Transfer News LIVE: Olivier Giroud to complete AC Milan switch TODAY
Transfer News LIVE: Olivier Giroud in Italy to complete £1m AC Milan switch TODAY, Manchester United ‘close in on double swoop for Raphael Varane and Kieran Trippier’ and Jesse Lingard emerges as Atletico Madrid target
- Chelsea’s Olivier Giroud has arrived in Italy to complete £1m switch to AC Milan
- Man United are reportedly close to signing Raphael Varane and Kieran Trippier
- United’s Jesse Lingard has emerged as a surprise target for Atletico Madrid
- Sportsmail provides all the latest updates as clubs look to get deals over the line
- READ: Comprehensive Premier League club-by-club list of 2021 summer moves
- Catch all the latest transfer news and done deals from around the world here
The summer transfer window is alive and kicking as clubs throughout Europe look to cement their squads ahead of next season following the conclusion of Euro 2020.
The future of Tottenham striker Harry Kane will likely take centre stage until the window closes at 11pm BST on August 31, but there are still plenty of futures at other Premier League sides and across the continent to be sorted out.
Manchester City are the favourites to land the England captain, and Sportsmail also understands they are confident of securing a £100million move for Jack Grealish.
Meanwhile, Jadon Sancho has undergone his medical ahead of joining Manchester United, Arsenal are heavily interested to lure Ben White to the Emirates in a big-money move, and Chelsea have not given up hope of landing Erling Haaland.
Sportsmail’s CIAN CHEESBROUGH will keep you up-to-date with the latest negotiations, rumours and done deals below.
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Another one that looks like it could be wrapped up in the coming days.
Sportsmail’s MARK WILSON is reporting that Celtic’s Kristffer Ajer is close to sealing a move south of the border to newly-promoted Brentford.
The West London side have been in talks over a move for the defender in recent days, with reports in native Norway claiming personal terms are agreed ahead of a medical.
Ajer went public with his desire to leave Parkhead last month and the £13.5m fee will provide a significant boost for Ange Postecoglu in the transfer window.
While Trippier could be heading to United, JLingz could be heading the other way!
The 28-year-old has reported back for pre-seaosn training with United after reviving his career with a successful loan spell at West Ham last season.
It looks like his displays have attracted the LaLiga champions, with 90min reporting Atletico have expressed an interest.
With the Hammers also still keen, the midfielder is set for talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as he enters the final year of his contract.
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What a bit of business this would be!
United are close to bolstering their defence with the signings of LaLiga pair Raphael Varane and Kieran Trippier, according to the Sun.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is focussing on improving his defence after securing Jadon Sancho, and Varane could be the perfect partner for Harry Maguire.
The report suggests England star Trippier is also close to joining in what will be a £68m cost for the Red Devils.
Trippier’s arrival could see current right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka move to a more central role in defence as Solskjaer experiments with a back-three formation.
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He’s already sporting a Milan badge, and this one looks like it could go through today!
The France striker has arrived in the Italian capital for his medical today ahead of a £1m switch from Chelsea.
He is set to sign a two-year contract with the Rossoneri with the option of a further year.
Giroud is a player Milan have had on their radar for some time with the striker struggling for game time last season under Thomas Tuchel but still appearing to have plenty to offer.
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Hello and welcome to another action-packed day of the summer transfer window.
With the Euros well and truly wrapped up and clubs back on pre-season duties, the rush to bring players in before the start of the season is in motion.
We’ll keep you updated with all the rumours, negotiations and done deals as they happen here throughout the day.
Firstly, we’ll start with some of the stories that emerged overnight…
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