Liverpool have announced Dominik Szoboszlai as Jurgen Klopp continues his summer activity, but Manchester United are struggling to sign new faces
The summer transfer market has finally begun.
Liverpool have signed Dominik Szoboszlai from RB Leipzig for £60m, with the Hungarian international joining Alexis Mac Allister at Merseyside.
Manchester United are making a similar deal for Mason Mount after finally reaching an agreement with Chelsea, who are embarking on an extraordinary sellout.
Arsenal continue to press ahead with their switch to No. 1 goal Declan Rice, with only the finer details of their £105m move to iron out.
There is much more time for Premier League sides to finalize deals, with United, Chelsea and Newcastle all facing a busy summer.
Rice shortens vacation to get Arsenal treated
Declan Rice is about to have his Arsenal medical ahead of his record-breaking move after having his holidays cut short.
The West Ham and England midfielder is on the verge of becoming the most expensive British footballer in history as he heads for a £105m move to the Emirates Stadium.
Arsenal have already signed a deal with the Hammers after seeing Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City pull out of the race.
Final details are being worked out, including the payout structure, before Rice takes the formalities of the transfer.
He will undergo a medical with the Gunners before finally putting pen to paper what will be a long-term deal. Mount arrives for Man Utd medical
Mason Mount’s move to Manchester United. has come close with the arrival of the English star at the club’s training base.
Mount, 24, is to join United in a deal worth an initial £55m with a further £5m in add-ons, and was seen arriving at the Red Devils’ training base in Carrington on Monday.
The move comes after the Chelsea academy product entered the final year of his contract at Stamford Bridge.
The England international will be United’s first signing under manager Erik ten Hag this summer.
However, United have already confirmed a number of departures, with goalkeeper David de Gea having his contract expired. Ozil spoils Arsenal’s next move for ‘world star’
Arsenal have enjoyed a fantastic transfer window so far but former Gunners playmaker Mesut Ozil could spoil the next big move.
The north London outfit have already signed up the services of Kai Havertz in a £65m move from Chelsea.
He could be followed at the Emirates Stadium by Declan Rice and Jurrien Timber, who are on the verge of moves from West Ham and Ajax respectively.
Another name associated with a move is Fenerbahce youngster Arda Guler. The 18-year-old has shined for the Turkish giants in recent seasons and his performances have attracted a lot of attention. Man Utd ‘raise £10m for striker’
Manchester United are set to make an improved offer for Rasmus Hojlund as Erik ten Hag finally looks to end his search for a striker.
As the summer transfer window began, Ten Hag were keen to sign a new striker, with Harry Kane as their number one target. But with £60million of his budget now going to Mason Mount, the United boss has been forced to seek alternative targets.
Hojlund has emerged as the main contender as the Red Devils recently made a £30million bid for the Atalanta striker.
However, this offer was rejected by the Serie A outfit as the Denmark international still has four years left on his contract. Arsenal withdraw from Lavia’s move
Arsenal back out of a move for Romeo Lavia over the Southampton midfielder’s £45m valuation.
The Gunners are keen to expand their midfield options, but the Daily Express reports they are “reluctant” to match the Saints price tag.
Chelsea and Liverpool both remain interested, but have advised Lavia’s representatives that the price must be lower if they are to bid.
Lyon presents an offer from Pulisic
Olympique Lyon have made a £21m transfer to Chelsea for Christian Pulisic.
The American has struggled since his move from Borussia Dortmund to the Blues four years ago.
Now a way out could be found, with L’Equipe bringing Pulisic back as Lyon’s main summer target, with an offer launched in recent days.
New Liverpool signing Szoboszlai has told Klopp that he has a positional problem
Dominik Szoboszlai told Jurgen Klopp: “I don’t care where I play” following his £60m move to Liverpool.
Szoboszlai’s move from RB Leipzig to the Reds was announced on Sunday.
The 22-year-old Hungary international has signed a five-year deal with Merseyside and is Liverpool’s second signing of the summer after World Cup winner Alexis Mac Allister arrived from Brighton.
Liverpool will try to qualify for the Champions League next season after failing last time out.
Midfield was arguably Liverpool’s weakest department last season and Klopp answered the criticism by signing Szoboszlai and Mac Allister.
Newcastle struggle to sign Livramento
Southampton are yet to accept a £21million offer from Newcastle for Tino Livramento, according to The Telegraph.
The Saints are believed to want £30million for Livramento on May 20.
Newcastle’s £21million offer remains on the table.
