Rice's transfer decision as Milan and Chelsea negotiate for Lukaku: FootballTransfers recap

Stuart Telford

• 25 Jun 2023 20:13 BST
• 4 min read

It was another busy day of transfer news ahead of the summer window opening. FootballTransfers rounds up the latest.

Declan Rice is in high demand, with Manchester City entering the race for the West Ham and England midfielder, who looks bound for Arsenal. Will Mikel Arteta be his manager at the Emirates? The Spaniard has had his say.

Elsewhere, Romelu Lukaku is set to enrage Inter fans by signing for AC Milan - if they can meet Chelsea's asking price, while Manchester United are casting their net far and wide for a David de Gea replacement…

EXCLUSIVE: Declan Rice still set to join Arsenal despite Man City interest

Declan Rice is still set to join Arsenal this summer, despite increased movement from Manchester City, FootballTransfers understands. Arsenal have already agreed personal terms with Rice, who is pushing to complete a move to the Gunners.

Arsenal boss Arteta lifts lid on PSG links

Mikel Arteta was linked the Paris Saint-Germain job after coming so close to lifting the Premier League title with Arsenal last season, but he insists he is happy where he is.

AC Milan tell Chelsea how much they will pay for Lukaku

AC Milan are willing to meet Chelsea's €40 million asking price for Romelu Lukaku, according to reports in Italy. Lukaku recently turned down a big-money move to Saudi Arabia, still believing, at 30, that he can be a big player pushing for top honours in European football for some time yet.

Man Utd make move for MLS goalkeeper

Manchester United are in the market for a David de Gea successor and have widened their scope to MLS star Djordje Petrovic with Porto and Inter Milan demanding exorbitant sums for Diogo Costa and Andre Onana respectively.

Real Madrid make Tchouameni exit decision

Real Madrid have no intention of selling Aurelien Tchouameni to Liverpool or anyone else this summer according to transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano.