The summer transfer window is open and the rumours are flying thick and fast. Here are some of the latest stories and gossip from the world of football.
Arsenal’s second Rice bid revealed
Arsenal have made a second bid of £80m plus two players for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, according to the Evening Standard¹. The Gunners are keen to sign the England international, who is also a target for Chelsea and Manchester United. West Ham have rejected the offer, as they value Rice at £100m and are not interested in any of Arsenal’s players. Rice has four years left on his contract at the London Stadium and has not expressed any desire to leave.
Newcastle told to offer north of £50m for Barella
Newcastle United have been told they will have to pay more than £50m to sign Inter Milan midfielder Nicolo Barella, according to The Guardian². The Magpies are interested in the Italy international, who was one of the stars of Euro 2020. However, Inter are reluctant to sell their key players after winning the Serie A title last season. Barella has also been linked with Liverpool and Manchester City.
Man Utd end interest in Kane
Manchester United have decided to end their pursuit of Tottenham striker Harry Kane, according to Sporting Life³. The Red Devils were one of the clubs interested in signing the England captain, who wants to leave Spurs this summer. However, United have been put off by Tottenham’s £150m asking price and have turned their attention to other targets. Kane is still keen on a move to Manchester City, who are yet to make a formal bid for him.
Spurs want Leicester pair
Tottenham are closing in on a deal for Brentford goalkeeper David Raya and have made a £50m joint bid for Leicester City duo James Maddison and Harvey Barnes, according to Sky Sports⁴. Spurs are looking to strengthen their squad under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo and have identified Raya as a replacement for Hugo Lloris, who is entering the final year of his contract. Maddison and Barnes are two of the most exciting attacking midfielders in the Premier League and would add creativity and goals to Tottenham’s team.
Chelsea in Caicedo boost
Chelsea have received a boost in their pursuit of Independiente del Valle midfielder Moises Caicedo, according to Sky Sports⁵. The Blues are one of the clubs interested in signing the Ecuador international, who has been dubbed the next N’Golo Kante. Caicedo was close to joining Manchester United in January, but the deal fell through due to complications with his work permit and agent fees. Caicedo is now available for around £15m and Chelsea are ready to make a move for him.
These are some of the latest transfer rumours and gossip from the world of football. Stay tuned for more updates and news as the summer transfer window heats up.
⁴: Transfer Centre – Football Transfers News & Rumours | Sky Sports
⁵: Football transfer news, rumours, reports and gossip | Transfer Centre News | Sky Sports
Source: Conversation with Bing, 6/15/2023
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(2) Football transfer rumours: Newcastle told to offer north of £50m for Barella?. https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/jun/15/football-transfer-rumours-newcastle-must-offer-more-than-50m-nicolo-barella.
(3) Transfer rumours and football gossip: Harry Kane, Victor Osimhen, Dusan Vlahovic, Brennan Johnson. https://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/transfer-rumours-and-football-gossip-harry-kane-victor-osimhen-dusan-vlahovic-brennan-johnson/210074.
(4) Football transfer news, rumours, reports and gossip. https://www.skysports.com/football/transfer-rumours.
(5) Transfer Centre – Football Transfers News & Rumours | Sky Sports. https://www.skysports.com/football/transfer-news.
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