Transfer news LIVE: Harry Kane LEAVES for Germany ahead of Bayern move, Chelsea to hijack Liverpool’s Caicedo deal
HARRY KANE has finally set off for Germany to finalise a move to Bayern Munich.
The Bundesliga champions have chased the striker all summer before finally having a £104million bid accepted by Tottenham this week.
And it is understood that Spurs will collect an initial fee of £86m plus easily-attainable add-ons to round it up to £104m.
Meanwhile, Liverpool have agreed a British transfer fee of £111m for Brighton's Moises Caicedo - but Chelsea are reportedly prepared to table an even higher offer.
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Hammers still eyeing McTominay
Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay is still on West Ham's radar.
Hammers' boss David Moyes ideally wants Southampton’s England ace as the replacement for £105million Declan Rice.
But Moyes is unwilling to offer more than £25million - £15m below the Saints' valuation.
That leaves Scotland star McTominay as a prime alternative.
BREAKING: Chelsea sign goalkeeper
Chelsea have reached an agreement with Brighton for the signing of Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez.
The Spaniard, who will count towards the club's homegrown quota, will provide competition for Kepa Arrizabalaga.
The Blues were keen to bring in additional competition for Kepa after Edouard Mendy left to join the Saudi Pro-League in June.
Chelsea goalkeeping coach Ben Roberts is a big fan of Sanchez having worked with him at Brighton previously.
Mina off to Italy
Ex-Everton defender Yerry Mina is closing in on a move to Serie A side Fiorentina.
The Colombian departed Goodison Park for free when his contract expired after five seasons with the club.
Mina is set to undergo a medical in Florence tomorrow, according to reports.
He will replace Igor at centre-back following his move to Brighton.
Pressure Mouting
Gabriel Agbonlahor has sensationally suggested that Mason Mount is not good enough to start for Manchester United.
Mount, 24, joined the Red Devils in a £60million transfer from Chelsea last month.
He has already made five pre-season appearances for the club, but Agbonlahor is not convinced that he will be the important player Erik ten Hag needs when the Premier League season kicks off.
The former striker went as far as to suggest that Mount is not even good enough to play for Aston Villa.
He said on talkSPORT: "He doesn't even make the bench, mate. He's the last sub on the bench.
"Mason Mount is nowhere near making that team, nowhere near."
Pressure Mouting
Gabriel Agbonlahor has sensationally suggested that Mason Mount is not good enough to start for Manchester United.
Mount, 24, joined the Red Devils in a £60million transfer from Chelsea last month.
He has already made five pre-season appearances for the club, but Agbonlahor is not convinced that he will be the important player Erik ten Hag needs when the Premier League season kicks off.
The former striker went as far as to suggest that Mount is not even good enough to play for Aston Villa.
He said on talkSPORT: “He doesn’t even make the bench, mate. He’s the last sub on the bench.
“Mason Mount is nowhere near making that team, nowhere near.”
Made his Marq
Arsenal's Marquinhos is poised to join French side Nantes on a season-long loan.
The Brazilian youngster had an underwhelming spell on loan with Norwich last term.
After joining Arsenal from Sao Paulo for £3m last summer, the Brazilian made six appearances, before being loaned out to the Canaries in January.
However he struggled to assert himself at Carrow Road, providing just one goal and one assist in 11 games.
And with Arsenal possessing ample talent in his position, it's likely that Marquinhos will be loaned out again.
According to the Daily Mail, FC Nantes are highly interested in securing the winger for the coming season.
Made his Marq
Arsenal’s Marquinhos is set to join French side Nantes on a season-long loan.
The Brazilian youngster had an underwhelming spell on loan with Norwich last term.
After joining Arsenal from Sao Paulo for £3m last summer, the Brazilian made six appearances, before being loaned out to the Canaries in January.
However he struggled to assert himself at Carrow Road, providing just one goal and one assist in 11 games.
And with Arsenal possessing ample talent in his position, it’s likely that Marquinhos will be loaned out again.
According to the Daily Mail, FC Nantes are highly interested in securing the winger for the coming season.
When is the Champions League group stage draw?
Manchester United will return to the Champions League this season after finishing third in Premier League last campaign.
Here are all the details for the upcoming Champions League group stage draw:
- The Champions League group stage draw will take place on Thursday, August 31.
- The draw is set to begin at 5pm UK time.
- The Grimaldi Forum in Monaco will host.
When is the Champions League group stage draw?
Manchester United will return to the Champions League this season after finishing third in Premier League last campaign.
Here are all the details for the upcoming Champions League group stage draw:
- The Champions League group stage draw will take place on Thursday, August 31.
- The draw is set to begin at 5pm UK time.
- The Grimaldi Forum in Monaco will host.
Spurs make Bayern sweat over Kane
Bayern Munich are being left to sweat for a decision over their final Harry Kane bid from Daniel Levy.
The German giants submitted a fresh £86million bid for the England captain on Friday.
Despite telling Spurs they wanted a response the same day, they have yet to receive an answer.
Tottenham chairman Levy has flown to Miami but is still working from Florida, weighing up Bayern's final offer of £86million with £17million in add-ons.
Kane wants to have his future clarified before Spurs' first game of the season against Brentford on August 13.
The 30-year-old is into the final year of his contract and has no intention of signing a new deal. He can sign a pre-contract agreement with clubs outside England from January 1.
