Arsenal transfer news: Kylian Mbappe ‘secret deal’ claim amid Jurrien Timber’s doctor – Football.London

Here is your recap of the Arsenal transfer on Saturday 8th July.

Kylian Mbappé’s ‘secret agreement’

Ligue 1 champions PSG believe striker Kylian Mbappé has a “secret agreement” with Real Madrid over a possible transfer next year. That’s according to Sky Sports, which reports that the Frenchman could switch to Los Blancos in 2024 on a free deal.

However, Mbappe received an ultimatum from PSG to sign a new contract or leave this summer, having turned down the possibility of activating a one-year contract extension on his deal, leaving just 12 months remaining. Arsenal have also been linked with a potential trade for the World Cup winner, with other claims that his preference is the Gunners.

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Jurrien Timber’s Complete Doctor

Arsenal have completed a medical on Ajax defender Jurrien Timber ahead of a big move to north London this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano. The Dutch international is preparing a move to the Emirates Stadium in a deal worth around £40m as the second deal of the summer.

Declan Rice also looks set to follow the versatile defender, with his medical at London Colney also booked, with an announcement expected soon.

Manchester City set the price of Aymeric Laporte

Manchester City set an initial price of 30 million euros (£25.5 million) for defender Aymeric Laporte this summer, according to TuttoJuve. The Spain international has been linked with a move to Arsenal, Tottenham and Juventus in the transfer window, having struggled with playing time problems last season.

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