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Chelsea FC have agreed a deal to sign AS Monaco Axel Disasi. 🔵🇫🇷 The Blues has been in the market for a new centre back following the ACL injury sustained by Wisley Fofana few weeks ago. According to reports from Fabrizio Romano Chelsea have now agree a €45m deal to sign Axel.  The French central defender is expected to sign a five year deal with option for further season with the former European Champions after agreeing a personal terms with Marucio Pochetino's side.

English Premier League side Arsenal are set to submit bid for Brentford goalkeeper David Raya. The 27 year old goalkeeper has been on Arsenal's rather for a long after a recommendation from Arsenal goalkeeper's trainer Inaki Cana who worked with him during his time at Brentford as a goalkeeper trainer. The Spanish International goalkeeper (Raya) has informed Brentford about his decision to leave the club this summer with German Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich also keen on his acquisition. However according to reports from @David_Ostein Raya would prefer a move to the Emirates Stadium than a move to Bayern Munich after initial talks between his representatives and Arsenal.  Arsenal are expected to submit an official bid to Brentford in the coming days for the Spaniard with current Arsenal No2 goalkeeper Matt Tunner set to move away from the club this summer after receiving lots of offers from clubs around Europe this summer. 

Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga is set to make a move away from the Emirates Stadium this summer. Lokonga spent the second half of last season on loan at Crystal Palace having struggled for a consistent playing time with the Gunners.  The Belgian midfielder have decided to make a move away from the North London club this summer after it became clear that he is no longer in the plan of Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta.  The former Anderlecht anchor man is not out of suitors with clubs in Spanish LaLiga and German Bundesliga all showing interest in the 23year Old midfielder.  However his preference is to remain in the Premier League with the newly promoted EPL side Burnley FC currently in advance negotiations with Arsenal to sign the Belgium midfielder.  A loan deal with an obligation to buy is being discussed by both clubs with Vincent Kompany who coached Lokonga at Anderlecht keen to reunite with his former captain. 

English Premier League side Fulham have submitted a £4m bid for Callum Hudson-Odoi. Chelsea academy graduate spent last season on loan in German Bundesliga with Leverkusen after struggling for playing time at the Stamford Bridge.  The Blues are willing to part ways with the English winger if the club receives a bid in the region of £8m. Negotiations are already advanced  between all the parties involved as everyone is confident of getting the deal done in the next days.

Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal have submitted a world €300m bid to sign Kylian Mbappé. 🚨🔵🇸🇦 Mbappé has been on a contract dispute with the Football hierarchy of Paris Saint Germain after he turned down an offer of a new deal at the French capital.  The French National team captain will be a free agent next summer when his deal with PSG expires with a move to Real Madrid next summer already muted to be on the cards for the World cup winner. Paris Saint Germain on the other hand are keen not to loose their priced asset on a free transfer next summer, and are willing to cash in on him this window if he refuses to extend his contract with the club so as to recoup some funds invested in him over the years in the club.  According to reports from Fabrizio Romano Al Hilal has submitted an official bid worth €300m which will be a World record transfer fee for the French man.  PSG are willing to accept the offer but it is yet to be seen if the 25year old striker wil...

Arsenal left back Kieran Tierney has stated that he is learning the new inverted left back back role from Oleksandr Zinchenko. The Scottish defender who lost his Arsenal's starting spot to Zinchenko due to Mikel Arteta's tactical switch of playing an inverted left back during build up in games said, “I’ve done it for the last year. I’m learning it. Alex is the prime example of how to do it so if you’re going to learn off anyone, it would be Zinchenko. “I’ve been learning off him and asking him questions but there are so many different ways of playing. The last few games I haven’t been doing that. “It’s all learning as it was genuinely all new to me. I had never played in the centre of the park before. It wasn’t somewhere I ventured in very often before, so it makes you a better player learning.” [@MailSport]  Arsenal Boss Mikel Arteta has also tried Polish Centre back Kwior in the new inverted left back in the pre season games so far with the aim of having a str...

English Premier League giants Chelsea and Manchester City are set to go head to head in a fight to secure Michael Olise this summer.  The talented winger Olise was impressive for Crystal Palace last season with consistent eye catching performances for the London club. This has not gone unnoticed as according to reports from Fabrizio Romano both Manchester City and Chelsea have all shown interest in acquisition of the 22 year old winger this summer.  It has been reported by the same source that Olise has a £35m release clausein his Palace contract. 🚨🔵 

Manchester United academy graduate Anthony Elanga is close to complete a move to Premier League side Nottingham Forest.   The 20 year old winger struggled for playing opportunities last season at the Old Trafford and is set to move away from his boyhood club this summer in other to secure a consistent playing opportunity. Nottingham Forest is set to pay a fee close to £15m for the young winger who have already agreed personal terms with the club. Fellow EPL side Everton also showed interest in the young English winger this summer, However his mind is already made up on a move to Forest.

Italian Seria A giants AC Milan are closing on a deal to sign Nigerian International winger Samuel Chukwueze. The skillful winger enjoyed an excellent campaign last season with the Yello Submarines (Villarreal ) that saw him had over 20 goals involvement in all competitions last season.  Villarreal are very reluctant to let go of their priced asset this summer, However according to reports from Fabrizio Romano a bid in excess of €45m will be enough to convince them to let go of the Nigerian winger. Talks are already in advanced stage between Ac Milan and Villarreal while personal terms has already been agreed between the players representatives and Milan.

Saudi Super League side Al Ahli have reached total agreement with Manchester City to sign Algerian winger Riyad Mahrez. According to reports from @DavidOstein the deal worth €30m + €5m add-ons and the former Leicester City winger will sign a 3yr deal with Al Ahli if he passes his medical in the next 24hrs. The 32yr Old Mahrez did enjoy a consistent run of game with Manchester City last season as he lost his starting spot to Bernardo Silva , therefore he sees as opportunity to sign a lucrative deal with Al Ahli too hard to turn down.

New Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana has stated that he would like to win the UEFA Champions League with the club. Onana made this known in an interview with Gazzetta ahead of his linking up with his new club he said,     “I want and I hope to win the Champions League at Manchester United”. 🔴🇨🇲 “I really want to start this new exciting experience, with a coach who is a master for me”. The 27 year Old former goalkeeper joined United a deal reportedly worth around £50m including adds on on a four year contract .

English Premier League side Brighton has turned down Chelsea opening bid for midfielder Moses Caicedo.  The combative Colombian midfielder has been high in demand by the new Chelsea manager Maricio Puchetino as the perfect replacement for departed Ngolo Kante who left the club this summer.  According to reports from Skysports , Chelsea have today submitted an opening bid of £70m for the 21year Old midfielder,  However the bid was immediately turned down by Brighton who value the player around £100m . Chelsea are expected to return with an improved offer for the Colombian who has reportedly already agreed a personal terms with the Blues.

Manchester United are set to submit an Official bid to Atalanta for Rasmus Højlund. 🔴🇩🇰 The 21 year Danish Striker has been on United rather all through the summer of consistent scouting by Manchester United's representatives last season.  According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, personal terms has already been agreed between the player's representatives . Atalanta are demanding a fee in the region of €65/70m to part ways with the player. 

French giants Olympique Marseille has agreed to sign Chelsea striker Pierre Aubameyang.  The former Arsenal skipper fell out since his move to the Stamford Bridge and is currently not in the plans of the Chelsea new boss Marucio Pochetino and Chelsea are ready to let him leave this summer.   According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, the 33year Old French born striker has agreed a 3 year deal with Olympique Marseille this summer.  Aubameyang turned down approaches by Saudi clubs as his priority has always been to continue in European football.

English Premier League side Newcastle United have reportedly tabled an £82m bid for Napoli's 22-year-old Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.  Khvicha Kvaratskhelia joined Napoli last summer for a €10m fee. But following his impressive performances for the Italin side last season, lots of top clubs around Europe has shown interest in the service of the 22-year-old Georgian winger this summer. According to reports from [Corriere delloSports ] Newcastle has submitted £82m bid to sign Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. It is yet to know if the bid will be enough to convince the Italian side to part ways with the skillful winger. 

