Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal to rival Liverpool for Thiago

Posted Sunday, August 23, 2020 by Goal.com

Arsenal agree €30m Gabriel deal with Lille

Arsenal have agreed a €30 million (£27m/$35m) deal with Lille for Gabriel Magalhaes, according to Fabrizio Romano.

The Gunners have been chasing the 22-year-old for some time and have won the race ahead of several other Premier League sides.

Gabriel will sign a five-year deal at the Emirates Stadium.

Leicester consider Tagliafico to replace Chilwell

Leicester City are interested in Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico as a replacement for Ben Chilwell, reports the Daily Mail.

Chilwell is set to join Chelsea, who have made a breakthrough in talks over a £50 million ($65m) deal for the England international.

Tagliafico would prefer to join a Champions League side but is open to a move to the Foxes.

Chelsea eye Reguilon

Chelsea continue to be interested in a move for Real Madrid's Sergio Reguilon, despite making progress in their pursuit of Ben Chilwell, according to Football.London.

The Blues are keen to sign a left-back this summer and are believed to be closing in on a £50 million ($65m) deal for Leicester's Chilwell.

However, should that deal fall through then Reguilon is seen as a fallback option, with the 23-year-old expected to be available for around £22m ($29m).

Man Utd ready to give up on Sancho

Red Devils are struggling to agree a fee for the England forward

Manchester United are ready to abandon their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho, according to the Mirror.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer made Sancho his top target this summer but the Red Devils are reluctant to meet Dortmund's €120 million (£108m/$142m) asking price for the England international, which they feel is unrealistic in wake of the coronavirus crisis.

Sancho meanwhile is seemingly unwilling to push for a move this summer, meaning United are now ready to move on to other targets.

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal to rival Liverpool for Thiago

Villa preparing £30m Edouard bid

Aston Villa are set to test Celtic's resolve with a £30 million ($39m) bid for for striker Odsonne Edouard, according to The Sun.

Villa have made signing a striker a priority this summer and hope to beat the likes of Arsenal, Crystal Palace and Leicester to the signature of the French forward.

Brentford duo Ollie Watkins and Said Benrahma are also believed to be interesting Villa boss Dean Smith, as he considers a raid on his former club.

Everton set £143m Richarlison price tag to ward off Barca

The Toffees are doing all they can to keep the Brazilian star

Everton have told Barcelona they will have to pay £143 million ($187m) if they want to sign Richarlison, according to the Mirror.

The Spanish giants had a £100m ($131m) offer for the Brazil forward rejected in January and have been linked with a fresh bid as new boss Ronald Koeman begins his Camp Nou rebuild.

The Toffees, though, do not want to see their star striker leave, so it would take a huge offer for them to even consider a deal.

Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Arsenal to rival Liverpool for Thiago

Wolves consider Ocampos as Traore replacement

Wolves are braced for bids from Manchester City and Liverpool for Adama Traore and have identified Sevilla's Lucas Ocampos as his replacement, according to the Express.

The Midlands side face a battle to keep hold of the influential winger this summer and as a result have begun scouting for potential replacements.

Argentina international Ocampos is top of their shortlist, with the club ready to spend £55 million ($72m) to lure him to Molineux.

Arsenal to rival Liverpool for Thiago

The Gunners have enquired about the Bayern midfielder

Arsenal have joined Liverpool in the hunt to sign Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara, according to the Daily Mail.

The German giants are keen to sell the 29-year-old this summer, with the player about to enter the final 12 months of his contract.

Liverpool are also believed to be targeting the Spaniard and may now step up their interest in the wake of Arsenal's enquiry, though both clubs are currently reluctant to meet Bayern's £23 million ($30m) asking price.