Transfer news LIVE: Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool on Griezmann alert, Thiago dismisses move, Wijnaldum asking price set
Follow the latest from the summer transfer window as a trio of Premier League clubs consider a move for World Cup-winner Griezmann while Barcelona inch closer to signing Liverpool midfielder Wijnaldum
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Follow the latest updates live from the summer transfer window as Premier League clubs face their final week to strengthen ahead of the new season. Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool have all been put on alert that Antoine Griezmann’s future at Barcelona is in doubt, following the resolution of Lionel Messi’ transfer request, with the French international facing an uncertain future at the Nou Camp.
Liverpool’s Georginio Wijnaldum could be moving in the opposite direction in heading to Barcelona, with a £15, price tag reportedly placed on the Dutch midfielder as he enters the final year of his contract. Another Liverpool target meanwhile has played down the prospect of a summer move, with Thiago Alcantara stressing that he has not said that he is leaving Bayern Munich as speculation continues over a move to the Premier League.
Newcastle have had a £20m offer for Bournemouth’s Callum Wilson accepted, while Spurs are understood to be considering a move for Watford’s Will Hughes with a £13m offer expected. Paul Pogba meanwhile is being linked once again with a return to Juventus, with his United future far from clear. Follow the live updates below.
WEST HAM FURY
West Ham fans made clear their anger at the club's decision to sell Grady Diangana to West Brom, but Hammers players have now aired their frustration, too!
Following the announcement of Diangana's permanent move to the Baggies on Friday after a successful loan spell at the Hawthorns last season, West Ham captain Mark Noble took to Twitter to say he was "gutted, angry and sad" over the decision to sell the midfielder.
Jack Wilshere and Arthur Masuaku also criticised their own club...
West Ham captain Mark Noble ‘gutted and angry’ at club over sale of Grady Diangana
Hammers midfielder completed a permanent move to the Baggies on Friday, having impressed while on loan last season
CHELSEA’S RECORD SIGNING SPEAKS
Kai Havertz has given his first interview since joining Chelsea on a five-year deal.
Here's what he had to say about the club, Frank Lampard's role in his move, and Blues fans' social media activity this summer...
Chelsea’s record signing Kai Havertz sends message to fans
Midfielder joined the Blues for a fee of £89million
SECRET AGENT DE GEA
Manchester United fans are growing increasingly excited by the prospect of another new signing.
The club have been linked with a move for Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon, who spent the last season on loan at Sevilla and is available on the market. Sevilla are keen to sign the right-back on another short-term spell, but United have been strongly linked with a move for the Spaniard.
That’s why fans have gone crazy for David De Gea’s latest social media post, with the United goalkeeper posting an image of himself with Reguilon while the pair are away together on international duty.
POGBA FUTURE IN DOUBT
It appeared that Paul Pogba’s future at Manchester United looked more secure following the arrival and form of Bruno Fernandes, but the rumours linking the french midfielder with a return to Juventus just refuse to go away.
The 27-year-old is out of contract at the end of the season, with officials at Old Trafford nervous that he could end up leaving the club for nothing, five years after being signed for a then-world record £89m.
According to Italian outlet Tuttosport, Pogba remains keen on a return to Juventus - the club he originally left United for - and their only chance to sign Pogba is on a free transfer next season, which is why he is currently stalling on a new contract.
NEWCASTLE LOAN SPREE
Newcastle United may be on the verge of signing Callum Wilson from Bournemouth, but that will not stop Steve Bruce’s search for striker reinforcements this summer.
With Newcastle’s transfer budget set to be largely taken up by the move for Wilson, Bruce will have to look for loans and free signings to make up his plans in the player market.
The Telegraph reports that two strikers who are on the radar will both be targeted this month as injury cover for Dwight Gayle and Andy Carroll, with Arsenal’s Eddie Nketiah and Liverpool’s Rhian Brewster both wanted by the Magpies.
Both forwards would only be available on loan as they remain in high esteem at their respective clubs.
WILSON LATEST
Newcastle United have made their move for Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson, with a £20m offer understood to have been accepted by the Championship club.
Wilson has been linked with a number of clubs since Bournemouth’s relegation from the Premier League was confirmed last season, with the striker forcing his way into Gareth Southgate’s England squad to help push his claims for a move back to the top flight.
Sky Sports reports that Newcastle are poised to win that race, with the Magpies having their latest offer accepted to allow personal terms to be agreed.
WIJNALDUM ASKING PRICE SET
Barcelona are keen to sign Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool this summer, with the Dutchman facing a rather uncertain future as he is already into the final 12 months of his contract.
The 29-year-old impressed during Liverpool’s relentless run to the Premier League title last season, catching the eye of his national team manager Ronald Koeman - who has of course taken over at the Nou Camp following Quique Setien’s dismissal.
Liverpool are determined not to sell Wijnaldum, but they are also conscious that he can leave the club on a free transfer next summer if he doesn’t sign a new deal. As a result, The Mirror reports that Liverpool have set an asking price of £15m for Barcelona to sign Wijnaldum, although talks are some way off at present.
THIAGO UPDATE
Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara has issued a fresh update on his future, with the Spaniard being constantly linked with a move to the Premier League.
Both Liverpool and Manchester United have been tipped with a move for the 29-year-old, who has excelled in a trophy-laden career with Barcelona and Bayern as well as with Spain, and Bayern have not kept it a secret that Thiago is keen to leave the club to test himself in the Premier League.
The club will not stand in his way of an exit - so long as an acceptable offer arrives - but so fa that has not been the case and he remains a Bayern player with the new season imminent.
However, with the midfielder currently on international duty with Spain, he has moved to play down talk of a move this summer, telling reporters that he has not been the one who has been speaking publicly about his desire to leave.
“I have not said at any time that I am leaving. Every year you put me in a different team.
“I am on the sidelines, my future is tomorrow’s game right now. I neither care nor am I interested in what I know I talked.”
GRIEZMANN GOING?
Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal are all being linked with a move for Antoine Griezmann, who could be on the move after Lionel Messi chose to remain at Barcelona for the remainder of the season.
Messi’s future has been up in the air since he expressed his desire to leave, but decided on Friday that he will see out the final year of his contract to avoid a legal dispute with the club that he’s spent 19 years with.
However, Barcelona still need money to complete their planned squad overhaul, and with Griezmann failing to set the Nou Camp alight last season, the France international is at risk of being jettisoned from the club after just one year.
According to the Daily Mail, the three Premier League clubs are all in the running for the 29-year-old World Cup winner, and having scored just nine goals following his £107m move from Atletico Madrid last season, Griezmann looks at risk of being culled from new head coach Ronald Koeman’s plans.
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