The 2024/25 season begins when FA Cup winners Manchester United take on Premier League champions Manchester City in the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium. Next Friday, the new Premier League crusade will begin when Fulham travel to Old Trafford to face United and the clubs. they will be willing to seal their agreements before that date.
The deadline, however, is August 30 and many activities will be on the horizon in the coming weeks.
Liverpool are among the top flight’s elite group in a position to seal deals as Arne Slot searches for a new defensive midfielder for his possession-based style of play.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are looking for their own midfielder and Tottenham Hotspur are looking for a striker.
Across London, it appears that Chelsea are looking to recruit an entirely new squad based on most of their existing squad of almost 50 players.
Express Sport brings the latest news on LIVE transfers. . .
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Pep Guardiola has insisted Manchester City hope to keep Ederson this summer.
The goalkeeper had been linked with an exit from the Premier League champions and Saudi Arabia was reportedly interested.
But before the Community Shield, the head of the municipality ruled out this possibility.
Guardiola said: “It’s a big relief that Ederson and Stefan [Ortega] are staying. Ederson’s charisma, his consistency. . . I’m pleased that he’s staying. “
Pedro Neto will sign a six-year contract with Chelsea ahead of his £52m move, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Wolves winger will join the Blues on a budget ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
Wolves have gained a pre-season touch with boss Gary O’Neil signing a new long-term contract.
The Midlands team revealed that O’Neil has committed his long career to the club until 2027.
The Wolves finished in 14th place last season, despite being one of the relegation favourites.
Gary O’Neil and his team on stage have signed new deals through 2028. ud83dudddeufe0f https://t. co/jcRujdD9UH pic. twitter. com/aneWw0xjsp
David De Gea’s year in the League comes to an end.
The goalkeeper is heading to Fiorentina and De Gea has signed a one-year contract.
De Gea has been a club since leaving Manchester United last summer.
ud83dudfe3u269cufe0f David de Gea actually finished the medical tests at Fiorentina today. One-year contract, option until June 2026. pic. twitter. com/ruGorNM2tw
Martin Zubimendi is said to be “torn” over his move to Liverpool, with the midfielder still in the dark about his future.
Zubimendi is subject to the interests of Liverpool, who are willing to pay the Real Sociedad star’s clause.
But Zubimendi is still convinced of this decision, according to The Independent.
It is claimed that the 25-year-old has a wonderful loyalty to Real and that, before signing a contract, he will be completely convinced by the loan from Anfield.
Tottenham Hotspur have reached an agreement with Bournemouth for the arrival of Dominic Solanke.
The striker will sign for Spurs on a £65m deal.
Solanke is expected to close the goal hole left by Harry Kane, who left the club 12 months ago.
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The wolves have already met Carlos Forbes as Pedro Neto’s replacement.
Neto appears to be heading to Stamford Bridge as part of a £50m move to Chelsea.
But for Fabrizio Romano, the wolves love the Ajax youngster Forbes.
Forbes was a move target for West Ham United last summer before moving to Ajax on a deal with Manchester City.
Chelsea have reportedly spent more than £50 million to secure the signing of Pedro Neto.
Neto would have agreed situations with the capital club.
The Wolves full-back will complete his contract with Chelsea in the coming days.
Chelsea are reportedly in complex talks over the signing of Wolves winger Pedro Neto.
RMC Sport claims that Neto is close to signing for the Blues, with talks in the latter stages.
The 24-year-old is open to joining Chelsea and has reportedly already agreed to non-public terms.
As Dominic Solanke heads to Tottenham for around £60million BBC Sport, Ange Postecoglou has spoken out.
Before Spurs face Bayern Munich in a pre-season friendly, the Australian asked if they were looking to upgrade Harry Kane.
England captain Kane left Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium to sign for the Bundesliga giants 12 months ago.
And Postecoglou said of Solanke’s lawsuit: “I don’t think we’re looking to upgrade Harry [Kane]. A generational player cannot be upgraded.
“It’s fair to say that it’s a dominance of the park, the front third, that we must strengthen. We’re racing to attract the right kind of players to that domain. “
Newcastle United have reportedly had a bid for Marc Guehi via Crystal Palace rejected.
According to Sky Sports, Newcastle failed with a £50 million bid they sent to Selhurst Park yesterday. “The palace values Guehi at £65 million. “
However, talks between the two are reportedly ongoing and there is optimism that an agreement will be reached.
Marseille are reportedly set to sign Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah on a one-season deal with the legal responsibility to buy for around £26m.
Athletic claims the 25-year-old agreed non-public terms related to his move to Ligue 1 after Roberto De Zerbi went after the club.
Marseille had noted that two offers had been rejected, the newest being around £17m, but now look set to agree a deal.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Emerson Royal is reportedly on the verge of signing for AC Milan.
The Serie A giants have reached an agreement worth more than £12. 8 million, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Emerson reportedly won bids but reached non-public agreements with Milan in May.
David de Gea will reportedly join Serie A side Fiorentina on a flexible transfer, a year after his contract with Manchester United expired.
According to The Athletic, De Gea will travel to Italy today before signing a one-year contract with the option of a further 12 months.
The 33-year-old goalkeeper had held talks with Genoa about his breakup.
West Ham United are reportedly close to sealing the loan of OGC Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo, with an option to buy.
According to The Athletic, Todibo will undergo a medical examination after agreeing to non-public terms related to a move.
Juventus were also interested in the 24-year-old, but West Ham appear to have won the race.
Todibo will update Kurt Zouma, who will join Emirati club Shabab Al-Ahli.
AFC Bournemouth have reportedly agreed to sell Dominic Solanke for a record payment while Tottenham Hotspur seek his signature.
According to The Athletic, Spurs have reached an agreement with the 26-year-old striker after Ange Postecoglou singled him out as a priority.
And Bournemouth are reportedly keen to cash in on more than the £41m they earned from Manchester City for Nathan Ake in 2020.
Solanke has a £65million clause but it appears Spurs can negotiate a lower fee.
Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is reportedly set to sign for Liverpool, with the Anfield giants pushing for his signature.
According to Sky Germany, Liverpool have an appointment with their firm Idub Global, which is also managed by Xabi Alonso.
Fabrizio Romano adds that Zubimendi believes a move to Merseyside would be a special step in his career after rejecting proposals from clubs.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will pay the 26-year-old’s £51m clause in full or open negotiations for a smaller amount.
Manchester United are reportedly an opening offer for Burnley midfielder Sander Berge.
According to TEAMtalk, Bergé has given the green light to a move to Old Trafford after being announced as an option for PSG’s Manuel Ugarte.
Burnley are reportedly valuing the 26-year-old at £30m, and United are hoping to convince the championship club to sell him for around £25m.
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