Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal in new Rice bid, Timber latest; Man United rival Chelsea for Caicedo; Spurs update | OneFootball

1687500109

Chelsea face Man United fight for Caicedo

Manchester United could rival Chelsea for Moises Caicedo.

The Red Devils are pushing hard to wrap up a deal for England playmaker Mason Mount by the end of next week.

However, it’s proving a struggle at the moment after Chelsea rejected their opening two offers for his services as they hold out for a £70m fee for a player who has only one year remaining on his contract at Stamford Bridge.

While United are still said to be confident over signing Mount for around £60m before the June 30 deadline for Chelsea player sales to be included in their 2022/23 accounts, The Guardian report that they could switch their attentions to Caicedo if an agreement cannot be reached.

1687499700

Arsenal step up Jurrien Timber move

Declan Rice is far from the only focus in terms of busy Arsenal’s summer transfer intentions.

The Gunners are evidently looking to strengthen all over the pitch, with defensive recruitment also a priority for Edu and Mikel Arteta.

According to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal are stepping up their interest in Ajax defender Jurrien Timber.

Negotiations are continuing between the clubs after an initial opening offer was submitted earlier this week, with Timber said to be very keen on a move to the Emirates.

1687469922

Another Chelsea player could be on the move

Inter Milan want Cesar Azpilicueta.

The Spanish defender has a year left to run on his Chelsea contract but could become available as part of the Blues mega summer sale.

And Inter are ready to do a deal to add some much-needed experience to their defence, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.

1687468292

Man City close to Declan Rice deal

This would be a huge blow for Arsenal.

Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio is reporting that Manchester City are on the verge of agreeing a deal with West Ham to sign Declan Rice.

It is claimed that City are confident of settling on a fee, with the Hammers wanting over £100m for the England midfielder.

Rice has had personal terms sealed with Arsenal for some time but the Gunners have been unable to agree a price with West Ham - with the player siad by reports in England to prefer signing for the capital club.

1687467739

Arsenal and Chelsea could hijack Man Utd deal

Manchester United have been warned of potential interest in Axel Disasi.

A £35m deal with Monaco is set to be discussed as the Red Devils look to bag their first signing of a summer that has been marred by the slow march of their takeover talks.

RMC Sport say an official offer is yet to be launched by United, however.

And it is also claimed that Arsenal and Chelsea are keen on Disasi.

Chelsea are about to let Kalidou Koulibaly go plus potentially Trevoh Chalobah, although it feels unlikely that Arsenal will make a move if they are successful in bidding for Jurrien Timber.

1687466494

Tottenham take lead in race for James Maddison

James Maddison is moving closer towards a move to Tottenham after Newcastle’s interest in the England midfielder cooled.

With Sandro Tonali heading to St James’ Park, the Toon are said by The Guardian to be looking elsewhere for further signings in the transfer window.

1687465251

Chelsea set to launch new Moises Caicedo approach

Chelsea are on the verge of launching a new transfer offer for Moises Caicedo.

Brighton rate the midfielder at £100m and the Blues have previously seen a £60m approach knocked back.

But Sky Sports report on how a number of player sales going through will allow Chelsea to make a fresh bid.

Kalidou Koulibaly, Hakim Ziyech, Mateo Kovacic, Kai Havertz and Edouard Mendy are all on the verge of leaving Stamford Bridge.