Transfer news and rumours LIVE: Chelsea up Kounde offer

Posted Tuesday, July 19, 2022 by Goal.com

Chelsea up Kounde offer (Relevo)

Centre-back has been a long-term target of Blues

Chelsea have upped their transfer offer to Sevilla for Jules Kounde, writes Relevo.

The Blues have placed a €55m bid for the centre-back, but Sevilla are holding out for more money as they anticipate other teams entering a bidding war.

Zinchenko agrees Arsenal switch

Oleksandr Zinchenko is set to complete his move to Arsenal after Manchester City accepted an offer of £30 million ($36m) for the Ukraine international, GOAL can confirm. The 26-year-old has also agreed personal terms on a four-year contract with the Gunners, who could also pay a further £2m in add-ons.

Real Madrid make permanent £5.5m Kubo sale to Real Sociedad

Real Madrid will sell Japan youngster Takefusa Kubo to La Liga rivals Real Sociedad, the clubs confirmed on Monday. Kubo moves to San Sebastian in a deal worth €6.5 million (£5.5m/$6.5m), while Madrid retain a portion of the winger's playing rights.

Kubo, 21, is highly rated in Spain but found first-team opportunities hard to come by among Madrid's star-studded squad.

Tottenham & Milan discuss Tanganga loan

Tottenham and Milan have opened talks over a possible loan move for Spurs midfielder Japhet Tanganga, according to the Daily Mail.

Winger Bryan Gil could also be on his way out of north London, with the club hoping to discuss another temporary move with Milan's Serie A rivals Sampdoria.