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Premier League 2021 LIVE updates: Transfers, signings, injuries
30 Aug
Ruben Dias has signed a new contract with Man City. The POrtuguesedefense is set to feature for the Etihad outfit until 2027.
Rubén Dias signs a new contract with Manchester City until June 2027. Increased salary and ‘untouchable’ player for Pep Guardiola. 🔵🇵🇹 #MCFC #ManCity
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 30, 2021
29 Aug
Wolves have announced the signing of Hee Chan Hwang!
I’m afraid we’ve got to put a ⏸ on our matchday coverage for the following annoucement…#WelcomeHwang
🇰🇷✍️ pic.twitter.com/LmgbQCMh41
— Wolves (@Wolves) August 29, 2021
27 Aug
It is official! The 5x Balon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has joined Manchester United after his transfer saga took a U-turn. Manchester United has signed Cristiano Ronaldo from Juventus. Manchester United on Friday confirmed that the club has reached an agreement with Juventus for the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo, subject to agreement of personal terms, visa, and medical.
Welcome 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲, @Cristiano 🔴#MUFC | #Ronaldo
— Manchester United (@ManUtd) August 27, 2021
23 Aug
Saul Niguez is linked with a move to a number of Premier League. The Atletico Madrid midfielder is set to leave the Wanda Metropolitano outfit on loan with quite a few clubs interested in him.
The likes of Manchester United, Liverpool, and Chelsea are likely to approach the 26-year-old looking to acquire him for a year-long loan. However, no rumors of a permanent deal have been reported.
20 Aug
@11:30 PM: Aaron Ramsdale joins Arsenal
Signed. Sealed. Delivered.
We’re right behind you, @AaronRamsdale98! ✊ pic.twitter.com/rp9AZhdnFA
— Arsenal (@Arsenal) August 20, 2021
Gary Cahill has joined the Championship side AFC Bournemouth on a one-year deal. The English center back left Crystal Palace after the expiration of his contract last season and will feature for the Cherries at the heart of their defense.
“𝗜’𝗺 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗿𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗮𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝘀 𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲.”@GaryJCahill‘s first interview is here 🗣#afcb 🍒
— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) August 20, 2021
James Ward-Prowse and Patrick Bamford sign new deals
James Ward-Prowse has shut down rumors of a move to Aston Villa and extend his stay with Southampton by signing a new contract until June 2026. Similarly, Patrick Bamford has also agreed to a new deal with Leeds until June 2026, confirmed.
Delighted to have signed a new contract with @leedsunited 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽
Now let’s get to work ⚡️⚡️⚡️#mot https://t.co/SPzJYvkXXD
— Patrick Bamford (@Patrick_Bamford) August 19, 2021
🗣 “I’m not finished yet here.”
A word from the #SaintsFC skipper:
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) August 19, 2021
18 Aug
Arsenal close in on Odegaard, Ramsdale
Arsenal is closing in on two signings with Martin Odegaard and Aaron Ramsdale both set to join the Gunners in the ongoing summer transfer window. Martin Odegaard has left Real Madrid and will soon re-join Arsenal, this time on a permanent basis after completing his medical.
𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: Martin Odegaard has completed his Arsenal medical ahead of his move from Real Madrid.
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 19, 2021
Aaron Ramsdale will join the Gunners soon. Official announcement awaited.
Confirmed. Total agreement reached between Arsenal and Sheffield United after last bid – Aaron Ramsdale will be new Arsenal GK. 🤝🔴 #AFC
Ramsdale has agreed personal terms with Arsenal.
Confirmed as per @David_Ornstein today.
