher made a sharp U-turn as he criticised co-owner Todd Boehly, likely in a bid to wind up Chelsea fans ahead of the two clubs’ meeting in the Premier League on Sunday.
He claimed: “£110M is a ridiculous amount of money to pay for a 21-year-old, Boehly has lost his mind yet again.”
Harry Kane STILL hasn’t set off for Germany
Friday 11 August 2023 12:36 , Marc Mayo
Sky Sports report on Harry Kane demanding from Bayern Munich that every part of his transfer is agreed with Tottenham before he flies out for a medical.
There are still some details that are said to be subject of discussions between Spurs and the Bundesliga club.
Nothing, as yet, to suggest the deal can collapse...
Harry Kane won't fly to Munich until he has been told by Bayern that everything is agreed and he can travel.
— Kaveh Solhekol (@SkyKaveh) August 11, 2023
Moises Caicedo delivers major snub to Liverpool
Friday 11 August 2023 12:21 , Marc Mayo
Moises Caicedo has told Liverpool: thanks, but no thanks!
Fabrizio Romano reports on the Brighton midfielder insisting he only has eyes for Chelsea despite the shock £111m deal being agreed between the Reds and Seagulls.
Chelsea are formulating a new offer for Brighton as they look to agree a fee and finally put an end to this mad, mad saga.
Harry Kane transfer fee revealed
Friday 11 August 2023 12:01 , Marc Mayo
Bayern Munich will pay a guaranteed £100million for Harry Kane.
According to football.london, the Bavarians have agreed to an additional £20m in add-ons for the Tottenham striker who is set to undergo a medical today and sign a four-year contract.
Another mega Chelsea twist
Friday 11 August 2023 11:39 , Marc Mayo
Tyler Adams’ move to Chelsea has now been thrown into doubt!
Should the Blues manage to pull off a deal for Moises Caicedo, Twitter account The Secret Scout - known for a cracking scoop here and there - says the American midfielder could then sign for... Brighton.
Today’s transfer market has more random plot twists than series six of Lost.
Moises Caicedo could REJECT Liverpool
Friday 11 August 2023 11:24 , Marc Mayo
This would be big...
Sky Sports are claiming Moises Caicedo is having doubts over joining Liverpool and could turn down their £111m approach, in favour of a move to Chelsea.
The player and his entourage remain in London, scuppering talk of a medical on Merseyside today.
Caicedo had pushed hard for a move to Chelsea for so much of the transfer window and may now be about to double down!
Done deal! Swansea sign Charlie Patino
Friday 11 August 2023 11:15 , Marc Mayo
Arsenal youngster Charlie Patino is heading back to the Championship.
Having initially been made available for a permanent transfer earlier in the summer, the 19-year-old joins Swansea on a season-long loan deal.
𝙃𝙚 𝙠𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙥𝙡𝙖𝙘𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙜𝙤... 🎶
Croeso Patino! 🦢 pic.twitter.com/a5XmiPtz4Z— Swansea City AFC (@SwansOfficial) August 11, 2023
Arsenal hope to beat David Raya deadline
Friday 11 August 2023 11:00 , Marc Mayo
Arsenal want to wrap up their deal for David Raya by noon today, writes Standard Sport’s Simon Collings.
The Spanish goalkeeper is wanted by the Gunners for their squad to face Nottingham Forest - but the clock is ticking on the Premier League’s deadline for registering new signings.
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