Transfer news LIVE! Spurs identify Kane replacement; Caicedo update; Chelsea win Lavia race; Arsenal latest
Transfer news LIVE!
Liverpool have a fight on their hands to beat Chelsea to the blockbuster signing of Moises Caicedo. Jurgen Klopp has confirmed the Reds’ agreement with Brighton after launching an enormous 11th-hour bid for the Ecuador midfielder worth a British-record £111million. And yet, Chelsea are fighting to salvage their bid and reports suggest Caicedo has rejected Liverpool.
Chelsea have also made big progress in the race for Romeo Lavia, another target high on Liverpool’s list. Harry Kane has signed for Bayern Munich to leave Tottenham drawing up a four-man shortlist of replacements. Lille’s Jonathan David is among those being touted after surprise links with Romelu Lukaku.
David Raya should complete his move to Arsenal today. West Ham are looking to wrap up their respective deals for Manchester United’s Harry Maguire and James Ward-Prowse. Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!
Latest transfer news, rumours and gossip
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Spurs draw up Harry Kane replacement shortlist
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Chelsea set to beat Liverpool to Romeo Lavia signature
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Moises Caicedo REJECTS £111m move to Liverpool
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Chelsea fighting to salvage deal after Klopp confirmation
Chelsea set to beat Liverpool to Romeo Lavia signature
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
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.
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.
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…
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.
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.
Chelsea not giving up on Moises Caicedo
Friday 11 August 2023 10:36 , Marc Mayo
Chelsea are fighting to salvage their deal for Moises Caicedo, writes Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella.
Liverpool have had a £111m bid accepted in what would be a major blow to the Blues, who thought they were on the verge of a breakthrough having offered £100m for the Brighton midfielder.
Harry Kane absent as Spurs release new away kit
Friday 11 August 2023 10:17 , Marc Mayo
Away from the transfer madness, Tottenham have quietly released their new away kit for the 2023-24 season.
Harry Kane is, unsurprisingly, not featured in the promotional material… but his shirt is still on sale if you fancy it!
Jurgen Klopp confirms Moises Caicedo deal
Friday 11 August 2023 10:00 , Marc Mayo
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is speaking to the media ahead of his club’s game against Chelsea.
And he’s straight into questions about Moises Caicedo…
The German reveals: “The fee with the club is agreed.
“We will see what that means. We aren’t a club with endless resources and we didn’t expect a couple of things to happen this summer. Then it happened.”
Chelsea youngster undergoes medical
Friday 11 August 2023 09:37 , Marc Mayo
Cesare Casadei is having his medical at Leicester today ahead of his loan move from Chelsea, writes Standard Sport’s Nizaar Kinsella.
The Foxes have beaten late competition from Genoa to sign the Italian midfielder for the new season.
Tottenham deny Harry Kane intervention
Friday 11 August 2023 09:02 , Marc Mayo
It’s now being relayed to Standard Sport that Spurs have NOT denied Harry Kane permission to fly to Germany for a Bayern Munich medical today.
Clearly a fast-moving situation with lots of people involved, with The Independent saying talks are ongoing over the exact nature of the player’s fee.
Daniel Levy reportedly wants £110m with at least £85m of that guaranteed.
This report insists the talks won’t scupper the deal but could delay it.
Shock Harry Kane twist
Friday 11 August 2023 08:53 , Marc Mayo
Tottenham are attempting to change the terms of Harry Kane’s deal at the last minute, report Sky Sports.
The England captain was apparently on his way to Stansted Airport to fly to Munich and sign for Bayern when his driver was instructed to turn around.
Kane is now waiting at a family home near the airport waiting for permission to leave the country!
This transfer window, honestly…
Spurs eye Lukaku as Kane replacement
Friday 11 August 2023 08:38 , Marc Mayo
This would go down well in north London…
La Gazzetta dello Sport say Tottenham are weighing up a move for Romelu Lukaku from Chelsea, as they search for a new striker.
The Belgian has become an outcast at Stamford Bridge after a return to Inter Milan collapsed, with Juventus fans clear they don’t want him either.
Lukaku is said to not be too keen on staying in England and Ange Postecoglou would take some convincing to do the deal, but he’d come relatively cheap!
Man United in talks over Altay Bayindir after Heaton injury
Friday 11 August 2023 08:09 , George Flood
Manchester United look to be in the market for another new goalkeeper.