Ødegaard deal will be announced in the next hours. pic.twitter.com/jBLJLpetmn
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 18, 2021
Martin Ødegaard to Arsenal, here we go and deal confirmed! Permanent move – bit less than €40m to Real Madrid. Personal terms already agreed on five years contract. 🇳🇴 #AFC
Edu and Arteta wanted Ødegaard as only priority since June, strategy was correct… and now, done deal. pic.twitter.com/2LCaiEiKD0
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 18, 2021
17 Aug
@3:40 PM: Tammy Abraham completes his deal
Official and confirmed. Tammy Abraham joins AS Roma on permanent deal [NO loan] for €40m paid in installments plus €5m add ons. 🔵 #CFC #ASRoma
Tammy signs until June 2026, €4/5m salary net per season. Chelsea have a buy-back clause valid from June 2023 for €80m.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 17, 2021
@9: 30 AM Monday– Tottenham Hotspur is not done in the transfer market. After registering a narrow 1-0 win over reigning champions Manchester City, the London outfit is rumored to continue working off the field and bring in more players for the upcoming season.
Club director Fabio Paratici is reported to have already been working on many potential deals in the last two weeks. Cagliari’s Nahitan Nández has been linked with a move to Spurs but no official contacts/bids have been made.
Tottenham director Fabio Paratici at work on many potential deals for final two weeks. Centre back… and more ⚪️ #THFC
Cagliari and former Boca Nahitan Nández, one of the names in Spurs list as midfielder. Contacts started but no official bid yet. There are also other options 🇺🇾
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 15, 2021
@10:00 PM Sunday- Spurs head coach Nuno Espirito Santo opens up about the future of Harry Kane. The former Wolves boss reveals how the English skipper is continuing his preparation. Adding how the 27 year old, Nuno shared how Kane will continue to keeping working until he’s ready.
Tottenham manager Nuno on Harry Kane: “He is continuing his preparation. Harry needs to work, he worked today and he will keep on working until he’s ready. Is Harry at the stadium? He worked in the morning, I don’t know what he is going to do”, via @cdeccleshare ⚪️ #THFC #Kane
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 15, 2021
@5:00 PM Sunday-Chelsea attacker Tammy Abraham has arrived in Rome. The English international is set to play for the Serie A outfit after agreeing upon a five year deal this summer.
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@12 PM Sunday- Chelsea on a selling spree. After the arrival of Romelu Lukaku, the Blues are aiming to sell off a few of their strikers. While Tammy Abraham is on his way to Roma, Batshuayi is expected to join Besiktas. Young striker Ike Ugo will also leave the Stamford Bridge outfit and is near joining Genk this summer.
Paperworks signed during the night for Tammy Abraham to AS Roma. No loan – permanent deal. Chelsea have back clause valid from June 2023 for €80m, confirmed. 🏴 #CFC
Chelsea are also working to complete Batshuayi deal with Besiktas and Ike Ugbo deal with Genk. Final stages.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 15, 2021
@9 AM Sunday: Tammy Abraham is on his way out of Chelsea. The English international is expected to move to Italy and play for AS Roma under former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho
Abraham > Roma deal details. 🏴
– Tammy will be in Rome today 1pm.
– Buy back clause for Chelsea: €80m valid from June 2023.
– AS Roma will sign him on permanent deal [NO loan].
– Price will be €40m plus add ons paid in installments.
– Salary €4/5m net per season until 2026. pic.twitter.com/33tG59QvTJ— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 14, 2021
@5:00 PM Saturday: Manchester United officially confirms the signing of Raphael Varane from Real Madrid.
𝘽𝙍𝙀𝘼𝙆𝙄𝙉𝙂: Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Raphael Varane on a four-year deal ✍️
— Sky Sports News (@SkySportsNews) August 14, 2021
@6:00 PM Friday– Harry Kane returns to Spurs training.
Tottenham head coach Nuno Espirito Santo has revealed that the spurs captain was available at the clubs’ training center today. The former Wolves manager also decided to avoid questions on Kanes’ future by adding how “he had a talk but it’s private conversation” with the English international.
Nuno: “Harry Kane was training today. Of course we had a talk but it’s private conversation”. ⚪️ #THFC
Nuno answers whether Harry Kane will be a Spurs player at the end of the transfer window: “He is here with us and is a Tottenham player… we’ve to think about tomorrow”. #MCFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 13, 2021
@4:00 PM Friday– Arsenal have made a move for Real Madrid star Martin Ødegaard. The Norwegian international has been the top choice for the Gunners in the ongoing summer transfer window.
