The summer transfer window is open! Transfer Talk brings you all the latest on rumours, comings and goings and, of course, done deals!
TOP STORY: Arsenal considering signing Sterling from Chelsea
Arsenal are interested in a possible deal for the Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling but they are not willing to pay any fees, The Independent reports.
Chelsea are keen to offload Sterling before the transfer window closes, with the 29-year-old not in manager Enzo Maresca's plans. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reported to be an admirer of Sterling and also enjoys a strong relationship with the winger due to their time together at Manchester City.
However, while the Gunners could be interested in a deal, they are reportedly unwilling to pay a fee and the transfer is dependent on Chelsea clearing part of his contract and wages.
The deal is complicated by the fact that Sterling reportedly earns £325,000-a-week at Chelsea and Arsenal are “unlikely” to go above £150,000, meaning Sterling would have to take a sizeable pay cut to join the north London club.
In addition to Sterling, the Daily Mail reveals that Arsenal are considering signing the Bayern Munich winger Kingsley ComanThe Bavarian team have offered Coman to several clubs in Europe, and Bayern are interested in getting rid of the Frenchman.
However, there are reportedly doubts over Arsenal's ability to match Coman's wages at Bayern, which could stifle the chances of a deal materialising.
PAPER GOSSIP
– Arsenal have held talks with the Brentford striker Ivan ToneyToney and the Gunners' agents are weighing up a potential bid, TeamTalk reports. The England international looks set to leave Brentford, having been heavily linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League and Chelsea. However, the report reveals that Arsenal are looking to take concrete steps towards a deal. Arsenal are reported to be considering a £50m bid for Toney, who is in the final year of his contract at Brentford.
– Ipswich Town could look to reach an agreement for the Crystal Palace striker Odsonne EdouardThe Evening Standard reports. After the Chelsea striker Armando Broja After failing a medical with Ipswich, the Tractor Boys are now looking for a striker before the transfer window closes. The report reveals that with the Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah The south London club are keen to offload Edouard, although it has been reported that while Ipswich are not 'closed' to any bid for the Palace striker, he is not currently a priority target for the club.
– Napoli striker Victor Osimhen He is closer to leaving for Al Ahli than Chelsea, according to reports Fabrice HawkinsThe Nigeria international is reportedly awaiting a fresh approach from Chelsea, with Osimhen unwilling to take a pay cut to join the Blues. Despite Osimhen being keen on joining the Premier League side, the tweet indicates that he currently looks more likely to join the Saudi Pro League side. Fabrizio Romano has also reported that Chelsea have approached Napoli for Osimhen on a loan deal, with an obligation to buy.
– Juventus and Manchester United have yet to reach an agreement for the winger Jadon SanchoChelsea are monitoring the situation closely, Calciomercato reports. The Englishman will be able to leave Old Trafford and the player has reportedly already given the green light to a move to Juventus. However, the Italian club have struggled to reach an agreement with United so far. The report reveals that Juventus' proposal has been for a loan move until June; however, with no obligation to make it permanent, this will not be enough to tempt United into accepting the deal.
– Al Nassr and RB Leipzig have reached an agreement for the defender Mohamed Simakaninformation Fabricius RomanoThe tweet states that an agreement has been reached between the two clubs for a fee in excess of €40m, as well as a long-term contract for the 24-year-old. It is reported that a medical has been scheduled and the deal appears to be reaching the final stages before an announcement can be made. Simakan was previously linked with a move to Newcastle United, although a deal has not materialised.
