Transfer news LIVE: Tottenham target Daniel James, Man Utd dealt De Jong blow, Real Madrid hatch Bellingham plan | The Sun
TOTTENHAM are said to be interested in signing Daniel James from Leeds.
Meanwhile, Man Utd have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Frenkie De Jong, who Bayern Munich are now interested in taking on loan.
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a bid for Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham next summer, and they're going to use the cash generated from the sale of Casemiro.
The Brazilian was sold to Man Utd for £60m with £10m in add-ons, and Real are said to be wanting to use that to buy Bellingham.
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Spurs want James
Tottenham are eyeing up a shock move for Leeds winger Dan James.
Spurs are preparing to replace Bryan Gil, who is hoping to rejoin Valencia on a loan deal.
James, 24, joined the Yorkshire club last summer from Manchester United in a £25million deadline day deal.
The Welshman penned a five-year contract with Leeds but now Antonio Conte wants to bring him to London.
Spurs are preparing for life in the Champions League and are considering a loan offer for James with a £20million obligation to buy.
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Good morning football fans
Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea have been dealt a transfer blow in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
That’s because Real Madrid are set to land Bellingham using their £70million Casemiro windfall after the midfielder moved to United.
According to Marca, the Red Devils have effectively blocked themselves from getting the midfielder soon.
The England international, also linked with the Blues and the Reds, is a main target for Real.
Los Blancos were already targeting a move for the 19-year-old ace next summer.
But with an extra £70m in the kitty from Casemiro’s exit, the LaLiga champions are now more confident than ever of having enough funds to sign Bellingham ahead of United, Chelsea and Liverpool.
Meanwhile, Leicester have rejected a third offer by Chelsea for Wesley Fofana worth £70m.
According to Sky Sports, the Blues’ most recent bid was believed to be £60m with a possible £10m in add-ons.
But the add-ons were described as “ambitious” targets and therefore the grand total of £70m seems unlikely to be reached.
Fofana wants to move to Stamford Bridge and was left out of the Foxes’ loss to Southampton during the weekend.
And United are planning one final push for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong.
Reports have emerged that Red Devils chiefs are flying to Spain this week in an attempt to seal a deal.
De Jong appears to have been, at best, lukewarm on the prospect of reuniting with ex-Ajax boss Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
But Ten Hag has persuaded the Red Devils’ hierarchy to make another attempt after personally holding positive talks with the midfielder, according to De Telegraaf.
Finally, West Ham have completed the signing of Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea.
According to Sky Sports, Emerson has put pen to paper on a four-year deal with the Hammers.
The full-back joined the Blues from Roma in 2018 but struggled to make a strong case for the starting line-up.
The Italy international registered a total of two goals and five assists in 71 appearances across all competitions.
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Gift of the Gab
Arsenal have opened talks with Gabriel Martinelli over a lucrative new long-term contract.
Martinelli is set to receive a major pay rise as he continues to impress at the Emirates.
The forward’s existing deal expires in the summer of 2024, with an additional option for the Gunners to extend by a year.
However, PA Sport report that discussions have started to ensure the Brazil international stays at the Emirates for years ahead
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Tottenham target James
Tottenham are eyeing up a shock swoop for Leeds ace and former Manchester United player Dan James.
Spurs are preparing to replace Bryan Gil, who is hoping to rejoin Valencia on loan this season.
The North Londoners are getting ready for life in the Champions League and are considering a loan offer for James with a £20million obligation to buy.
Tottenham are focussing on reducing their squad, hence waiting for Gil to leave before shifting the focus on the Welshman
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Bayern target De Jong
Bayern Munich have joined Manchester United and Chelsea in the bidding war for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong.
Bayern are said to be weighing up offering Barca a similar deal to the one that saw Philippe Coutinho join the Allianz Arena for one season from the Nou Camp three years ago.
According to Sport, the Bundesliga champs would table a loan move with the option to buy.
However, it is proving a difficult challenge to lure the midfielder away from the Nou Camp
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Port of call
Chelsea are considering a swoop for Porto ace and Arsenal target Pepe.
But the Blues have been informed that the Brazilian is not available for anything less than his £59million asking price.
The 25-year-old has previously been the subject of a £25.3m bid from the North Londoners.
