Transfer News: Caicedo DECISION, Kane Bayern debut TODAY and Mason Greenwood TWIST

Cameron Smith

Updated: 12 Aug 2023 01:45 CDT
9 min read

Moises Caicedo, Brighton, Chelsea, Liverpool — © ProShots

The 2023-24 season has already begun in several leagues, but the Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1 and the Saudi Pro League all kick off this weekend.

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However, despite the chaotic nature of preparations for the season opener, the transfer window is still in full flow, with every club desperately attempting to seal some late deals before the new campaign starts.

MORE: Premier League 2023/24 summer transfers: All the Done Deals

Chelsea and Liverpool are set to go head-to-head for both Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia as the two club's attempt to sign a new central midfielder, while PSG midfielder Marco Verratti has also been linked with a move to Stamford Bridge.

His current club team-mate Neymar has attracted interest from the Saudi Pro League and MLS, while Kylian Mbappe could be set to lose out on €200m if he joins Real Madrid.

Here is all the major football transfer news today.

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Arsenal Transfer News

* Arsenal are hoping to complete the loan signing of David Raya before their opening game of the season against Nottingham Forest in order for him to be available for selection (Evening Standard).

Man Utd Transfer News

* Man Utd want to talk to members of their women's squad (who are still at the World Cup Down Under) before making a final decision on the future of forward Mason Greenwood (BBC).

* Fred has completed his €15m move to Turkish giants Fenerbahce, moving United one step closer to being able to sign Sofyan Amrabat from Fiorentina (Fabrizio Romano).

* Man Utd are leaning towards signing Benjamin Pavard instead of Edmond Tapsoba after learning Bayer Leverkusen's valuation of the Burkina Faso defender (FootballTransfers EXCLUSIVE).

* Bayer Leverkusen are on the verge of completing the signing of Man Utd back-up goalkeeper Matej Kovar for €9m (Kicker).

Chelsea Transfer News

* It is a crucial day in the race to sign Moises Caicedo. He wants to join Chelsea and the Blues must now bid a minimum of £110m to acquire him. Liverpool meanwhile are reportedly considering whether to pull out of the race.

* Brighton did not want Moises Caicedo to complete a transfer to Chelsea, but the Seagulls’ hand may be forced by the player, who has been left furious by the whole saga, FootballTransfers can exclusively reveal. The Seagulls have agreed a fee of £110m with Liverpool, but Caicedo only wants Chelsea (FootballTransfers Exclusive).

* Liverpool have outbid Chelsea for Moises Caicedo following the Blues' recent offer for Reds target Romeo Lavia (Telegraph).

* Brighton will sell Caicedo to the highest bidder (Fabrizio Romano).

* Marco Verratti wants to remain in Europe amid Chelsea interest (Foot Mercato).

* Chelsea have met the £20m release clause for Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams (Sky Sports).

* PSG and Tottenham have initiated contact with Montpellier regarding Chelsea target Elye Wahi (Foot Mercato).

* Bayern Munich’s pursuit of Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is now expected to be a loan move with the option to buy after the German side made the Spaniard their number one target to replace Manuel Neuer (Sky Germany).

* Real Madrid have joined Bayern in the race to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa after Thibaut Courtois' ACL injury (Nizaar Kinsella, Evening Standard).

Liverpool Transfer News

* Brighton have accepted a British record bid of £110m from Liverpool for midfielder Moises Caicedo. Chelsea meanwhile have so far bid £100m (Fabrizio Romano).

* Liverpool have received a €12m offer from Saudi Arabia for another one of their midfielders in Thiago Alcantara. Al-Ahli are the club in question (L'Equipe).

Man City Transfer News

* West Ham have rejected an £88m offer from Man City for Lucas Paqueta (Foot Mercato).

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* Man City face interest from West Ham in youngster Cole Palmer, in a move thought to be independent to their chase for Hammers star Paqueta (Sky Sports).

Tottenham Transfer News

* Harry Kane has completed his move to Bayern Munich and is hoping to make his debut later today (Saturday) vs RB Leipzig in the Dfl Supercup.

* Tottenham have accepted a record bid from Bayern Munich for Harry Kane - but there's no guarantee the deal will be done as the Englishman must decide whether he wants to join the Bundesliga outfit (David Ornstein, The Athletic).

* PSG and Tottenham have initiated contact with Montpellier regarding Chelsea target Elye Wahi (Foot Mercato).

Barcelona Transfer News

* Marco Verratti has emerged as a Barcelona target thanks to his uncertain PSG future (Mundo Deportivo).

Real Madrid Transfer News

* Kylian Mbappe's decision not to trigger his PSG extension will see him miss out on €200m (Le Monde).

* Real Madrid have joined Bayern in the race to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa after Thibaut Courtois' ACL injury (Nizaar Kinsella, Evening Standard).

© ProShots - Thibaut Courtois has suffered an ACL injury

PSG Transfer News

* Kylian Mbappe's decision not to trigger his PSG extension will see him miss out on €200m (Le Monde).

* PSG and Al-Hilal are in talks over the potential transfer of Neymar and the Brazilian is 'seriously considering' agreeing to the move (RMC).

* One of MLS's two Los Angeles clubs has made an offer for Neymar. It has not been disclosed whether the offer was from LAFC or LA Galaxy (L'Equipe).

* Hugo Ekitike is currently assessing his options in search for a new club after being informed by Paris Saint-Germain that he must leave this window. It's believed that Ekitike has now accepted the need to move on (FootballTransfers).

* Marco Verratti wants to remain in Europe amid Chelsea interest (Foot Mercato).

* Verratti has also emerged as a Barcelona target thanks to his uncertain PSG future (Mundo Deportivo).

* PSG and Tottenham have initiated contact with Montpellier regarding Chelsea target Elye Wahi (Foot Mercato).