Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal medical for Havertz; Man United enter Rice race, new Mount bid; Jackson to Chelsea

The summer window is just a week old and Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham are all busy strengthening their squads. The Gunners are on the verge of completing the £65m signing of Kai Havertz, and are preparing a third bid for Declan Rice. Ajax defender Jurrien Timber is also a target, along with Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia.

Long-term Gunners target Moises Caicedo is keen on a move to Chelsea, with Brighton holding out for at least £80m. The Blues have confirmed the signing of Christopher Nkunku and will soon add Nicolas Jackson as another forward signing. Mauricio Pochettino also needs to trim his squad, with Hakim Ziyech set to move to Saudi Arabia and Mateo Kovacic joining Manchester City.

Tottenham have been told James Maddison will cost a minimum of £50m, while their pursuit of Brentford goalkeeper David Raya is at risk of breaking down over a fee. Manchester United are set to enter the race to sign Rice, with an offer that could involve Harry Maguire, while they have had a fresh bid for Mason Mount rejected by Chelsea. Follow all the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip below!

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A busy period of outgoings at Stamford Bridge.

Kai Havertz off to Arsenal, Man United pushing for Mason Mount and Saudi Arabian clubs looking to sign a number of Chelsea players.

Fabrizio Romano reports that the Blues will receive close to €25m for Kalidou Koulibaly, who will be joining Al-Hilal this summer.

Getty Images1687353021Havertz nears Arsenal move

Arsenal are closing in a deal to make Chelsea forward Kai Havertz their first summer signing, writes Simon Collings.

The Gunners have an agreement in principle with Chelsea over a transfer worth £65million, including add-ons.

Havertz wants to join Arsenal and personal terms are in place.

The 24-year-old now needs to undergo a medical but the deal looks set to kickstart a huge summer recruitment drive at Arsenal.

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Chelsea have rejected Manchester United’s latest bid of £50million for Mason Mount, raising fears at Old Trafford that they will miss out on one of their key targets, writes Nizaar Kinsella.

United manager Erik ten Hag has made Mount his top summer transfer target but their latest offer of £45m plus £5m in add-ons has been turned down.

Mount is keen to join United this summer but fears he could be priced out of a move. Chelsea are demanding £70m for the 24-year-old, who has just one year remaining on his contract at Stamford Bridge.

The Blues increasingly look willing to risk losing Mount for free next summer. He is reluctant to sign a new contract after a breakdown of his relationship with members of the club’s hierarchy.

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/ PA Wire1687351232Arsenal open to selling Lokonga

Albert Sambi Lokonga is set to leave Arsenal this summer.

The Belgian spent the second half of last season on loan at Crystal Palace and newly-promoted Burnley, who are coached by Lokonga’s former boss at Anderlecht, Vincent Kompany, are tracking him closely.

With Granit Xhaka also expected to leave and Thomas Partey potentially departing, it’s quite the midfield overhaul at the Emirates!

Arsenal FC via Getty Images1687350433Gundogan chooses Barcelona

Ilkay Gundogan is expected to join Barcelona on a free transfer.

The Manchester City captain is out of contract at the end of the month and a decision on his future now looks to have been made, with talkSPORT reporting he has agreed terms with Barcelona.

Arsenal were among the other clubs linked with the midfielder, but it’s reported Gundogan will move to Spain and sign a two-year deal, with the option to extend that for a further season.

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Arsenal have now reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign Kai Havertz.

A fee in the region of £65m will see Havertz make the move to north London this summer, with personal terms already agreed.

The Athletic report that Arsenal will now schedule a medical for the German, who will become the club’s first signing of the summer.

Evening Standard1687349122Fresh Mount offer from Man United

Man United submitted a fresh bid for Mason Mount earlier today, one that has been met with a counter offer by Chelsea.

The Athletic report that United have offered £45m plus £5m in add-ons, but have been told by Chelsea that a bid of £60m and £5m in add-ons would be accepted.

An agreement is edging closer, but United do have a limit to how far they will go in their attempts to sign Mount, who is out of contract at Stamford Bridge next summer.

Evening Standard 1687348317Man United set to move for Onana

Manchester United are preparing a £34.9m bid for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana.

The club are set to strengthen in that position regardless of whether David de Gea stays, and Gazzetta Dello Sport report that a firm approach for Onana will be made.

Chelsea have also been linked with the 27-year-old, though it’s believed Mauricio Pochettino is happy to have Kepa Arrizabalaga as his number one.

Getty Images1687347518Havertz could complete move this week

Kai Havertz’s move to Arsenal could be wrapped up by the end of the week.

That’s according to Fabrizio Romano, who claims that a final agreement is imminent and personal terms have already been sorted.

Sounds like Havertz will officially be an Arsenal player in the very near future, with the Gunners getting their man for £65m.

Chelsea FC via Getty Images1687346817Jorginho wants Arsenal stay

Jorginho is ready to snub interest from Lazio to stay at Arsenal, writes Simon Collings.

Former Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri wants to be reunited with Jorginho but the midfielder is not keen on a return to Serie A.

Arsenal are plotting an overhaul of their midfield this summer, with a third offer for Declan Rice to come. They are also targeting Brighton’s Moises Caicedo and Southampton’s Romeo Lavia, though any further moves depend on player sales.

Arsenal are looking to offload Thomas Partey instead of Jorginho – the Italian has a contract with the Gunners until the end of next season and the club have an option for a further year.

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