Transfer news LIVE: Newcastle sign Isak, Man Utd chase keeper, Arsenal and Chelsea latest
Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea are among those chasing deals with just days left of the summer transfer window
Cristiano Ronaldo’s search for a new club is intensifying as the Portuguese forward seeks an exit from Manchester United. Reports suggest his agent Jorge Mendes is working around the clock to find a suitor, with Sporting CP extremely interested and preparing to announce according to caughtoffside, while Sky Sports says Napoli are in the running and looking to make space in their budget for the superstar striker.
West Ham United are preparing a new bid for 24-year-old Brazil midfielder Lucas Paqueta after Lyon rejected an offer worth around £50m. Chelsea are weighing up their next – and possibly final – bid for Leicester’s wantaway defender Wesley Fofana, while Manchester United are doing likewise as they consider upping their offer for Ajax winger Antony. Football Insider claims United are also ready to offer for PSV’s Cody Gakpo despite the Athletic’s claim that interest in the winger had cooled.
Arsenal have been linked with Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans and Wolves forward Pedro Neto, with Nicolas Pepe set to depart on loan to Nice. Chelsea meanwhile are set to let winger Callum Hudson-Odoi join Bayer Leverkusen on loan, as talks continue with Barcelona’s Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang continue. Follow all the latest news, rumours and done deals below.
Como close deal for Cutrone
Sky in Italy are reporting that Como are close to completing a deal to sign Wolves striker Patrick Cutrone. The Italy international has been available to leave Wolves again this summer after spending last season on loan at Empoli.
He is now set to sign for Como on a deal until 2025.
Cutrone last turned out in a Wolves shirt in an FA Cup game against Chorley in January 2021.
Gallagher and Gordon swap deal?
Everton have asked Chelsea to include Conor Gallagher in any package they put together for Anthony Gordon, according to talkSPORT.
Frank Lampard hopes to link up with the England midfielder again after managing him when in charge at Stamford Bridge. Adding Gallagher to Everton’s squad would cushion the blow of losing Anthony Gordon to the London side.
However, Gallagher would prefer to stay at Chelsea if manager Thomas Tuchel can guarantee regular first team football in the lead up to the World Cup.
West Ham and Southampton are also interested in the 22-year-old.
Dubravka closing in on Man Utd move
Martin Dubravka is said to be keen on a move to Old Trafford with the only barrier to the transfer being the agreement between Manchester United and Newcastle.
Fabrizio Romano says that a loan with £5m buy option clause is now being discussed.
Tuchel on more signings
Following Chelsea’s 3-0 defeat to Leeds, Thomas Tuchel spoke about bringing in more playes during this transfer window and when asked if he wants more players Tuchel said:
“It’s not only about shouting for players. The squad was strong enough to win the match at Leeds, and far too strong to lose 3-0.
“This is where it starts. The transfer window has not changed the opinion much. We have known for weeks what we ideally add to the group.”
Latest on Youri Tielemans
Leicester’s Youri Tielemans has often been linked with Arsenal during the course of his career and the Belgian midfielder appears closer than ever to a move.
Tielemans is out of contract at the end of season, which has reportedly prompted Leicester to drop their asking price for the 25-year-old, raising Arsenal’s hopes of securing a deal.
He was was left on the bench by Brendan Rodgers for the defeat against Southampton last weekend so could he make the move to the Emirates before the transfer window closes?
Manchester United’s Anthony Martial to miss Southampton trip with Achilles problem
Anthony Martial will miss Manchester United’s trip to Southampton after picking up an Achilles injury in the win over Liverpool, meaning Cristiano Ronaldo could return to the starting line-up.
Martial impressed as a second-half substitute in Monday’s win at Old Trafford, setting up Marcus Rashford for United’s second goal.
The 26-year-old was returning from a hamstring injury picked up during pre-season but is now set to sit out once more, with Erik ten Hag hopeful he will return in time to face Leicester City next Thursday.
Anthony Martial to miss Southampton trip through injury
Ten Hag hopeful of Martial returning for trip to Leicester City
Eddie Howe hopeful Newcastle will sign Alexander Isak in time to face Wolves
Eddie Howe is hoping Alexander Isak with add “the X-factor” to his team as Newcastle United close in on a club-record signing.
The 22-year-old Sweden international was on Tyneside on Friday with a view to completing a move understood to be worth around £58million from Spanish side Real Sociedad.
Should Isak sign, the deal would smash the £40m the Magpies paid for Brazilian Joelinton during the summer of 2019 and take the club’s spending in the two transfer windows since Amanda Staveley’s consortium took over to around £210m.
Eddie Howe hopeful Newcastle will sign Alexander Isak in time to face Wolves
The 22-year-old is in line to become the Magpies’ club record signing
Newcastle confirm Isak signing
Newcastle United have confirmed the signing of Alexander Isak from Real Sociedad on an undisclosed fee.
The 6ft 4ins striker has signed a long-term deal at St. James’ Park and becomes the Magpies’ fourth first team signing of the summer after Matt Targett, Nick Pope and Sven Botman and will wear shirt number 14.
Isak said: “I’m delighted to have it done. It was a big, big decision for me but it is a decision I am really happy with.
“It is a great, historical club that I think anyone would like to play for, with amazing fans. They were a big part of why I came here - and also the club’s project, which is one that I really believe in.
“You always want to go into a team and know how they play. I think Newcastle play very attractive football and I want to be a part of that.”
Lampard explains Gordon rumours
Frank Lampard says that Chelsea have not submitted a bid for Everton’s Anthony Gordon and expects the attacker to remain at the club after the close of the transfer window.
Arteta on trasnfer market
Mikel Arteta believes the current transfer market is tougher than ever and predicted a ‘very powerful’ end to the window.
Asked what the transfer window is like at the moment, Arteta replied: “If you look at the players who are coming, the amount of money spent, the level that the squads already have and what they are adding it’s something that I haven’t experienced in this league.
“You saw that yesterday with the transfers and I think it’s going to be very powerful.
“Yes (it is tougher to make signings) but the record in terms of performances that the leagues have produced last year it’s the highest ever. When you look at the points you need to achieve certain things it’s never happened before.
“The level has raised so much for every team in this league and you can already see that in these first few games with surprises and results.”
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