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Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Kylian Mbappe, Wilfried Zaha, Moises Caicedo

sportsmole.co.uk, 7 July 2023, 06:45
The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe are getting business done as they look to give themselves the best possible chance at success in the new season.

Friday morning's headlines:

Tottenham confident of keeping Harry Kane long-term

Amid reports of interest from Bayern Munich, Tottenham Hotspur remain insistent that they are still capable of retaining the services of Harry kane in the long term. Read more.

Micky van de Ven agent talks up Tottenham Hotspur move

The agent of Wolfsburg's Micky van de Ven admits that a proposed summer switch to Tottenham Hotspur would be a "good move" for the defender. Read more.

Southampton 'holding firm on £50m Romeo Lavia asking price'

Southampton are reportedly confident of receiving close to their £50m valuation for in-demand midfielder Romeo Lavia this summer. Read more.

PSG 'tell Kylian Mbappe they will have to sell teammates if he leaves on a free'

Kylian Mbappe is reportedly warned by Paris Saint-Germain that they will be forced to sell some of his teammates if he attempts to facilitate a move to Real Madrid on a free transfer next summer. Read more.

Ellis Simms, Ishe Samuels-Smith 'set to depart Everton'

Ellis Simms and Ishe Samuels-Smith are both reportedly on their way out of Goodison Park, as Everton accept bids for the pair from Coventry City and Chelsea respectively. Read more.

Davide Frattesi signs for Inter Milan on loan with obligation to buy

Sassuolo midfielder Davide Frattesi joins Inter Milan on loan with an obligation to buy in 2024. Read more.

Rangers announce Cyriel Dessers signing on four-year deal

Rangers confirm the signing of Cremonese striker Cyriel Dessers on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee, subject to international clearance. Read more.

Kieran Tierney 'to decide Arsenal future this week'

A decision over the Arsenal future of Kieran Tierney will reportedly be made by the end of this week. Read more.

Brighton & Hove Albion 'want more than £100m for Chelsea-linked Moises Caicedo'

Brighton & Hove Albion are reportedly looking to receive a fee in excess of £100m for Chelsea target Moises Caicedo. Read more.

Atletico Madrid 'open talks with Tottenham Hotspur's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg'

Atletico Madrid are reportedly in discussions with Tottenham Hotspur over a deal to bring Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to La Liga. Read more.

Gabriel Jesus discusses Pep Guardiola decision that forced Manchester City exit

Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus recalls the moment when he opted to leave Manchester City after a decision made by manager Pep Guardiola reduced the forward to tears. Read more.

Borussia Monchengladbach chief hits out at Jonas Hofmann over Bayer Leverkusen switch

Borussia Monchengladbach sporting director Roland Virkus reveals his disappointment at Jonas Hofmann's move to Bayer Leverkusen. Read more.

Manchester United 'closing in on deal for Japanese goalkeeper'

Manchester United are closing in on the signature of Urawa Red Diamonds goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, according to a report. Read more.

Transfer rumours: Zaha deals agreed, Gnonto to Villa, Koopmeiners battle

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Wilfried Zaha's future, Wilfried Gnonto to Aston Villa and a battle for Teun Koopmeiners. Read more.

Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci 'holds talks over Newcastle United move'

Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci is reportedly in talks with Newcastle United over a surprise move to the Premier League club this summer. Read more.

Arsenal confirm Granit Xhaka exit to Bayer Leverkusen

Arsenal confirm that Granit Xhaka has left the club to join Bayer Leverkusen on a permanent deal, ending his seven-year stay at the Emirates. Read more.

Manchester United 'hoping to raise £100m by selling unwanted trio'

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag hopes that selling Harry Maguire, Fred and Anthony Elanga this summer could add £100m to the club's transfer budget. Read more.

Newcastle United 'rebuff Manchester City enquiry for Sven Botman'

Newcastle United reportedly reject an approach from Manchester City for centre-back Sven Botman. Read more.

Manchester United 'could sign two new goalkeepers this summer'

Manchester United are exploring the possibility of bringing two new goalkeepers to Old Trafford this summer, according to a report. Read more.

Mason Mount: 'I only wanted to join Manchester United this summer'

Mason Mount says that 'his mind was made up' when Manchester United expressed an interest in signing him this summer. Read more.

