We are now in the final week of the 2024 summer move-in window and Premier League clubs are expected to be busy before it closes on Friday 30th August at 11pm.
Arsenal are keen to make Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino their next signing and are looking for a striker.
Manchester United are keen to complete a deal for PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte, and their efforts will be helped by the sale of Scott McTominay to Napoli. They hope to send Jadon Sancho to Juventus.
His English colleague Raheem Sterling could also be on the move. He has fallen out of favor with Chelsea, with Aston Villa and Crystal Palace among his teams.
Finally, Liverpool are finally close to their first signing of the Arne Slot era and Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to move to Anfield.
Follow the latest news on those deals, and much more, in Mirror Football’s moving blog below. . .
Manchester United have accepted an offer from Napoli for Scott McTominay, according to reports from Italy.
United had previously rejected two offers from Fulham for the Scotland international, but have now given the green light for his departure. Napoli will pay €30m (£25. 4m) for its facilities and will now have to reach an agreement with McTominay himself.
Napoli recently agreed a deal to sign Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku and also to sign McTominay’s Scottish team-mate Billy Gilmour from Brighton.
Manchester City midfielder Maximo Perrone has joined Como on a one-year contract.
Perrone, a 21-year-old Argentine, spent last season in Las Palmas and will now travel to Italy to work with Cesc Fábregas ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
Fabregas played against Pep Guardiola at Barcelona and has now been entrusted with one of his players.
Arne Slot is concerned about the contractual standing of Mo Salah, Virgil van Dijk and Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Speaking to Jamie Carragher in an interview with Sky Sports ahead of Liverpool’s clash against Brentford on Sunday, Slot said: “If we get the best out of them and they do it really well, then it’s up to them if they need to do it. “signal and us if we need to sign. Give them a new contract. The most important thing for all of them, whether you’re at the end of your contract or not, is to get the most productive performance imaginable and that’s where I am. I deserve and will help them with my staff, to get the best out of them. “
Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay is moving to Napoli in Serie A and will have to wait before a replacement is made official.
According to Corriere dello Sport, Napoli are close to reaching an agreement with Manchester United for the midfielder. But Sky in Italy suggest the Serie A side will be the first to agree a deal for Brighton’s Billy Gilmour.
Man United asks for 35 million euros for McTominay. Napoli has presented more than 30 million euros.
Ipswich have made an impressive splash in their bid to stay in the Premier League.
The Tractor Boys have sealed the signing of Burnley defender Dara O’Shea, who has agreed to a £12m deal and signed a four-year contract.
He said: “It was hard not to pay attention to everything the team was able to achieve last season and to have the possibility of signing for a club with such ambition and drive was appealing.
“The manager (Kieran McKenna) was a big component of the reason I wanted to come here and I admire what he and the team have done over the last few seasons, so at this level of my career this is the biggest moment. . “The best time to take the step. “
Hull beat Derby thanks to the loose movement of experienced defender Liam Cooper.
Scottish foreigner Cooper, 32, opted to sign for local club Hull in the face of interest from Derby after leaving Leeds in the summer.
And Cooper, who was the club’s captain at Elland Road, may be ready for an instant and emotional return to his former club on Saturday.
Cooper will make his debut at Leeds, the club he played for and one of the favourites for 10 years. He is expected to arrive at Humberside through Colombian midfielder Gustavo Puerta with a loan from Bayer Leverkusen on the verge of being finalized.
Watford showed that Dutch defender Wesley Hoedt has left the club.
He joined Saudi Al-Shabab in a permanent deal.
Hoedt, a former Lazio and Southampton defender, had played for Watford since arriving from Anderlecht.
Liverpool are yet to complete a deal for Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
According to the Spanish media SuperDeporte, there are still some important points to be resolved before an update is made official. This takes into account his salary and the payment arrangement between the two clubs.
We are convinced that an agreement will be reached.
