The summer transfer window is in full swing and it's set to be a busy week for the Premier League's elite. With James Maddison heading for Tottenham, Newcastle United are switching their focus to other targets with the Sandro Tonali deal set to be confirmed.
One of the big deals of the summer surrounds West Ham and England star Declan Rice, and there has been movement on that today with Arsenal and Manchester City both linked.
Here is a round-up of the latest transfer news from around the Premier League.
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James Maddison
Tottenham are close to the signing of James Maddison with the Leicester midfielder set to undergo a medical today. Spurs entered advanced talks with recently-relegated Leicester earlier this week and have now struck a deal for the England international.
Maddison will move to Tottenham in a transfer worth £40million plus add-ons, having already agreed personal terms. The signing of Maddison will represent a major coup for Spurs, who have been long-term admirers of the 26-year-old.
Ex-Tottenham boss David Pleat recommended Maddison to chairman Daniel Levy when the playmaker was still a teenager at Coventry, but no move was able to materialise and he instead joined Norwich. Spurs' interest and desire to eventually sign Maddison never waivered with his time at Leicester only serving to prove he was one of the most creative players in England.
During five largely successful years with the Foxes, who won the 2021 FA Cup, Maddison made 203 appearances, scored 55 goals and produced 41 assists. While Maddison was unable to prevent Leicester suffering a shock relegation to the Sky Bet Championship last season, he was still able to hit double figures in terms of goals. Leicester's battle for survival saw them turn down advances for Maddison in the January transfer window but they have now agreed for him to depart.
Newcastle had registered an interest in bringing the midfielder to St James' Park but decided to pursue a move for AC Milan's Sandro Tonali, which left the door open for Tottenham to swoop in for their key target. Maddison's creativity and versatility will boost a Spurs squad that has lacked a player in his mould since Christian Eriksen left in 2020.
Once his medical is completed, Maddison will become new Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou's third signing following Dejan Kulusevski's permanent transfer and Tuesday's arrival of Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario.
Declan Rice
Manchester City have ended their interest in Declan Rice after Arsenal made an improved £105million bid for the West Ham captain. The Gunners made their latest offer for the 24-year-old England international on Tuesday after two previous approaches were rebuffed by the Hammers.
It was also reported City had a bid totalling £90m knocked back and the treble winners have now decided not to match or try to better Arsenal's proposition. It is believed the Gunners have offered £100m and a further £5m in potential add-ons. It would make Rice the most expensive British player of all time and eclipses Arsenal's previous record transfer.
It is understood West Ham are unhappy with the payment structure put forward but, rather than dismiss the offer out of hand, are now looking to negotiate.
By contrast, Arsenal's pursuit of Germany forward Kai Havertz has been more straightforward. With a deal agreed with Chelsea, Havertz underwent a medical over the weekend and is expected to be announced as an Arsenal player within the next 24 hours as footage of his arrival video was leaked on social media.
Meanwhile, a move for Ajax full-back Jurrien Timber is still being worked on as Arsenal aim to improve a squad that finished second last season.
Sadio Mane
Senegal manager Aliou Cisse has confirmed that Sadio Mane will stay at Bayern Munich this summer after hinting he would be open to a Premier League return. Mane, 31, has been linked with a move away from Bayern after a below-par debut campaign at the Allianz Arena. The Senegal international made the £35.1million switch to Germany last summer following a six-year spell at Liverpool and has since scored 12 times in 38 appearances.
He was also suspended by the club in April after a bust-up with team-mate Leroy Sane and had been tipped to leave Bayern in the summer transfer window. The Saudi Pro League had targeted Mane as a potential recruit as they attempt to further bolster the division's quality.
Conor Coady
Leicester are closing in on a deal for Conor Coady, with the Mirror reporting that the Championship club hope to get the transfer completed by this weekend. Despite Premier League interest for the former England international, the Foxes are confident of landing the 30-year-old. He spent last season on loan at Everton, has now returned to Molineux and is another to set to leave the club following Ruben Neves' move to Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia.