The Red Devils splashed £47.2m to bring in Andre Onana from Inter Milan as their new No1 last month after David de Gea exited at the end of his contract.
But an injury suffered by veteran back-up Tom Heaton on the eve of the new season has disrupted Erik ten Hag’s plans beyond that, with Dean Henderson having been expected to join Nottingham Forest on a permanent deal after his own injury recovery, Matej Kovar seemingly on the way to Bayer Leverkusen and Radek Vitek also injured.
With Nathan Bishop having also joined Sunderland, it leaves United very short on support and competition for Onana.
According to the Daily Mail, United are discussing a £5m deal with Fenerbahce for Turkish international Altay Bayindir, with the Istanbul giants set to sign Brazilian midfielder Fred.
Harry Kane chooses Bayern Munich over Tottenham stay
Friday 11 August 2023 08:00 , George Flood
Here is more from Standard Sport’s chief football correspondent Dan Kilpatrick on Harry Kane opting to join Bayern Munich…
Harry Kane is set to complete a move to Bayern Munich on Friday after opting to leave Tottenham for the German champions.
Kane has received permission from Spurs to travel to Munich and undergo a medical ahead of signing a four-year deal with Bayern.
After a summer of protracted negotiations, Spurs agreed a fee with Bayern understood to be worth more than £86.4million on Wednesday but Kane was initially unsure if he would make the move or remain at his boyhood club for at least a further season.
He wanted his future resolved before the start of the new campaign when Tottenham visit Brentford on Sunday, and had been enjoying training under new Spurs head coach Ange Postecoglou.
Arsenal set to complete David Raya transfer today
Friday 11 August 2023 07:30 , George Flood
Arsenal should wrap up their latest deal of a hugely impressive transfer summer today.
With the likes of Declan Rice, Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz already signed up, the Gunners are also poised to complete their swoop for David Raya.
Arsenal will pay an initial £3m to take Raya on loan for the whole 2023/24 season and then have the option to complete a permanent deal next summer for a further fee of £27m – much less than the £40m up front initially demanded by Brentford.
The Spanish goalkeeper, who will compete with Aaron Ramsdale for the No1 spot at the Emirates Stadium after Matt Turner joined Nottingham Forest earlier this week, underwent a medical at London Colney yesterday.
Arsenal want Raya to be available for Saturday’s Premier League home opener against Forest, so all the formalities of the deal should in theory be completed in the hours ahead.
Chelsea see new Romeo Lavia bid rejected
Friday 11 August 2023 07:08 , George Flood
Unless there is one final play to be made, Liverpool’s mammoth £110m deal for Moises Caicedo looks set to leave Chelsea scrambling on the midfielder front.
USA captain Tyler Adams looks poised to join from relegated Leeds after his £20m buyout clause was triggered and he underwent a medical on Thursday.
But Chelsea now want Liverpool’s former target in Romeo Lavia, with The Times reporting that a new bid worth around £48m has been rejected by Southampton.
The Saints have been adamant throughout this busy window that they want to bank upwards of £50m for the teenage Belgian international, and don’t look likely to change that stance anytime soon.
Harry Kane to complete Bayern Munich move today
Friday 11 August 2023 06:59 , George Flood
Look away Tottenham fans, because the news you have been dreading looks set to become a reality in the hours ahead.
It remained unclear as of last night if Harry Kane would really join Bayern Munich after their latest bid of £86.4m was accepted by Spurs on Thursday.
Some suggested that he still wanted the move, others said he was leaning towards one final season in north London.
However, The Athletic’s David Ornstein reports this morning that Kane has Spurs’ blessing to fly out to Germany today to complete a Bayern medical and pen a four-year contract with the reigning Bundesliga champions.
The England captain is expected to be handed the No9 shirt at the Allianz Arena. It’s happening!
Liverpool to beat Chelsea to Caicedo after £110m bid
Friday 11 August 2023 06:50 , George Flood
There’s only one place to start on the transfer front this morning, with Liverpool set to beat Chelsea to a massive deal for Moises Caicedo.
It was reported yesterday that essentially the highest bidder by the end of Thursday would get the wantaway Ecuador midfielder, with Brighton wanting a long and protracted saga that has now dominated two consecutive transfer windows finally put to bed before the new season begins.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the Seagulls are poised to accept a mammoth bid from Liverpool that includes a total package worth a British-record £110million, which was higher than Chelsea’s late-night offer of £100m.
