Arsenal agree deals, Hojlund arrives at Man Utd and Spurs want Lukaku: FootballTransfers recap

Tom Weber

• Updated: 1 Aug 2023 22:32 BST
• 5 min read

Tuesday delivered plenty of huge transfer news as Rasmus Hojlund arrived at Manchester United to complete his medical.

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Plus, Arsenal reached agreements on two transfers and Tottenham are thinking about life after Harry Kane. There's plenty to cover, so let's jump right in.

Exclusive: Hojlund not first choice

We have been told that Rasmus Hojlund, who underwent his Manchester United medical today, was far from Erik ten Hag's first-choice striker option.

Exclusive: Spurs want Lukaku

We were also able to reveal that new Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou wants Romelu Lukaku should Harry Kane depart for Bayern.

Exclusive: No offers for Kessie

Despite concrete interest in the player from several clubs, Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie hasn't actually received any offers yet, we are told.

Arsenal close in on transfers

On the incoming front, Arsenal have agreed personal terms with a potential replacement for one of their best performers.

In terms of outgoings, the Gunners are on the verge of selling one of their American stars to a Premier League rival.

In other Arsenal news, Folarin Balogun has asked the club to change their asking price in order to help him find a new employer.

Liverpool step up Lavia pursuit

Liverpool have made a new and improved offer for Romeo Lavia.

And they already have a potential alternative lined up should they fail to land the Southampton star.

Chelsea desperate for a midfielder

Despite announcing the signing of Lesley Ogochukwu, Chelsea are still desperately trying to sign a first-team-ready defensive midfielder and they are looking at potential Moises Caicedo alternatives, including a USMNT star.

Barcelona's Dembele madness

It has been revealed that Barcelona were essentially forced to sell Ousmane Dembele to PSG because of several special clauses in his contract.

Transfer news

Finally, let's finish up with some more transfer news from around the world. Chelsea have found a loophole that allows them to get their hands on a player they have been chasing for ages - but they won't actually sign him.

Manchester United have begun talks over the potential transfer of a star midfielder.

And they have been given a big boost in their pursuit of Sofyan Amrabat.

Several clubs are currently battling it out for the signature of Belgian wonderkid Jeremy Doku.

A Chelsea player is so desperate to get out of the club that he is willing to 'contribute financially' to facilitate his exit.

And lastly, Everton are eyeing a shock move for a Manchester United outcast.

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