Latest Transfer News For Today, Sunday, 23rd, August 2020

Welcome to the roundup of the latest Transfer news for today, Sunday, 23rd August 2020.

Arsenal close on Gabriel

The defender was always set to leave the French club in the coming months and has signed a five-year deal in north London.

Gabriel Magalhães to Arsenal, here we go! The total agreement just completed: he will fly on Monday to London to sign his contract until June 2025, €30M to Lille (add ons included), an official statement on next week. The deal is finally done.

Chilwell’s replacement

Leicester City is eyeing Ajax’s left-back Nicolas Tagliafico as a replacement for Ben Chilwell, according to the Daily Mail.

Chilwell is closing in on a move to Chelsea which would leave Brendan Rodgers needing reinforcements.

Villa’s Edouard test

Aston Villa is set to test Celtic with a £30m bid for striker Odsonne Edouard, reports The Sun.

The Frenchman has been a leading light for the Scottish side since joining and has attracted plenty of interest.

Arsenal want Aouar

Adding some midfield quality and creativity into the final third looks to be high on Arteta’s wish list, particularly given the end of Dani Ceballos’ loan spell.

The man they’ve identified is one who has starred in recent Champions League games, with Lyon’s Houssem Aouar sure to have many admirers around Europe.

Minamino turned down others before Liverpool

January arrival Takumi Minamino is hoping to make a bigger splash this season, after several months adapting to his new side’s methods and expectations.

The Japanese forward told the Super Soccer to show that he had other options aside from Liverpool to join, though didn’t specify which they were.