He adds that the Reds already have a medical scheduled, with Jurgen Klopp set to speak to Caicedo this morning to convince him over a move to Anfield after he had his heart set on Stamford Bridge.
Is there another late twist in this transfer tale to come? Klopp is due to address the media at 10am ahead of Liverpool’s Premier League opener against – yes, you guessed it – Chelsea on Sunday…
Kane confirms to Bayern he wants to join
Thursday 10 August 2023 23:01 , Alex Young
Harry Kane is now more likely to join Bayern Munich than stay at Tottenham.
That’s the latest from Sky Germany, who claim further talks have taken place tonight between Bayern, Spurs and Kane’s management.
Kane has confirmed to Bayern that he wants to join.
Liverpool ready to break transfer record for Caicedo
Thursday 10 August 2023 22:27 , Alex Young
Moises Caicedo’s agent is in London for talks with Chelsea and Brighton over a transfer.
The Secret Scout claims Caicedo’s preference is still to join the Blues.
However, The Times claim that Liverpool are ready to break their transfer record for Caicedo – which is currently Darwin Nunez’s £86million move last summer.
Spurs send Rodon to Leeds on loan
Thursday 10 August 2023 21:17 , Alex Young
Tottenham have sent centre-back Joe Rodon on loan to Championship side Leeds United for the season.
The defender becomes Leeds’ fourth signing of the summer transfer window and could make his debut against Birmingham on Saturday.
Leeds were in need of defenders after Rasmus Kristensen, Robin Koch, Diego Llorente and Maximilian Wober all left following the club’s relegation to the Championship.
Kudus stalling on Brighton move
Thursday 10 August 2023 20:36 , Alex Young
Ajax star Mohammed Kudus is stalling on a move to Brighton.
According to Sky Sports, the midfielder is not committing to the move despite a £40million fee being agreed between the two clubs.
Kudus has been tracked by the likes of Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United this summer.
Hojlund picks Man United shirt number
Thursday 10 August 2023 20:11 , Alex Young
New Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund has finally picked his shirt number.
The youngster will take Fred’s No17 shirt number off him as the midfielder heads to Fenerbahce.
Fabrizio Romano reports that a medical has been booked for Fred ahead of a £13m move.
Brighton could sell Caicedo tonight
Thursday 10 August 2023 19:14 , Alex Young
Brighton want to resolve Moises Caicedo future tonight.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the club have accepted the midfielder will be sold and will simply sell to the highest bidder.
Liverpool and Chelsea are the leading contenders, with Bayern Munich interested but considered outsiders.
Caicedo reportedly prefers a move to Chelsea.
Hall signs huge new Chelsea contract
Thursday 10 August 2023 17:47 , Alex Young
Lewis Hall will spend next season on loan at Crystal Palace after agreeing a new contract at Chelsea which could run until 2030.
The 18-year-old has signed a new six-year deal, with the option for a further year, after an exceptional first 12 senior appearances at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues have held off interest from Premier League rivals including Newcastle and agreed to send the youngster to south London on his first loan move.
Roy Hodgson’s friendship with Mauricio Pochettino was a major factor in Palace winning the race.
Done deal! Bournemouth sign Scott
Thursday 10 August 2023 17:21 , Alex Young
Another huge coup for Bournemouth this summer as they wrap up a deal for Alex Scott.
Bristol City have pocketed £25million for their player of the year last season.
Neymar could be heading back to Barca
Thursday 10 August 2023 17:13 , Alex Young
Neymar could be set to rejoin Barcelona on loan.
According to reports, PSG and Neymar are working towards the best way to facilitate an exit for the wantaway star.
Sport add that Barca are an option, albeit on a reduced salary of €12 million for the season.
Silva on Mitrovic and Willian
Thursday 10 August 2023 16:23 , Alex Young
Fulham rejected Saudi bids for Aleksandr Mitrovic but never received an official bid for Willian, manager Marco Silva has confirmed.
The West London club’s pre-season has been a difficult one, with Saudi interest in Mitrovic, Willian and Silva alongwith injuries to key first-team players such as Joao Palhinha, Tim Ream and Andreas Pereira.
Following reports Mitrovic was determined to leave the club, Silva said he is confident his striker is committed to Fulham and explained that interest of his own from Saudi Arabia did not turn his head as his ambition is to remain in the Premier League, “the most difficult competition in the world”.
He said of Mitrovic: “Mitro was able to play last week two games. This week again he is training every single day with teammates. He’s ready to play.