Vinicius Jr has not yet ruled out leaving Real Madrid for Saudi Arabia, although he may not move this summer.
According to ESPN, a salary of 350 million euros for Saudi chefs. But it will be difficult to get the Brazilian out of Real Madrid due to the interest of Al-Ahli.
He has a €1 billion buyout clause written into his deal and they are not willing to negotiate a reduction in value like that. And although Vinicius contemplates a measure, he postpones any resolution until next summer.
Leicester have seen their first offer for Genk star Bilal El Khannouss rejected by the Belgian club.
According to HLN, the Foxes have offered between €15 million and €20 million for the Moroccan playmaker. But this is enough for Genk.
Negotiations are now said to be underway between the two clubs. El Khannouss has reportedly already reached an agreement with Leicester.
Southampton are the latest to sign Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow.
There are reports that the Saints are signing the Dutchman on loan with legal responsibility to purchase. First of all, this will be an option, but in certain situations the agreement will be activated automatically.
Bijlow is an eight-time Dutch international.
Brighton look set to make this weekend even better for their fans after yesterday’s win over Man United.
According to reports in Italy, the Seagulls are finalizing a double deal for Matt O’Riley and Ferdi Kadioglu.
This would bring Brighton’s spending to more than £200 million
While Chelsea are interested in a deal for Victor Osimhen, the Blues are now looking for alternatives.
According to The Sun, Chelsea are interested in Everton’s Dominic Calvert-Lewin. He is considered a less expensive option than Osimhen, whose higher wage demands put his move to Stamford Bridge on hold.
Federico Chiesa, from Juventus, has also been known as a signing.
Arsenal are expected to announce the arrival of midfielder Mikel Merino.
The midfielder is expected to arrive from Spanish Real Sociedad. According to reports in Italy, Merino has already finished his medical in north London.
He would be Arsenal’s third signing this summer after David Raya and Riccardo Calafiori.
Although they can turn to Jamie Vardy, Leicester would be willing to sell his replacement Tom Cannon.
According to The Sun, the Foxes are keen to put in around £7 million, and Sheffield United and Stoke are interested. The Blades were interested in loaning him out, but could now insert a takeover clause into any deal.
Cannon joined Leicester from Everton last summer. He scored 3 goals in 16 appearances in all competitions in his first campaign.
Barcelona coach Hansi Flick is unsure when he will be able to turn to Dani Olmo.
The Catalan giants are turning to the Spanish playmaker this summer, but have been unable to sign him due to their difficult monetary situation. Speaking at the weekend, Flick said: “I’m hopeful, but I don’t know. I can’t do them. We have to concentrate on what we want and today we looked for the 3 songs and they gave them to us. “
In case you missed it, Liverpool star Alisson Becker has shown that he has REFUSED a move to Saudi Arabia.
As quoted by ESPN, the Brazilian foreigner said: “I need to honor my contract and terminate my contract here or make a new one. I am satisfied here. My family circle is satisfied.
“I was never one to talk about salaries and things like that. It’s just interesting, but when you hear the numbers other players get, you’re drawn to it. It’s normal. “
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The Tractor Boys have one up for grabs! We met the former Tottenham player on the way to his medical at Portguy Road and now he has signed on the dotted line.
After scoring 28 goals in 114 appearances for Sunderland, Clarke has said he is fit to open a new bench and try his luck in the Premier League.
“I’m excited to have joined the club and I can’t wait to get started,” Clarke said.
“Ipswich have had a very smart run in recent years and this summer’s recruitment has been very impressive, so it was whatever interested me.
“Talking to Kieran McKenna sells the club and the adventure he’s on, as well as what they’re still looking to achieve, and you’re almost a fool if you need to sign up to find out how things are going. unfold. “
Porto have unveiled Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion as their new signing, weeks after his move to Chelsea fell through.
The 20-year-old looked set to sign for a Blues player earlier this month before the £34. 5m deal was agreed, which had a knock-on effect and caused Conor Gallagher’s move to La Liga to fall through.
