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The new Premier League season is just over a week away and Chelsea, A
rsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham are all still in the market for major transfers. Arsenal are hopeful of agreeing a deal with Brentford for goalkeeper David Raya, while an injury to Gabriel Jesus could prompt a new attacking signing with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Mohammed Kudus linked.
Chelsea remain in talks with Brighton over Robert Sanchez and still hope to land top target Moises Caicedo. Lesley Ugochukwu has joined, Axel Disasi should be confirmed today and new midfielders, such as Liverpool target Romeo Lavia are being assessed.
Manchester United will soon to confirm the £72million arrival of Rasmus Hojlund from Atalanta,
though the official announcement has been delayed. Tottenham, who remain unsure if Harry Kane is staying this summer, are on the verge of signing both Wolfsburg defender Micky van de Ven and Rosario Central striker Alejo Veliz. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Tottenham are in talks to sign highly rated Rosario Central forward Alejo Veliz, writes Dan Kilpatrick.
The 19-year-old Argentina youth international has caught the eye for Rosario and his country at the recent Under-20 World Cup and, according to reports in Argentina, would cost Spurs around £12million.
Veliz, an imposing figure at over six feet tall, has 11 goals in 23 league games for far this season. A number of Premier League clubs, notably Brighton, have tapped into the South American market in recent seasons to much success, including the likes of Moises Caicedo and Julian Alvarez.
Josko Gvardiol is expected to complete a medical at Manchester City in the coming days.
Sky Sports News report that those tests are likely to begin before the end of the week, as City close in on completing a move for the RB Leipzig defender.
Gvardiol is set to arrive at the Etihad for a fee in the region of £77m.
Tottenham are in advanced talks to sign Wolfsburg defender Micky van de Ven, while continuing negotiations with Bayer Leverkusen for Edmond Tapsoba, writes Dan Kilpatrick.
Spurs could still sign either of the centre-backs, who have both been approved by head coach Ange Postecoglou, although Van de Ven is now the likelier addition.
Talks with Wolfsburg over the Dutch Under-21 international have been ongoing for weeks but Spurs are increasingly confident of agreeing a package which is expected to be worth around £30million.
Al Shabab have not given up hope of signing Willian in a shock move.
Yes, that is the Willian that re-joined Fulham 11 days ago. The Mail report that the Saudi club are willing to offer the winger £200,000-a-week to make a swift exit from Craven Cottage.
Joao Cancelo is closing in on a move to Barcelona.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the Manchester City full-back has agreed personal terms with Barcelona, and talks are continuing between the two clubs over the structure of a potential deal.
Barcelona are using the money they will receive for Ousmane Dembele, who is set to join PSG
Spurs to sign Alejo Veliz today
Tottenham are looking to seal a deal for Rosario Central striker Alejo Veliz today.
According to Relevo, negotiations are very advanced and just hours away from being completed.
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Arteta on Raya interest and Ramsdale
Mikel Arteta has addressed Arsenal’s interest in Brentford goalkeeper David Raya.
The Gunners have surprised many by launching a bid for Raya, a player they failed to sign three years ago, and have quickly agreed personal terms with the Spain international.
Arsenal must now agree a fee with the Bees, who want £40million for a player who has less than one year on his contract. Tottenham and Bayern Munich have previously tried and failed with bids for Raya.
It remains to be seen what Raya’s arrival would mean for current first-choice goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, who recently signed a new long-term contract at Arsenal but has at times faced criticism for his performances.
Ramsdale did his chances no harm on Wednesday by saving a penalty as Arsenal beat Monaco in a shootout to win the Emirates Cup.
Lanzini joins boyhood club River Plate
Manuel Lanzini has joined River Plate following the expiry of his West Ham contract.
He rejected a bigger contract at Real Betis
Spurs to lodge first bid for Tapsoba
Tottenham are not messing around.
According to Sport1 journalist Patrick Berger, Spurs are set to bid £40million plus add-ons for Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Edmond Tapsoba.
Spurs are also in talks over Micky van de Ven, so that would be two new centre-backs.
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Chelsea weigh up Vlahovic-Lukaku swap deal
Chelsea are weighing up whether to give the green light to a deal which would bring Dusan Vlahovic to Stamford in exchange for Romelu Lukaku and cash.
The Blues had previously ruled out signing the Serbian striker, but Juve have presented an opportunity to get Lukaku off their wage bill permanently.
Chelsea would pay £34million plus Lukaku for Vlahovic. Juventus have agreed personal terms with Lukaku, Fabrizio Romano reports.
