Football Transfer round-up (5 July): Chelsea plan £85m bid for Caicedo; Mane linked with Al Ahli move

Looking at the key transfer news for the day

The transfer round-up of 5th July features all the major transfer news for the day. Saudi Pro League clubs are targeting a few European talents and other big clubs in Europe are negotiating with each other for potential player transfers.

Chelsea remains one of the busiest teams in the summer transfer window. The Blues have sold some players and are now looking for their direct replacements. One of the players that has been on their radar is Moises Caicedo of Brighton.

Reports claim that Chelsea are planning a £85 million bid for the Ecuadorian talent. Ecuadorian journalist Diego Arcos claimed that the Blues are ready to pay £75m up front with up to £10m in potential add-ons. However, the Seagulls want £100 million for the player and he is allowed to leave the club. The London club will look to negotiate the deal and buy him for a decent amount.

Here is a transfer round-up of other news.

Sadio Mane linked with Al Ahli

Sadio Mane could be on a move to the Saudi Pro League after Al Ahli reportedly offer him a three-year contract. Bayern Munich are open to listening to offers for the Senegalese. There are a few other Saudi clubs interested in the player.

Arsenal reach agreement to sign Jurrien Timber

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Arsenal have reached an agreement to sign Jurrien Timber from Ajax. This is expected to be a €45 million deal. The Gunners have been busy in the transfer window and this will be their third major signing.

Tottenham Hotspur reject Napoli's bid for Tanguy Ndombele

Spurs have reportedly rejected a bid from Napoli for their midfielder Tanguy Ndombele. L'Equipe report that the Frenchman could be handed a chance at the North London club. The Italian side made a £16 million bid for a player who won the Serie A with them last season.

Manchester United target Robert Sanchez

Manchester United's search for a goalkeeper continues and the Red Devils are considering Brighton's Robert Sanchez as the next possible target. According to the Mail, the team could make a bid of around £30 million for the player.

Thomas Tuchel met Harry Kane to discuss a possible transfer

Bild SPORT reported that Bayern Munich's manager Thomas Tuchel met with Harry Kane in London. The Bundesliga champions are keen on signing England's captain and will submit a bid soon.

Folarin Balogun targeted by five clubs

Arsenal's Folarin Balogun is one of the players who will be sold in the summer transfer window. Reports from the Daily Mail claim that five teams have shown their interest in the £50 million striker. Ligue 1 sides Marseille and Monaco have faced the player last season. They are interested in him along with RB Leipzig, AC Milan, and Inter Milan.

Caglar Soyuncu joins Atletico Madrid

Leicester City's Caglar Soyuncu joins Atletico Madrid on a free transfer. The Turkish international suffered relegation with the Foxes. He joined them from Freiburg in 2019 for £19 million.

West Ham United and Galatasaray target Nuno Tavares

Arsenal's full-back Nuno Tavares is likely to leave the club in the summer. The Gunners value him around £21 million. West Ham United and Galatasaray have reportedly shown interest in the player.

Callum Hudson-Odoi nearing Chelsea's exit

Chelsea's winger Callum Hudson-Odoi wants an exit from the club. He spent the last season on loan at Bayer Leverkusen and reports claim that the Blues are ready to hear offers for their player. Nottingham Forest, AC Milan and Fulham have shown their interest in the Englishman.