Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Thursday, September 3.
Thursday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:
Kalidou Koulibaly agent 'informs Napoli of Manchester United interest'
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Napoli have allegedly been informed that Manchester United remain interested in signing defender Kalidou Koulibaly.
While the centre-back has previously been regarded as indispensable at Stadio San Paolo, president Aurelio De Laurentiis is now open to parting ways with the club's key asset.
Keen to strengthen their backline before the end of the transfer window, Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola wants to bring the 29-year-old to the Etihad Stadium.
However, according to Il Mattino, Fali Ramadani has told Napoli that United are interested in negotiating a deal for the player.
Despite previously being valued in the region of £80m, the Serie A outfit may be prepared to cash in for a fee around the £60m mark.
Koulibaly still has three years remaining on his contract.
Kai Havertz passes Chelsea medical ahead of club-record move?
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Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz has reportedly passed his medical for Chelsea ahead of his proposed club-record move to Stamford Bridge.
The 21-year-old is expected to put pen to paper on a five-year contract with the free-spending Premier League side after they agreed terms with Leverkusen for the in-demand playmaker.
The deal is thought to be worth an initial €80m (£71.3m), with that fee potentially rising as high as €100m (£89m) with add-ons.
German outlet Bild reports that Havertz underwent his medical in London on Sunday and Chelsea are now understood to be working on the official confirmation of the deal.
Recent reports claim that the paperwork between the two clubs has been signed for more than a week.
Frank Lampard's side have been one of the busiest in the transfer market this summer, already bringing in Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, Thiago Silva, Malang Sarr and Ben Chilwell ahead of the imminent arrival of Havertz.
The latter deal will surpass the £72m Chelsea paid to sign goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in 2018.
More transfer news from Premier League:
Lionel Messi 'agrees £623m deal with City Football Group'
Lionel Messi agrees a £623m deal with City Football Group as the Argentine prepares to leave Barcelona, according to a report. Read more.
Arsenal 'to offload defenders after securing Gabriel Magalhaes deal'
Arsenal will attempt to offload some of their first-team defenders before the end of the summer window, according to a report. Read more.
Bayern Munich 'invite Manchester United offer for Liverpool-linked Thiago'
Bayern Munich invite Manchester United to make an offer for Spanish midfielder Thiago Alcantara, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United 'line up Milan Skriniar as Dayot Upamecano alternative'
Manchester United make contact with Inter Milan to discuss a potential deal for Milan Skriniar, according to a report. Read more.
Leeds United considering move for Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe?
Leeds United are reportedly contemplating whether to launch a bid for Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe before the end of the summer transfer window. Read more.
Dean Henderson 'to go head-to-head with David de Gea next season'
Dean Henderson will battle David de Gea for the number one goalkeeping spot at Manchester United next season, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester United 'consider putting Dayot Upamecano move on hold for a year'
Members of the Manchester United board are reportedly in favour of postponing their planned move for RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano until next summer. Read more.
Chelsea told to pay £30m for Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy?
Ligue 1 outfit Rennes reportedly tell Chelsea that it will take a bid of at least £30m to prise goalkeeper Edouard Mendy away from the club this summer. Read more.
Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum 'agrees Barcelona deal'
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has reportedly agreed personal terms with Barcelona ahead of a proposed move to Camp Nou. Read more.
Dayot Upamecano confirms talks with clubs amid Manchester United speculation
RB Leipzig centre-back Dayot Upamecano reveals that he has held talks with clubs concerning a potential summer move. Read more.
Bayer Leverkusen to rival Schalke 04 for Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac?
Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly prepared to rival Schalke 04 in the race to sign Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac. Read more.
Roma 'eyeing summer move for Manchester United's Fred'
Roma want to sign Manchester United midfielder Fred on loan this summer, according to a report. Read more.
Ronald Koeman 'views Georginio Wijnaldum as key signing in Barcelona rebuild'
Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman reportedly views the signing of Georginio Wijnaldum from Liverpool as a key part of his rebuilding process at Camp Nou. Read more.
Manchester United confirm Donny van de Beek signing
Manchester United confirm the signing of midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax on a five-year deal with the option of a further year. Read more.
Manchester United 'will not give up on Jadon Sancho'
Manchester United will reportedly not give up on Jadon Sancho unless the Borussia Dortmund attacker makes a statement on his future. Read more.
Agent: 'Manchester United beat Real Madrid, Barcelona, Arsenal to Donny van de Beek'
The agent of Donny van de Beek says that Manchester United beat five other clubs to the signing of his client. Read more.
Man United 'make contact with Liverpool-linked Thiago Alcantara'
Manchester United contact Thiago Alcantara's advisors to discuss a deal for the Bayern Munich midfielder, according to a report. Read more.
Gareth Bale reveals that he wants to leave Real Madrid
Gareth Bale reveals that he wants to leave Real Madrid and would consider a return to the Premier League this summer. Read more.
Lionel Messi 'considering U-turn over Barcelona future'
Lionel Messi is reportedly considering reversing his decision to leave Barcelona during this summer's transfer window. Read more.
Napoli 'eyeing deal for Sokratis Papastathopoulos'
Arsenal centre-back Sokratis Papastathopoulos emerges as a transfer target for Napoli, according to a report. Read more.
Lionel Messi's Barcelona future 'no closer to being resolved'
Jorge Messi - the father of Barcelona forward Lionel - reportedly makes no progress in discussions with club officials over the future of the Argentine. Read more.
Ian Wright urges Arsenal to tie up Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deal
The 31-year-old Gabon striker is understood to have agreed a new contract but there has been no confirmation yet. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain 'turn down the chance to sign Matteo Guendouzi'
Paris Saint-Germain turn down the opportunity to sign Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, according to a report. Read more.
Lionel Messi father lands in Barcelona for showdown talks
The father of Lionel Messi lands in Spain on Wednesday morning for showdown talks with Barcelona. Read more.
Celtic sign Brighton & Hove Albion defender Shane Duffy on loan
Shane Duffy was named Brighton's player of the season for the 2018-19 campaign. Read more.
AC Milan closing in on Tiemoue Bakayoko move?
AC Milan are closing in on the signing of Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, according to a report. Read more.
Shane Duffy opens up on "dream" Celtic move
The Republic of Ireland defender has joined Neil Lennon's side on a season-long loan from Brighton. Read more.
Liverpool to move for Ben White next summer?
Liverpool could attempt to sign Brighton & Hove Albion centre-back Ben White next summer, according to a report. Read more.
Aston Villa sign Matty Cash from Nottingham Forest
Dean Smith's side have spent £16million on the right-back. Read more.
Aurelio De Laurentiis: 'Kalidou Koulibaly can leave this summer'
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis confirms that Kalidou Koulibaly is likely to leave the club this summer. Read more.