While Gallagher nevertheless secured his move to Atlético, Chelsea canceled negotiations to sign Omorodion and now Porto have shown a video of the player being applauded by the fans in their stadium.
Southampton have reached an agreement to sign Justin Bijlow from Feyenoord to Fabrizio Romano.
A verbal agreement has reportedly been reached and the next step in closing the deal will be an examination.
The news is a blow to Aaron Ramsdale, who has been linked with a move to the Saints as he ponders his future.
The English foreigner forced him to play a moment of trouble against David Raya at Arsenal.
And with the Spanish making his loan deal with Brentford permanent this summer, Ramsdale will rack up normal competitive minutes.
Alex McCarthy this season as Southampton’s starting goalkeeper, but he may be ousted by Bijlow once he arrives on the south coast.
The Sporting CP forward put an end to rumors that a departure from the club could be considered in the final days of the summer transfer market.
Arsenal have shown interest in Sweden during the summer window, and now the player himself has addressed the links with the transfer window in recent days.
“We don’t know what will happen,” he told Portuguese media.
“It’s not just me, we’ll see, but I feel intelligent here. I don’t feel any tension about doing something else, but in football, the window of movement, it’s general that there are things you do. ” Don’t know. It can happen quickly, but I like it here and there’s no tension.
Chelsea’s youngster Tino Anjorin will leave Stamford Bridge.
According to The Athletic, a verbal agreement has been reached with Serie A Empoli for Anjorin.
The highly-rated 22-year-old has been on loan to Lokomotiv Moscow, Huddersfield Town and Portsmouth in recent seasons, but will settle permanently with the Italian striker when he passes his medical next week.
Anjorin’s departure would mark the latest academy product to leave the club, having progressed through the youth ranks at Stamford Bridge since joining the Under-7s and making five appearances for the senior national team.
Ipswich have reached an agreement to sign Dara O’Shea from Burnley to The Telegraph.
The Tractor Boys have reportedly submitted a bid worth around £15million, with the 25-year-old close to signing a five-year deal with the newly promoted team.
The 25-year-old centre-back from the Republic of Ireland caught the eye of Brentford earlier in the window.
The Brazilian is absent from Arsenal’s Premier League squad with Aston Villa due to an abductor problem.
His absence means Kai Havertz continues to play the number nine role. Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli are alongside him in the Arsenal front line.
Havertz’s role as Arsenal’s default number 9 has not been well appreciated in each and every corner of the Arsenal fan base, despite his brilliant performance in the Gunners’ first game of the season, in the one who scored one goal and provided the other in the 2-0 victory. . The wolves.
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Real Sociedad will sign Mats Hummels, according to The Athletic.
Hummels, 35, is a free agent after leaving Borussia Dortmund. He would upgrade Robin Le Normand, who left Real for Atletico Madrid earlier this summer.
Mikel Merino will soon be announced as an Arsenal player, and Paul Merson has given his verdict on the midfielder, who will be paid £27m plus £4. 25m.
“I don’t think he’ll come in and play right away,” former striker Merson said on Sky Sports Soccer on Saturday. “Courage tells you. I think he plays where Partey plays. He adapts to the statutes of Arsenal, and they buy a very, very intelligent footballer.
Aaron Ramsdale travelled to Birmingham with Arsenal and is on the bench for Aston Villa’s kick-off at 17. 30.
Ramsdale has been linked with a move to Wolves or Southampton in days.
Billy Gilmour played in Brighton’s 2-1 win over Manchester United today, despite being in the middle of a saga of moves involving Napoli.
Fabian Hürzeler on Billy Gilmour’s (exceptional) play despite communicating with Napoli: “What I can say is that I’m not surprised by the way he played today. I see his attitude and his skills. He was absolutely focused, which is not so simple when other people reach out and say he will leave the club #BHAFC.
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