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Chelsea have agreed a fee to sign Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester. Having seen their plans to sign Alexander Isak quashed by Newcastle, and with Marc Guiu and Aaron Anselmino on the way, the Blues are closing in on a £30million deal for the Leicester man while also signing Atlanta defender Caleb Wiley.
The race to sign a new striker is hotting up around the summer transfer window with a rumoured price drop for Victor Osimhen a key boost for Arsenal. The Gunners are also linked with Viktor Gyokeres and left-back Ferdi Kadioglu of Fenerbahce.
Tottenham could now hijack Brentford’s move for Archie Gray after the Bees’ £40million deal with Leeds was rejected, while Spurs are also looking at Lille forward Jonathan David. He has interested Manchester United too with Matthijs de Ligt a new name on their radar. Follow all the latest news, rumours and gossip from the transfer market via Standard Sport’s live blog!
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Why Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall deal will be sealed today
Chelsea are closing in on a £30m deal to sign Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester.
Leicester are reportedly under pressure to raise around £40m before the June 30 deadline, as they battle to stay in line with Premier League spending rules.
June 30 marks the end of the financial year so deals need to be finalised on Sunday for clubs to register them in their 2023-24 accounts.
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Chelsea striker reveals transfer options
Chelsea striker Armando Broja have claimed that he could sign for teams in three major leagues this summer.
An underwhelming loan spell at Fulham and at Euro 2024 with Albania have harmed the Blues’ chances of bringing in serious cash for Broja.
But he is still likely to leave this summer and told Albania’s RTV Klan what he would say in a hypothetical phone call from AC Milan advisor Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
“I would tell him first of all that I am a big fan of his, I have always liked him as a player,” said Broja.
“Milan are a great club, second only to Real Madrid in history. I would tell him that I have to speak to the agent and the family, then I will tell him know.
“It’s true, I have offers from these three championships (Serie A, Bundesliga, Premier League). Staying at Chelsea is an option, I still have a contract with them that expires in many years.”
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Raphael Varane's Como bid could be hijacked
Raphael Varane’s move to Como could be hijacked by one of their new Serie A rivals.
Roma are said by Sky Sports Italia to be interested in the former Manchester United defender.
Varane and his entourage are in Italy for talks with Como chiefs as “several” teams monitor his situation.
Earlier in the window, Roma were linked with veteran defender Mats Hummels but that interest subsided. With Chris Smalling up for sale, they could attempt to bag Varane as his replacement.
Chelsea make Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall breakthrough
Chelsea are set to sign Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall from Leicester.
The Blues have had a £30m bid accepted by the Foxes, according to The Athletic.
A medical is planned for later today with personal terms on a contract to 2030 sealed.
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Done deal!
Aston Villa have sold Douglas Luiz to Juventus.
The Brazilian midfielder signs a five-year deal in Turin for £42m.
Villa will shortly be completing the deals for Enzo Barrenechea and Samuel Iling-Junior, which are reportedly worth a combined £18m.
Barcelona confirm trio of departures
Marcos Alonso, Joao Cancelo and Joao Felix have today all left Barcelona.
Former Chelsea left-back Alonso’s contract has expired and he’s rumoured to be joining Atletico Madrid.
Joao Felix will join him in the capital after his loan expired although Barcelona are reportedly keen on bringing him back.
Likewise Joao Cancelo, who seems to have no future at Man City but is under contract there to 2027.
Spurs lead race for £25m midfielder
Tottenham are leading the race to sign Youssouf Fofana.
The Monaco midfielder is up for sale ahead of his contract expiring in 2025, leading to a host of clubs chasing a £25m deal.
Italian outlet TuttoJuve name Juventus, Arsenal and Manchester United as keen but Spurs are tipped as frontrunners with Ange Postecoglou planning a midfield overhaul.
Giovani Lo Celso and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg are both up for sale.
TMW claim that both Inter and AC Milan have enquired about signing Hojbjerg, who is valued at around £12m.
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Arsenal set to miss out on Joshua Kimmich
Manchester City are set to beat Arsenal and Liverpool to Joshua Kimmich.
The Germany international is said to be intent on leaving this summer with a £30m price tag mooted by the Mirror ahead of his contract expiring next year.
A reunion with Pep Guardiola at Man City is reportedly his favoured option.
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Man Utd in Matthijs de Ligt talks
Manchester United are in talks to sign Matthijs de Ligt.
The Dutch defender has fallen out of favour at Bayern Munich and in the national team over the past year, but his former coach at Ajax, Erik ten Hag, remains an admirer.
According to Sky Sports Germany, De Ligt is ready to leave Bayern and talks between his camp and United are set to lead to a “suitable offer”.
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Chelsea and Arsenal offered Man Utd outcast
Manchester United have offered Jadon Sancho to some of their Premier League rivals in a bid to rid him from their books.
According to teamTALK, there is a bit of an internal battle over whether Sancho has a future at Old Trafford but Erik ten Hag has no interest in managing the winger.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is said to have contacted Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea and Barcelona in the hope of striking a £40m deal - which could be a loan with an obligation to buy. None of the quartet are said to be keen on such a move.
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