Kane hesitating on Bayern move
Thursday 10 August 2023 16:02 , Alex Young
Sky in Germany have backed up their English counterparts, with Bayern “aware” the striker is hesitating over the move.
The striker has previously verbally agreed to join Bayern but it is now “50/50” that he stays.
This is quite something.
Kane STAYING at Spurs?
Thursday 10 August 2023 15:51 , Alex Young
Harry Kane could be STAYING at Tottenham after all this summer.
Sky Sports are reporting that it is now more likely than not that the striker stays put.
It is understood that Kane had set a deadline of this weekend to sort the deal, but as that date drew nearer he was becoming more accepting of sticking with Spurs.
Has his head been turned back towards Bayern? We will see.
Done deal! Belgian side KAS Eupen sign Chelsea goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina
Thursday 10 August 2023 15:00 , Marc Mayo
Cole Palmer to West Ham latest
Thursday 10 August 2023 14:29 , Marc Mayo
Pep Guardiola has spoken out on West Ham’s interest in signing Cole Palmer, as part of Man City’s bid to land Lucas Paqueta.
“I understand he wants to be more active than the previous season,” confirmed the manager.
Chelsea and Liverpool in transfer battle as Reds disrupt Moises Caicedo bid amid Romeo Lavia talks
Thursday 10 August 2023 13:39 , Jonathan Gorrie
Liverpool have made contact with Brighton over a rival bid for Chelsea’s top transfer target, Moises Caicedo, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
The Reds are considering hijacking Chelsea’s approach after the Blues bid £48million for Liverpool target Romeo Lavia last night.
Guardiola addresses Kane future as Bayern Munich agree fee with Tottenham
Thursday 10 August 2023 13:21 , Jonathan Gorrie
Pep Guardiola is unsure whether or not Daniel Levy will allow Harry Kane to join Bayern Munich.
On Friday, Tottenham agreed a fee with the German giants worth more than £86.4m after a summer of protracted negotiations.
The England captain must now make a decision having previously been open to the idea of a move to Germany.
Tyler Adams to undergo Chelsea medical ahead of £20m transfer and potential debut vs Liverpool
Thursday 10 August 2023 12:44 , Jonathan Gorrie
Chelsea have activated Tyler Adams’ £20million release clause ahead of signing the midfielder from Leeds, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
The 24-year-old is expected to undergo his medical at Stamford Bridge on Thursday and could be available to face Liverpool on Sunday.
The Blues have a broad agreement in place over personal terms for the USA international having exploited a release clause that became active following Leeds’s relegation to the Championship.
West Ham confirm Edson Alvarez signing in £32m deal from Ajax
Thursday 10 August 2023 12:04 , Jonathan Gorrie
West Ham have confirmed the signing of Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez.
The Hammers are believed to be paying in the region of £32m for the 25-year-old, who has signed a five-year contract in east London.
The Mexico international becomes the first signing the club have made this summer following the British record sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal.
Liverpool launch huge offer to sign Moises Caicedo
Thursday 10 August 2023 11:38 , Jonathan Gorrie
What a crazy day in the transfer market.
According to the Daily Telegraph, Liverpool have OUTBID Chelsea for Moises Caicedo but the player is keen on a move to Stamford Bridge.
Bayern Munich agree fee with Tottenham for Harry Kane
Thursday 10 August 2023 10:46 , Jonathan Gorrie
Wow.
The day has finally come, Tottenham fans.
According to The Athletic, Bayern Munich have now agreed a fee with Spurs for Harry Kane and the decision is now up to the player…
Arsenal want Raya available for Forest clash as goalkeeper gets set for medical
Thursday 10 August 2023 10:29 , Jonathan Gorrie
Arsenal hope to complete a deal for Brentford goalkeeper David Raya in time for their first game of the season on Saturday, writes Simon Collings.
The Gunners are paying £3million to take Raya on loan for the season and the deal has the option to be made permanent for £27m.
The Spaniard’s contract at Brentford is due to expire in a year’s time, but he will sign a new one before leaving on loan.
Chelsea hijack Liverpool move for Lavia amid £100m Caicedo breakthrough
Thursday 10 August 2023 10:09 , Jonathan Gorrie
Chelsea have made a £48million offer for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia in a bid snatch him from under the noses of Liverpool, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
Liverpool have been in talks over the 19-year-old all summer but they have had three bids rejected and Chelsea have swooped to hijack their deal.
