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How last summer's 20 biggest transfer signings have fared
Manchester United saw their ‘final offer’ for Chelsea ace Mason Mount rejected on Friday night, though talks for the England international are not expected to conclude despite the threat of walking away from negotiations. The Blues are keen to strike a deal for their wantaway playmaker, with their spending spree on pause until several stars have been sold.
Mauricio Pochettino has made it clear to the higher powers at Stamford Bridge that reducing the size of his squad is the priority upon his arrival, allowing fringe players such as Hakim Ziyech and Edouard Mendy to head to Saudi Arabia as a result.
Chelsea were keen for Mount to extend his stay with the club, though the midfielder has confirmed his intention to depart on numerous occasions. United are frontrunners to secure his signature, though their £55million bid (including add-ons) was knocked back recently.
Both clubs feel that a deal is on the horizon and negotiations have not broken down as a result, though Chelsea value Mount similarly to Kai Havertz – who is set to join Arsenal. Express Sport brings you all the latest…
Tony Cascarino claims Declan Rice can have a similar impact at Arsenal to that of Virgil van Dijk and Alisson at Liverpool.
Arsenal are still hopeful of signing Rice despite interest from Manchester City.
Cascarino says the 24-year-old could have a transformative impact at the Emirates, just as Van Dijk and Alisson did at Anfield.
He said on talkSPORT: "There's a real upward curve at Arsenal. Declan Rice would make the impact that Alisson and Van Dijk made at Liverpool by coming."
Arsenal could be in a good position to sign PSV Eindhoven midfielder Xavi Simons.
Simons recently switched agents and is now represented by Darren Dein, the son of former Arsenal vice-chairman David Dein.
Dutch football journalist Jeroen Kapteijns says it is a clear sign from Simons that he wants to move to the Premier League.
Kapteijns said on De Telegraaf's Kick-off podcast: "Surely the fact that Xavi chooses an Englishman indicates that he has ears for a departure to the Premier League, it seems to me.
"There, this Darren Dein has great access and especially at Arsenal, given his background."
Despite drifting in the betting markets after reports of Manchester City preparing a move, Arsenal are now firm favourites to sign Declan Rice this summer.
With Bet365, Arteta’s side are 4/9 to secure the signature of their top target, with City drifting out to 13/8 earlier today after it emerged that they were not the England international’s preferred destination.
Declan Rice odds: Arsenal 4/9, Manchester City 13/8, Manchester United 20/1, West Ham 20/1, Chelsea 33/1
Chelsea are expected to make a ‘big push’ for Brighton maestro Moises Caicedo this summer after their outgoing deals have concluded, according to CBS Sport.
The Ecuador international is keen to move this summer and will be granted his wish by the Seagulls if a suitable offer arrives.
It is reported that Caciedo’s camp do not believe that their player should be priced out of a move and feel that a deal should be struck for less than what Aurelien Tchouameni joined Real Madrid for last summer (£80m).
Chelsea are said to be hopeful of seeing a bid of £70m plus £10m in add-ons accepted, though that is likely to fall short of Brighton’s valuation.
Manchester City hold an interest in Paris Saint-Germain star Achraf Hakimi, according to Marca.
Pep Guardiola is keen to acquire the services of a right-back this summer if Kyle Walker opts to join Bayern Munich, and Hakimi has identified as the ideal successor.
The Moroccan international has shone at PSG over the past few years and is widely-regarded as one of the best fullbacks in the world, and City are said to be willing to table an offer that would showcase that if they make their interest concrete.
Real Madrid are also cited as holding an interest in Hakimi, though Guardiola will be hoping that the lure of playing for his treble-winning side will prove decisive in negotiations.
City are reportedly set to approach PSG for Achraf Hakimi (Image: Getty)
Manchester United are reportedly set to accelerate their pursuit of Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana by tabling an offer for his services.
According to Gazzetta dello Sport, the Red Devils are preparing an opening offer for the ex-Ajax star which will be lodged next week.
It is claimed that United have informed the 27-year-old’s agent that the bid will be worth up to £43million, close to Inter’s asking price for their No 1.
West Ham are reportedly encouraging Arsenal to make a third bid for Declan Rice this summer.
According to talkSPORT, Rice has made it clear in talks with Manchester City that he would favour a move to Arsenal this summer, which has deterred Pep Guardiola’s side from tabling an offer at this stage.
West Ham are hoping for a quick resolution to the saga and are said to be actively encouraging the Gunners to table another bid for their captain in hope that their valuation is finally met.
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is set for crunch talks with his club early next week to resolve his future, Express Sport can report.
The forward is not short of offers despite an underwhelming stint with Bayer Leverkusen, with several Saudi Arabian clubs registering an interest in hope of adding further ex-Blues stars to their league.
Though Express Sport understands that Hudson-Odoi’s next move is likely to lie away from the Middle East, with several Premier League clubs awaiting confirmation of whether he will be offloaded this summer.
Mason Greenwood has reportedly dropped a hint about his future at Manchester United by putting his property on the market.
According to The Sun, the England international has made his six-bed mansion available to let, with estate agents looking for interested clients that would be willing to pay over £15,000 per month to reside in the Cheshire-based home.
Greenwood has been heavily linked with an exit from Old Trafford this summer, with an internal investigation into his conduct yet to be concluded. Thus, the suggestion that he is preparing to move elsewhere, or abroad, certainly indicates that his future does not lie in Manchester as it stands.
Villarreal forward Nicolas Jackson is expected to fly into London today to complete his medical before signing for Chelsea, according to Sky Sports.
The 22-year-old was proving hot property this summer, though the Blues accelerated talks earlier this week and have reached an agreement to pay over £37million (his release clause) in order to secure his signature.
The payment will be made in instalments, seen as the most efficient way for Chelsea to conduct their business amid fears of FFP concerns.
Nicolas Jackson is set to pen a long-term contract with Chelsea (Image: Getty)
Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicatio is reportedly set to become Tottenham’s first signing of the summer.
Spurs prioritised replacing Hugo Lloris this summer, with Brentford’s David Raya a top target and keen to make the move across to North London. However, the Bees’ £40m proved to be a sticking point in negotiations and Tottenham approached alternatives.
According to Fabrizio Romano, Vicario was quickly identified as another plausible option and the Italian shot-stopper is set to travel to Tottenham on Sunday to complete his medical.
Arsenal are edging closer to welcoming two summer signings through the door, according to various reports.
The Gunners are looking to bolster their ranks in all departments, with Ajax defender Jurrien Timber eyed as the ideal candidate to provide cover across the backline given his versatility.
Talks are progressing over a deal for the Netherlands international and all parties are confident that an agreement will be reached, with Timber adamant that he wants to head to the Emirates Stadium, amid interest from around Europe.
Another star said to be on the cusp of a Gunners move is Kai Havertz, who is set to join the club from Chelsea in a deal worth £60million. The Germany international struggled at Stamford Bridge as a forward but reports have speculated that Mikel Arteta is hoping to make use of his strength and height in a midfield role.
Manchester United submitted what they deemed to be their ‘final offer’ for Mason Mount on Friday and were confident that the bid would be rejected, though Chelsea soon countered hours later as the saga spurs on.
The offer of £55m (including add-ons) fell short of the Blues’ valuation for the academy product, who called for a deal of £58m with £7m available in add-ons.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the deal is still ‘on’ and Chelsea have invited the higher powers at United to ‘in-person talks’ next week so that an agreement can be reached.
Mason Mount is keen to join United this summer (Image: Getty)
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