The 22-year-old had played for the Emirates outfit last year following his year-long loan. Arteta is said to prioritize him as number 10with Arsenal set to make an official proposal once Real Madrid gives the green light.
Arsenal are prepared to make a bid to sign Martin Ødegaard on a permanent deal. He’s always been Edu and Arteta’s priority as number 10. ⚪️🇳🇴 #AFC
Once Real Madrid gives the green light, Arsenal will submit the proposal.
Aouar, also in the list.
Maddison, never been close. https://t.co/oJ8lAKBZ5u— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 13, 2021
@2:30 PM Friday- Liverpool star Virgil van Dijk has signed a long-term contract with the Reds on Friday. The holland star has put pen on paper and will continue his association with the Reds until 2025.
𝗕𝗜𝗚 𝗩𝗜𝗥𝗚 ✊@VirgilvDijk has today signed a new long-term contract with the Reds 🙌
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) August 13, 2021
@1:00 PM Friday– Spurs, and Arsenal will have to end their pursuit for Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez. Tottenham was rumored to have agreed to a £60million deal while Arsenal also had a strong interest in Martinez. However, both teams will now have to shift their focus after the player insisted that he wants to stay with the Serie A club.
@12:30 PM Friday- According to reports, Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi could finally leave the Blues for good this summer. Nicolo Schira has claimed that the 27-year-old is in talks with Besiktas. The Turkish league side is rumored to offer him a four-year contract that will see him earn £38,000 per week.
@12:00 PM Friday- Manchester United’s latest recruit Raphael Varane is rumored to don jersey number 19 for the Red Devils for the upcoming season. The 28-year-old is expected to take the number from Amad Diallo who wore it in the last campaign. Speculation on the French defender’s new jersey number started after Diallo’s No 19 jersey was taken off the United’s shop website.
It is also imperative to know that Varane wore 19 in his first season at Real Madrid too. Amid all the rumors, Amad Diallo has also been linked with a loan move away from the Old Trafford outfit. The youngster is seeking some regular playing time and could be on his way out essentially freeing up the No 19 jersey for the French star.
@9:00 AM Friday- Manchester City has not given up their hopes of signing Harry Kane. The Regining Premier League Champions are reported to prepare a €150m bid for the Spurs skipper and will hope to see the London outfit accept the proposal. However, Tottenham is still hoping to keep hold of Kane but could lose out on him given Man City’s serious interest in the English attacker.
Manchester City are preparing their new bid for Harry Kane around €150m and would also include add-ons if necessary to convince Spurs. ⚪️🚨 #THFC
Tottenham still hope to keep Kane but Man City are not giving up – bid will be ready.
Exclusive story earlier today, confirmed👇🏻🏴 https://t.co/TX737kCun6
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 12, 2021
@11:00 PM Thursday: Chelsea confirm the signing of Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian joins the Blues on a five-year deal from Inter Milan.
Back in blue. ✍️#LukWhosBack
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 12, 2021
@5:30 PM Thursday: Arsenal is set to increase their efforts to Chelsea star Tammy Abraham. The English striker is on his way out of Stamford Bridge and has a lot of clubs showing interest in signing him. AS Roma is leading the race for Abraham with the Serie A already agreeing on transfer fees with Chelsea.
However, Abraham is keen on staying in the Premier League and prefers to join Arsenal rather than move abroad. The Gunners have stepped up their pursuit by offering AS Roma the chance to sign Lacazette and giving themselves a clear run at Abraham.
@5:00 PM Thursday Arsenal will wait to hear Real Madrid’s decision on Martin Ødegaard. The Norwegian has always been Arsenal’s priority with the Gunners looking to re-sign him for the upcoming season.
Despite rumors of Mikel Arteta considering bring in Maddison, the Spanish tactician is waiting to see what Real Madrid decides about Ødegaard. If the LaLiga outfit deems him surplus to requirements, the 22-year-old could be way back to the Emirates for the upcoming season.
Martin Ødegaard has always been Arsenal priority, more than Maddison. Arsenal board now waiting for Real Madrid final decision on Ødegaard future – they’d be ready to bid for the Norwegian talent. 🇳🇴 #AFC #Real
Joe Willock deal with Newcastle will be ‘completed soon’. #NUFC https://t.co/QGPyiN2NT4
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 12, 2021
@4: 30 PM Thursday: Harry Kane could begin training with the Spurs squad on Friday. The English international has been quarantining since returning back from his holiday in the Bahamas. The Tottenham star is set to take his five-day PCR test and will be cleared to join the group training if the test returns negative.
@9:30 AM Thursday- Aaron Ramsdale is not joining Arsenal. The Sheffield star is not close to playing for the Gunners after rumors erupted of him moving to a Premier League club following his exclusion for Sheffield’s FA Cup team earlier.
Arsenal were not close to sign Aaron Ramsdale – there’s no agreement with Sheffield, as per @gunnerblog. 🔴 #AFC
Goalkeepers news.
-Inter still keen on André Onana, only if he’ll be available as free agent in 2022.
-Luis Maximiano in Granada list if Sergio Romero deal collapses.— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 12, 2021
@07:53AM Thursday: Xherdan Shaqiri has completed his agreement on personal terms with OL. Contract now ready until June 2024 – Shaqiri’s now pushing to join the Ligue1 side.
Xherdan Shaqiri has completed his agreement on personal terms with OL. Contract now ready until June 2024 – Shaqiri’s now pushing to join Ligue1 side, as @lequipe reporter. 🔴🇫🇷 #LFC
OL are offering €6m with add-ons, Liverpool want more. No agreement yet. Talks ongoing.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 12, 2021
@22:10 PM Wednesday: Premier League: Bad news for Champions Man City, Phil Foden ruled out for 3-4 weeks
@4:15 PM Wednesday– Spurs are looking to strengthen their midfield with head coach Nuno Espirito Santo looking to bring in Palhinha. The Portugal international is has been linked with a move to London this summer.
He is also reported to leave Sporting Lisbon in the ongoing transfer window. According to reports in the Portuguese media, Spurs can likely end up signing the Portuguese international for a fee lower than his £50m release clause.
@2:30 PM Wednesday– Liverpool is rumored to be in talks with Lille over the signing of Renato Sanches. The Ligue 1 champions are said to have placed a £40million price tag on the Portuguese with FC Barcelona also interested in the midfielder.
.@FabrizioRomano on Renato Sanches:
“It’s Barcelona and Liverpool that are interested in Renato Sanches – but the price tag is around 40 million euros so we will see what happens in the coming days.” #awlive [here we go podcast] pic.twitter.com/s4YHe23lAW
— Anfield Watch (@AnfieldWatch) August 10, 2021
@12:00 PM Wednesday– Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero will join Granada ahead of next season, The former Man United star is set to feature in the LaLiga with his contract talks set to enter the final stages of negotiations.
Former Man United goalkeeeper Sergio Romero is set to join Granada as free agent, confirmed. Talks at final stages and agreement to be completed soon. 🔴🤝 #Granada #transfers
Chelsea were considering him as option before signing Bettinelli. Granada, now close. 🇦🇷 @CLMerlo
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 11, 2021
@5:00 PM Tuesday– According to the latest reports, AS Roma wants Tammy Abraham and has reportedly agreed to a £34m deal to sign the Chelsea striker. The Champions League winner has gathered interest from several clubs like Atalanta and Arsenal. Chelsea is also keen on selling him but would prefer to see Abraham move to a foreign club over a Premier League rival.
@2:30 PM Tuesday: John Stones commits his future to Man City. The English star has agreed on a new five-year deal that will see him reportedly pocket £250,000 per week, at the Etihad outfit.
John Stones looks set to sign a new five-year deal, worth £250,000-a-week, to stay at Manchester City.
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 10, 2021
@1:30 PM Tuesday: Chelsea youngster Armando Broja completes loan move to Southampton. He is set to join the Saints soon and play under the management of Ralph Hassenhuttl.