Chelsea want to sign two players to transform their midfield and are also optimistic they have made a breakthrough in talks over Moises Caicedo from Brighton.
Tottenham make slow progress on Ange Postecoglou rebuild a Joe Rodon joins Leeds on loan
Thursday 10 August 2023 09:50 , Jonathan Gorrie
Tottenham defender Joe Rodon has joined Leeds United on loan until the end of the season, writes Dan Kilpatrick.
The deal is a straight loan, with no option nor obligation at the end of the campaign, with Rodon joining the Championship club after Liam Cooper was ruled out for eight weeks with a foot injury sustained on the opening day.
Rodon, 25, joined Spurs from Swansea for around £11million in 2020 but has only made a handful of appearances for the club and spent last season on loan at Ligue 1 Rennes.
West Ham interested in Manchester City forward Cole Palmer as makeweight in Lucas Paqueta talks
Thursday 10 August 2023 08:56 , Jonathan Gorrie
West Ham are interested in Manchester City forward Cole Palmer, who could be used as a makeweight in talks over a potential deal for Lucas Paqueta, writes Simon Collings.
Palmer scored against Arsenal in the Community Shield on Sunday and has looked set for a more regular role at City this season following the departure of Riyad Mahrez.
Arsenal tracking move for new midfielder
Thursday 10 August 2023 08:29 , Jonathan Gorrie
Evern after David Raya, Arsenal could make a move for another big name player.
According to the Independent, the Gunners are still interested in a move for a traditional No.6 but first need to make sales.
Fulham relaunch plans to sign Fred from Manchester United
Thursday 10 August 2023 07:47 , Jonathan Gorrie
Fulham are still active in the transfer market during what has been a frustrating summer thus far.
According to the Daily Mial, the Craven Cottage club have relaunched their attempts to sign Manchester United’s £20m-rated midfielder Fred.
United could then replace the Brazilian international with Sofyan Amrabat.
Chelsea not keen on move for Dusan Vlahovic
Thursday 10 August 2023 07:29 , Jonathan Gorrie
Chelsea are not considering a swap deal for Vlahovic at this time, even though he is a player the club respects, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
They are seeking a separate and permanent Romelu Lukaku exit, either in Europe in August or Saudi Arabia in September.
Benjamin Pavard keen on Manchester United move
Thursday 10 August 2023 07:05 , Jonathan Gorrie
Harry Maguire is heading through the exit door at Old Trafford and Manchester United are seemingly ready to make an offer for a World Cup winning replacement.
According to the Daily Star, talks have started with Bayern Munich over a move for Benjamin Pavard, with the player keen on the switch.
Chelsea launch new offer for Romeo Lavia
Thursday 10 August 2023 07:00 , Jonathan Gorrie
One year ago, Chelsea made a £50m bid to sign Romeo Lavia from Southampton only weeks after the Belgian left Manchester City for the south coast.
Now, they are going back in again.
According to The Athletic, the Blues have launched a £48m offer for the 19-year-old.
Arsenal prepare huge swap deal for Nicolo Barella
Thursday 10 August 2023 06:59 , Jonathan Gorrie
It seems Arsenal are not done yet.
According to Calciomercato, the Gunners are keen on a move for Inter Milan star Nicolo Barella as they continue to spend big in a bid to close the gap on Manchester City.
The report even claims Mikel Arteta could offer defender Takehiro Tomiyasu in part-exchange.
Chelsea finally close in on Moises Caicedo deal
Thursday 10 August 2023 06:57 , Jonathan Gorrie
This could be it, Chelsea fans.
After a summer-long pursuit of Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, the Blues could finally soon get their man.
According to The Guardian, talks have progressed and a deal worth close to £100m could soon be done.
Chelsea big fans for Lavia
Wednesday 9 August 2023 23:05 , Alex Young
It is also worth noting that Chelsea bid £50million for Lavia last summer, just two months or so after he joined Southampton from Manchester City.
Interest is very real and long term and Standard Sport understands he has been a target all summer.
Chelsea bid £48m for Lavia
Wednesday 9 August 2023 23:00 , Alex Young
Huge breaking news as Chelsea have reportedly lodged a bid for Romeo Lavia.
Southampton have been demanding £50million for the young midfielder and Chelsea’s bid totals £48m including add-ons.
Negotiations are ongoing, according to The Athletic.
Liverpool have seen multiple bids rejected for the teenager rejected, the last worth £46m.
