Transfer news LIVE: Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool on Griezmann alert, Thiago dismisses move, Wijnaldum asking price set
Follow the latest from the summer transfer window as a trio of Premier League clubs consider a move for World Cup-winner Griezmann while Barcelona inch closer to signing Liverpool midfielder Wijnaldum
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Your support makes all the difference.Follow the latest updates live from the summer transfer window as Premier League clubs face their final week to strengthen ahead of the new season. Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool have all been put on alert that Antoine Griezmann’s future at Barcelona is in doubt, following the resolution of Lionel Messi’ transfer request, with the French international facing an uncertain future at the Nou Camp.
Liverpool’s Georginio Wijnaldum could be moving in the opposite direction in heading to Barcelona, with a £15, price tag reportedly placed on the Dutch midfielder as he enters the final year of his contract. Another Liverpool target meanwhile has played down the prospect of a summer move, with Thiago Alcantara stressing that he has not said that he is leaving Bayern Munich as speculation continues over a move to the Premier League.
Newcastle have had a £20m offer for Bournemouth’s Callum Wilson accepted, while Spurs are understood to be considering a move for Watford’s Will Hughes with a £13m offer expected. Paul Pogba meanwhile is being linked once again with a return to Juventus, with his United future far from clear. Follow the live updates below.
TRANSFER NEWS LIVE
Good morning and welcome back to The Independent’s transfer news live blog.
With under a week to go until the new Premier League season gets underway, clubs are running out of time to complete their squads in time for the 2020/21 campaign, which begins on Saturday afternoon. Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have all made major signings already this summer, and the three clubs remain active in the transfer market along with the likes of Manchester City, Tottenham and Premier League champions Liverpool.
With big developments surrounding Antoine Griezmann, Thiago Alcantara and Gareth Bale this morning, let’s not waste any time in bringing you the main headlines.
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