Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea continue talks over Juventus star De Ligt

Transfer news LIVE: Chelsea continue talks over a swap deal for Juventus star Matthijs de Ligt involving Christian Pulisic as Angel di Maria closes in on a free transfer to the Italian giants

Here is Sportsmail’s daily live blog for all the latest transfer news and rumours with a number of high-profile players set to be on the move this summer.  

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Chelsea gatecrash Arsenal’s bid to sign Raphinha and agree £60m deal for Leeds winger, with player’s agent and ex-Blues star Deco at the heart of talks as they usurp London rivals at the 11th hour

It could be a busy few days for the Blues who have also made a dramatic swoop to hi-jack a Raphinha deal from Leeds United, with the forward previously in line for an Arsenal move.

Angel Di Maria’s free transfer to Juventus ‘is almost FINAL’ and the Italian giants ‘could announce 34-year-old winger next week’

Di Maria remains a high calibre player and has generated interest across the continent, including at Barcelona and former club Benfica.

Chelsea are STILL pursuing a deal for Juventus defender Matthjis de Ligt, as they resume talks over a swap deal that would see Christian Pulisic join the Italian giants

Juventus would prioritise a deal for the USA captain ahead of Chelsea striker Timo Werner who has also been discussed.

The big transfers are starting to come in as pre-season resumes, and it’s set to be another busy day – so let’s get straight to it with the latest on Chelsea’s pursuit of Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt (below).

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