Transfer Rumours: The Latest Football News and Updates
The transfer window is open and the rumours are flying. From Harry Kane’s potential move to Bayern Munich to Jesse Lingard’s possible switch to Saudi Arabia, there is plenty of news to keep football fans up to date. Here is a round-up of the latest transfer rumours and news.
Harry Kane to Bayern Munich
Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 29, has been linked with a move to Bayern Munich. The German club have made an opening offer of £60m plus add-ons for the England captain, but this has been deemed too low and they will need to get to at least £100m to have a chance of completing a deal.
Declan Rice to Arsenal
Arsenal have submitted a third bid for 24-year-old West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice, with the offer made up of an initial £100m and a further £5m in add-ons. Rice has been linked with a move away from West Ham for some time, and it looks like Arsenal are now in pole position to sign him.
David de Gea Contract Extension
Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, 32, signed a contract extension with Manchester United but the Old Trafford club backed out of the deal and have instead offered him a lower salary than they had originally. De Gea is reportedly unhappy with the situation and is now considering his options.
Kylian Mbappe to Liverpool
Liverpool are ready to rival Real Madrid in trying to sign Paris St-Germain’s France forward Kylian Mbappe, 24, with a bid of more than 300m euros (£258m), according to Fifa agent Marco Kirdemir. Mbappe is one of the most sought-after players in world football and it looks like Liverpool are ready to make a move for him.
Romelu Lukaku to Inter Milan
Inter Milan are set to make a new bid to loan Chelsea’s Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 30, with a £25.8m option to buy at the end of the season. Lukaku has been linked with a move away from Chelsea for some time and it looks like Inter Milan are now in pole position to sign him.
Jurrien Timber and Kai Havertz to Arsenal
Arsenal are closing in on the signings of Ajax’s Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber, 22, and Chelsea’s Germany forward Kai Havertz, 24. Both players have been linked with moves away from their respective clubs for some time and it looks like Arsenal are now in pole position to sign them.
Frenkie de Jong to Manchester United
Manchester United remain interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 26, with Bayern Munich also exploring the possibility of recruiting the Netherlands international. De Jong has been linked with a move away from Barcelona for some time and it looks like Manchester United are now in pole position to sign him.
Denis Zakaria to West Ham
West Ham are in talks with Juventus over a permanent deal for Switzerland midfielder Denis Zakaria. The 26-year-old spent last season on loan at Chelsea and it looks like West Ham are now in pole position to sign him.
Moises Caicedo and Mohammed Kudus to Brighton
Brighton have yet to receive any offers for Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21, and are keen on Ajax’s Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus, 22. Both players have been linked with moves away from their respective clubs for some time and it looks like Brighton are now in pole position to sign them.
Federico Chiesa to Liverpool or Newcastle United
Liverpool and Newcastle United are among the Premier League clubs eyeing Juventus’ £51m-rated Italy forward Federico Chiesa, 25. Chiesa has been linked with a move away from Juventus for some time and it looks like either Liverpool or Newcastle United are now in pole position to sign him.
Nat Phillips to Leeds United
Leeds United are interested in Liverpool’s 26-year-old English centre-back Nat Phillips. Phillips has been linked with a move away from Liverpool for some time and it looks like Leeds United are now in pole position to sign him.
Arda Guler to Real Madrid
Real Madrid are considering activating Fenerbahce midfielder Arda Guler’s 17.5m euro (£15m) release clause, but the amount of commission added on top for the 18-year-old is complicating the deal. Guler has been linked with a move away from Fenerbahce for some time and it looks like Real Madrid are now in pole position to sign him.
Ellis Simms to Ipswich Town
Everton have turned down a £4m bid from Ipswich Town for 22-year-old English striker Ellis Simms. Simms has been linked with a move away from Everton for some time and it looks like Ipswich Town are now in pole position to sign him.
Jesse Lingard Considering All Options
Former England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 30, is “considering all options” and has not ruled out a move to Saudi Arabia following his departure from Nottingham Forest. Lingard has been linked with a move away from Nottingham Forest for some time and it looks like he is now considering all options before making his next move.
Dean Smith Linked With Sheffield Wednesday Job
Sheffield Wednesday are in talks with former Aston Villa, Norwich City and Leicester City boss Dean Smith about their vacant manager’s job. Smith has been linked with a return to management for some time and it looks like Sheffield Wednesday are now in pole position to appoint him as their new manager.