What does this mean for Chelsea’s interest in Moises Caicedo? The Blues have seen three bids rejected for him, the last worth £80m.
Pavard keen on Man United move
Wednesday 9 August 2023 21:12 , Alex Young
Benjamin Pavard is open to joining Manchester United.
According to talkSPORT, United are weighing up a move for the Bayern Munich defender to replace West Ham-bound Harry Maguire.
And the interest has been reciprocated.
Arsenal to LOAN Raya
Wednesday 9 August 2023 19:37 , Alex Young
Arsenal’s move for David Raya has taken a twist.
According to the Athletic, the goalkeeper is now moving to Arsenal on loan for £3million and will have the option to sign him for £27m.
Raya will then sign a new contract at Brentford so the club retain his value.
Done deal! Burnley sign Berge
Wednesday 9 August 2023 18:29 , Alex Young
Burnley have announced the signing of Sander Berge from Sheffield United.
The midfielder has signed a four-year deal and reportedly cost around £15million.
Arsenal book Raya medical
Wednesday 9 August 2023 17:35 , Alex Young
David Raya will undergo a medical with Arsenal on Thursday.
The goalkeeper is set to join for around £30million after Brentford reduced their demands.
Fabrizio Romano has confirmed the deal could be announced tomorrow.
Wolves appoint O’Neil
Wednesday 9 August 2023 16:38 , Alex Young
Gary O’Neil is back in management after being let go by Bournemouth last season.
He impressed plenty on the south coast and will be hoping to do the same at Molineux after replacing Julen Lopetegui.
Man United have FIVE-man defender shortlist
Wednesday 9 August 2023 16:10 , Alex Young
Manchester United have a five-man shortlist to replace West Ham-bound Harry Maguire.
Maguire’s exit is set to bring in £30million and Bayer Leverkusen’s Edmond Tapsoba, Jean Clair Todibo of Nice, Bayern Munich’s Benjamin Pavard, and Crystal Palace’s Marc Guehi are of interest, according to the Mail.
Free agent Jonny Evans, who joined the club on their pre-season tour, could also be offered a one-year contract.
Done deal! Luton sign Barkley
Wednesday 9 August 2023 15:27 , Alex Young
Well, this one came out of nowhere! Luton have announced the signing of Ross Barkley on a free transfer.
The former Chelsea midfielder is back in the Premier League after a season in France with Nice.
“Why Luton?” he asked himself. “Going from the Conference to the Premier League is a great story and for me personally to be back in the Premier League, it’s great motivation.
“I’m still relatively young and over the last couple of years I’ve not played as much as I’d have liked. But I’ve reserved a lot of energy and looked after myself, so it’s great to be here now as I’ve got a lot to show but I’m ready and feeling motivated.”
Cesare Casadei set to leave Chelsea
Wednesday 9 August 2023 13:59 , Jonathan Gorrie
The Chelsea overhaul continues!
Despite featuring in pre-season, Cesare Casadei now looks set to leave Stamford Bridge on loan.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Italian is heading to Leicester City for a medical ahead of a season-long stint at the King Power Stadium.
Manchester United: Edmond Tapsoba on ‘three-man shortlist’ after Tottenham pull out of transfer talks
Wednesday 9 August 2023 13:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
Manchester United have reportedly put together a three-man shortlist to bolster their defence ahead of Harry Maguire’s exit.
The England defender has agreed to sign for West Ham in a £30million deal shortly after having the club captaincy removed, due to him not being in Erik ten Hag’s plans.
Tottenham NOT interested in Douglas Luiz
Wednesday 9 August 2023 12:36 , Jonathan Gorrie
Despite reports linking Tottenham with a move for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, Standard Sport understands the Brazilian is NOT currently a target.
Roy Hodgson fires warning to Vicente Guaita over ‘refusal to play’ in pre-season
Wednesday 9 August 2023 12:02 , Jonathan Gorrie
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson has revealed that goalkeeper Vicente Guaita has “refused to play” in pre-season after becoming “disenchanted” with the club.
Guaita, 36, lost his first-team place to Sam Johnstone towards the end of last season after Hodgson returned to Selhurst Park to succeed Patrick Vieira in March.
Edu explains Matt Turner exit as Arsenal confirm £10m deal ahead of David Raya signing
Wednesday 9 August 2023 11:31 , Jonathan Gorrie
Nottingham Forest have confirmed the signing of Matt Turner from Arsenal.
