Transfer news LIVE! Balogun wants Chelsea; New Kudus bid; Spurs learn Orban fee
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The summer window deadline is fast approaching and clubs are still scrambling to get business done before it is too late. Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester United, Man City and Liverpool are still in the market for incomings and outgoings.
The Gunners remain interested in signing a right winger, but are currently concentrating on selling fringe players with Folarin Balogun attracting interest from Chelsea, Spurs and Fulham. He will cost at least £40m. Spurs want a young striker after Harry Kane’s exit and are expected to bid for Gift Orban or Brennan Johnson before the window closes.
The Blues also want a new forward and like Mohammed Kudus, Rayan Cherki and Bradley Barcola, but have seen City agree a £51.3m deal to sign previous target Jeremy Doku. Liverpool and United are battling for Ryan Gravenberch, while interest in Sofyan Amrabat remains. Follow the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours below!
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Man Utd put cut-price goalkeeper through early medical
Potential new Manchester United signing Altay Bayindir was pictured after a reported medical test to sign for the Premier League club on Tuesday.
Reports suggest the Red Devils are in talks to activate the goalkeeper’s £4.25million release clause to sign him from Fenerbahce.
The long-running deal is said to hinge on a back injury which, if it passes medical checks, will green light his move to Old Trafford according to the Mail.
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Borussia Monchengladbach sporting director Roland Virkus has told Liverpool he has no intention of selling Manu Kone.
“We don’t have to sell him,” Virkus told Bild.
“But it was always like this: if there is another immense offer, then we have to think about it. But that’s not the plan. Our plan is to keep Kone.”
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West Ham in talks to land Hugo Ekitike
PSG are set to sell Hugo Ekitike to make room for Randal Kolo Muani.
FootMercato name West Ham as one potential destination for the young striker, after talks between the clubs.
A discussion between the Hammers and the player’s camp have also gone down well, it is claimed, amid interest from AC Milan, Atalanta and Roma.
Brighton turn to Arsenal outcast
Complications in Brighton’s search for a new midfielder have led them to Arsenal.
Albert Sambi Lokonga is now on their radar, according to both talkSPORT and Sky Sports.
The Seagulls’ plan to sign Carlos Baleba from Lille has stalled, leading to a potential loan deal for Lokonga.
Liverpool blow in Andre chase
Liverpool have seen a bid for Fluminense midfielder Andre rejected.
Globo report on the offer being worth in the region of £25m with the Brazilian also attracting interest from Fulham and Manchester United.
However, Fluminense want to keep Andre to help their bid to win the Copa Libertadores. They next face Paraguay’s Olimpia in the quarter-finals on Thursday night.
Rob Holding still wanted by Besiktas
Besiktas are ready to make a new bid for Rob Holding.
A measly £2.25m offer was rejected earlier in the summer but L’Equipe say the Turkish side are ready to improve their bid.
Rennes are also said to be keen on Holding.
Done deal! West Ham sign Konstantinos Mavropanos
West Ham have completed the £20million signing of Konstantinos Mavropanos.
The Greek defender, 25, has put pen to paper on a five-year deal after passing a medical early this week.
“I am really happy and excited to be here – and to be back in the Premier League with West Ham,” said Mavropanos.
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Folarin Balogun keen on Chelsea move
Folarin Balogun wants to sign for Chelsea.
Fulham and Monaco are competing with the Blues for the £50m striker, who Arsenal are ready to cash in on for a high price.
The Mirror say a deal could be done at £40m with Chelsea seen as Balogun’s ideal next destination.
West Ham fail in second Mohammed Kudus bid
West Ham have seen a second bid for Mohammed Kudus rejected.
Sky Sports report on the Hammers now pondering a third bid for the Ajax midfielder, who is said to be open to the move.
Chelsea and Arsenal have also been linked with Kudus this summer but his club are determined not to sell.
Spurs learn Gift Orban fee
Tottenham must fork out as much as £40m to sign Gift Orban.
Football Insider say Gent want to make the striker the most expensive sale in Belgian football history, which currently stands at £31m.
Fulham and Spurs are vying for Orban’s signature, with the 21-year-old under contract to 2027 – a factor which will raise his transfer fee.
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