TOTTENHAM are on the verge of announcing the £25m signing of Brighton’s Yves Bissouma.
The midfielder has today passed a medical in North London.
Meanwhile, Liverpool remain busy following the signing of Darwin Nunez.
The press in Aberdeen report that right-back Calvin Ramsay will join the Reds for a £5.5m fee.
And Inter Milan are said to have made a £4.5m loan offer for Romelu Lukaku.
Such a fee is unlikely to force Chelsea’s hand, however.
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Icardi to Wolves?
PSG have reportedly asked Jorge Mendes to orchestrate a transfer for Mauro Icardi to Wolves.
Corriere dello Sport claims PSG are desperate to offload struggling striker Icardi this summer.
PSG want to replace Icardi with Sassuolo’s Gianluca Scamacca, who scored 16 times in Serie A.
It’s reckoned there aren’t many takers for Icardi.
So PSG have asked his representative Mendes to try and facilitate a move to Wolves.
Conte wants three more signings
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is intent on adding three more signings to his squad after bringing in Yves Bissouma.
Conte hopes to recruit a right-wing back, centre-back, and a striker to Tottenham’s squad this summer, according to The Evening Standard.
And Nottingham Forest star Djed Spence is Conte’s top pick for the right-wing back role, the report adds.
However, Spurs have to fend off interest from face competition from Borussia Dortmund and Roma for Spence’s signature.
Tavares wanted by Atalanta
Arsenal star Nuno Tavares is being chased by Italian club Atalanta.
The Serie A side have been impressed by the defender, and want to bring him in loan, according to Corriere della Sera.
Atalanta will likely try to add an option to buy clause into the deal, but it’s unclear if Arsenal will be open to doing so, the report adds.
Chelsea line up Lewandowksi transfer
Chelsea are lining up Robert Lewandowski as a back-up target for Gabriel Jesus after Arsenal took a huge step towards signing the Brazilian, according to reports.
Chelsea had hoped to sign Jesus, 25, to solve their centre forward woes, with Timo Werner also struggling for goals following his 2020 transfer.
In fact, the German is regularly forced out wide by Thomas Tuchel, with Kai Havertz leading the line as a false nine.
Tuchel is desperate for an elite striker to finally solve his forward dilemma, with the boss keen on his wealth of Premier League experience and versatility.
But with Arsenal leading the race for the Manchester City star, Tuchel has turned his attention to Lewandowski as a back-up option, according to Christian Falk.
Spurs close to completing biss-ness
Yves Bissouma has completed his medical ahead of a switch to Tottenham, report Sky Sports.
Spurs have agreed a £25million deal with Brighton for the midfielder, which could rise to £35m depending on add ons.
Bissouma is understood to have flown into the UK on Wednesday and stayed at the on-site hotel at Tottenham’s training ground.
Arsenal, Aston Villa and Everton had been among the other clubs interested in signing the Mali international this summer after Brighton had rejected a bid from Aston Villa for Bissouma in the January transfer window
Prem transfer battle for Swede
Southampton are close to completing a £9million move to sign Bologna midfielder Mattias Svanberg, according to Calciomercato.
West Ham, Tottenham and Everton are all said to be interested in the Swedish midfielder, who is about to enter the final year of his contract.
Marcelo Bielsa targets Antoine Griezmann
Marcelo Bielsa is being tipped to take over at Athletic Bilbao and he could make Antoine Griezmann his first signing.
The Frenchman was born in the Basque region so qualifies for Bilbao having previously played for neighbours Real Sociedad.
AS report Bielsa’s interest in the forward but state Atletico have first dibs since they have the option to make his loan permanent.
Liverpool complete £6.5m deal for Aberdeen full-back Calvin Ramsay
Liverpool are set to announce their third signing of the summer and in doing so complete their transfer business for the year.
Aberdeen full-back Calvin Ramsay will follow £85million arrival Darwin Nunez and Fabio Carvalho through the doors at Anfield.
The Reds and Scottish side Aberdeen have agreed a £6.5million fee for the 18-year-old right-back.
An initial £4m will be paid up-front, with the deal worth a further £2.5m in add-ons, a record sale for the SPL outfit.
And in signing Ramsay the Mail claim Liverpool’s business has concluded for the summer, eleven-weeks before the transfer window closes.
Carvalho and Nunez have already been recruited, with the Reds happy to wait another until 2023 to make more additions.
Man Utd offered ‘nothing’, says Pogba
Paul Pogba claims he left Manchester United because he did not receive a substantial contract offer from the club.
The midfielder, 29, is set to leave Old Trafford after six years when his contract expires at the end of the month.
In a new Amazon Prime documentary about his life titled “The Pogmentary”, Pogba shares the conversation he had with his agent, the late Mino Raiola, about United’s offer in the summer of 2021.
