Arsenal transfer news: Gunners submit €40m bid for Real Madrid ace, Chelsea to make £43m offer for Portugal international
Here is all the best from today’s Premier League transfer news.
Six of Arsenal’s Premier League fixtures across August and September have been rescheduled due to live TV selections and Europa League involvement.
The Gunners’ opening clash with Crystal Palace was already confirmed for TV coverage, while it has now been announced that the trip to Bournemouth on Saturday 20th August will now kick off at 5:30pm as it is shown live on Sky Sports.
The week after, Arsenal’s match against Fulham will also be shown on Sky Sports on Saturday 27th August at 5:30pm, while their match against Aston Villa four days later will now kick off at 7:30pm on BT Sport.
Their trip to Manchester United has been moved to Sunday 4th September for a 4:30pm kick-off as it will be broadcast live on SKy Sports.
Arsenal’s match against Everton at the Emirates Stadium has been moved to Sunday 1th September at 2pm due to the European clash the previous Thursday.
Finally, Mikel Arteta’s side will now take on Brentford on Sunday 18th September (2pm), with the match shown on Sky Sports.
Here are today’s rumours...
1. Belgium international turns down Leeds United
Despite having a bid accepted by Club Brugge for Charles De Ketalaere, it has been reported that the Belgian striker has refused a move to Leeds and wants to go to AC Milan. (Tomas Taecke - HLN)
2. Chelsea target wants Bundesliga move
Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt has reportedly decided he wants to join Bayern Munich amid interest from Chelsea. It was previously claimed that the Dutchman was keen on a move to the Premier League, but it appears he has changed his mind. (Express)
3. Newcastle United set sights on Chelsea winger
Newcastle United are reportedly eyeing a move for Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi if they fail to land Moussa Diaby. Anthony Gordon is also an option for the Magpies. (90min)
4. Brighton in defender dilemma
Brighton & Hove Albion are debating who to sell Leo Ostigard to, with both Torino and Napoli interested. The Seagulls prefer Torino's offer, however the Norwegian defender has made it clear he would rather move to Naples. (Corriere dello Sport)