Transfer news LIVE! Chelsea FC deal close; Arsenal hold fresh Martinez hope; Tottenham latest; gossip, rumours
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Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham continue to prove some of the busiest clubs in Europe during this summer’s transfer window. Indeed, all three London giants appear to be doing all they can to strengthen ahead of the new season, even if that means battling with Premier League rivals in the market.
Raheem Sterling is close to a move to Stamford Bridge and could well be joined by Manchester City teammate Nathan Ake, with the two clubs said to be in advanced talks. Elsewhere, co-owner Todd Boehly is reportedly prepared to fight with Manchester United for Barcelona star Frenkie De Jong and could even include TWO players in part-exchange in order to land the Barcelona star. If all that wasn’t enough, the links with a move for Cristiano Ronaldo go on.
Up in north London, Arsenal are still hopeful of signing United target Lisandro Martinez, while there has been a fresh update in Spurs’ pursuit of Inter Milan star Alessandro Bastoni amid the imminent arrival of Clement Lenglet. Follow all the latest transfer news and gossip in our LIVE blog below!
Live updates
Man United agree to sell Ronaldo
Manchester United have decided to sell Cristiano Ronaldo, with manager Erik ten Hag in agreement, according to reports in Brazil.
UOL Esporte say United want £13m for the forward.
Ronaldo is said to be unhappy with United’s transfer business, while there are also suggestions he has been handed a 25% pay cut after the club missed out on the Champions League.
How devastating Sterling can transform Chelsea
In Raheem Sterling, Chelsea are signing a leader, a devastating attacker who weighs in with both goals and assists and a player who will transform their attack, writes Nizaar Kinsella.
They are also getting one of the finest English players of his generation entering his peak years and someone with a burning desire to turn them into champions again.
Returning to London 12 years after he left QPR for Liverpool, aged 15, Sterling wants to win the Champions League and help take Chelsea back to the top of English football.
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Chelsea weigh up Ronaldo bid
Chelsea are weighing up a £13million bid for Cristiano Ronaldo, reports the Mail.
Manchester United insist the player is not for sale, but are facing up to the player not joining the pre-season tours of Thailand and Australia with the squad flying out on Friday.
United will reportedly listen to offers matched the figure they paid Juventus last year, with Napoli also linked.
Ferdinand predicts Eriksen role
Christian Eriksen will be a squad player at Manchester United, says Rio Ferdinand.
“I think Christian Eriksen, he’s a squad player. He doesn’t come as a starter,” he told his FIVE YouTube channel.
“I’d be very surprised if Christian Eriksen would be coming into Man United and starting. I think his intention will be to go and start, but I think he’ll come in and play a particular role in and around it.
“The position he is most likely to occupy will be similar to Bruno Fernandes and I don’t see him taking him out of the team.
Fulham enter talks over Diop
Fulham have held talks with West Ham over a deal to sign centre-back Issa Diop, writes Malik Ouzia.
The two clubs are yet to agree a fee, with the Hammers hoping to recoup close to £20million for the 25-year-old, who became the club’s record signing when he arrived from Toulouse in 2018.
He is now surplus to requirements at the London Stadium following the arrival of Rennes defender Nayef Aguerd last month and will be allowed to leave this summer.
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Lukaku sending a message?
Is Romelu Lukaku sending a message to Chelsea with his latest Instagram post?
He’s posted lyrics to Moneybagg Yo song “Scorpio”. Read on: “I’ma probably show you I’m solid first and if the energy ain’t right,
“I’ma show you how easy it is to cut ties, no more tries,
“Gone…”
Sterling sets ambitious targets at Chelsea
Raheem Sterling has set his sights on winning the Champions League with Chelsea after agreeing personal terms ahead of a move to Stamford Bridge, writes Simon Collings.
The 27-year-old wants to win the Champions League, while he is also determined to compete for the prestigious Ballon d’Or award.
Sterling is understood to view Thomas Tuchel as one of the best coaches in world football and he respected his honest approach during talks.
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Wright jealous of Spurs signings
Ian Wright says Tottenham’s summer transfer business is making Arsenal fans jealous.
Spurs have already signed Richarlison, Ivan Perisic, Yves Bissouma and Fraster Forster, and hope to add further defensive additions – with Djed Spence and Clement Lenglet linked – as Antonio Conte looks to build on a fourth-place finish.
The Gunners have also been busy, spending close to £100million on Gabriel Jesus, Fabio Vieira, Marquinhos and Matt Turner, and want to add Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez who is expected to cost north of £40m.
But Wright remains fearful of Spurs’ squad, with the likes of Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski added in January and with Conte at the helm.
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West Ham wait on Lingard
West Ham are still waiting for Jesse Lingard to make a decision over his future, having made a firm offer of a return to the London Stadium, writes Malik Ouzia.
Lingard is a free agent after leaving Manchester United at the end of his contract last month and enjoyed a superb loan spell at West Ham in the second half of the 2020/21 season, but has offers from a number of Premier League clubs.
It was reportedly yesterday that Lingard is also weighing up interest from MLS clubs.
Ajax braced for fresh Martinez bids
Ajax are bracing themselves for fresh bids from Manchester United and Arsenal for Lisandro Martinez.
The Mail claim Ajax want £43million for the centre-back, though both clubs have bid £38m thus far.
Ajax directors Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Gerry Hamstra were both in London at the weekend for talks with United, who matched Arsenal’s offer but then added improved add-ons.
