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·2 August 2023
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·2 August 2023
The new Premier League season is just days away and the summer transfer market is gearing up for another flurry of activity. Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester United and West Ham are all busy ahead of the weekend, and the biggest news is again surrounding the future of Harry Kane.
The Spurs striker showed no signs of slacking off against Shakhtar Donetsk on Sunday, scoring four goals and his club yesterday rejected Bayern Munich’s latest offer for the striker. Another bid is expected as Spurs prepare to sign Micky van de ven, Alejo Veliz and weigh up a bid for Gift Orban.
Arsenal, meanwhile, are closing in on the signing of Brentford for goalkeeper David Raya, and continue to be linked with right wingers. Over at Chelsea, Moises Caicedo is trying to force a Brighton exit by missing training, while Deivid Washington could be the next young star to arrive at Stamford Bridge. West Ham are finally signing someone with Edson Alvarez on his way, and want to sign United pair Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay. Mbappe. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip via Standard Sport’s LIVE blog!
Wout Weghorst has decided to post a goodbye message to Manchester United fans around two months after his loan spell ended.
The striker was a surprise loan signing in January and scored just two goals - one in the League Cup and another in the Europa League - as he provided cover for Anthony Martial’s injury.
“United fans, thanks for everything I really enjoyed every single second at this club,” he said in a video message.
“From winning silverware to scoring my first goal at Old Trafford against Betis, It’s been a dream come true. It was an unbelievable privilege to wear the shirt and to the United fans, thank you.”
He is now set to join Hoffenheim on loan from parent club Burnley.
Wolves and Julen Lopetegui are now expected to part ways.
According to BBC Sport, it is now "inevitable that Lopetegui will leave Molineux".
Negotiations over a compensation package are in the final stages of reaching a resolution. Gary O’Neil, who impressed in a caretaker role at Bournemouth last seson, is the clear favourite for the role.
New Tottenham signing Micky van de Ven has explained why Ange Postecoglou's attacking style of play suits his game.
In his first interview since becoming Spurs' fifth summer signing, arriving from Wolfsburg in a deal worth up to £43million, the defender described his first experience watching his new team-mates as they beat Shakhtar Donetsk 5-1 on Sunday.
"I was at the game [against Shakhtar] and the way the players were playing for the new manager, I really loved it," he told SPURSPLAY. "It's offensive football and exactly what I want.
"It was unbelievable at the game, goosebumps everywhere. Every time the fans started shouting 'Come on you Spurs' when they scored, it was incredible."
New Crystal Palace signing Matheus Franca will miss the start of the season after picking up an injury.
The versatile 19-year-old forward signed a five-year contract at the weekend, leaving Flamengo in his native Brazil in a deal worth £17million plus £9m in add-ons.
However, Roy Hodgson has revealed that Franca will not be fit for Palace’s Premier League opener at Sheffield United on Saturday.
“The young lad from Brazil, who we have very high hopes for, is not going to be available because he’s got an injury that he’s looking after,” he said.