The USA international joins on an initial £7million deal, with £3m in add-ons, after a single season in north London.
Arsenal sporting director Edu explained the decision to sell goalkeeper Turner ahead of the £30m arrival of David Raya from Brentford.
Arsenal agree David Raya deal ahead of shift to sell mode with trio up for grabs
Wednesday 9 August 2023 10:54 , Jonathan Gorrie
Arsenal have agreed a deal worth around £30million with Brentford for goalkeeper David Raya, writes Simon Collings.
The 27-year-old Spaniard will provide competition for the Gunners’ current No1 Aaron Ramsdale, who signed a new contract in May.
Arsenal have pushed ahead with a move for Raya after agreeing to sell their No2 goalkeeper, Matt Turner, to Nottingham Forest in a deal that could be worth up to £10m.
Chelsea set to allow Kepa Arrizabalaga to join Bayern Munich as shortlist of replacements drawn up
Wednesday 9 August 2023 10:48 , Jonathan Gorrie
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is open to joining Bayern Munich, with the Blues unlikely to stand in his way, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
Former Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel is driving interest in the 28-year-old as Bayern prepare a loan offer that includes an option to buy next summer.
Maguire excited by West Ham transfer as £30m fee agreed with Man United
Wednesday 9 August 2023 10:32 , Jonathan Gorrie
West Ham have agreed a £30m fee with Manchester United for Harry Maguire, writes Dom Smith.
The 30-year-old was stripped of the captaincy at Old Trafford earlier this summer after making only eight Premier League starts last season.
Maguire, who remains the world’s most expensive defender following his £80m move to United from Leicester in the summer of 2019, is keen on a new challenge.
West Ham name Lucas Paqueta price as Man City launch surprise £60m transfer raid
Wednesday 9 August 2023 10:11 , Jonathan Gorrie
West Ham face a fight to keep Lucas Paqueta after Manchester City launched a £60million move for the Brazil international, writes Dom Smith.
Paqueta has emerged as a shock target for Pep Guardiola and City have made an initial approach to West Ham.
Virgil van Dijk responds to Liverpool transfer ‘doubts’ after only two new signings
Wednesday 9 August 2023 09:42 , Jonathan Gorrie
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has admitted that he “understands” fans’ concerns over the club’s quiet summer in the transfer market.
Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister arrived to reinforce Jurgen Klopp’s midfield early in the window but no further signings have been made, amid the unexpected departures of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson.
Manchester City make approach to sign Lucas Paqueta
Wednesday 9 August 2023 09:27 , Jonathan Gorrie
It’s certainly been linked and the idea of Manchester City signing Lucas Paqueta appears to be growing in likelihood.
The champions are believed to have verbally offered West Ham £70m for the Brazil international, though that is not thought to be enough.
Still, according to Fabrizio Romano, City will try again…
Postecoglou confirms Tottenham transfer plan with new centre-back possible
Wednesday 9 August 2023 08:25 , Jonathan Gorrie
Ange Postecoglou has confirmed Tottenham remain interested in signing another centre-back this summer.
The club officially announced the £43m signing of Netherlands U21 international Micky van de Ven from Wolfsburg earlier this week but remain keen to bring in another player there.
Joe Rodon has joined Leeds on loan while Davinson Sanchez has been put up for sale as Postecoglou looks to stamp more of his imprint on the Spurs squad.
Jordan Henderson speaks for the first time since move to Al-Ettifaq
Wednesday 9 August 2023 07:52 , Jonathan Gorrie
Jordan Henderson is confident there is “no reason” he cannot continue to represent England despite his controversial move to Saudi Arabia.
The former Liverpool captain called an end to a trophy-laden spell at Anfield to make a lucrative move to Steven Gerrard’s Al-Ettifaq last month.
Manchester City want Lucas Paqueta
Wednesday 9 August 2023 07:05 , Jonathan Gorrie
A bad summer could be about to get worse for West Ham.
Yet to make a signing and having lost Declan Rice, there is now big interest in another key player.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Manchester City are interested in a move for Lucas Paqueta.
Bayern Munich prepare £94m bid for Harry Kane
Wednesday 9 August 2023 07:03 , Jonathan Gorrie
Bayern Munich just haven’t come close to Tottenham’s valuation, believed to be worth in the region of £100m, for Harry Kane this summer.
The German giants have seen three offers rejected for the England captain rejected as the Premier League season draws closer.
They could, however, still make a move.
