Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal with big Declan Rice boost; important Messi update; Chelsea at the latest
The summer transfer window is upon us with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United all expected to be busy. The Gunners are keen to bring Declan Rice to the club as they look to improve after a disappointing end to the season. He could soon be joined by Brighton-based Moises Caicedo.
Chelsea, meanwhile, could be on the verge of selling Mateo Kovacic to rivals Manchester City before trying to lure Sporting CP midfielder Manuel Ugarte. Mason Mount is believed to have personal deals with Manchester United and David Raya is also on their radar.
The story at Tottenham currently revolves around the managerial search, with Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou reportedly emerging as the front runner. Elsewhere today, Lionel Messi’s future at Paris Saint-Germain has been the subject of conflicting claims from the club, while Real Madrid will keep Karim Benzema as reports say Harry Kane is their ideal replacement. Follow the latest news, gossip and rumors below!
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The huge offers for Lionel Messi
Saudi Arabia, USA and Spain are Lionel Messi’s top three options this summer.
Barcelona are in the running to re-sign the Argentine and are said to be their preferred option but are still fundamentally broke despite the LaLiga win.
Therefore, a two-year £515million deal at Al-Hilal could be a more enticing option that would reignite his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Spanish newspaper Sport also names Inter Miami as a real contender for his commitment.
It is claimed that the MLS team are offering an annual salary worth over £42million for a four-year deal.
Chelsea loanee says goodbye
Denis Zakaria has opened up about his departure from Chelsea and thanked the fans after a fairly quiet loan spell from Juventus.
“It was a tough time but you guys always had my back,” he wrote.
“Thank you to everyone who supported me! Let’s focus on the good memories.”
Arsenal with big Declan Rice boost
Declan Rice will turn down a move to Bayern Munich this summer.
According to the Daily Mail, a transfer to Germany is off the radar for the West Ham midfielder – opening the door for a move to Arsenal.
Thomas Tuchel is said to have contacted Rice in recent days ahead of a reported £87m bid.
Arsenal and West Ham talks are set to begin after next week’s Europa Conference League final, with the Hammers captain having to pay a £120million price tag.
However, Manchester United are still in the picture.
PSG backtrack on Lionel Messi’s comment
Paris Saint-Germain have now tried to clarify Christophe Galtier’s comments about Lionel Messi today.
The manager had explained that the Argentine’s last game for the club would be against Clermont this weekend.
Unfortunately, PSG have now explained through the agency AFP: “Christophe Galtier did not express himself quite correctly.
“We want to assure you that he wanted to say that the game against Clermont will be the last for Messi this season.”
There is still no sign that he will sign a new contract…
Hugo Lloris comments on the emotional transfer
Hugo Lloris has said he will let ‘fate’ decide amid talks of a potential move back to hometown club Nice should his Tottenham career be over.
“As you know, I am very attached to the city of Nice,” he told radio station BFM Nice Cote d’Azur.
“I can’t talk about specific things. The club has to finish the season first, there are two high-quality goalkeepers, including one I’m good friends with in Kasper Schmeichel. You can understand that it is difficult to talk about such topics.
“I’ll let fate take care of things.”
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Karim Benzema REMAINS at Real Madrid
Whilst there is talk of a mega-money move to Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, Marca report tonight that Karim Benzema will stay at Real Madrid.
The forward stressed earlier today that ‘the internet is not a reality’ as he accepted an award from the Spanish newspaper.
And it has now been claimed that he will see the last year of his contract at Madrid.
That would be good news for Tottenham fans who feared Harry Kane would have become Real’s top target had Benzema gone.
Harry Maguire is said to be paid to leave Man United
Manchester United are considering severing Harry Maguire’s contract to ensure he leaves the club during the transfer window.
With two years left on his existing contract, the centre-back could earn £10million if he leaves, according to the Mail.
Maguire earns £190,000 a week and is United captain but was relegated to fourth choice by Erik ten Hag.
Not so fast on Gabri Veiga
Chelsea’s hopes of signing Celta Vigo youngster Gabri Veiga have suffered a setback.
Newcastle are named by Marca as pole position for the Spanish midfielder despite interest from Real Madrid.
Veiga, 21, has a £25m release clause.
However, caution is advised as no deal is imminent, according to the Mail.
Update on the Dortmund edition on Jude Bellingham
Sebastian Kehl, sporting director of Borussia Dortmund, emphasized that there is still no news about Jude Bellingham’s future.
Real Madrid are said to be leading the race for the English star.
But Kehl said: “I can say that things will clear up over the next few days and weeks.
“One of my jobs is to be prepared for anything.
“We will react accordingly, but nothing has happened so far.”
Arsenal feel confident after William Saliba rumours
William Saliba is likely to stay at Arsenal this summer.
This comes according to statements from 90min, who outlined the club’s confidence in agreeing a new contract after starting talks with the Frenchman during the season.
This follows claims in The Sun that PSG are considering a cheeky offer after Saliba and Arsenal were widely divided in their assessments of his future salary package.
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