Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea close on Kai Havertz, Liverpool chase winger, Manchester United eye Jadon Sancho, Arsenal weigh-up Philippe Coutinho
Done deals and rumours in the summer transfer window as clubs look to strengthen ahead of the new Premier League window
Follow the latest transfer updates live from the Premier League summer window as clubs look to strengthen throughout the summer ahead of the start of the new season. Manchester United look set to be one of the most active clubs of the window, with interest in Jadon Sancho, Raul Jimenez and Jack Grealish giving fans plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks.
The Independent understands that Borussia Dortmund are ready and willing to come down to £60m in negotiations for England star Sancho. However, that spending could price them out of a move for Aston Villa captain Grealish, with the club unwilling to budge on their £80m valuation. Arsenal meanwhile have been offered the chance to sign former Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona – for just £9m.
Chelsea are set to continue their summer spending spree with Bayer Leverkusen’s Kai Havertz set to join Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech at Stamford Bridge. Napoli’s Kaliodou Koulibaly is set to be allowed to leave the Serie A club with Manchester City the frontrunners to get him while champions Liverpool could spend themselves with Watford winger Ismaila Sarr an option being considered. Follow the live updates below.
David Alaba continues to attract interest from the Premier League with Chelsea joining Manchester City in chasing the Austrian full-back, who is currently stalling on a new contract with Bayern Munich due to a disagreement on wages, while City are also poised to make a double-swoop for Valencia winger Ferran Torres and Bournemouth centre-back Nathan Ake – having agreed a £41m fee with the recently-relegated club on Thursday.
Chelsea remain keen on a new goalkeeper, and after being told in no uncertain circumstances that Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak is not for sale, they appear to have switched target.
Spanish daily Cadena Ser reports that the Chelsea have tabled their opening offer for Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who has cemented his place as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.
Any move for the Germany stopper will not be cheap, and Chelsea may well have to throw Kepa Arrizabalaga into the mix as Quique Setien will need a replacement should Ter Stegen depart.
Quite why Barca would go for this swap is unclear. File this one under: we'll believe it when we see it.
Sticking with Barcelona and their No 1 summer target apparently comes from the Premier League.
They are said to be hoping to re-sign centre-back Eric Garcia from Manchester City this summer.
That's according to Goal.
Pep Guardiola is a huge fan of the 19-year-old and is unlikely to want to lose him so Barca may have to stump up a hefty fee to change his mind.
City's second potential signing could well prove to be Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, after the Austrian's contract talks with the Bundesliga champions hit a stalemate.
German newspaper Bild report that Alaba's agent has asked Bayern to pay the defender €20m a year in order to extend his contract, which is set to expire at the end of next season, but the club have not been impressed by his demands and are considering selling him this summer or letting him leave on a free transfer.
That has alerted Manchester City, who are in the market for a new left-sided defender despite Benjamin Mendy's return to fitness after growing concerned with the Frenchman's performances.
Kalidou Koulibaly, who is available for upwards of £70m this summer, is also an option as City look to bolster their defence.
To Everton where Carlo Ancelotti will be desperate to put his stamp on his new team.
Sky Sports report that Real Madrid left-back Sergio Reguilon is an option that is being explored this summer.
They say a bid of £18m has gone in for the 23-year-old.
To Germany where there could be a move that helps Manchester United in the offing.
Borussia Dortmund are said to be pondering who to sign if, as expected, Jadon Sancho leaves for United this summer.
German newspaper Bild are now reporting that they will turn to former United wide man Memphis Depay, now of Lyon, if Sancho departs.
Willian's Chelsea future remains firmly up in the air.
The Brazilian, who will play in tonight's FA Cup final, could yet stay at Stamford Bridge as contract negotiations continue.
But if not David Beckham's Inter Miami could prove another option with Sky Sports reporting that the MLS side are preparing a contract offer of their own.
Gareth Bale has held talks with Wales boss Ryan Giggs about his future at Real Madrid, according to the Mirror.
Bale's agent has spoken already this summer about his desire to remain in the Spanish capital, despite an apparent fractious relationship with manager Zinedine Zidane and a lack of first-team football.
That has led to concern from Giggs that Bale will be short on match fitness when Euro 2020 comes about next summer, but Bale has moved to appease the national team manager that he will be ready to go for the Euros even if he struggles for regular football next season.
He's determined to stay at Madrid though largely because of the lack of possible options, with clubs unable to afford Bale's hefty transfer fee and wages.
Callum Wilson has apparently told his Bournemouth teammates that he has to leave the club to maintain his England ambitions.
The Cherries are set to lose a number of high-profile players after their relegation to the Championship with Nathan Ake already on his way to Manchester City.
The Telegraph report that Wilson is pushing for an exit too with Tottenham, West Ham and Newcastle all thought to be interested.
Chris Basham has signed a new deal at Sheffield United to stay at the club until the summer of 2022.
Basham is the Blades' longest-serving player and has played a key role in the club's rise from League One to the Premier League under manager Chris Wilder.
The 32-year-old defender has made 282 appearances since arriving on a free transfer from Blackpool in 2014.
Manchester United are in the market for a centre-back and ESPN are reporting that Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings is on their wanted list.
United have a host of centre-halves on their books but only Harry Maguire and Victor Lindelof have really impressed this season. As a left footed player Mings would also help to play a back three with Maguire in the centre.
Another option is also reported to be AC Milan's Alessio Romagnoli.
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