🚨 Bids arrive for two Man United stars, Chelsea working on multiple deals, Tottenham reject latest Bayern Munich proposal for Kane, and more
Today's transfer news headlines, featuring Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United, PSG, West Ham and more
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Today’s top stories:
Mauricio Pochettino holds the key to the Vlahovic/Lukaku swap deal
West Ham bid for two Manchester United stars
Ajax
Édson Álvarez will join West Ham from Ajax as part of a deal worth around €35m. The midfielder will fly to London in the next 24 hours in order to undergo his medical tests and sign the contracts.
Stade de Reims have presented an official bid to hijack Burnley’s move for Ajax’s Mohamed Daramy.
Arsenal
Negotiations continue between Arsenal and Brentford over the David Raya deal. All parties hope to get it done in the next few days.
Atalanta
Gianluca Scamacca has signed for Atalanta from West Ham as part of a deal which sees the Premier League club get €25m plus €5m in add-ons.
Atletico Madrid
Al Hilal’s manager Jorge Jesus has become involved in the Joao Félix deal as he's calling the player to bring him to Saudi as soon as possible. New approaches will take place this week as Félix will wait for Barcelona/Europe.
Álvaro Morata is set to sign a new contract at Atletico Madrid until June 2027.
Bayern Munich
Tottenham have rejected Bayern Munich’s €100m package bid for Harry Kane. Bayern will discuss internally how to proceed from here.
Yann Sommer has joined Inter Milan from Bayern Munich, signing a contract until June 2026.
Benfica
Gonçalo Ramos’ transfer to Paris Saint-Germain is now official. The player joins from Benfica for €80m - €65m fixed fee, with €15m in add-ons. The deal is a loan move with an obligation to buy in 2024 due to Financial Fair Play issues.
Benfica are set to sign Arthur Cabral from Fiorentina as part of a deal worth €20m plus €5m in add-ons. Personal terms have already been agreed and his medical tests will take place later this week.
Brentford
Negotiations continue between Arsenal and Brentford over the David Raya deal. All parties hope to get it done in the next few days.
Brighton
Chelsea and Brighton are back in direct talks over Moises Caicedo. The midfielder wants the move.
Burnley
Burnley are closing in on a deal to sign Sander Berge from Sheffield United.
Stade de Reims have presented an official bid to hijack Burnley’s move for Ajax’s Mohamed Daramy.
Chelsea
Chelsea and Juventus have scheduled a new round of talks to discuss the Dusan Vlahović and Romelu Lukaku swap deal. Juve are insisting on a €40m fee to be included in the deal but a crucial point is Chelsea's decision on whether they want Vlahović — it’s up to Pochettino. Click here for more information on this story.
Chelsea and Brighton are back in direct talks over Moises Caicedo. The midfielder wants the move.
After approaching the player’s camp last week, Chelsea will open talks with Leeds over a deal for Tyler Adams in the coming days. The Blues are aware of his £20m relegation clause.
Chelsea are expected to clarify the situation regarding Christopher Nkunku's knee injury on Tuesday.
Chelsea remain confident about closing their deal for Deivid Washington this week as Santos are expected to accept their €20m final bid. The plan is to loan him to Strasbourg straight away.
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Juventus
Chelsea and Juventus have scheduled a new round of talks to discuss the Dusan Vlahović and Romelu Lukaku swap deal. Juve are insisting on a €40m fee to be included in the deal but a crucial point is Chelsea's decision on whether they want Vlahović — it’s up to Pochettino.
Inter Milan
Yann Sommer has joined Inter Milan until June 2026.
Inter will sign Sampdoria’s Emil Audero as their new backup goalkeeper - it’s a loan deal with a buy option clause.
Liverpool
Liverpool submitted a third bid for Roméo Lavia on Monday worth £45m with add-ons included. Southampton rejected the proposal as they continue to insist on £50m. Negotiations will continue.
Mohamed Salah’s agent Ramy Abbas has confirmed he will stay at Liverpool this season despite the huge bid from Al Ittihad.
Manchester City
Manchester City have sent a new contract offer to Bernardo Silva - the latest info is here.
There's no clarity yet on transfer fees for both Aymeric Laporte and Joao Cancelo as Man City seek permanent deals - more information here.
Manchester United
West Ham and Manchester United are in direct contact over a deal for Harry Maguire. A £30m bid has been sent but there is no agreement on the player’s side. Talks will continue as there are other Premier League clubs interested.
Manchester United have made contact with OGC Nice to be informed of the conditions for a Jean Clair Todibo deal. No bids or talks at this stage as the option could only be activated if Harry Maguire leaves - more info here!
Manchester United have rejected a £30m bid from West Ham for Scott McTominay.
Nottingham Forest will speak again to Manchester United in the next few days about a deal for Dean Henderson.
Goalkeeper Zion Suzuki never formally rejected Man United as he appreciated the chance. He prefers a move to Belgian side Sint-Truiden over being a back-up option at Old Trafford.
Man United are making progress in talks to extend Facundo Pellistri's contract. A new long-term deal is a priority before letting him leave on loan this season - FC Twente are pushing.
Napoli
Napoli submitted an official bid on Monday for Gabri Veiga worth €30m. Celta Vigo rejected the proposal as his release clause is €40m. Negotiations will continue as Napoli want the player.
Natan has officially joined Napoli as part of a €10m deal with Red Bull Bragantino.
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest will speak again to Manchester United in the next few days about a deal for Dean Henderson.
Paris Saint-Germain
Gonçalo Ramos’ transfer to Paris Saint-Germain is now official. The player joins from Benfica for €80m - €65m fixed fee, with €15m in add-ons. The deal is a loan move with an obligation to buy in 2024 due to Financial Fair Play issues.
Neymar hasn't officially told PSG that he wants to leave the club this summer - more here!
Kylian Mbappé did not train with PSG’s main group of players on Monday ahead of the first game of the season.
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RB Leipzig
RB Leipzig and Feyenoord were in direct contact on Monday to finalise the deal for Lutsharel Geertruida.
Tottenham
Tottenham have rejected Bayern Munich’s €100m package bid for Harry Kane. Bayern will discuss internally how to proceed from here.
Micky van de Ven and Alejo Véliz will be unveiled as new Tottenham players this week.
West Ham
Édson Álvarez will join West Ham from Ajax as part of a deal worth around €35m. The midfielder will fly to London in the next 24 hours in order to undergo his medical tests and sign the contracts.
West Ham and Manchester United are in direct contact over a deal for Harry Maguire. A £30m bid has been sent but there is no agreement on the player’s side.
West Ham have had a £30m bid rejected by Man United for Scott McTominay.
Gianluca Scamacca has signed for Atalanta from West Ham as part of a deal which sees the Premier League club get €25m plus €5m in add-ons.
Torino are set to re-sign Nikola Vlasić on €12m deal from West Ham
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