TRANSFER GOSSIP: Chelsea delay Lukaku return; Declan Rice latest; Tottenham close to defender

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The 2023-24 campaign is quickly approaching, with pre-season underway and managers across Europe scrambling to get their squads in shape.

The future of Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku remains at the forefront of the transfer news, while Arsenal still haven't officially confirmed the signing of Declan Rice.

Scroll below as Mail Sport provides all the latest news and gossip on Tuesday.

Chelsea have pushed back Romelu Lukaku's return to training as they look to secure the permanent switch to Inter Milan he is seeking. The Blues had originally given the Belgian striker July 12 as a return date for him to join up with new boss Mauricio Pochettino. (The Telegraph)

Declan Rice's move to Arsenal still hasn't been completed, and the reason why has now been revealed. West Ham are ready to rubber-stamp the move on their end, but Arsenal's lawyers are still to approve the wording of the deal. (Sky Sports)

Juventus would save a staggering £26.9million on their wage bill if they manage to offload Paul Pogba to play in Saudi Arabia, having earned £680,000 (€800,000) per game - and £42,488 (€49,689) per minute played last season. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

Tottenham are now close to agreeing a deal with Wolfsburg for defender Micky van de Ven. Talks on Monday went well, and a total agreement is now close. (Fabrizio Romano)

Manchester United are monitoring Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. However, Erik ten Hag's focus is currently on a striker and a goalkeeper, with their move for Andre Onana close. (talkSPORT)

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Wolves could re-sign Matt Doherty on a free transfer with £35m-rated Napoli target Max Kilman set to stay and sign a new improved deal at Molineux. Doherty is available for nothing after his short-term deal with Atletico Madrid expired at the end of last season. (Mail Sport)

Manchester United value Harry Maguire at £50million, which could prevent him from leaving Old Trafford this summer. United are not actively looking to sell him, however. (Manchester Evening News)

Kylian Mbappe is determined to play out the remainder of his contract at Paris Saint-Germain next season even if it leads to him being benched. Mbappe, who snubbed Real Madrid to pen a £650,000-per-week deal with the French giants last year, announced he will not trigger the one-year extension attached to his PSG contract. (RMC journalist Daniel Riolo)

Everton are poised to make 38-year-old Ashley Young their first signing of the summer on a one year contract this week. Talks are at an advanced stage and a medical is scheduled for this week. (Mail Sport)

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