And now Record claim London rivals Chelsea have sent inquiries to the Primeira Liga giants
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Conor Gallagher targeted
West Ham are plotting a daring bid to land Chelsea ace Conor Gallagher, reports SunSport’s Andy Dillon.
Hammers boss David Moyes wants Gallagher to spend the season on loan with the Irons.
The midfielder is already wanted by Newcastle and Crystal Palace – where he spent last season gaining valuable experience.
Moyes wants to add pace and power into the middle of the park, particularly after losing the first three games of the campaign which has left his team bottom of the table.
The 22-year-old has featured in all three Chelsea matches so far, with the player starting in Sunday’s 3-0 defeat at Leeds.
But Gallagher was only offered his chance with N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic sidelined
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West Ham sign Emerson
West Ham have completed the signing of Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea.
According to Sky Sports, Emerson has put pen to paper on a four-year contract.
The full-back joined the Blues from Roma in 2018 but struggled to make a case for the starting line-up.
The Italy international amassed a total of two goals and five assists in 71 appearances across all competitions
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All systems Jo
Everton are set to match Newcastle in the £30million transfer war over Watford ace Joao Pedro as they prepare to lose Anthony Gordon to Chelsea.
According to the Daily Mail, the Toffees are now willing to match the Magpies’ recent £25m bid, which includes £5m in add-ons.
The forward is said to prefer a move to St James’ Park, with the club’s fortunes on the rise since their Saudi takeover last year.
But with the Blues keen to land Gordon for £60m, the Merseysiders are desperate to get a replacement in the door
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Final De Jong bid
Manchester United are planning one final offer for Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong.
Reports have emerged that United chiefs are flying to Spain this week in an attempt to seal a deal.
De Jong appears to have been, at best, lukewarm on the prospect of rejoining ex-Ajax boss Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford.
But Ten Hag has persuaded the Red Devils’ hierarchy to make another attempt after personally holding positive talks with the star midfielder, according to De Telegraaf
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Aubameyang transfer situation
Chelsea are very close to landing Barcelona star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
That is according to Rudy Galetti, who reports a deal to take Aubameyang to the Blues is “imminent”.
Galetti tweeted the clubs have reached an agreement over a fee of just under £17million, plus bonuses which would see the ex-Arsenal star make a quick return to the Premier League.
The Gabon international only joined Barca in February after his well-publicised disciplinary problems at the Emirates
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Gordon keen on Chelsea
Everton star Anthony Gordon has told the Merseysiders he wants to sign for Chelsea
That is according to The Athletic, who report Gordon is very keen on making the move to Stamford Bridge.
The 21-year-old wants to play Champions League football and believes the move will boost his chances of an England spot at this winter’s World Cup.
The Athletic understand the Blues are ready to pay £50million plus £10m in potential add-ons for the forward
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Fernandes on Ronaldo
Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has suggested that he knows Cristiano Ronaldo's future amid uncertainty surrounding the striker's situation.
Ronaldo told Eleven Sports: "There is a lot of speculation. I may know one thing or another, but I won't be the one who will say it.
"For now he is a United player, I don't know about his future, if he will leave or if he will not leave. As he said, he will speak soon and they will have time to hear his words and what he has to say.
"He can continue at a high level and give us a lot of goals but it's his decision. We have to respect what he wants to do, whatever he wants to do.
"If he's going to stay, we'll be happy about it, if he's going to leave because he thinks it's best for him, I'll be personally happy for him"
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Third Fofana bid rejected
Leicester have rejected a third offer by Chelsea for Wesley Fofana worth £70million.
According to Sky Sports, the Blues’ latest bid was believed to be £60m with a possible £10m in add-ons.
But the add-ons were described as “ambitious” targets and therefore the grand total of £70m was unlikely to be reached.
Fofana wants to move to Stamford Bridge and was left out of the Foxes’ loss to Southampton
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Down to the Guire
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire won’t be leaving – despite dropping the pair for Monday’s win against Liverpool.
Ten Hag said: “I have decisions to make. Once I will say I have a squad and we have to use the squad.
“We play 50 or 60 games, so game to game we will see what team we have to pick.