Good luck for the season, @ArmandoBroja9! 👊
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 10, 2021
@8:30 AM, Tuesday: Setback for Liverpool FC: Full-back Andrew Robertson out of Liverpool’s Premier League season-opener at newly-promoted Norwich City on Saturday due to ligament damage.
Thanks to everyone for the kind messages and support. Scan suggests nothing too major but there’s some ligament damage which will need to mend. I will be grafting every day so I can help the team again sooner rather than later. Good luck to the boys playing tonight #YNWA pic.twitter.com/urKPCLmHgS
— Andy Robertson (@andrewrobertso5) August 9, 2021
@5:21 AM, Tuesday: Romelu Lukaku will NOT be announced tonight: Romelu Lukaku is currently in Monaco with his agent Pastorello for some ‘technical’ stuff. If there are no other changes, he’ll be in London in the next hours to sign his contract.
Lukaku deal announcement won’t be tonight but it’s matter of days. Romelu will fly to London after Monaco step to complete paperworks into his agent headquarters. No problem – it’s 100% done. 🤝🔵 #CFC
No agreement with Atalanta for Abraham – AS Roma and Arsenal are in the race.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 9, 2021
@11:42 PM, Monday:
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@5:30 PM, Monday: While an announcement was imminent, Romelu Lukaku’s deal will be announced sometime this week. The Inter Milan striker has agreed to a deal offered by Chelsea with the transfer fee set at €115 million.
Romelu Lukaku deal will be completed, signed and announced this week. Chelsea are working on final paperworks with Inter, time for medical and then he’ll be officially unveiled as new Chelsea striker. €115m fee confirmed. 🔵 #CFC
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 9, 2021
Chelsea Legend Didier Drogba has spilt the beans about the clubs’ transfer activities. Still a prominent figure at Chelsea, the ivory coast international has good knowledge of the day to day activities at the club. The 43-year-old former Chelsea striker has taken to Twitter and confirmed the rumours of Romelu Lukaku joining the Blues back.
The Inter Milan striker has been linked with a move for the Champions League winners over the last few days. A deal between Chelsea and inter Milan was reportedly close as Drogba confirmed the news of Lukaku re-joining Chelsea. The 28-year-old Belgium international is set to play for the Stamford Bridge outfit once again since leaving them in 2014.
@4PM
He’s coming home @RomeluLukaku9 @ChelseaFC 💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙💙 pic.twitter.com/xFzxecgLZ2
— Didier Drogba (@didierdrogba) August 8, 2021
Premier League Transfer News: Newcastle United in talks to sign Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock:
Joe Willock was on loan at Newcastle United and played well for them. He scored 8 goals in 14 appearances.
Newcastle have agreed a fee in the region of £25m with Arsenal for midfielder Joe Willock.
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) August 9, 2021
Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe joined fellow Premier League outfit Aston Villa on loan for the upcoming season. The center-back has is set for a loan spell at Villa for the second time with the player helping the Villans’ get back too Premier League back in 2019.
The teams are in, but first…
Axel Tuanzebe is back! 🙌#WelcomeBackAxel
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) August 8, 2021
He has also signed a new deal with Old Trafford before going out on loan. His new deal sees him remain contracted to Man United until June 2023, with the contract also having an option to increase his stay for one more year.
Such a move was important for the 23-year-old defender as he looks to get some minutes under his belt and continue his development. A loan spell at Aston Villa for Axel Tuanzebe could help him get more minutes which would have been restricted at the Red Devils following the arrival of Raphael Varane.
Premier League Transfer News: Chelsea are one step away from signing Lukaku
According to various reports, Chelsea and Inter Milan are in the final stages of negotiating a transfer deal for Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku. Both the clubs are said to have settled on an agreement worth €115 million. However, the current offer does not included any player as mentioned earlier. The 28 year old has also agreed personal terms with the Champions league winners. He is expected to pocket €12m net every year from Chelsea from his weekly wages.
