Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea to seal signing today as Man Utd ready new Branthwaite bid – Express
The Blues appear likely to trade at least one player each with Aston Villa, with Champions League finalist Ian Maatsen on his way to Villa Park for a rumoured £35million fee, with Villa starlet Omari Kellyman in advanced talks to go in the opposite direction for £20m.
Chelsea have also opened talks for Lille striker Jonathan David, having missed out on Michael Olise to Bayern Munich. With just a year left on the Canadian’s contract, he could be available for a cut-price figure, as Todd Boehly looks to bolster their forward options.
Manchester United are keen to improve Erik ten Hag‘s defence, but have found the valuations on Premier League stars such as Jarrad Branthwaite, Marc Guehi and Max Kilman to be unrealistic. Nice’s Jean-Claire Todibo appeared to be heading to Old Trafford, but they were banned from signing players as Sir Jim Ratcliffe also owns the Ligue 1 club.
Liverpool have been quiet on the transfer front as Arne Slot takes over from Jurgen Klopp. Jamal Musiala is thought to be a player well admired at Anfield, who rejected a new Bayern Munich contract in March, but it would take a substantial fee to prise him away from the Allianz Arena.
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Chelsea are reportedly advancing in their talks to sign Barcelona youngster Marc Guiu.
According to Fabrizio Romano, negotiations are ongoing over a long-term deal and the Blues intend on activating the £5million release clause in his contract.
Barca had offered Guiu a new contract but are yet to receive a response from the player.
Manchester United have reportedly made contact with the agent of Alvaro Morata.
Erik ten Hag has made it no secret that he is keen to sign a striker this summer, with various options being explored.
According to Sabah, the Red Devils have joined the race to sign Atletico Madrid star Morata.
Juventus, Borussia Dortmund and Fenerbahce are also interested in the Spain international, with all clubs ‘in talks’ with the agent of the ex-Chelsea forward.
Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton is attracting interest from several sides around Europe, it has emerged.
The Times report that the playmaker’s performances out on loan with Hull City last season have caught the attention of RB Leipzig, Eintracht Frankfurt and Sevilla are among his admirers.
Morton is also said to have admirers in the Premier League.
The midfielder has loan interest from ‘virtually every’ club in the Championship as well, though the player is not keen to spend a third season competing at that level.
Manchester United retain an interest in Leicester City’s Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, reports GiveMeSport.
The midfielder has been heavily linked with a move away from Leicester City this summer, with clubs keen to capitalise on the Foxes’ need to sell key players to raise funds.
Dewsbury-Hall shone in the Championship last season and has a growing list of suitors, with Arsenal, Brighton and Brentford linked with securing his signature previously.
United have also been tipped to make a move for the Englishman, and an offer from the Red Devils in the region of £30million could be enough to secure his signature.
Borussia Dortmund are closing in on agreement to sign Brighton playmaker Pascal Gross, reports Sky Sports Germany.
The midfielder has enjoyed several very successful seasons with the Seagulls, but the prospect of returning to Germany appears to be too good to turn down for the playmaker.
Gross is keen to join Dortmund this summer and negotiations with Brighton are set to be opened soon, with contract talks expected to conclude soon.
Manchester United have reportedly bid £46million for Everton and Belgium midfielder Amadou Onana, in direct competition with Arsenal.
Spanish outlet Mundo Deportivo claim that Barcelona are now out of the race for Onana, unable to financially compete with the Red Devils.
It remains to be seen whether Arsenal are prepared to match United, or whether Erik ten Hag could have a new partner for Kobbie Mainoo on his hands.
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to trigger Nico Williams’ £47million release clause after his impressive displays at Euro 2024 with Spain.
After missing out on Michael Olise, the Blues are attempting to move quickly and beat their Premier League rivals to the Athletic Bilbao winger.
He has already reiterated his desire to remain with the La Liga club, but Chelsea are set to test his resolve with a big-money offer.
Turkish outlet Fanatik claim that a full agreement has been reached between Galatasaray and Wan-Bissaka on his wages and contract length, with all left to be decided is a fee with United.
The Red Devils initially requested as much as £12m for the former Crystal Palace defender, who has a year left on his current contract, but Galatasaray are aiming to negotiate that fee down to £8m.
Stuttgart striker Serhou Guirassy is set to make a decision on his future in the coming days, with Arsenal and Chelsea both interested in the Guinean star.
He scored 28 goals in 28 Bundesliga games last season to put Premier League giants on alert, with Borussia Dortmund also very keen to trigger his £15million release clause.
Sky Sports Germany claim that a decision will be made by Guirassy very soon, with Dortmund optimistic he will choose to stay in the country, but Arsenal and Chelsea remain keen.
Manchester United are set to return to Everton with an improved offer for their number one summer target Jarrad Branthwaite.
A derisory £45million bid was previously turned down, way short of Everton’s £75m valuation, but the Daily Mail claim that a fresh offer is being prepared.
United are unlikely to meet Everton’s asking price but after being quoted high fees for fellow targets Marc Guehi and Max Kilman, may feel that the premium on Branthwaite is worth considering.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that personal terms are on the verge of being completed, with the 18-year-old keen on heading to Stamford Bridge.
Once the deal is agreed in principle, his medical will be booked and final details drawn up to announce the signing.
David Beckham wants Raphael Varane to be the latest big name to join his MLS club Inter Miami.
The Mirror claim that Varane, who leaves Manchester United upon the expiration of his contract this month, is being targeted by Beckham and the Inter Miami brass.
Varane can join the likes of Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba Stateside, with Beckham ready to offer the Frenchman one last payday.
Tottenham reportedly consider Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze a ‘priority’ signing this summer, but there is unlikely to be any movement until he returns from Euro 2024 with England.
Football.London claim that Ange Postecoglou and Spurs ‘love’ Eze and are very keen to bring him to north London, aware he has a release clause of a similar value to Michael Olise.
He shares the same representation as Postecoglou, Son Heung-min, James Maddison, Pedro Porro and Pape Matar Sarr, which could work to Spurs’ advantage.
Simons spent last season on loan at RB Leipzig, attracting attention from top Premier League clubs, and he could well be on the move after the Euros.
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that Simons has formally told PSG that he wishes to leave on loan, with Leipzig and Bayern Munich also among those interested.
Chelsea have issued a hands-off warning to Bayern Munich amid reports that Vincent Kompany’s outfit are interested in Levi Colwill.
The Blues already have Benoit Badiashile, Wesley Fofana, Tosin Adarabioyo, Axel Disasi and Trevoh Chalobah as centre-back options, but it would only take a gigantic fee to let Colwill depart.
The Athletic claim that Chelsea have warned Bayern that they would need to cough up as much as £100million for the versatile defender, after beating them to the signing of Michael Olise.
After confirming the signing of Brazilian teenager Estevao Willian as their second summer done deal, Chelsea have no plans to stop there and want another two transfers over the line.
The Athletic claim that talks have been opened over Lille striker Jonathan David, who could be available for a bargain price as he has just a year left on his current contract.
While The Mirror say that a £14million bid has been submitted to Boca Juniors for defensive starlet Aaron Anselmino, with the Argentinian giants holding out for £20m amid interest from Manchester United.
That’s according to transfer expert Ben Jacobs, who claims that the two Premier League giants and Paris Saint-Germain are interested in the Benfica midfielder.
PSG only want to bid in the region of £63m for the 19-year-old, however, while Manchester United and Arsenal have no current plans to trigger his clause and will hope to negotiate a lower fee.
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