Raiola says to his client: “Yes. They absolutely want you to stay.
“For me, the offer doesn’t reflect that. I told them, ‘If you want him to stay, don’t make that offer’.
“I will make them understand that if they really want you to stay and they want to build a project around you, this time they have to act differently and put the money on the table.”
Pogba agreed with his agent’s view of the situation and the Frenchman responds saying: “They’re bluffing.
“How can you tell a player you absolutely want him and offer him nothing? Never seen that.”
Has Gary Neville got a reason to worry?
Gary Neville admitted Manchester United’s failure to make a signing this transfer window is “worrying” him.
As well as De Jong, the Red Devils have been linked with AC Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer, who reportedly wants out at the San Siro.
Elsewhere an offer has been made for Christian Eriksen, who is a free agent after his short-term deal with Brentford came to an end.
But Neville is quite rightly keen for much of United’s business to be done before the Ten Hag era gets underway at home to Brighton on August 7.
The Red Devils have been handed a tricky opening month by the Premier League schedulers.
After travelling to Brentford, United face Liverpool, Southampton and Leicester, before hosting Arsenal at the start of September.
Man Utd face competition over Ward-Prowse
West Ham and Newcastle have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race to prise James Ward-Prowse away from Southampton.
SunSport exclusively revealed last month how new Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag had identified the midfielder as a key target.
Ten Hag is desperate to bolster his midfield with Paul Pogba and Nemanja Matic set to leave when their contracts expire at the end of June.
We also told you how David Moyes was keeping tabs on the England international ahead of a possible summer swoop.
And now the Mirror have claimed that the Hammers boss is keen to bring him to the London Stadium.
They also state that Newcastle are interested in the player following his stunning 2021-22 season.
Ward-Prowse chipped in with a career-best 11 goals in 42 games in all competitions, while also registering eight assists.
Want fries with that?
Manchester United and Tottenham have been joined by Chelsea in the battle to sign Inter Milan right-back Denzel Dumfries.
The Red Devils and Spurs are both priced as 6/1 favourites with Sky Bet, but Chelsea are just behind at 7/1.
The Dutch international impressed during last summers Euros campaign where the attacking fullback bagged two goals and an assist in Netherlands’ run to the round of 16.
His solid displays in the Euros earned the 26-year-old a £12m move from PSV to Inter Milan.
The right wing-back impressed in his first season in Italy, winning the Coppa Italia and the Supercoppa Italiana, leading to reports of another move this summer.
Sky Bet odds:
- Manchester United – 6/1
- Tottenham – 6/1
- Chelsea – 7/1
- Bayern Munich – 16/1
Wales ace in demand
Rabbi Matondo is at the centre of a SIX-CLUB summer transfer fight, writes SunSport’s Phil Cadden.
Premier League trio Brentford, Leeds and newly-promoted Nottingham Forest are all admirers of the Wales forward.
Matondo, who was on loan at Cercle Brugge last season but is contracted to Schalke, has also attracted interest from Ligue 1 clubs Lens, Brest and Troyes in France.
The 21-year-old did not find an agreement with Belgian club Brugge, where he scored nine goals last term, but is available for £3.5million.
Matondo has just one year left on his deal with the Bundesliga outfit.
Breaking – Arsenal set to seal Jesus with £50m bid
Arsenal have submitted a £50million bid for Manchester City star Gabriel Jesus, according to reports.
The Gunners previously bid £30m for Jesus, 25, but are now set to match City’s £50m asking price, report The Times.
And the forward is said to be keen on the move to link back up with Mikel Arteta, who he worked with at City.
The Gunners were seemingly unwilling to pay £50m to land Jesus previously given he is set to enter the final year of his City contract.
But the striker’s agent Marcello Pettinati reportedly arrived in London yesterday to hold transfer talks with Arsenal.
Personal terms are still yet to be agreed but it seems Jesus is heading for the Emirates.
2022-23 Premier League match-ball
The Premier League have revealed their 2022-23 Nike match-ball – and it’s a stunning retro throwback.
The fixtures for the upcoming season were released early on Thursday morning.
And the official Premier League Twitter account followed that up shortly afterwards by sharing two pictures of the new match-ball.
Nike’s 2022-23 effort is inspired by the iconic 1992-93 Mitre Pro-Max ball used for the first-ever Prem campaign, even featuring the navy blue, red and gold arrows.
The Premier League shared a sneak peek of the ball on Twitter, captioned: “Inspired by the first PL season, 30 years ago.
“The new 2022-23 Nike Flight PL Ball. Out 15 July.”
Tielemans a ‘top priority’ for Arteta
Arsenal are hopeful they can seal a deal for Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans before the end of the month, according to reports.
Ben Jacobs of CBS Sports said: “Arsenal remain confident and on course to sign Youri Tielemans before the month is out.
