Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd agree De Jong fee, Ajax in Martinez meeting, Chelsea £34m deal

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Manchester United are refusing to lie down in their attempts to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona, while a deal for Lisandro Martinez is also very much alive. Meanwhile, Chelsea are also making moves as they close in on the signing of Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli. Express Sport is on hand to provide you with all the very latest from the transfer market on Wednesday, July 13.

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  • Chelsea close in on £34m Koulibaly deal07:40
  • Chelsea close in on £34m Koulibaly deal

    Chelsea are poised to sign Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli in a deal worth close to £34m.

    The 31-year-old is keen to pursue a new challenge and London is now calling after the defender agreed terms with the Blues.

    Thomas Tuchel’s side are set to close negotiations with Napoli in the coming days with Koulibaly expected to replace Antonio Rudiger.

    Koulibaly is expected to earn around £160,000 a week at Stamford Bridge.

    Lisandro Martinez D-Day

    Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano says Manchester United and Ajax will meet on Wednesday in an attempt to finalise a transfer for Lisandro Martinez.

    The saga is threatening to rumble on despite the Red Devils’ latest offer being worth £45m, while Arsenal have seemingly taken a backseat.

    Romano tweeted:” Manchester United will meet with Ajax on Wednesday to discuss Lisandro Martinez deal. Negotiations now entering into key stages.

    “Last proposal was turned down but Ajax are finally open to sell Lisandro at their conditions. Player pushing as he wants PL move soon.”

    Koulibaly is expected to earn around £160,000 a week at Stamford Bridge.

    Man Utd agree De Jong fee

    Manchester United now have a deal in place to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona after Old Trafford chiefs Richard Arnold and John Murtough flew out to Spain to close negotiations with the Catalan giants.

    According to Esport3 journalist Oriol Domenech, the clubs now have an agreement worth £72million (€85m) but there is one final obstacle in the way…

    United need to convince De Jong to join the Red Devils and that has proven very difficult so far.

    De Jong has made it clear on a number of occasions that he wishes to remain with Barcelona, where he wants to prove his worth under Xavi.

    Erik ten Hag has spoken to the player a number of times but so far, he’s been unsuccessful in his attempts to lure the midfielder to Old Trafford.

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