June 27th
Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea close in on €55m signing as Newcastle target Tonali replacement
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The summer transfer window has officially opened and while the main attention is on the World Cup, clubs are working away on major deals. For most clubs, planning will already be complete and they will have identified which players they want to sign, and which players they want to sell.
Managers will be constantly assessing their squads with sporting directors and recruitment staff scanning the market for potential deals this summer. The rumour mill is still gathering pace and we've collated some of the biggest current transfer stories – you can access the full rumour mill below.
Today's biggest transfer stories
Market Value
M. Lacroix
Centre-Back
€50.00m
Chelsea are closing in on the signing of Maxence Lacroix from Crystal Palace, according to reports in France. L’Equipe claim the Blues are negotiating with their London neighbours and are looking to complete a deal worth €55 million. Lacroix is keen on the move to Stamford Bridge and is expected to join after playing for France at the World Cup.
Market Value
F. Nmecha
Central Midfield
€50.00m
Newcastle United are targeting Borussia Dortmund midfielder Felix Nmecha as a potential replacement for Sandro Tonali. The Magpies have added the Germany international to their shortlist in case Tonali leaves, with Tottenham seeing a bid rejected for the central midfielder. However, Dortmund are reportedly demanding €70 million for the 25-year-old.
Market Value
M. Araújo
Left-Back
€35.00m
Manchester United and Chelsea have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Uruguay star Maxi Araújo from Sporting CP. The 26-year-old is heading home from the World Cup earlier than expected following their disappointing group stage exit. But that could speed up his move to the Premier League, although the wing-back has a €80 million release clause.
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- Date of birth/Age:
- 06/04/2000 (26)
- Nat.:
- Current club:
- Crystal Palace
- Contract until:
- 30/06/2029
- Position:
- Centre-Back
- Market Value:
- €50.00m
- Date of birth/Age:
- 10/10/2000 (25)
- Nat.:
- Current club:
- Borussia Dortmund
- Contract until:
- 30/06/2030
- Position:
- Central Midfield
- Market Value:
- €50.00m
- Date of birth/Age:
- 15/02/2000 (26)
- Nat.:
- Current club:
- Sporting CP
- Contract until:
- 30/06/2029
- Position:
- Left-Back
- Market Value:
- €35.00m
- Total Market Value:
- €1.22bn
- Competition:
- LaLiga
- Position:
- 2.
- Manager:
- Álvaro Arbeloa
- Squad size:
- 29
- Latest transfer:
- Thiago Pitarch
- Total Market Value:
- €1.11bn
- Competition:
- Premier League
- Position:
- 10.
- Manager:
- Calum McFarlane
- Squad size:
- 30
- Latest transfer:
- Teddy Sharman-Lowe
- Total Market Value:
- €752.10m
- Competition:
- Premier League
- Position:
- 3.
- Manager:
- Michael Carrick
- Squad size:
- 25
- Latest transfer:
- Tyler Fredricson
- Total Market Value:
- €700.00m
- Competition:
- Premier League
- Position:
- 17.
- Manager:
- Roberto De Zerbi
- Squad size:
- 30
- Latest transfer:
- Souza
- Total Market Value:
- €1.15bn
- Competition:
- LaLiga
- Position:
- 1.
- Manager:
- Hansi Flick
- Squad size:
- 24
- Latest transfer:
- João Cancelo
- Total Market Value:
- €939.50m
- Competition:
- Premier League
- Position:
- 5.
- Squad size:
- 28
- Latest transfer:
- Alexander Isak
- Total Market Value:
- €957.65m
- Competition:
- Bundesliga
- Position:
- 1.
- Manager:
- Vincent Kompany
- Squad size:
- 25
- Latest transfer:
- Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
- Total Market Value:
- €1.25bn
- Competition:
- Premier League
- Position:
- 1.
- Manager:
- Mikel Arteta
- Squad size:
- 24
- Latest transfer:
- Piero Hincapié
- Total Market Value:
- €577.00m
- Competition:
- LaLiga
- Position:
- 4.
- Manager:
- Diego Simeone
- Squad size:
- 23
- Latest transfer:
- Rodrigo Mendoza
- Total Market Value:
- €1.32bn
- Competition:
- Premier League
- Position:
- 2.
- Manager:
- Pep Guardiola
- Squad size:
- 28
- Latest transfer:
- Marc Guéhi
- Total Market Value:
- €429.20m
- Competition:
- Serie A
- Position:
- 5.
- Manager:
- Rúben Amorim
- Squad size:
- 23
- Latest transfer:
- Alphadjo Cissè
- Total Market Value:
- €696.35m
- Competition:
- Premier League
- Position:
- 12.
- Manager:
- Eddie Howe
- Squad size:
- 29
- Latest transfer:
- Yoane Wissa
- Total Market Value:
- €491.00m
- Competition:
- Bundesliga
- Position:
- 2.
- Manager:
- Niko Kovac
- Squad size:
- 26
- Latest transfer:
- Luca Reggiani
- Total Market Value:
- €553.00m
- Competition:
- Premier League
- Position:
- 15.
- Manager:
- Oliver Glasner
- Squad size:
- 30
- Latest transfer:
- Jørgen Strand Larsen
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