Those that have closely followed Thomas Tuchel’s career – particularly his former colleagues in Germany – are watching Chelsea’s current state of play with intrigue.
The changes behind the scenes under the Todd Boehly-Clearlake takeover, with the removal of the football structure the manager worked under, has given
Sadio Mane will play a leading role in building a Bayern Munich side capable of winning the Champions League, according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg.
The 30-year-old, who had just 12 months left on his contract at Anfield, has signed a three-year deal with the Bundesliga champions.
Monaco have agreed a deal worth £15.5m (€18m) with Liverpool to sign Japan forward Takumi Minamino.
The fee is an initial £12.9m (€15m) plus a further £2.6m (€3m) in add ons.
Minamino, 27, signed from Red Bull Salzburg in 2020, and has played 55 times for Liverpool, scoring 14 times.
The forward spent the second half of the 2020/21 season
Newcastle have agreed a deal with Burnley to sign Nick Pope, with the England international set to undergo his medical on Thursday.
Pope will challenge Martin Dubravka for the No 1 jersey at St James’ Park.
Tottenham are set for further talks this week over the signing of Middlesbrough defender Djed Spence.
Chairman Daniel Levy is understood to be personally leading the club’s pursuit of the England U21 right-back, leaving Fabio Paratici to concentrate on other targets.
Initial talks between Spurs and Boro were
Arsenal have confirmed a deal sign midfielder Fabio Vieira from Porto for £34m including add ons.
The 22-year-old is the Gunners’ third summer arrival after goalkeeper Matt Turner and Brazil forward Marquinhos. Arsenal will pay £30m up front plus £4m in performance-related add-ons.
Arsenal are interested in Raphinha and are expected to formally approach Leeds United about the possibility of signing the Brazil forward.
Raphinha, 25, has two years left on his contract and
Liverpool have completed the signing of Aberdeen right-back Calvin Ramsay for £6.5m.
Liverpool are paying an initial £4m up front with a further £2.5m coming in the form of add-ons.
The 18-year-old recently travelled to Liverpool
New Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner admits he has been signed by Mikel Arteta as a back-up to Aaron Ramsdale but vows to push the England international all the way.
The New England Revolution shot stopper agreed a move to the Gunners back in February but has spent the last few months playing for his MLS side.
Millwall have made a £1.5m bid for Aberdeen midfielder Lewis Ferguson.
Sky Sports News understands the offer is well below the Dons’ valuation of the Scotland international.
Ferguson, 22, is attracting interest from clubs in Serie A, as well as England’s Premier League and Championship.