Romelu Lukaku now one step away from joining Chelsea. Inter and Chelsea are close to reach the agreement for €115m as final fee [no player included, at the moment]. 🔵 @SkySport #CFC
Lukaku has an agreement on personal terms with Chelsea. €12m net per season as salary.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 7, 2021
Premier League Transfer: Jack Grealish joins Manchester City from Aston Villa
The English international has been announced as the new Manchester City player for a British record transfer fee worth around £100m. Jack Grealish has signed his contract until June 2026 with The former Aston Villa captain putting pen on paper. He completed the documentation yesterday as Man City shared the official announcement.
GREALISH ➡️ CITY ✅
🔷 #ManCity | https://t.co/axa0klD5re pic.twitter.com/c4DYdWztdB
— Manchester City (@ManCity) August 5, 2021
Southampton is rumored to have initiated talked with Chelsea over Tammy Abraham. The Saints are in the market looking to sign a striker after the sudden departure of Danny Ings to Aston Villa. Both the clubs share a good relationship which saw Valentino Livramento join Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side last month.
Injury Update– Leicester City star Wesley Fofana was stretchered off during the Foxes’ re-season friendly against Villarreal on Wednesday. The French defender has gone on to reveal the extent of his injury on having suffered from a fractured fibula. Despite losing the center-back, Leicester City went on to witch the match with Ayoze Perez, Harvey Barnes, and Caglar Soyuncu finding the back of the net.
Manchester City move closer to signing Grealish: Premier League winners Manchester City have to take a step closer to signing Jack Grealish this summer. Despite showing keen interest in Jack Grealish and also expressing willingness to spend money, Pep Guardiola’s side found it difficult to land the 25-year-old attacking midfielder citing Aston Villa’s reluctance. However, the latest reports revealed that the Cityzens has moved close to signing him.
Man City has moved closer to signing the Aston Villa star over the last few days entering the final stages of contract negotiations. The 25-year-old is expected to put pen on paper soon and play for Pep Guardiola’s team with Jack Grealish reportedly agreeing upon a five-year contract.
Work in progress. Final stages since yesterday, final details to be fixed with all parties involved – player side too, on a five years contract. 🔵 #MCFC
Jack Grealish, getting closer and closer to Manchester City. 🏴 https://t.co/6Xjv7PDBD0
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 4, 2021
The reigning Premier League champions will be keen to finally end the pursuit for the Aston Villa captain and have the England international the English international in their ranks playing for the Etihad outfit in the upcoming Premier League season.
Among other latest Premier League transfers updates, Aston Villa has signed former Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey while also acquiring the services of Dany Ings from Southampton.
Premier League Chelsea Transfer News: Champions League winners Chelsea are preparing to make a massive €130 million for Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku. The Premier League side saw their previous €88m + Marcus Alonso bid being rejected by the Italian champions which led to Thomas Tuchel’s side increasing their offer.
Chelsea are preparing a new bid to sign Romelu Lukaku. Proposal expected around €120/130m after opening bid turned down by Inter [€100m + Marcos Alonso involved in the deal]. 🔵 #CFC
Chelsea are also offering Lukaku a long term contract for €12m net per season as salary.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 3, 2021
The Blues of London is keen on bringing the Belgian international back to Stamford Bridge and could go all out for the striker after cooling down their interest in Erling Haaland. Lukaku has stated that he is happy to stay with Inter but the Nerazzurri could look to sell one of their most prized assets if Chelsea places an irresistible offer in the bracket of €150m.
Chelsea is set to head into the season without a number 9 following Olivier Giroud’s departure who joined AC Milan alongside Fikayo Tomori. Tammy Abraham has is also unsure of his future at Stamford Bridge and could be on his way out amid West ham and Arsenal rumors.
Earlier, Chelsea sold center back Mark Guehi to Crystal Palace with Scottish playmaker Billy Gilmour also sent on a year-long loan span with newly-promoted Norwich City. Marcus Bettinelli has been the only latest joining for Thomas Tuchel’s side with Chelsea now focusing on signing Romelu Lukaku this summer.
The London outfit has also sent the likes of Ian Maatesen and Conor Gallagher on loan at Coventry City and Crystal Palace respectively citing the need for regular game time for the individuals.