Bayern have already had two bids rejected and club representatives have been in England this week for talks with Spurs.
The Bundesliga champions are believed to have offered £81.7m earlier this week but it's thought Spurs want £100m.
Whitehall left embarrassed by Wenger
Jack Whitehall was left feeling uncomfortable live on TV during an interaction with Arsene Wenger.
The comedian hosted coverage of the Game4Ukraine on Saturday and was joined in the studio by the legendary former Arsenal boss.
Before the match, Whitehall was joined in the studio by the Team Zinchenko side, Wenger, who left the Arsenal fan starstruck with his presence.
The comedian smiled and squirmed as he introduced the Frenchman, who could be seen smiling during the awkward moment.
Introducing Wenger, Whitehall said: "Managing Team Zinchenko is someone who is responsible for giving me some of the best moments of my life, Mr Arsene Wenger.
"Welcome to the studio. Hi Arsene. So Arsene… ah you’re looking at me.
"This is an amazing day and there are some of the old gang back together, you’re managing a few of your Arsenal boys.";
Rasmus note aged 10 proves he dreamed of joining Utd
You better not mock Rasmus Hojlund when he says his childhood dream was to play for Manchester United.
The Red Devils' new £72million striker has the evidence to prove it!
Hojlund, 20, unveiled a note he wrote aged 10 for a school project, detailing his two ambitions in football.
Just a decade later, both have come true - a real triumph for the 'winner child' who compels the dedicated Dane to keep developing.
Six-cap Hojlund showed a message he penned ten years ago: "My goal is to play for the Danish national team and for Manchester United."
Hojlund told his home-country TV station: "It's about dreaming big and daring to dream big. Otherwise you will not reach your goals.
"It's rare you get everything in one package, but I'd say everything has just come together with me and Manchester United. It's a perfect match.
"Right now the club is going through a process, and I would very much like to be a part of it. This is also why I have chosen to come here now, because I feel I can grow with the club, and hopefully we can win a lot of trophies together."
Barkley joins Luton's 'great story'
Ex-England midfielder Ross Barkley has joined Prem new boys Luton League - inspired by a 'great story' that' contrasts with his own fall from fame.
The Hatters have gone from the National League to the top flight with four promotions in ten seasons.
Ross Barkley says he's delighted to be back in the PremCredit: Instagram @lutontown Barkley, on the other hand, has spluttered after joining Chelsea from Everton in 2018.
He had a loan spell at Aston Villa and a one-year contract with Nice that ended this summer.
The 33-cap star, 29, told the Hatters' website after his free transfer: "Why Luton? Going from the Conference to the Premier League is a great story.
"And for me personally to be back in the Premier League, it's great motivation."
Luton manager Rob Edwards said: "Ross brings loads of experience at the top level, has international experience and brings an X-factor."
Swans swoop on Charlie
Arsenal wonderkid Charlie Patino is set to join Swansea on a season-long loan deal from Arsenal.
Patino, 19, spent last year in the Championship with Blackpool and impressed despite the team’s relegation to League One.
The midfielder returned to the Gunners reportedly eager to leave permanently for regular first-team football.
Despite the England Under-20 international’s contract still having two years remaining, he had been expected to leave the Emirates for good earlier this summer.
But club chiefs, such as sporting director Edu Gaspar, appear to have talked him into another loan spell.
Credit: Getty Maguire 'in contention to face Wolves'
Harry Maguire is currently in Manchester United's squad for Monday's Prem opener against Wolves - despite West ham closing on a £30million deal.
The England centre-back is one of around four senior players who could depart Old Trafford in the next fortnight.
But for now the 30-year-old is a contender to make at least the bench for the Red Devils in three days' time.
Chelsea join Gunners in hunt for Wahi
Chelsea are said to be monitoring Montpellier frontman Elye Wahi, who has also been linked with Arsenal
The 20-year-old notched 19 goals in 33 Ligue 1 appearances last season.
Now L’Equipe say the Blues are expected to bid for the France Under-21 star.
It's claimed Waho has rejected approaches from Bournemouth, Union Berlin and Lazio.
Credit: Getty Red Devils 'must up Hojlund bid'
Manchester United need to up their valuation of Rasmus Hojlund after speaking to Atalanta about their strike star.
That's the verdict of The Athletic as Old Trafford chief Erik ten Hag intensifies his search for a new partner for Marcus Rashford, who is poised for a mega new contract.
Ten Hag is on the brink of solving his goalkeeping headache as Andre Onan's capture from Inter Milan is being finalised.
That leaves a world-class frontman as United's transfer priority.
PSG are also keen on Hojlund but Atalanta reportedly want around £60million for the 20-year-old.
Mateo Kovacic bid
Manchester City have lodged an official offer to sign Chelsea star Mateo Kovacic.
City are believed to have offered the Blues £25milion to land Kovacic in the summer transfer window.
According to , the 2023 Treble winners have made their bid having already been granted permission to discuss personal terms with the midfielder.
The report adds that the former Real Madrid ace is keen on a move to the Premier League champions.
It is also thought that the two clubs are now working on a "solution" to reach an official agreement.
Meanwhile, transfer guru has claimed that the Citizens will then turn their attention to the Croatia star's international team-mate Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig.
