Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest transfer news in the Premier League on Tuesday, September 1.
Tuesday morning's Premier League transfer talk news roundup:
Chelsea 'complete signing of Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz'
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Chelsea have reportedly completed the €100m (£90m) signing of Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz and are preparing to make an announcement.
The Blues have already made five signings this year and are looking to further strengthen their squad ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.
Havertz has been strongly linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge in recent weeks and, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, a deal is now over the line.
Romano claims that the Germany international agreed terms with Chelsea last week and the Premier League side have matched Leverkusen's valuation.
However, Havertz is supposedly still to undergo a medical, which is the final hurdle to clear before an official announcement can be made.
Speaking on Monday, Leverkusen boss Peter Bosz confirmed that he does not expect Havertz to play for the German club again.
Havertz will become Chelsea's sixth signing of 2020, following the arrivals of Hakim Ziyech, Timo Werner, Ben Chilwell, Thiago Silva and Malang Sarr.
Manchester City 'to offer Lionel Messi £450m deal'
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Manchester City are reportedly willing to pay Barcelona forward Lionel Messi a contract worth £450m.
Having expressed a desire to leave Camp Nou later in the summer transfer window, it has been suggested that Messi favours a reunion with Pep Guardiola.
Much could depend on whether City are prepared to pay an astronomical fee for the 33-year-old, which could be anything above £200m.
However, according to Sport, club officials are happy to hand the superstar a deal valued in the region of £450m across five years.
The report claims that the Argentine would remain at the Etihad Stadium until 2023 before moving to New York City FC.
Messi would allegedly receive a bonus of £225m - half of the proposal contract - when signing for the MLS outfit.
More transfer news from Premier League:
Manchester United will reportedly prioritise a deal for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano after completing the signing of Donny van de Beek. Read more.
Arsenal are reportedly working on new deals for Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Emiliano Martinez after reaching an agreement in principle with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Read more.
A report claims that Arsenal captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is on the verge of signing a new contract after rejecting a couple of offers from elsewhere. Read more.
Donny van de Beek reportedly completes his medical with Manchester United ahead of a £40m move from Ajax, with a deal expected to be concluded in the next few days. Read more.
Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek reportedly agrees a five-year contract with Manchester United and will now undergo a medical ahead of joining the Red Devils. Read more.
A report claims that Liverpool will demand at least £90m from Barcelona for Senegalese forward Sadio Mane. Read more.
Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly among the clubs considering a move for £20m-rated Shakhtar Donetsk defender Mykola Matviyenko. Read more.
Manchester United 'to sell Lingard, Pereira after Van de Beek signing'
Manchester United are reportedly willing to sell Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira after agreeing a deal for Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek. Read more.
Jadon Sancho 'wants Manchester United move but will not force exit'
Jadon Sancho is reportedly still keen on a move to Manchester United this summer but will not look to force the deal through if Borussia Dortmund refuse to sell. Read more.
Who is Chelsea-bound attacker Kai Havertz?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at versatile Bayer Leverkusen attacker Kai Havertz ahead of his expected switch to Chelsea. Read more.
Arsenal's Mesut Ozil 'offered lucrative contract from Saudi club'
Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil is reportedly offered a staggering £15m-a-year deal by Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr amid speculation over his future. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur want Leicester City's Demarai Gray?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly weighing up a £20m swoop for Leicester City attacker Demarai Gray, who is out of contract with the Foxes next summer. Read more.
Barcelona 'to offer Lionel Messi new two-year deal'
Barcelona are reportedly prepared to offer a new two-year contract to Lionel Messi, despite the forward expressing a desire to leave Camp Nou. Read more.
How Manchester United could line up with Donny van de Beek
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up with Donny van de Beek in their side this coming season. Read more.
Leeds United in talks to sign Rodrigo De Paul?
Leeds United reportedly begin negotiations with Udinese regarding the potential addition of Argentina international Rodrigo De Paul. Read more.
Barcelona view Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus as Luis Suarez replacement?
Barcelona reportedly settle on Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus as the player who they wish to replace Luis Suarez. Read more.
Dani Ceballos 'agrees return to Arsenal on loan from Real Madrid'
Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of completing another loan deal for Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos, who spent the 2019-20 campaign with the Gunners. Read more.
Manchester City chief 'in Barcelona for Lionel Messi talks'
Manchester City's director of football Txiki Begiristain is allegedly already in Barcelona in a bid to negotiate a deal for Lionel Messi. Read more.
Report: Kevin De Bruyne contract talks with Manchester City put on hold
Kevin De Bruyne's contract talks with Manchester City have reportedly hit a snag following the arrest of his agent. Read more.
Lionel Messi 'no longer considers himself a Barcelona player'
Wantaway Barcelona captain Lionel Messi will reportedly miss the team's return to training as he no longer considers himself a Barcelona player. Read more.
AC Milan, Inter Milan rival Manchester United for Sandro Tonali signing
Brescia president Massimo Cellino confirms that AC Milan and Inter Milan have enquired about midfielder Sandro Tonali, who has also been linked with Manchester United. Read more.
Lionel Messi to be hit with £1m fine after missing Barcelona training?
Barcelona are reportedly prepared to hand a £1m fine to Lionel Messi after he missed the resumption of first-team training. Read more.
Liverpool put £20m price tag on Harry Wilson?
Liverpool are reportedly prepared to part ways with in-demand Harry Wilson for a fee in the region of £20m. Read more.
Chelsea want £26m for Emerson Palmieri?
Chelsea left-back Emerson Palmieri will be allowed to leave the club for £26m this summer amid interest from Inter Milan, according to a report. Read more.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan swaps Arsenal for Roma on permanent basis
The Armenian playmaker spent last season on loan at the Stadio Olimpico. Read more.
Barcelona candidate talks up potential Pep Guardiola return
Barcelona presidential candidate Toni Freixa expresses his belief that Pep Guardiola could return to the Camp Nou dugout one day. Read more.
Leeds United pull out of race for Arsenal defender Rob Holding?
Leeds United reportedly end their bid to secure a season-long loan deal for Arsenal defender Rob Holding. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur 'enquire about Sporting Lisbon attacker Jovane Cabral'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly enquire about the availability of 22-year-old Sporting Lisbon forward Jovane Cabral. Read more.
Chelsea put £80m price tag on Inter Milan target N'Golo Kante?
Chelsea are allegedly prepared to demand £80m if Inter Milan look to follow up their interest in midfielder N'Golo Kante. Read more.
Real Madrid outcast James Rodriguez to undergo Everton medical this week?
Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez could become an Everton player before the end of the week, according to a report. Read more.
Lucas Torreira agent demands clarity over Arsenal future
The agent of Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira calls on Mikel Arteta to make a decision over the future of the Uruguay international. Read more.
West Brom closing in on Filip Krovinovic signing
Filip Krovinovic helped Albion return to the Premier League during a loan spell last season. Read more.
Spurs 'attempted to hijack Manchester United's Donny van de Beek deal'
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly made a late effort to edge out Manchester United in the race to sign Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur open talks over new Hugo Lloris deal?
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen to agree a new contract with goalkeeper Hugo Lloris over the coming weeks. Read more.
Newcastle offer Matt Ritchie plus cash to Bournemouth for Callum Wilson
The Bournemouth striker scored eight Premier League goals last season as the Cherries were relegated. Read more.