Manchester United weighing up move for Atlanta United's Thiago Almada?

Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Atlanta United playmaker Thiago Almada, who is also admired by Manchester City. Read more.

Real Madrid beat Barcelona to Arda Guler signing

Real Madrid confirm the signing of 18-year-old Turkish starlet Arda Guler from Fenerbahce on a six-year contract. Read more.

Reiss Nelson signs new four-year Arsenal contract

Arsenal confirm that Reiss Nelson has signed a new four-year contract with the Gunners until the end of the 2026-27 season. Read more.

Chelsea confirm Cesar Azpilicueta exit ahead of Atletico Madrid transfer

Chelsea confirm that Cesar Azpilicueta is leaving the club after 11 years at Stamford Bridge. Read more.

Napoli 'not willing to pay €40m for Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Max Kilman'

Napoli are allegedly not prepared to pay €40m (£34.13m) - Wolverhampton Wanderers' asking price - for defender Max Kilman. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain confirm Marco Asensio signing

Paris Saint-Germain confirm the signing of Spanish attacker Marco Asensio following his departure from Real Madrid. Read more.

Manchester United 'struggling to offload Harry Maguire due to summer pay rise'

Manchester United will allegedly find it even more difficult to sell Harry Maguire this summer due to the club captain receiving a pay rise in his contract. Read more.

Who is Arsenal-bound defender Jurrien Timber?

Sports Mole provides the lowdown on Jurrien Timber's career, achievements and statistical excellence ahead of his £38.5m transfer to Arsenal from Ajax. Read more.

Eric Garcia 'has no plans to leave Barcelona this summer'

Barcelona defender Eric Garcia allegedly has no plans to leave Camp Nou during this summer's transfer window. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain president 'pushing to bring Randal Kolo Muani to club'

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi wants to bring Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani to the club this summer, according to a report. Read more.

Shirt numbers available to Jurrien Timber at Arsenal

Ahead of Jurrien Timber's £38.5m move to Arsenal from Ajax, Sports Mole takes a look at which shirt numbers could be available to the right-back at the Emirates. Read more.

Manchester United 'preparing new Andre Onana bid as Javier Zanetti hints at exit'

Manchester United prepare to make a new and improved offer for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, according to a report. Read more.

William Saliba 'signs new Arsenal contract'

Arsenal centre-back William Saliba reportedly puts pen to paper on his new long-term Gunners contract until the summer of 2027, with the option of an additional 12 months. Read more.

Manchester United 'to make final Mason Greenwood call before start of season'

Manchester United will make a final decision on Mason Greenwood's future before the start of the new Premier League season, according to a report. Read more.

Nasser Al-Khelaifi: 'PSG will not let Kylian Mbappe leave for free'

Nasser Al-Khelaifi warns Kylian Mbappe that he will not be allowed to leave Paris Saint-Germain for free in the wake of his refusal to extend his contract. Read more.

Three defenders who could leave Barcelona this summer

Sports Mole looks at three defenders who could leave Barcelona during this summer's transfer window. Read more.

Milan Skriniar joins Paris Saint-Germain on free transfer

Paris Saint-Germain announce the signing of Milan Skriniar on a free transfer from Inter Milan on a five-year contract. Read more.

Three midfielders who could leave Manchester United this summer

Sports Mole looks at three midfielders who could potentially leave Manchester United during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Liverpool 'open to Thiago Alcantara sale'

Liverpool are allegedly open to cashing in on midfielder Thiago Alcantara during the summer transfer window. Read more.

Chelsea 'ready to push for Paulo Dybala deal'

New Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino is allegedly keen to secure the signing of Roma forward Paulo Dybala this summer. Read more.

Barcelona considering reunion with Oriol Romeu?

Barcelona are allegedly contemplating whether to sign Girona midfielder Oriol Romeu, who began his career at Camp Nou. Read more.

Transfer rumours: Amadou Onana to West Ham United, Weston McKennie to Borussia Dortmund, Yunus Musah to Fulham

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Amadou Onana to West Ham United, Weston McKennie to Borussia Dortmund and Yunus Musah to Fulham. Read more.

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