The Latest Transfer Rumours Involving Premier League Clubs
The transfer window is open and Premier League clubs are already making moves to strengthen their squads. Here are the latest transfer rumours involving some of the biggest clubs in England.
Manchester City Offer for Declan Rice
West Ham have received a formal offer from Manchester City to sign England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, in a deal worth up to £90m. (Athletic)
Tottenham Eye James Maddison
Tottenham are preparing to table an opening offer of £40m for Leicester playmaker James Maddison – but the Foxes want £60m for their England star. (Telegraph – subscription required)
Victor Osimhen Attracts Interest from Europe’s Elite
Napoli’s reported rejection of Paris St-Germain’s 100m euros interest in Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen could spark an auction – with Liverpool, Manchester United and Newcastle poised to launch bids. (Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian)
Bayern Munich Lead Race for Harry Kane
Bayern Munich could be at the front of the queue for 29-year-old Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, who is said to be keen on the move to Germany. (Sky Sports Germany)
Newcastle Close in on Tino Livramento
Newcastle are in advanced talks with relegated Southampton over a potential £15m deal for 20-year-old English full-back Tino Livramento. (Telegraph – subscription required)
Manchester United Players Up for Sale
England pair Jadon Sancho and Harry Maguire are among 13 players Manchester United are willing to sell this summer. (Mail)
Adrien Rabiot Set to Sign New Juventus Deal
Manchester United’s long-winded pursuit of Adrien Rabiot could be dealt a blow again with the 28-year-old France midfielder set to sign a fresh deal at Serie A giants Juventus. (Corriere dello Sport – in Italian)
Mohamed Salah Staying at Liverpool
Mohamed Salah is not heading for the Anfield exit any time soon despite speculation linking the Egypt and Liverpool forward, 31, with a transfer to Saudi Arabia. (Mirror)
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain Weighing Saudi Offer
However, Salah’s out-of-contract former Liverpool team-mate Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 29, is debating whether to accept a lucrative offer to become the first England international to join the Saudi Pro League. (Mail)
Arsenal Target Youssouf Fofana as Rice Alternative
Arsenal are lining up Youssouf Fofana, 24, as an alternative to West Ham’s England midfielder Declan Rice, but the Hammers and Newcastle are also chasing the Monaco and France midfielder. (L’Equipe – in French, subscription required)
Ruben Loftus-Cheek Joining AC Milan
AC Milan will sign former England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 27, from Chelsea for 15m euros. (Calciomercato – in Italian)
Unai Emery Eyes Pau Torres Reunion
Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is keen on a reunion with Villarreal’s Spanish centre-back Pau Torres, 26, who will cost less than his £51.5m recent clause with just one year remaining on his contract. (Times – subscription required)
Sheffield United Close to Mason Holgate Deal
Promoted Sheffield United are in “advanced” talks to sign English centre-back Mason Holgate, 26, on loan from Premier League rivals Everton. (talkSPORT)
Liverpool Join Arsenal in Race for Romeo Lavia
Liverpool have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia, 19, from relegated Southampton. (Fabrizio Romano)
Wolfsburg Set Asking Price for Micky van de Ven
Bundesliga side Wolfsburg will demand £26m for Netherlands Under-21 defender Micky van de Ven, 22, who has been linked with Tottenham. (Evening Standard)
Chris Rigg Rejects Newcastle Move
Sunderland’s English teenager Chris Rigg, 16, has rejected a move to the Black Cats’ north-east rivals Newcastle to remain at the Stadium of Light. (The Athletic – subscription required)
Conclusion
The transfer window is open and Premier League clubs are already making moves to strengthen their squads. With big money offers being made and some of Europe’s top players being linked with moves to England’s top clubs, this summer promises to be an exciting one for football fans.