Manchester United Edging Closer to Signing Inter Goalkeeper Andre Onana
Manchester United are edging ever closer to signing Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, 27, after agreeing personal terms with the Cameroon international. Fabrizio Romano reported the news, with the Red Devils also lining up a £50m move for Atalanta and Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund, 20.
Chelsea to Stump Up More Than £100m for Brighton Midfielder Moises Caicedo
Chelsea will have to pay more than £100m if they wish to sign Brighton and Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21, this summer. The Telegraph reported the news, with Newcastle also preparing a surprise move for veteran Italy and Juventus centre-back Leonardo Bonucci, 36, to add experience for their forthcoming Champions League campaign.
Ajax’s Jurrien Timber to Undergo Medical at Arsenal
Ajax’s Jurrien Timber will undergo a medical at Arsenal on Friday with the Gunners confident of completing a £38.5m deal for the 22-year-old Dutch full-back. This news was reported by the Standard, with Tottenham midfielder Ivan Perisic telling boss Ange Postecoglou he intends to terminate his contract, with the 34-year-old Croat keen to join Hajduk Split. Gianluca Di Marzio reported this news.
‘Turkish Messi’ Signs for Real Madrid – Who is Arda Guler?
Real Madrid have signed ‘Turkish Messi’ Arda Guler, who is just 16 years old. Guler is a highly rated attacking midfielder who has been compared to Lionel Messi due to his dribbling ability and eye for goal. He has signed a five-year contract with Los Blancos and is expected to join their youth team.
Southampton Set to Receive £50m for Belgium Midfielder Romeo Lavia
Southampton believe they will receive their asking price of £50m for Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia, 19, with Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal all chasing his signature. Sky Sports reported this news, with Crystal Palace’s hopes of re-signing talismanic Wilfried Zaha, 30, dashed as the forward considers offers from Lazio, Fenerbahce and Al-Nassr. The Standard reported this news.
Fulham Close to Agreeing New Deal with Free Agent Willian
Fulham are close to agreeing a new deal with free agent Willian after the Brazil forward, 34, officially became a free agent at the end of last week. The Athletic – subscription required – reported this news, with wantaway Chelsea and United States forward Christian Pulisic, 24, on the cusp of a £20m switch to Italian giants AC Milan. 90 min reported this news.
Arsenal Defender William Saliba Signs New Contract Until 2027
Arsenal’s France defender William Saliba, 22, has signed a new contract that will keep him at Emirates Stadium until 2027. The Athletic – subscription required – reported this news, with West Ham weighing up a move for Juventus midfielder Denis Zakaria. The Hammers could initially take the 26-year-old Switzerland international on loan with an option to buy for £15.4m. The Guardian reported this news.
West Ham Also Interested in Fulham and Southampton Players
West Ham are also interested in Fulham’s Portuguese enforcer Joao Palhinha, 27, and Southampton and England’s 28-year-old set piece specialist James Ward-Prowse. The Guardian reported this news, with Wolves desperate to keep 26-year-old English centre-back Max Kilman after turning down a £30m bid from Serie A giants Napoli. The Telegraph reported this news.
Conclusion
It looks like there is plenty of transfer activity happening in the Premier League this summer as clubs look to strengthen their squads ahead of next season. Manchester United are edging closer to signing Inter goalkeeper Andre Onana, while Chelsea will have to stump up more than £100m if they wish to sign Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo. Newcastle are preparing a surprise move for veteran Italy and Juventus centre-back Leonardo Bonucci, while Arsenal are confident of completing a £38.5m deal for Ajax’s Jurrien Timber. Tottenham midfielder Ivan Perisic has told boss Ange Postecoglou he intends to terminate his contract, while Real Madrid have signed ‘Turkish Messi’ Arda Guler. Southampton believe they will receive their asking price of £50m for Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia, while Fulham are close to agreeing a new deal with free agent Willian. Arsenal defender William Saliba has signed a new contract until 2027 and West Ham are weighing up moves for Juventus midfielder Denis Zakaria and players from Fulham and Southampton. Wolves are desperate to keep Max Kilman after turning down a £30m bid from Napoli. It looks like it’s going to be an exciting summer of transfers in the Premier League!