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Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Declan Rice, Mateo Kovacic, Christian Pulisic

Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Rice, Kovacic, Pulisic
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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.

Wednesday morning's headlines:

Fulham are reportedly considering AC Milan left-back Fade Ballo-Toure as a potential replacement for Antonee Robinson. Read more.
Brentford are reportedly close to signing Republic of Ireland international Nathan Collins from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Read more.
Arsenal submit a British-record bid worth up to £105m for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice, according to a report. Read more.
Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur learn the asking price of Wolfsburg centre-back Micky van de Ven, according to a report. Read more.
Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli are reportedly closing in on the signing of soon-to-be free agent Roberto Firmino, who will leave Liverpool when his contract expires on June 30. Read more.
Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard reveals that he is open to joining the Saudi Pro League following his release from Nottingham Forest. Read more.
Al-Nassr are reportedly set to hold further talks with Wilfried Zaha's representatives as they try to tempt him to join the Saudi Pro League. Read more.
Chelsea reportedly set their valuation for winger Christian Pulisic, who is highly likely to leave Stamford Bridge this summer. Read more.
Leicester City are reportedly keen to secure the signings of Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Harry Winks and Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Conor Coady. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur forward Harry Kane allegedly agrees a deal in principle with Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. Read more.
Manchester City announce the signing of Croatian midfielder Mateo Kovacic from Chelsea on a four-year deal. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur confirm the arrival of Guglielmo Vicario in a reported £17.2m deal from Serie A side Empoli, with the goalkeeper signing a five-year contract. Read more.
Arsenal reportedly tell striker Folarin Balogun that he is free to leave the club this summer, with the Gunners valuing the 21-year-old at around £35m. Read more.
Luton Town announce the signing of Chiedozie Ogbene on a free transfer from Rotherham United, their first new arrival since winning promotion to the Premier League. Read more.
Arsenal defender Rob Holding is reportedly discussing a shock loan move to Besiktas after falling down the pecking order in North London. Read more.
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is reportedly determined to stay at the club this summer, despite speculation that the Blues want to offload him. Read more.
New Al-Hilal defender Kalidou Koulibaly claims that he failed to produce his best form at Chelsea due to the decisions taken by the club's managers and hierarchy. Read more.
Leicester City playmaker James Maddison reportedly agrees personal terms with Tottenham Hotspur, who are preparing an opening bid of £40m for the England international. Read more.
Manchester United reportedly backed out of a contract agreement with David de Gea after the Spaniard had put pen to paper on a new deal. Read more.
Juventus announce that Adrien Rabiot has signed a new one-year contract with the club, ending Manchester United's hopes of a summer move for the midfielder. Read more.
Bayern Munich reportedly earmark Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong as a possible target this summer, having pulled out of the race for Declan Rice. Read more.
Newcastle United are reportedly in discussions over a potential transfer for Southampton full-back Tino Livramento. Read more.
Juventus reportedly offer Arsenal the chance to sign out-of-favour Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo in exchange for Thomas Partey. Read more.
Arsenal identify Monaco's Youssouf Fofana as an ideal alternative to West Ham United's Declan Rice, according to a report. Read more.
Bayern Munich reportedly make a €70m (£60.2m) bid for Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane, but their offer is expected to be turned down. Read more.
Arsenal Women announce the signing of Sweden international defender Amanda Ilestedt from Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.
West Ham United reject Manchester City's opening offer of £90m for midfielder Declan Rice, according to a report. Read more.
Manchester City attacker Riyad Mahrez is reportedly offered a quintuple-your-money contract to move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ahli this summer. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane reportedly indicates that he would be open to a move to Bayern Munich if Manchester United end their pursuit of the England captain. Read more.
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly prepare an opening £40m bid for James Maddison, but Leicester City are holding out for a £60m fee. Read more.
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2Chelsea16104237191834
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City168352823527
6Bournemouth167452421325
7Aston Villa167452425-125
8Fulham166642422224
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton166642625124
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
11Brentford167273230223
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd166462119222
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham165472129-819
15Crystal Palace163761721-416
16Everton153661421-715
17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1612131136-255


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