Premier League Spurs Transfer News: Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Kane has opted to miss the clubs’ training session on Monday after he was supposed to report back in London following his holidays. Various reports start that the Spurs skipper is assuming about having a gentleman agreement with the club for over a year that could see him move away from the London outfit in the summer.
Harry Kane did not report for Tottenham training today amid speculation about a transfer to Manchester City, reports @skysportspaulg pic.twitter.com/8TfuLp7l31
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 2, 2021
Spurs have already roped in Pierluigi Gollini on loan from Atalanta and are also in talks over the transfer of Cristian Romero. Following Gollini’s transfer, Joe Hart has been deemed surplus to requirements with the goalkeeper now set to leave the London-based side. undergo a medical with Celtic on Tuesday ahead of a move from Tottenham. Celtic have shown interest in the former England goalkeeper with the shot-stopper expected to undergo a medical this week.
Nuno Espirito Santo is also said to be a massive admirer of Cristian Romero with the player also said to be keen on completing the move. According to various reports, Cristian Romero has been rumored to speak with the Atalanta board and talking about expressing his interest in joining Tottenham.
The Atalanta star considers joining the London-based outfit as his top priority viewing it as an opportunity that he can’t miss. The deal is expected to go through soon with the center back set to feature for Spurs ahead of the new season.
Cristian Romero will tell Atalanta board and manager tomorrow that he wants to join Tottenham as priority – and as ‘opportunity he can’t miss’. ⚪️🇦🇷 #THFC
Tottenham are waiting for Atalanta to accept their improved bid made last Friday – they know Barça rumours are made up.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 1, 2021
Spurs has also brought in Spanish youngster Bryan Gil for Sevilla in a player-plus-cash deal that saw Erik Lamela move the other way. They are also been linked with a move for Wolves players Adama Traore. The Spanish star is known for his pace, physicality could be on his way out of Molineux Stadium and reunite with Nuno in London.
Premier League Arsenal Transfer News: Arsenal has been swift in the market with the Gunners acquiring the services of Nuno Tavares from Benfica, with Albert Sambi Lokonga also making the switch for a reported fee of £15m.
Inter Milan attacker Lautaro Martinez has been linked with a move to the Gunners. The London-based side has been linked with a number of attackers this summer and is reportedly keen on signing the Argentinian forward.
Arsenal has been heavily linked with Chelsea’s Tammy Abraham and Inter Milan’s Lautro Martinez. The duo said to be their clubs’ most preferred candidates for the number 9 role. The Premier League side is looking to grab the opportunity and acquire the services of Martinez after he claimed to be unsure about his future at the Serie A outfit.
Mikel Arteta wants to sign the 23-year-old attacker following his exploits in Serie A last season. The Gunners are said to have enquired with the reigning league winners over the availability of the Argentinian international. Inter Milan is reported to have responded positively and are open to selling the forward to the Gunners if they meet their £77 million valuation.
According to various reports, Lautro Martinez is also interested in joining the Gunners and making the switch which could see him play at the Emirates next season. However, the transfer would only be possible if Arsenal pays the demanded fee. Inter Milan is interested in a “cash-only” deal having reportedly rejected an Alexandre Lacazette-Lautaro Martinez swap earlier.
Premier League Liverpool Transfer News: Liverpool was plagued with injuries last season which saw most of their center backs spend a lot of time on the sidelines. In order to resolve the issue, the Merseyside outfit managed to rope in Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig for £36m.
Premier League Transfer Round-ups: However, Jurgen Klopp will miss being able to call upon the services of Georgino Wijnaldum who joined Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer with Harry Wilson making the switch to Fulham. It will be interesting to see how they manage to cope up with the heavy-duty fixture list of the Primer League and compete with Manchester City for the title.
Premier League Manchester United Transfer News: Manchester United on the other hand has been very busy n the transfer market with the Premier League outfit already singing Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for a record fee of £73m. They have also signed Tom Heaton while having a principle agreement with Real Madrid for Raphel Varane.
THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER. @ManUtd 🔴 pic.twitter.com/k4rEbNYmdg
— Jadon Sancho (@Sanchooo10)