Harry Kane continues to dominate the transfer rumours with Manchester City eager to make one final push to sign the Tottenham striker, who made his first appearance of the season in Tottenham’s win at Wolves on Sunday.
You can follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip as Premier League clubs make moves to strengthen ahead of transfer deadline day.
The saga over Kane’s Spurs future rumbles on, though it remains unclear how connected the club’s continued links to players in the market is to the possible haul they can expect for the England forward.
It is the summer’s of the gentleman’s agreement, with the 28-year-old thought to be furious at Daniel Levy, who he believes reneged on their agreement to sell him this summer, with the Spurs chairman already knocking back Manchester City’s initial bid worth £125m.
Meanwhile, it’s more doom and gloom at Arsenal, who were humbled at the hands of Chelsea on Sunday, but the additions of Martin Odegaard, who has been signed on a permanent transfer from Real Madrid, and Aaron Ramsdale, who will push Bernd Leno for the No 1 spot in the line-up after completing a move from Sheffield United, should boost training this week after the Gunners spent another £60m to take their summer spending past £130m.
There promises to be more thrills and spills this week with overreactions and pressure from managers to rectify what they believe might be a trend after just two games of the new campaign – follow it all as it happens below:
Tottenham stepping up interest in Wolves’ Adama Traore
Tottenham want to sign Wolves winger Adama Traore before the end of the transfer window, according to multiple reports, with Nuno Espirito Santo keen to capture the Spain international from his former club.
Manager Nuno faced Traore when he returned to his former team on Sunday, with Spurs recording a 1-0 win at the Molineux Stadium.
Traore, 25, had an outstanding 2019/20 season working under Nuno at Wolves in which he scored four times and assisted nine further goals, which was a vast improvement on his previous best return in the Premier League.
Jamie Braidwood23 August 2021 12:45
Bayern Munich ‘happy’ with Robert Lewandowski, but no talks on new deal
Bayern Munich chairman Herbert Hainer has said it is too “early” to discuss renewing Robert Lewandowski’s contract amid reports that the striker is unhappy at the club.
Reports surfaced last week suggesting that Lewandowski wants a new challenge and has been looking to leave the Bundesliga champions.
Bayern Munich have been linked with a move for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland when his release clauses becomes active next year, which in turn has seen Lewandowski tipped to join Manchester United or Manchester City in 2022, when he will have one year remaining on his Bayern contract.
“We’re happy with Robert. But we don’t have to extend the contract now, we still have 2 years,” Hainer told Bild TV.
“As I said, I can imagine Robert staying beyond 2023. We’re in permanent talks with all our players, including Lewy. But now is still early.”
Jamie Braidwood23 August 2021 12:28
Barcelona’s Miralem Pjanic offered to clubs in Italy
Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic continues to be linked with a return to Serie A, with Napoli the latest club said to be interested in a move for the 31-year-old, according to Corriere dello Sport.
Pjanic has also been linked with a return to Juventus, as well as moves to Fiorentina and Roma, with Barcelona keen to offload his salary after failing to establish himself as a regular start at the Spanish club.
Jamie Braidwood23 August 2021 12:10
Arsenal owner confirms Granit Xhaka’s new contract
Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke has confirmed that Granit Xhaka has signed a new contract at the club.
Xhaka was linked with a move to Roma early in the window and although personal terms were agreed, talks broke down over the transfer fee.
Although there has yet to be official confirmation from the club, Kroenke appeared to let the news slip in his programme notes ahead of the club’s home match against Chelsea.
“We are building a squad, rich in young talent, much of it developed through our wonderful academy,” Kroenke said. “It is clear looking across Europe that we are dealing with a difficult transfer market due to the impacts of the pandemic but at the time of writing, are delighted to have signed Nuno Tavares, Sambi Lokonga and Ben White.
“We have also renewed the deals of Kieran Tierney and Emile Smith Rowe, both on a long-term basis. These are all young players that we are convinced can develop further and have a bright future with us.
“They are supported by a strong group of more experienced players including Granit Xhaka, who has signed an extended contract. This is an important step in terms of maintaining balance and stability in the squad.”
Jamie Braidwood23 August 2021 11:40
Crystal Palace target Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah
After his side failed to score in their opening two games of the season, Crystal Palace manager Patrick Viera has identified Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah as he attempts to strengthen his attacking options, according to the Athletic.
Arsenal would like to extend Nketiah’s contract, according to the report, but would listen to offers of around £20 million for the 22-year-old.
Palace are weighing up a £10m bid for the former England youth international, who scored six goals for Arsenal in 30 appearances for the club last season, with half of those appearances coming from the bench.
Jamie Braidwood23 August 2021 11:12
Spurs have ‘verbal agreement’ on Pape Matar Sarr transfer
Tottenham appear close to signing Metz midfielder Pape Matar Sarr after the French club’s president said there was a verbal agreement in place over a transfer for the 18-year-old.
“Nothing is signed, but I have a verbal agreement with the president of Tottenham,” Metz president Bernard Serin said on Sunday, as quoted by Le Republicain Lorrain.
If the transfer, which is said to be in the region of £10m, goes ahead then Sarr is expected to return to Metz on loan for the season.
Jamie Braidwood23 August 2021 10:53
Manchester United’s Brandon Williams set for Norwich loan
Brandon Williams is set to completed his loan move to Norwich City today after undergoing a medical at the club over the weekend, according to Sky Sports.
The Manchester United left back has not been involved in his side’s first two matches of the Premier League season with the two clubs said to have been in advanced talks since last week.
Norwich manager Daniel Farke said following his team’s defeat at Manchester City that he was looking for reinforcements at left back and Williams, 20, will join the club on a season-long loan.
Jamie Braidwood23 August 2021 10:30
West Ham’s Declan Rice to reject new contract offers
Declan Rice is set to turn down further attempts from West Ham in their bid to offer the midfielder a new contract, the Times are reporting, with the England international set on moving to a Champions League club.
West Ham have not received any bids for their captain this summer but the Times report that Rice has grown frustrated at the club pricing him out of a move with their valuation of £100m.
Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City have all been linked with the 22-year-old, who has a further three years on his current deal.
Jamie Braidwood23 August 2021 10:15
Rennes ‘open’ to selling star Eduardo Camavinga
Eduardo Camavinga has put some of the biggest clubs in Europe on red alert after the 18-year-old walked away from contract negotiations with French side Rennes over a long-term deal, according to journalist Fabrizio Romano.
Camavinga has one year left on this current deal and Rennes are now said to be ‘open’ to selling the midfielder rather than risk losing him on a free transfer next summer.
The France international has attracted interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Real Madrid this summer and Rennes would listen to offers of around £30 million for the midfielder, according to the report.
Jamie Braidwood23 August 2021 10:00
Liverpool and Lyon agree fee for Xherdan Shaqiri
In case you missed it last night, Lyon have reached an agreement with Liverpool to sign Xherdan Shaqiri, the French club have confirmed.
Shaqiri arrived in France last night and will undergo a medical today ahead of the move. The Switzerland forward asked to leave the club this summer after three seasons at Liverpool, in which he won the Premier League and Champions League, due to a lack of game time.
“After intense negotiations with Liverpool, OL thanks the general manager, Billy Hogan, and the sporting director, Michael Edwards, for their availability and for listening to the joint requests of Xherdan Shaqiri and Olympique Lyonnais,” the Ligue 1 club said.
Jamie Braidwood23 August 2021 09:45