Tuesday's transfer news: Arsenal move for Philippe Coutinho and Willian as Manchester United offer Jadon Sancho five-year deal

Premier League clubs look to strengthen ahead of the new season

Latest football transfer rumours

Follow the latest transfer news and rumours live from the second week of the summer window as Premier League clubs look to strengthen their squads, with European football also set to resume this week. Arsenal are looking at numerous midfield options as they aim to ensure further trophies after last weekend’s FA Cup final win, with Willian, Philippe Coutinho and Thomas Partey all on Mikel Arteta’s radar.

Meanwhile, Manchester United‘s saga with Jadon Sancho looks set to wrap up any day now, with a five-year deal on the table for the youngster as Alexis Sanchez’s time as a United player seemingly nears its end.

Elsewhere, Chelsea coach Frank Lampard could be preparing a mass overhaul of his defence, with as many as five players from his backline up for sale. Such a move would free up funds for an offer for Leicester’s Ben Chilwell, whom the Blues will likely have to make the most expensive defender in the world if they are to secure him. Follow all of the latest below:

Please allow a moment for the blog to load.

Key Points

• Arsenal in talks with Willian over free transfer with desire to add Coutinho
• Manchester United eye five-year deal for Sancho with signing imminent
• Inter Milan set to turn Sanchez loan into permanent stay in Serie A
• Chelsea boss Lampard plans defensive overhaul at Stamford Bridge

[4 August 2020 11:12 · Alex Pattle]

Pedro has confirmed he has undergone successful shoulder surgery, meaning the FA Cup final defeat was in fact the winger's last game for Chelsea.

It was in that match that the Spaniard picked up the shoulder injury that has ruled him out of the Blues' impending Champions League last-16 second leg against Bayern Munich.

Pedro is set to join Roma this summer.

[4 August 2020 11:38 · Alex Pattle]

Paris Saint-Germain could be looking to offload former Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye, according to reports in France.

The 30-year-old Senegal international is on Wolves' radar as a result, per Le10 Sport.

[4 August 2020 12:22 · Alex Pattle]

Crystal Palace and Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy is attracting a lot of interest in the transfer market.

The 29-year-old is a potential target for West Ham, Newcastle and Aston Villa, according to 90min.

[4 August 2020 12:26 · Alex Pattle]

THIS JUST IN...

[4 August 2020 13:15 · Alex Pattle]

One player who has suitors queuing up for his services is Kim Min-jae.

The South Korea international is in the crosshairs of Tottenham, Everton, RB Leipzig, Lazio and PSV Eindhoven.

Kim, 23, plays at centre-back for Chinese outfit Beijing Guoan, whom he joined last year.

[4 August 2020 13:43 · Alex Pattle]

Here are some more details on the retirement of former Real Madrid and Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas, who won five La Liga titles, three Champions Leagues and a World Cup – among many other trophies – in an illustrious career...

[4 August 2020 14:12 · Alex Pattle]

Highly-regarded Norwich defender Ben Godfrey is the subject of interest from Germany and Italy, according to Sky Sports.

Serie A side AC Milan and Bundesliga team Bayer Leverkusen are both said to be keeping tabs on the 22-year-old, who is estimated to be worth approximately £30m.

[4 August 2020 14:31 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Manchester United are in no rush to complete transfer business early, according to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, despite negotiations for Jadon Sancho reaching an advanced stage.

The Bundesliga club are understood to have set a deadline of 10 August for a bid to be tabled, with the Dortmund hierarchy eager to find a replacement Sancho during the current window.

But when asked about forthcoming transfer business on Tuesday, Solskjaer was relaxed about the need to bring players in early.

Full story: 

[4 August 2020 14:44 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Manchester United's deal for Jadon Sancho will be completed soon, says Fabrizio Romano. He is expected to earn an eye-watering £250,000 per week on what is a five-year contract. 

[4 August 2020 14:51 · Lawrence Ostlere]

Chris Smalling has tweeted his disappointment after Manchester United denied him the chance to stay and fight for the Europa League with Roma.

Smalling has impressed on loan at the Italian giants, and hoped to be granted a loan extension to play in European competition, which starts this week. 

However, with United potentially set to face Roma in the knockout stages, there was an unwillingness to let the centre-back stay in Rome and potentially come up against him. 

He tweeted: "I’m gutted that I can’t finish what we started this season. To experience the love shown to me in such a short time was extra special and it will not be forgotten. I want to thank and wish all the players and staff the best of luck against Sevilla. DAJE ROMA!"