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Clubs up and down the country will be aiming to use the transfer market to improve their squads before the new season gets underway. Manchester United and Chelsea have already welcomed a host of new faces, with the Red Devils announcing their latest capture on Thursday.
Chelsea, meanwhile, have already signed five new players ahead of the upcoming Premier League campaign. Tosin Adarabioyo, Omari Kellyman, Marc Guiu, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Renato Veiga have all joined the Blues for a combined total of £65.4m.
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West Ham see opening bid rejected for ex-Chelsea hero
West Ham have seen a verbal offer for N’Golo Kante rejected by Al Ittihad, reports The Athletic.
The Hammers proposed a deal worth £15million to the Saudi Pro League but saw their approach knocked back.
The Saudi side have ‘no intention’ of selling Kante this summer despite strong interest from West Ham and would only entertain offers ‘upwards of £25m for the ex-Chelsea star.
Kante is said to be happy at Al Ittihad and the higher powers in Saudi view him as a ‘key figure’ in both the short and long-term.
United make attempt to lure teenage talent away from Arsenal
Manchester United are reportedly exploring a deal to sign talented prospect Chido Obi-Martin.
The forward’s contract with Arsenal recently expired, though his boyhood side have tabled a fresh offer in hope of retaining his services.
Obi-Martin is exploring his options though, with The Athletic reporting that the 16-year-old has visited Carrington to discuss a potential move with United.
Other top clubs are also interested in the forward, though Manchester City are not among his suitors.
Juventus have received several enquiries into the availability of the defender, with the two aforementioned Premier League outfits among those keen. Bayern Munich, PSG and Borussia Dortmund are also keen.
Juve are said to need to raise funds if they are to bolster their ranks this summer, with their director of football Cristiano Giuntoli focusing his attention on offloading players.
The Serie A outfit are willing to entertain offers in the region of Huijsen.
Richarlison is reportedly ‘ready’ to move to the Saudi Pro League this summer.
The forward has been heavily linked with a move away from Tottenham, and it now appears that he has come to terms with his future lying elsewhere.
According to HITC, Richarlison has ‘confirmed’ to Saudi clubs that he is open to heading to the Middle East.
Spurs are willing to part ways with the ex-Everton star over the coming weeks, as long as they recoup the £60million fee that they forked out in 2022 to acquire his services.
Richarlison is the subject of interest from Saudi Arabia (Image: Getty)
Chelsea spark transfer rumours by recalling fringe player
Chelsea have recalled Lesley Ugochukwu from France’s squad for the Paris 2024 Olympics, sparking further speculation about his future.
The 20-year-old was one of the four reserves for the host nation, but the Blues have now decided to bring him back to the club.
The French Football Federation announced: “Lesley Ugochukwu leaves the Olympic selection. The midfielder is leaving the French Olympic Team this Friday, July 19, and will not be among the reserves for the Paris 2024 Olympic tournament.
“Following a request from Chelsea FC, Lesley Ugochukwu will permanently leave the French Olympic football team and will no longer be available as a reserve.”
Ugochukwu has been linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer, with several Serie A clubs monitoring his situation closely.
Crystal Palace are set to make an opening bid for Arsenal playmaker Emile Smith Rowe, reports Fabrizio Romano.
The England international is expected to leave the Gunners this summer after falling down the pecking order at the Emirates Stadium, and he is not short of suitors.
Fulham have already seen an offer knocked back for Smith Rowe, and Palace are now keen to show their hand in an attempt to lure the Arsenal academy graduate to Selhurst Park.
Manchester United are prepared to lose as many as seven senior players as part of a ruthless summer clear-out, according to ESPN.
It is said that Casemiro, Scott McTominay, Christian Eriksen, Harry Maguire, Victor Lindelof and Aaron Wan-Bissaka will all be allowed to leave for the right price.
Meanwhile, the report adds that Antony could be shipped out on loan if a club is willing to match his salary of around £70,000 per week.
Manchester United have reached an agreement on personal terms with Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Ugarte is represented by Jorge Mendes, who is also the agent of Leny Yoro and has a long-term relationship with United after orchestrating deals for several of his past and present clients.
It is said that Ugarte is open to joining United in spite of their failure to qualify for next season's Champions League.
However, the Red Devils are yet to agree a transfer fee with discussions at club level thought to be ongoing.
United have reportedly agreed personal terms with Manuel Ugarte (Image: GETTY)