English Premier League giants Manchester United are set to complete the deal to sign goalkeeper Andre Onana. United has been in talks with Inter Milan to sign the former Cameroonian goalkeeper in a deal worth £60m . Personal terms has already been agreed between the player's representative and Manchester United for a reported £150,000 per week.  Andre Onana  is expected to sign 5yr deal & hopefully  flies with Manchester United squad to NYC on Weds for tour.

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of England International midfielder  Declan Rice from Westham.  Rice joins the North London club for a club record fee of £105m. Declan Rice:   “I’ve been looking at Arsenal over the last couple of seasons & the trajectory they’ve been going on. Not last season but the season before, they finished fifth but you could see the style of play Mikel was implementing. Last season was an outstanding season, blowing pretty much every team out of the water with the exception of Man City.” Declan Rice on working with Arteta:  “I’m so excited - he speaks for himself. You can see how he works, you got a real insight on the Amazon documentary, how he works with his players & not only as a coach, but psychologically how good he is with players, how he improves players.”  “He’s a massive factor in the reason why I’ve come here. I know he’s going to get the best out of me. I know I’ve got more levels...

Arsenal have completed the signing of Dutch International defender Jurrien Timber from Ajax on a long-term contract. Timber joins the last season's Premier League runners up on a reported fee of €45m signing a six year deal with the North London club. Mikel Arteta on Timber:  “We’re really excited that Jurrien has joined us. He is a versatile young defender, who will fit into our system & provide our squad with so much added quality. Jurrien is a young player, but has already achieved so much. He has experienced what it’s like to go to a major international tournament on more than one occasion, as well as the trophies he has won with Ajax. We look forward to welcoming & integrating Jurrien into the squad.”  New signing Jurrien Timber will wear #12 at Arsenal, previously worn at the club by William Saliba. 1️⃣2️⃣

Arsenal Boss Mikel Arteta has stated that the club has been pretty busy so far this summer.  The Spanish tactician who was speaking briefly after their pre season friendly opener that ended in a 1 - 1 draw against German Bundesliga side Numberg yesterday said, “We’ve been pretty busy. A lot of renewals as well & bringing Kai [Havertz]. Let’s see how we can improve the squad. We are working on them & when we have something to announce, we will. There’s still a lot of things to do.”  Arsenal has so far this summer sign German midfielder Kai Harvertz but are also expected to announce the signing of Declan Rice and Netherlands International defender Jurrien Timber this weekend. 

Saudi Professional league side Al-Ahli are working so hard to convince Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey to join the club this summer.  Al-Ahli has already made a huge financial offer worth in the region of €800,000 per week on a 4year deal to the player's representative.  However Partey's preferred choice at the moment is to stay in Europe should he make a move away from the Emirates Stadium this summer with Juventus haven't shown interest in the 31 year Old Ghanaian International.  Arsenal on the other hand are open to letting go of the former Atletico Madrid midfielder should they receive an attractive offer in the region of €40m from the interested clubs this summer. Al-Khaleej are also interested in signing ThomasPartey according to reports from @JamesBenge.

Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson has accepted a proposal from Saudi Arabian side Al Ettifaq.  The 33 year Old England International has been reportedly offered a 3year deal worth about £700,000 per week. Talks are now ongoing between Liverpool and Al Ettifaq on the transfer fee as Liverpool has no plan to let the club's skipper leave as a free agent. 🇸🇦 Both clubs are expected to reach an agreement as soon as possible and should the move be completed, Henderson would be linking up with Liverpool's legend Steven Gerrard who is the new manager of the Saudi Arabian club. Hendo spoke to Klopp today and there’s green light.

Barcelona President Laporta has stated that French International winger Ousmane Dembele is not for sale. Laporta made this know while fielding a question about interest from French giants Paris Saint German on the skillful winger He said, “PSG want Ousmane Dembélé if Mbappé leaves? I heard this story also one year ago… but it didn’t happen”. ⚠️🇫🇷 “Dembélé wants to stay at Barça and I think he’s not pushing to go anywhere”. Its been also reported that the former Borussia Dortmund man has a €50m release clause in his contract which would enable him to leave should a club activate the clause.  However the FC says he is not expecting Dembele to leave and the club is working on a new deal for the French man. “I think he will stay at Barça. Xavi loves him and I’m big fan too”. 🔵🔴 “It’s true that he’s not gonna activate the €50m clause — we’re negotiating a new long term deal. We hope it happens”, told MD.

Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal has agreed a deal to sign Sebian International Sergej Milinković-Savić.  The club reached an agreement for a deal worth €40m to sign the influential Lazio skipper.  Milinković-Savić has also agreed a personal terms with the club and will under his medicals in the next 24hrs to make the permanent move away to Lazio after several years with the Seria A giants. The deal will be made Official as soon as he passes his medical tests.🇸🇦🇷🇸

Chelsea is set to part ways with former Arsenal skipper Perrie-Emrrik Aubameyang. The London based club has declared Aubameyang surplus to requirement following his lacklustre performance since moving to Stamford Bridge from FC Barcelona.  The Blues has proposed the player to free spending Saudi Arabian clubs this summer,  However a move is yet to materialise at this stage of the window so far.  Aubameyang is not short of suitors as several European clubs are in interested in his services but his high wage demands is proving to be a stumbling block to the move so far.

Last Season UEFA Champions League finalist Inter Milan is set to submit an official bid to sign Chelsea owned striker Romelu Lukaku on permanent basis. The Belgium striker spent last season on loan at the Italian Seria A club and is hoping to make a permanent move to the Milan club this summer.  Chelsea's new Boss Marucio Pochetino has informed the big Belgium striker that he is free to leave Stamford Bridge on a permanent basis this summer as he is not considered a big part of his new rebuilding structure at Chelsea.  Inter Milan will submit an opening bid of around €40m to Chelsea for the former Manchester United striker in the coming days.

Colimbia International midfielder Moisés Caicedo confirms he’s open to accept a move to Chelsea . The 23 year combative midfielder confirmed this in a recent interview with @majofloresm when asked about a move to former European Champions. He said,  “It’s a big team, that’s true”🇪🇨 “A very historic team and I can’t say no because it’s a very big, historic, beautiful team. The city as well is beautiful”. Chelsea and Brighton have in talks over a deal to bring the Columbia midfielder to Stamford Bridge this summer,  However both teams is yet to reach a compromise over the deal due to Brighton's £100M valuation of the player. Mauricio Pochetino's is believed to be optimistic that Brighton will soon lower their asking price for their influential midfielder. 

English Premier League runners up Arsenal is set to confirm the signing of Ajax defender Jurrien Timber.  The North London club agreed to sign the Netherlands International defender from Ajax for a fee of €43m .   Arsenal had initially planned to give new signing Jurrien Timber some minutes in their pre season friendly  game against Nürnberg tomorrow, hinting an announcement could be today according to reports from [@Teamnewsandtix on IG] . Timber already completed his medicals at the Arsenal London Colney last weekend and would provide Mikel Arteta's side a much needed squad depth ahead of the new EPL season. 

Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe is set to join the rest of the Arsenal squad ahead of their US pre season tour. The 23 year Old England International Emile Smith Rowe and Hale End graduate only arrived back from u21 Euros success in Georgia on Sunday, but is keen to build on his excellent performances with England and impress Mikel Arteta. Smith Rowe didn't enjoy a lot of playing time  with Arsenal first team last season having lost his starting spot to Gabriel Martinelli because of consistent niggling injuries.   However following his impressive display in the just concluded U21 Euros triumph with England,  He is set to cut short his holiday to link up with the Arsenal first team this coming weekend ahead of their US tour as he hope to reclaim his starting spot in the team ahead of the upcoming season. 

 English Premier league side Arsenal have sent a representative to Porto Alegre to make an opening proposal for Grêmio’s 23 year-old central midfielder, Bitello.  Bitello has been on the radar of the London based club (Arsenal) for some months and the club have monitored the versatile midfielder for a while and have decided to make a bid for him. Porto Alegre is demanding a transfer fee of around €10m  according to reports from @rafapfeiffer. 🇧🇷 The 23year old can play across all midfield positions which makes him a huge attractionto Arsenal Boss Mikel Arteta. Has already played at CM, AM, RW, and false 9 this season. Arsenal is currently in Germany for pre season ahead of the start of the English Premier League next mon