The new campaign is less than a month away and, with preseason now in full swing, clubs across the globe are frantically working to put the finishing touches to their squads for 2023-24.
It will be hard to look back on this transfer window as anything other than the Saudi summer, with stars such as Karim Benzema, Ruben Neves and N’Golo Kante choosing to follow Cristiano Ronaldo’s example by moving to the Middle East.
But there’s still been plenty of activity across Europe’s elite sides, with Manchester City bringing Mateo Kovacic in to replace new Barcelona star Ilkay Gundogan, Jude Bellingham securing a £113million move to Real Madrid and Kai Havertz securing a £65m switch from Chelsea to Arsenal.
The Gunners have also agreed a £105m deal to land West Ham star Declan Rice, although the move has not yet been finalised, and Tottenham captain Harry Kane is continuing to attract bids from Bayern Munich, who are set to have a £70m offer from Spurs chairman Daniel Levy rejected.
But what else is happening in the transfer market? Mail Sport takes a look at all the latest news and gossip on Wednesday.
Tottenham are battling hard to keep striker Harry Kane amid multiple bids from Bayern Munich
Arsenal have yet to confirm their £105million move for West Ham United captain Declan Rice
Pau Torres has arrived in the Midlands to complete his £35m move to Aston Villa. The 26-year-old has agreed a five-year contract with the Premier League side and will reunite with his former manager Unai Emery, who helped him win the Europa League back in 2021. (The Sun)
Nottingham Forest are in talks to sign Dean Henderson from Manchester United following the goalkeeper’s loan spell at the City Ground last season. Although the England international remains Steve Cooper’s No 1 target, Forest are also considering a move for Wolves shot-stopper Jose Sa. (Telegraph)
Bayern Munich are set to hold a seven-man fire sale in a bid to raise funds for £120m-rated Harry Kane. The Bundesliga giants, who had their offer of £70m rejected this week, are willing to sell Sadio Mane, Ryan Gravenberch, Bouna Sarr, Marcel Sabitzer, Yann Sommer, Alexander Nubel and Benjamin Pavard. (Sky Sports in Germany)
Juventus are prepared to put Federico Chiesa and Dusan Vlahovic ‘up for auction’ in the hope of sparking a bidding war. The Italian giants are aware of Chelsea’s interest in the Serbian striker and are willing to let him exit for no less than £61m. Meanwhile, Chiesa is said to be interested in a move to Liverpool or Newcastle. (Gazzetta)
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Manchester United remain confident and ‘relaxed’ over Marcus Rashford’s future at Old Trafford as they continue to pursue a new long-term contract after months of negotiations. Rashford has been on Paris Saint-Germain’s radar since last summer but the French champions are not expected to launch an offer. (talkSPORT)
Southampton are plotting a move for Everton defender Mason Holgate. Uncertain over the future of right-backs Kyle Walker-Peters and Tino Livramento, Saints boss Russell Martin believes he would provide a defensive boost at St Mary’s. (Mail Sport)
Bayern Munich are prepared to sell Sadio Mane (pictured) for just £17million – less than half what they paid for him last year – in an effort to raise funds for Tottenham superstar Harry Kane
Juventus are willing to put Federico Chiesa (left) and Dusan Vlahovic (right) up for ‘auction’
Arnaut Danjuma, who was on loan at Tottenham last season, is attracting interest from Everton
Everton are looking to bolster their attack next season and have identified Leeds star Wilfried Gnonto and Villarreal forward Arnaut Danjuma as key targets. The Dutchman nearly signed for Everton when Frank Lampard was manager (Sky Sports)
Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is set to sign for Saudi Arabian outfit Al-Hilal in a deal worth £34m. It is believed the Serbia international will earn approximately £17m per season with the Saudi Pro League club. (Sky Sport Italia)
Manchester United have been given a £75m transfer boost this summer after axing a handful of high-profile players from their wage bill. Nemanja Matic, Juan Mata, Jesse Lingard, Paul Pogba, Edinson Cavani, Phil Jones and David de Gea all left the club having previously held lucrative deals at Old Trafford. (Manchester Evening News)
Sheffield United are in talks to sign Hacken striker Benie Traore, who has been attracting interest from Rangers and Celtic this summer. The newly-promoted outfit are closing in on a £4m deal, having just offered star striker Iliman Ndiaye a new contract this week. (Mail Sport)
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