Transfer news LIVE: Barcelona ANNOUNCE Kounde, Paqueta to choose Spurs over Arsenal, Everton in Gueye return talks,
BARCELONA have officially announced the signing of Jules Kounde at the expense of Chelsea.
Elsewhere, Lucas Paqueta is claimed to favour a move to Tottenham over Arsenal, according to reports.
This comes despite Gunners sporting director Edu admitting his admiration of his fellow Brazilian last week.
Meanwhile, Everton are in preliminary talks with Paris Saint-Germain over bringing former midfielder Idrissa Gana Gueye back to the club.
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Jesus walks
Gabriel Jesus has scored 90 SECONDS into his Arsenal career.
What a start!
Zaha offered to Roma
Wilfried Zaha’s agents have reportedly offered the Crystal Palace star to Roma.
The 29-year-old winger only has a year left on his contract with the Eagles and has said numerous times in the past that he wants to play at the top level.
Now transfer guru has claimed that he may be on the move to Italy this summer.
He says that Zaha’s agents approached Roma over a potential move initially.
However, Roma reportedly need to offload some players from their squad and wage bill to make room for him.
More on Ziyech to Milan
Ziyech, 29, handed in a transfer request at the end of last month after starting just eight Premier League games last season.
The winger is keen on joining AC Milan according to and will hope the talks between the clubs are positive.
Milan also remain interested in Ziyech despite reportedly planning a bid for Club Brugge star Charles de Ketelaere.
Ziyech’s contract runs until 2025 and Chelsea are reported as being keener on a loan deal with an option to buy rather than a permanent sale this summer.
AC Milan keen on Ziyech
Chelsea are in talks with AC Milan over the sale of Hakim Ziyech, according to reports.
The Blues are open to selling the Moroccan with Thomas Tuchel close to sealing deal for Raheem Sterling.
Man Utd try to agree a deal for Lisandro Martinez
ESPN report that Manchester United are pushing to agree a fee with Ajax for Lisandro Martinez.
Martinez, 24, is wanted by Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag as they fail to “close the deal” for Frenkie de Jong.
Ten Hag managed the centre-back at the Dutch champions.
#PogAlmostBack
Paul Pogba rubbed his hands with glee as he made the journey to Turin to finalise his return to Juventus.
The midfielder, 29, left Manchester United upon the expiry of his contract at the end of June.
And despite being linked with a free transfer to Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, Juventus have won the race for Pogba.
The midfielder has agreed a contract with the Serie A giants and is now set to undergo a medical with the club.
Pogba made the journey to Turin in a private jet and uploaded a video on showing his excitement.
He is seen with a huge grin on his face before saying: "It's time. It's time. Yes sir!"
Arsenal pre-season team news
New signing Matt Turner starts in goal
Real Betis loan return Hector Bellerin starts at the back with a fit Kieran Tierney.
Eddie Nketiah leads the line whilst £45m Gabriel Jesus starts on the bench.
Toronto look to land Bernadeschi alongside Insigne
Reports out of the USA and Canada suggest that Italy Euro 20202 star Federico Bernadeschi is heading to the MLS.
Juventus winger Bernardeschi could supposedly be lured to Toronto FC after they traded Alejandro Pozuelo to Inter Miami, making salary space for the Italian.
GOAL explain: "Bernardeschi hasn't quite become a star at Juventus, but he should be one hell of an attacking piece in MLS, especially with Insigne on the other side".
Blues offered Barca pair
Barcelona duo Memphis Depay AND Sergino Dest have reportedly been offered to Chelsea in a double swap deal for Marcos Alonso and club captain Cesar Azpilicueta.
The Catalan giants hold a long-term interest in the Spanish duo and are keen to negotiate swap deals rather than pay a fee.
And according to the Daily Mail, Depay and Dest are two names who have been offered to Chelsea for Alonso and Azpilucueta, with new owner Todd Boehly in Barca to discuss a number of deals.
Boehly met with Barca director Mateu Alemany, consultant Jordi Cruyff and president Joan Laporta on Thursday.
City have signed ‘English version of Kante’, says Sagna
Manchester City have signed the “English version” of Chelsea star N’Golo Kante, reckons former right-back Bacary Sagna.
Sagna told : “I think it’s great for English football that City have signed him because they have the resources to sign anybody in that position.
“For me, it’s always pleasing to see English players joining an English title-winning team.
“I’m delighted for him because he deserves the opportunity – he has been brilliant for Leeds and also for the national team.
“When I see him play, I think he is like an English version of N’Golo Kante.”