“Interest from Tottenham was never too advanced. But Bissouma’s incoming arrival will allay fears Spurs could hijack the deal.
“Tielemans is one of Arteta’s top priorities.”
Jorginho no longer ‘untouchable’?
Juventus could offer Merih Demiral to Chelsea in exchange for Jorginho, with the Italian midfielder no longer considered “untouchable”, according to reports.
Chelsea chief Tuchel has a plan to rebuild and could use Jorginho, 30, as a pawn to land a freebie to help ease his woes.
The Italy international was considered “untouchable” by Stamford Bridge chiefs and was even tipped for the Ballon d’Or as recently as last year.
But according to CalcioMercato, Tuchel is happy to move on from the midfielder, who’s hot form cooled late last season.
And Juventus are set to take advantage by offering a straight swap.
Demiral, 24, spent last season on loan at Atalanta, but the Serie A side rejected their £15million option to sign the Turkish international permanently.
The centre-back is not in Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri’s plans.
The Old Lady boss was set to put Demiral on the transfer market for around £25m.
Forest close to signing Henderson
Nottingham Forest are “close to agreeing” a deal with Manchester United for the signing of keeper Dean Henderson.
Sky Sports report that deal is a loan with an option to buy for around £20million.
Forest are looking to replace Brice Samba, who told the club he wants to leave.
Chelsea a ‘realistic destination’ for Nkunku
Former England international Glen Johnson reckons that Christopher Nkunku should snub Manchester United for a move to Stamford Bridge.
Nkunku, 24, has been linked with both Chelsea and United this summer.
And the ex-Chelsea man spoke to bettingodds.com about the highly-rated midfielder.
Johnson said: “I believe Chelsea is a more realistic destination than Manchester United if both clubs are genuinely interested.
“A player going to a top team that’s had a really good season will be looking for Champions League football… I definitely think that’s where these sorts of players look first.
“If he was to leave RB Leipzig, then I think Chelsea could be a better fit.”
Inter make Lukaku bid
Inter Milan have made an opening bid for Romelu Lukaku, according to reports.
The Belgian is eager to return to San Siro, just one year after his £97.5million return to Chelsea.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Inter offered just £4.3m to loan Lukaku back for the season.
The bid was quickly rejected by the Blues, but the striker will continue to push.
Lukaku has informed Todd Boehly and Thomas Tuchel that he only wants to return to Inter.
Klopp vs Guardiola
Liverpool host Man City on Oct 15.
The reverse tie in Manchester is on April Fool’s day.
Stick them in your diary folks.
Super Sunday
The first Super Sunday of the season will feature both Manchester clubs.
Manchester City will see summer signing Erling Haaland in action.
Pep Guardiola’s Prem champions will travel to the London Stadium to face West Ham.
The two sides played out a thrilling 2-2 draw last time out, with City coming from two goals down after Jarrod Bowen scored a first half brace.
But just before West Ham and City play, Erik ten Hag will look to start his Manchester United career with a win.
The Red Devils will take on Brighton at Old Trafford in a 2PM kick-off.
Friday night lights and Saturday kick offs
Arsenal will kick off the Premier League season for the second year in a row with the Gunners travelling to Selhurst Park to face Crystal Palace.
The last time Arsenal faced Patrick Vieira’s men away from home, Palace stuck three past them in a major blow to their top-four hopes.
Liverpool fans will then be given a first glimpse of club record signing Darwin Nunez in competitive action.
Jurgen Klopp’s domestic double Reds travel to Championship record goal scorers Fulham.
Fabio Carvalho could feature against his old club Fulham after leaving for Liverpool on a free transfer.
Bournemouth’s return to the top flight will see them face a new look Aston Villa at 3PM.
Leeds vs Wolves, Leicester vs Brentford, Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest and Tottenham vs Southampton make up the rest of the 3PM kick-offs on the opening weekend.
Everton will then close the opening Saturday when they welcome Chelsea to Goodison Park in a 5.30 kick-off.
2022/23 Premier League opening weekend
The Premier League fixtures have been released!
We have a Friday night bout between Arsenal and Palace to open the Premier League season.
Promoted Fulham are up against Liverpool in the early kick-off on Saturday.
And champions Man City face a tricky away tie at West Ham on Sunday.
Bring it on.
Jules might be stolen
Chelsea target Jules Kounde is reportedly in advanced talks over a move to Barcelona.
Kounde, 23, has been a long term target for Thomas Tuchel’s team as they look to replace departing key defenders.
Both Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen are leaving for free and centre-back Kounde seems the perfect fit.
But now Cataluyna Radio claim that Barcelona are in “advanced negotiations” with Sevilla for the French international.
There is a £51million deal lined up which would see the Catalan club also send a player in exchange.
It would be a major blow to Chelsea’s transfer plans, in the first window of the Todd Boehly era.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
