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Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Kai Havertz, Ilkay Gundogan, Willian

Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Havertz, Gundogan, Willian
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.

The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe are getting business done as they look to give themselves the best possible chance at success in the new season.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Barcelona are undecided on whether to pursue a deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi this summer, according to a report. Read more.
RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol is reportedly close to agreeing personal terms with Manchester City, but the German club still plan to keep hold of him. Read more.
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta is reportedly a transfer target for Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel following the pair's successful partnership in West London. Read more.
Everton are reportedly set to battle Feyenoord for the signature of Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly reach a verbal agreement with Empoli over a £17.2m deal for 26-year-old goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario. Read more.
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is spotted with Barcelona director Mateu Alemany ahead of completing a free transfer to Camp Nou. Read more.
Anderlecht goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen reveals that it is his "dream" to play in the Premier League, amid reported interest from Brighton & Hove Albion. Read more.
Arsenal are allegedly open to parting ways with forward Eddie Nketiah before the end of the summer transfer window. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly fail with a second bid for Chelsea playmaker Mason Mount, who has just over a year left on his contract. Read more.
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan reportedly decides to join Barcelona on a free transfer this summer. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly issue an ultimatum to Kylian Mbappe after being told by the Frenchman that he will not trigger the 12-month extension in his contract. Read more.
Manchester United midfielder Zidane Iqbal - the first ever British South Asian to play for the club - is reportedly set to leave the Red Devils for FC Utrecht. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly slap a £20m price tag on the head of Brazilian midfielder Fred, who is a target for Fulham manager Marco Silva. Read more.
Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech reportedly agrees personal terms with Saudi Arabian giants Al-Nassr, who are on the verge of signing the Moroccan for an £8m fee. Read more.
Harry Kane is reportedly still hopeful of a move to Manchester United this summer, although Tottenham Hotspur's £100m asking price is too high for the Red Devils. Read more.
Ahead of Kai Havertz's imminent move to Arsenal from Chelsea, Sports Mole takes a look at where he could fit into Mikel Arteta's starting XI. Read more.
Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar is reportedly still keen on a return to Barcelona this summer, however the recapture of the Brazilian is not one of Barca's priorities. Read more.
Chelsea attacker Christian Pulisic is reportedly keen to remain in Europe next season despite interest from the Saudi Pro League for the American's services. Read more.
Villarreal are looking to sell some of their players this summer to keep their finances in balance amid interest from Arsenal and Liverpool in winger Samuel Chukwueze. Read more.
Manchester United are reportedly considering a move to rival Arsenal for West Ham United's Declan Rice, with the Red Devils set to offer a player-plus-cash offer. Read more.
Real Madrid formally announce that midfielder Toni Kroos has signed a new one-year contract at the Bernabeu. Read more.
Newcastle United allegedly make a big-money approach for AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali as Eddie Howe bids to strengthen in the centre of the pitch. Read more.
Ajax defender Jurrien Timber reportedly prefers to move to Arsenal over Bayern Munich during the summer transfer window. Read more.
Arsenal reach an agreement in principle with Chelsea over the transfer of Kai Havertz for a £65m fee, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester City and Chelsea reportedly reach an agreement over a fee for midfielder Mateo Kovacic, who is now expected to move to the Etihad Stadium. Read more.
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly contemplating whether to make an approach for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher. Read more.
Two clubs from Saudi Arabia reportedly make an approach Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, continuing a theme of Blues squad players being linked with the Middle East. Read more.
Al-Ittihad confirm the signing of Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante on a free transfer, tying the France international down to a three-year contract. Read more.
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