The Latest Transfer Rumours Involving Premier League Clubs
The transfer window is open and the Premier League clubs are already making moves to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season. Here is a roundup of the latest transfer rumours involving clubs from England’s top division.
Fulham
Fulham are looking to sign Brazil midfielder Fred, 30, from Manchester United. The Cottagers are reportedly willing to pay more than £50m for the player. Everton are also interested in a move for Crystal Palace and England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, 30, if Jordan Pickford leaves the club.
Leicester City
Leicester City want more than £50m for England midfielder James Maddison, 26, amid interest from Tottenham and Newcastle. Manchester City are close to agreeing personal terms with RB Leipzig’s 21-year-old Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol. City have also submitted a bid of £25m for Chelsea’s Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic, 29.
Arsenal
Arsenal have made an improved offer of £60m for Chelsea and Germany forward Kai Havertz, 24. The Gunners are also in negotiations with West Ham United over a move for England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, but the Hammers are holding out for a minimum £100m fee. Arsenal will return with a third offer for Rice.
Newcastle United
Newcastle United have made a bid of about 50m euros (£42.7m) for AC Milan’s midfielder Sandro Tonali, 23. The Magpies are also targeting the signing of 20-year-old German forward Derry Scherhant from Hertha Berlin. However, Newcastle are considering ending their interest in Inter Milan and Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella, 26. Manchester United have also made contact over a potential move for Barella.
Manchester United and Newcastle are the latest clubs to show an interest in Gambia Under-20 forward Adama Bojang, 19, who plays for Steve Biko FC. Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool have all made attempts to sign Real Madrid and Uruguay midfielder Fede Valverde, 24, this summer.
Arsenal have held talks with Southampton over 19-year-old Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia. Chelsea have an opportunity to snatch the signing of Lavia this week as Arsenal are focused on securing a deal for Declan Rice. Arsenal could make a move for Amadou Onana, with the 21-year-old Belgium midfielder having said he wants to leave Everton.
Paris St-Germain want to offload former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum this summer. The 32-year-old Netherlands international spent last season on loan at Roma. Fulham want £90m for 27-year-old Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha amid interest from West Ham.
Leeds United
Leeds United’s Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville, 21, is wanted by Everton and Feyenoord this summer. Leeds have ruled out appointing West Brom boss Carlos Corberan as their new manager. Former Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira is one of the names under consideration for the Leeds job.
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace want 75-year-old Roy Hodgson to stay on as manager. Wrexham are lining up a move for former Manchester United forward Nick Powell after the 29-year-old’s release by Stoke.
Conclusion
The transfer window is open and the Premier League clubs are already making moves to strengthen their squads for the upcoming season. Fulham want to sign Brazil midfielder Fred, 30, from Manchester United and Everton are interested in a move for Crystal Palace and England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, 30. Leicester City want more than £50m for England midfielder James Maddison, 26, amid interest from Tottenham and Newcastle. Manchester City are close to agreeing personal terms with RB Leipzig’s 21-year-old Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol and have submitted a bid of £25m for Chelsea’s Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic, 29. Arsenal have made an improved offer of £60m for Chelsea and Germany forward Kai Havertz, 24. Newcastle United have made a bid of about 50m euros (£42.7m) for AC Milan’s midfielder Sandro Tonali, 23 and Manchester United have made contact over a potential move for Inter Milan and Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella, 26. There are many other transfer rumours involving Premier League clubs that will be sure to keep fans guessing until the window closes at the end of August.