Transfer news LIVE! Lavia chooses Chelsea, Caicedo announcement; Liverpool eye Tchouameni; Onana to Man United

Chelsea are about to complete the British record £115million transfer of Moises Caicedo. Mauricio Pochettino is due to finally get his top target having initially looked like losing out to a shock bid from Liverpool, with a medical now completed and long contract penned. And their deals don’t stop there, with Romeo Lavia also now having chosen Chelsea over Liverpool. Deivid Washington is set to sign from Santos and personal terms are close to being agreed with Crystal Palace star Michael Olise.

Arsenal should today announce the signing of David Raya from Brentford on an initial loan deal as they look to wrap up their summer incomings. Plenty of players are up for grabs in the opposite direction however and Folarin Balogun has emerged as a shock Tottenham target in their hunt for a Harry Kane replacement, along with Gift Orban at Gent.

Liverpool are looking around for alternatives to Caicedo and Lavia amid links to Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde and Manchester United are said to have made approaches for Amadou Onana and Benjamin Pavard, though Sofyan Amrabat is still top of the list. Neymar is set to complete a big-money switch to Saudi Arabia, while West Ham have opened talks over Mohammed Kudus. Follow all the latest transfer news, gossip and rumours live below!

Live updatesShow latest updates 1691676019Done deal! Belgian side KAS Eupen sign Chelsea goalkeeper Gabriel Slonina1691674166Cole Palmer to West Ham latest

Pep Guardiola has spoken out on West Ham’s interest in signing Cole Palmer, as part of Man City’s bid to land Lucas Paqueta.

“I understand he wants to be more active than the previous season,” confirmed the manager.

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The FA via Getty Images1691671184Chelsea and Liverpool in transfer battle as Reds disrupt Moises Caicedo bid amid Romeo Lavia talks

Liverpool have made contact with Brighton over a rival bid for Chelsea’s top transfer target, Moises Caicedo, writes Nizaar Kinsella.

The Reds are considering hijacking Chelsea’s approach after the Blues bid £48million for Liverpool target Romeo Lavia last night.

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Various1691670101Guardiola addresses Kane future as Bayern Munich agree fee with Tottenham

Pep Guardiola is unsure whether or not Daniel Levy will allow Harry Kane to join Bayern Munich.

On Friday, Tottenham agreed a fee with the German giants worth more than £86.4m after a summer of protracted negotiations.

The England captain must now make a decision having previously been open to the idea of a move to Germany.

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The FA via Getty Images1691667858Tyler Adams to undergo Chelsea medical ahead of £20m transfer and potential debut vs Liverpool

Chelsea have activated Tyler Adams’ £20million release clause ahead of signing the midfielder from Leeds, writes Nizaar Kinsella.

The 24-year-old is expected to undergo his medical at Stamford Bridge on Thursday and could be available to face Liverpool on Sunday.

The Blues have a broad agreement in place over personal terms for the USA international having exploited a release clause that became active following Leeds’s relegation to the Championship.

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Getty Images1691665464West Ham confirm Edson Alvarez signing in £32m deal from Ajax

West Ham have confirmed the signing of Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez.

The Hammers are believed to be paying in the region of £32m for the 25-year-old, who has signed a five-year contract in east London.

The Mexico international becomes the first signing the club have made this summer following the British record sale of Declan Rice to Arsenal.

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West Ham Football Club1691663913Liverpool launch huge offer to sign Moises Caicedo

What a crazy day in the transfer market.

According to the Daily Telegraph, Liverpool have OUTBID Chelsea for Moises Caicedo but the player is keen on a move to Stamford Bridge.

Getty Images for Premier League1691660804Bayern Munich agree fee with Tottenham for Harry Kane

Wow.

The day has finally come, Tottenham fans.

According to The Athletic, Bayern Munich have now agreed a fee with Spurs for Harry Kane and the decision is now up to the player…

Evening Standard1691659790Arsenal want Raya available for Forest clash as goalkeeper gets set for medical

Arsenal hope to complete a deal for Brentford goalkeeper David Raya in time for their first game of the season on Saturday, writes Simon Collings.

The Gunners are paying £3million to take Raya on loan for the season and the deal has the option to be made permanent for £27m.

The Spaniard’s contract at Brentford is due to expire in a year’s time, but he will sign a new one before leaving on loan.

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Evening Standard1691658553Chelsea hijack Liverpool move for Lavia amid £100m Caicedo breakthrough

Chelsea have made a £48million offer for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia in a bid snatch him from under the noses of Liverpool, writes Nizaar Kinsella.

Liverpool have been in talks over the 19-year-old all summer but they have had three bids rejected and Chelsea have swooped to hijack their deal.

Chelsea want to sign two players to transform their midfield and are also optimistic they have made a breakthrough in talks over Moises Caicedo from Brighton.

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