LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Harry Kane completes Bayern move, PSG sign Dembele
Hello and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of the latest transfer news and rumours from around the world of football on Saturday, August 12.
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Today's key events
Real Madrid 'view Reece James as a long-term target'
Real Madrid reportedly have a long-term interest in Reece James, with Los Blancos keen to bring the Chelsea captain to Bernabeu at some stage in the future.
The 23-year-old came through the youth system at Chelsea and enjoyed a successful loan spell at Wigan Athletic during the 2018-19 campaign before becoming a first-team regular for the Blues.
James has made 147 appearances for his Premier League side, although he was restricted to just 24 outings in all competitions during the 2022-23 campaign due to injury problems.
Cesar Azpilicueta's departure over the summer opened up the captaincy role at Chelsea, and it was recently confirmed that James had been appointed the club's new skipper.
Manchester United to lose out to Juventus for Amrabat?
Juventus are reportedly rivalling Manchester United for the signature of Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat.
The Morocco international's future is currently the subject of much speculation, with Man United thought to be the favourites to sign him during this summer's transfer window.
The 20-time English champions have now sold Fred to Fenerbahce, which could see them step up their interest in Amrabat in the near future, especially with Donny van de Beek and Scott McTominay also being linked with departures.
Amrabat is believed to be set on a move to Old Trafford despite the likes of Liverpool, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid being credited with an interest in his services.
Mbappe, Neymar, Verratti all left out of PSG squad
Luis Enrique has left Kylian Mbappe, Neymar and Marco Verratti out of his Paris Saint-Germain squad for their Ligue 1 opener with Lorient on Saturday night.
The newly-appointed head coach is looking to make a winning start to his reign having replaced Christophe Galtier in the dugout earlier this summer.
However, while the Spaniard has been provided with a wide array of fresh faces at Parc des Princes, there is daily speculation regarding the futures of some of the most notable players in PSG's history.
Mbappe, Neymar and Verratti have all been linked with a transfer elsewhere this summer, the situation regarding the former having threatened to overshadow PSG's pre-season.
Chelsea scrap move for Leeds midfielder Tyler Adams?
Chelsea will reportedly no longer be signing midfielder Tyler Adams from Leeds United.
Head coach Mauricio Pochettino has been determined to add greater top-level experience to the centre of the pitch before the start of the new Premier League campaign.
While the Argentine still has the likes of Enzo Fernandez and Conor Gallagher at his disposal, those efforts have, so far, failed to come to fruition despite the ongoing speculation.
However, over the past 36 hours, there have been significant developments in the race to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton & Hove Albion.
Kepa Arrizabalaga 'interested in Real Madrid transfer'
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is reportedly interested in making the switch to Real Madrid.
With Edouard Mendy having moved to Al-Ahli, Arrizabalaga is currently in line to remain as the number one at Stamford Bridge.
The Spain international featured in the majority of the Blues' friendlies in the United States during the summer and should start against Liverpool in the Premier League on Sunday.
However, at a time when it appears that Arrizabalaga has been content in West London, it was alleged earlier this week that Chelsea were open to offers for the 28-year-old.
Barcelona 're-open talks over Joao Cancelo deal'
Barcelona have reportedly reopened talks with Manchester City over the signing of defender Joao Cancelo in this summer's transfer window.
The 29-year-old had a difficult 2022-23 term on the blue half of Manchester, being sent out on loan to Bayern Munich for the second half of the campaign as his parent club won a historic treble.
Cancelo did not miss out on silverware completely however, with the Portugal international helping the Bavarian giants to another Bundesliga title ahead of fierce rivals Borussia Dortmund.
The full-back featured 15 times in the Bundesliga for Thomas Tuchel's men - 11 of which came from the start - scoring a single goal and providing four assists during that time.
Arsenal 'put £30m price tag on Takehiro Tomiyasu'
Arsenal have reportedly placed on a £30m price tag on defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, with Serie A side Inter Milan credited with an interest in the player.
The 24-year-old moved to the Emirates from Bologna in August 2021 but failed to cement a regular place in Mikel Arteta's XI during the 2023-24 campaign.
Tomiyasu started just six Premier League matches as the Gunners finished second behind Manchester City, although he did make 15 appearances off the bench for the North Londoners.
The decision of Arteta to use Ben White at right-back for the majority of the season limited the Japan international's minutes, and the defender could be set for a move away this summer.
Manchester City keen on Jeremy Doku move?
Manchester City have reportedly identified Rennes attacker Jeremy Doku as a replacement for the departed Riyad Mahrez in this summer's transfer window.
The 21-year-old enjoyed the most productive campaign of his career to date in 2022-23 in Ligue 1, scoring six goals and providing two assists as his side finished fourth in the French top flight.
Doku also has considerable international pedigree at a young age, having represented Belgium 14 times since making his debut for the Red Devils in August 2020.
The right winger has featured in 90 games for Rennes after making the switch from Belgian Pro League outfit Anderlecht in October 2020, scoring 11 goals in all competitions.
PSG sign Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona
Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of attacker Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona.
The 26-year-old joins the French giants for a fee thought to be worth around €50m (£43.2m), putting pen to paper on a five-year deal that will keep him at the Parc des Princes until 2028.
The deal sees Dembele end his injury-affected time at Camp Nou, which saw him limited to 185 appearances across all competitions over a six-year spell.
The France international made 35 appearances last season, scoring eight goals to take his overall tally of goals for the Catalan outfit to 40 in all competitions.
Tottenham confirm Harry Kane move to Bayern Munich
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that all-time record goalscorer Harry Kane has left the club to join German champions Bayern Munich.
The England captain departs for the Allianz Arena for a reported initial fee of £100m, which could rise to as much as £120m with performance-related add-ons, potentially making him the most expensive British player in history.
Kane has signed a four-year contract with Thomas Tuchel's side, and he will wear the number nine shirt for the Bundesliga holders ahead of his potential debut against RB Leipzig in Saturday's German Super Cup clash.
The striker had entered the final year of his contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and would have been eligible to leave on a free transfer in 2024, although chairman Daniel Levy initially refused to entertain bids in the hope that both parties would eventually come to an agreement over fresh terms.
Transfer rumours: Zaniolo to Villa, Veiga to Napoli, Akpom to Lens
Aston Villa have reportedly made an official move for Galatasaray attacker Nicolo Zaniolo.
The 24-year-old made the move to Galatasaray from Roma in February, and he has represented the Turkish outfit on 12 occasions, scoring five goals and registering one assist in the process.
There has been speculation surrounding the Italian's future this summer, though, and according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Villa have made an offer for his services.
Romano claims that the Premier League outfit are prepared to pay €3m (£2.6m) to loan the Italian for the 2023-24 campaign and will also cover his entire salary.
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