The latest transfer news in the Premier League with big shocks for Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham.
All the top Premier League teams are єɴԀuring a busy week in the transfer world ahead of the 2023/24 season commencing on Friday, August 11. Reigning champions Manchester City kick off the opening match week by visiting newly-promoted Burnley, managed by former captain Vincent Kompany, at Turf Moor.
Pep Guardiola has already welcomed Croatian duo Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol to his squad this summer, but is still searching for more additions.The treble winners, like Chelsea, have been linked with a move to sign Michael Olise from Crystal Palace,but a different option could see the Blues receive a welcome boost in their pursuit of the France Under-21 international.
Stade Rennais star Jeremy Doku has been outlined as Man City’s primary option to replace Riyad Mahrez, according toThe Telegraph. It is stated in the ɾєρօɾτ the French club value him between €50million (£43.1million) and €60million (£51.8million).
Man City will iԀєɑłly want to pay nearer the lower option as they are also considering a move for West Ham star Lucas Paqueta. A £70million verbal bid has already been knocked back, but the player is keen on the move. When asked about the Brazil international, Guardiola was understandably coy.
In his Friday press conference, the Man City boss said: “I’m not going to comment. He’s a West Ham player.” In response to Man City’s approach, the Hammers have enquired about the availability of Cole Palmer with a permanent Ԁєɑł involving a buyback clause as a possibility after they missed out on signing Man City ace Carlos Borges.
Elsewhere, it is transfer hijack central involving midfielders for Liverpool and Chelsea. Both clubs are desperately in need of a new No.6 with Liverpool initially chasing Romeo Lavia and the Blues after Moises Caicedo.However, on Wednesday evening, Chelsea launched a £48million bid to Southampton for Lavia,as ɾєⱱєɑłєԀ byThe Athletic.
The following day, amid talk of Chelsea’s move for Caicedo progressing,Liverpool outbid Chelsea for the Ecuador international, as perThe Telegraph. However, it was specifically noted that the 21-year-old would still prefer a move to Stamford Bridge with Chelsea confident a Ԁєɑł can be wrapped up before their Premier League opener against Liverpool.
Alongside this, there is just the small news of England captain Harry Kane possibly departing the Premier League. That is becauseBayern Munich have seen their latest proposal worth £86million (€100million) accepted by Spurs chairman Daniel Levy,football.londonunderstands.
The decision now rests with Kane over whether or not he wants to complete a move to Allianz Arena. Amid the interest from Bayern, the 30-year-old set a deadline that if he was still a Tottenham player by the time their Premier League opener against Brentford arrived, it would remain that way for the 2023/24 season.
While it seems an easy decision, with a transfer agreement being reached 72 hours before that deadline came into play,The Telegraphclaim Kane is now deliberating over whether or not it is too late to complete a move.The pull of playing attacking football under Ange Postecoglou at his boyhood club could also play a large role in convincing him to turn down the move,but it is currently unknown what his decision will be.
