Arsenal close in on Havertz as Chelsea get Saudi transfers: FootballTransfers Recap

Suraj Radia

• 21 Jun 2023 22:45 BST
• 4 min read

The transfer window continued to accelerate as the international break wound down and teams stepped up their big plans for a huge summer of spending.

Arsenal agreed a deal to make their first signing of the summer while a host of Chelsea’s fringe players edged closer to big money moves to Saudi Arabia.

Elsewhere, Newcastle closed in on a sensational €70 million signing while Barcelona secured a deal for a long-term target and Manchester United revived plans to sign Harry Kane.

FootballTransfers brings you a recap of the days biggest stories as the transfer window surges into action.

Newcastle CLOSE to signing Sandro Tonali for €70m

Newcastle are close to agreeing a €70 million transfer fee with AC Milan for midfield star Sandro Tonali.

Man Utd's pursuit of Harry Kane not over

Manchester United’s move for Harry Kane is not over yet and there is a feeling that if Tottenham drop the price then a deal can be agreed.

Barcelona sign Ilkay Gundogan - Fabrizio Romano

Barcelona are close to making their first signing of the summer, having been given the thumbs up by both La Liga and president Joan Laporta to sign Ilkay Gundogan on a free transfer.

Arsenal ‘CLOSE’ to completing first summer transfer – Ornstein

Arsenal are closing in on a deal to secure Chelsea attacker Kai Havertz, with the Germany international expected to move for a transfer worth around £65 million.

Romano announces Chelsea’s next THREE transfers

Fabrizio Romano has indicated that things are about to step up in the transfer market at Chelsea, with the Stamford Bridge side closing in on three deals that could unlock the window for new manager Mauricio Pochettino.