“I don’t have to mention Harry Maguire and Ronaldo – amazing players and they will play role in the future, as well, and in the short future as well”
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Jude Bellingham reminder
Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea have been dealt a transfer blow in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham.
That’s because Real Madrid are set to land Bellingham using their £70million Casemiro windfall after the star midfielder joined United.
According to Marca, the Red Devils have effectively blocked themselves from getting the England International.
Bellingham, also linked with the Blues and the Reds, is a top target for Real.
The Spanish champions were already targeting a move for the 19-year-old next summer.
But with an extra £70m in the kitty from Casemiro’s exit, Los Blancos are now more confident than ever of having enough funds to sign the England international ahead of United, Chelsea and Liverpool
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Tielemans’ price ‘will be halved’
Leicester are willing to cut their asking price for Youri Tielemans by nearly a half, according to Dutch outlet Het Nieuwsblad.
Arsenal reportedly lead the chase for the midfielder and could now get him for about £20million after the Foxes discovered suitors felt £38m was too much.
Tielemans, 25, has one year left on his contract and looks set to leave this window after links to clubs including Manchester United and Liverpool.
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Chelsea linked with Porto’s Pepe
Chelsea have enquired about the availability of Porto winger Pepe, according to Portuguese outlet Record.
But the Gunners will have to dig deep again to land their target as his club apparently will not let the 25-year-old winger leave for any less than his release clause of £59million.
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West Ham plot Gallagher move
West Ham are set to make an ambitious bid for Chelsea star Conor Gallagher, SunSport has exclusively revealed.
The 22-year-old midfielder has featured in all three of the Blues’ Prem games so far this season but may struggle to keep his place when N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic return from injury.
That could pave the way for the Hammers to table a £40million raid for the England star or see if the Blues will let them take him on loan for the rest of the season.
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Never in for Neville
No clubs ever tried to sign Gary Neville from Manchester United during his trophy-laden 18-year spell with the Red Devils.
And the retired 85-cap England defender says he would never have left his boyhood club even if he had been given the chance.
He told the Off Script podcast: “It would have come out. So no, I’m unaware of any interest that’s ever been shown in me.”
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Gunners eye Tonali and Caicedo
Arsenal could move for Sandro Tonali or Moises Caicedo if they cannot land Youri Tielemans, according to The Daily Star.
The Gunners reportedly want to tie up a deal for Leicester midfielder Tielemans this week or they will turn to their alternatives.
Italy’s Tonali, 22, helped AC Milan side win Serie A last season, while Caicedo, 20, is being tracked by a number of Prem clubs after some stunning displays for Brighton.
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Gordon ‘wants Chelsea move’
Everton star Anthony Gordon has told them he wants to sign for Chelsea, according to The Athletic.
They report the 21-year-old winger wants to play Champions League football and believes the move will boost his chances of an England spot at this winter’s World Cup.
The Athletic understand the Blues are ready to pay £50million plus £10m in potential add-ons.
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Palmieri medical at West Ham
Chelsea’s Emerson Palmieri is reportedly undergoing a medical today ahead of a £15million move to West Ham.
The Italy left-back has a successful loan spell with Lyon last season but has failed to nail down a Blues spot under managers Antonio Conte, Maurizio Sarri or Thomas Tuchel since signing from Roma in 2018.
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Bayern ‘enter De Jong chase’
German heavyweights Bayern Munich have entered the race to sign Frenkie de Jong, according to journalist Gerard Romero.
Manchester United have been trying to seal a deal for the Barcelona midfielder all summer, with Prem rivals Chelsea also keen to get him.
Apparently, Bayern have now proposed a loan deal with an option to buy the Dutch star, whose complicated wage and contractual arrangement with the Catalans has made his exit far from simple.
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Is De Jong finally coming?
It has been one of the most-dragged out transfer sagas of the summer – but is Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong finally on his way to Manchester United?
Reports have emerged that Red Devils chiefs are jetting out to Spain this week in an attempt to seal the deal.
The midfielder appears to have been, at best, lukewarm on the prospect of joining Erik ten Hag’s new era at Old Trafford.
But the Dutch boss has persuaded the United hierarchy to make another attempt after personally holding positive talks with De Jong, according to De Telegraaf.
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