According to Sky Sports Germany, Bayern are prepared to pay £94.6m up front for Kane and also include add-ons.
Arsenal and Tottenham in battle for Douglas Luiz
Wednesday 9 August 2023 06:54 , Jonathan Gorrie
Douglas Luiz was on Arsenal’s radar last summer and it seems that interest is still very much alive.
According to Football Insider, both the Gunners and rivals Tottenham are keen on a move for the Brazilian international.
For their part, Aston Villa are keen to sell if they can move for Chelsea target Tyler Adams.
Man United make contact over Jean-Clair Todibo signing
Wednesday 9 August 2023 06:51 , Jonathan Gorrie
Manchester United have been pretty active this summer and remain on the hunt for new additions.
Sofyan Amrabat is a target and it seesms Erik ten Hag has his Harry Maguire replacement, should the England international leave for West Ham.
According to RMC Sport, United are in concrete talks over a move for Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo.
Fresh Chelsea offer for Moises Caicedo
Wednesday 9 August 2023 06:50 , Jonathan Gorrie
Chelsea’s saga of the summer is set to continue.
The Blues have made multiple offers to bring Moises Caicedo to the club from Brighton but have been rejected at every turn.
There now, however, could be some movement.
According to noted transfer journalist Rudy Galetti, the Blues are set to launch a new bid close to Brighton’s £100m asking price.
David Raya set for Arsenal medical
Wednesday 9 August 2023 06:43 , Jonathan Gorrie
Here we go, Arsenal fans!
After reaching an agreement with Brentford to bring goalkeeper David Raya to the Emirates Stadium, the Gunners are speeding through the process.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Spanish international is now set for a medical with Arsenal before completing the move.
Ramsdale ready for ‘fight’ with Raya
Tuesday 8 August 2023 22:56 , Matt Verri
Aaron Ramsdale insists he is ready to “fight” for his place at Arsenal as David Raya’s move to the club edges closer.
Raya is on the verge of signing for the Gunners, with reports suggesting a medical will take place this week after Arsenal reached a full agreement with Brentford for the goalkeeper.
“Bring it on,” Ramsdale told ITV Sport. “Nothing comes easy in football, but you need to move along and need to adapt as well yourself.
“I’ve done it to other people when I’ve moved to clubs, so I’m not going to be thinking that it’s never going to happen to me. If it happens, it happens. We’ll fight and we’ll make each other the best version of ourselves. That’s what the manager is telling us as well.
“I’m sure whoever plays, me, Matt [Turner], whoever comes in… the goalkeeper union, people will laugh at it but it’s a real thing. Your individual disappointment will go away and you put the team first and you put that goalkeeper first.”
Washington set for Chelsea move
Tuesday 8 August 2023 18:29 , Matt Verri
Chelsea are on the verge of signing Santos forward Deivid Washington for £17million.
The Brazilian talent, 18, is set to become the club’s seventh major signing of the summer after his breakout season in South America.
Washington will join Angelo Gabriel in swapping Santos for Stamford Bridge but neither will spend the upcoming campaign with the Blues.
Chelsea plan on loaning the teenage duo to Strasbourg, the French club recently purchased by BlueCo to become a sister club to the Premier League side.
Gunners reach Raya agreement
Tuesday 8 August 2023 17:41 , Matt Verri
Arsenal have now agreed a deal with Brentford to sign David Raya.
Fabrizio Romano reports that a medical for the goalkeeper is expected to be booked this week, with personal terms already agreed between the Gunners and Raya.
The 27-year-old will sign a five-year contract in north London, with the total package of the deal between Arsenal and Brentford in the region of £30m.
Arsenal set Tavares price
Tuesday 8 August 2023 17:25 , Matt Verri
Arsenal are holding out for €15m for left-back Nuno Tavares.
Sky Sports suggest that Wolfsburg and Werder Bremen are interested in Tavares, who has played no part in the Gunners pre-season.
Tavares spent last season out loan at Marseille and Arsenal are keen on finding a permanent buyer for the defender.
Fresh Kane bid?
Tuesday 8 August 2023 16:51 , Matt Verri
Here we go again.
Bayern Munich are expected to submit a new offer for Harry Kane as they push to bring the Spurs striker to Germany.
That’s according to Sky Germany, with it claimed Bayern are preparing a £94.6m bid that they hope will finally be enough to persuade Tottenham to sell.
Kane has no intention of leaving the club once the season starts, so Bayern only have a few days left to complete a deal.
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