With the new Premier League season just around the corner, top-flight teams are stepping up their activities to get their groups ready.
After a slow start to the summer, Arsenal have signed Riccardo Calafiori and are now considering a successful move for Manchester City’s World Cup-winning striker Julian Alvarez. But Pep Guardiola needs to keep the Argentine at the Etihad, and Atletico Madrid are also continuing their technique for the Argentine.
Manchester United temporarily added Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee to their team, but the former is now ruled out for 3 months. As a result, coach Erik ten Hag has stepped up his search for Matthijs De Ligt, Bayern Munich are not playing for the ball and reject an opportunity for the Dutch defender.
And chaos reigns at Chelsea, with the Blues having made seven signings and sold another six. It seems that a seventh star will now emerge, as Conor Gallagher has agreed to sign for Atlético Madrid.
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We’ll bring you plenty more news and updates tomorrow. Guehi may just be at the top of the agenda but there will undoubtedly be more to come on the likes of Julian Alvarez and Conor Gallagher as Atletico Madrid get busy.
Football Insider reports that Liverpool are unwilling to pay the fees set through Crystal Palace. As noted in the past, Newcastle don’t seem to have had that problem.
Manuel Ugarte would possibly no longer attract interest from Manchester United, as the club is not willing to respond to PSG’s request. The French side have remained firm in their valuation despite the signing of Joao Neves in a deal that can also be successful at £60 million.
The Foxes are reportedly in talks about the transfer of Liverpool midfielder Fabio Carvalho. The former Fulham ace was on loan in the Championship last season.
TuttoJuve report that free agent Adrien Rabiot has gained “significant interest” from Arsenal this summer.
The Gunners are looking for a new midfielder and are expected to sign Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad. Rabiot, however, is at a new club since he ended his contract with Juventus.
The Frenchman prefers to sign for a Premier League club.
The Telegraph claims a deal worth more than £60m could close over the weekend.
The media claim that there is “confidence on the part of both parties that an agreement will be reached” and that the value requested through the Eagles has discouraged the Magpies.
Sky Sports report that Newcastle will step forward to bid for Marc Guehi after seeing an offer rejected. Palace, however, could ask for up to £60m.
William Osula underwent his at Newcastle before his move from Sheffield United.
The striker will join the Magpies in a deal worth an initial £15m with a further £5m available in add-ons.
The 21-year-old striker has already reached an agreement with the club.
It turns out that the La Liga side are close to agreeing a £35m package for Samu Omorodion. Fabrizio Romano reports that the striker’s representatives are in talks with Les Bleus.
The deal will apparently be finalized once an agreement has been shown with City for Alvarez.
The Athletic reports that Manchester City and Atlético de Madrid are close to reaching an agreement for the transfer of forward Julián Álvarez.
The end of the negotiations is said to be “in sight” with “significant progress” made since the start of the negotiations. The outlet reports that the payment will be at least £70m for the player City signed for £14m from River Plate.
The young star, who seemed ready for wonderful things after his performance at Euro 2016, is on loan to Benfica through PSG. It is a return to the senior first team for the Portuguese international.
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The former Borussia Dortmund striker arrived on a four-year contract after representing Germany at Euro 2024.
“I’m excited to be here and I can’t wait to get out on the field with my new teammates,” Füllkrüg said. “I think the Premier League is the most productive league in the world and for me it is the right time to move to England and play for a big club like West Ham. ” I’ve been thinking about West Ham for a long time. I know the technical director Tim Steidten very well, because we have a joint history at Werder Bremen and I have watched some games and I have noticed the quality of the team.
“The possibility of playing with the head coach [Lopetegui] is also very exciting. His taste for the game is vital for me and I am convinced that under his leadership I will give my best and score many goals. »
Niclas Fullkrug has shown himself through the Irons.
The Chelse academy product is expected to be loaned to Sheffield United for Fabrizio Romano.
The young defender disrupted the Blues’ first-team plans amid the club’s injuries last season and has a fan favourite. The youngster did not take part in Chelsea’s tour of the United States during pre-season.
The La Liga side have reportedly presented City with the option of settling for Joao Felix in their bid to sign Julian Alvarez. The Argentine foreigner would like more first-team football and could make a move this summer, even if City don’t need to. Sell. Atletico would have presented a loan to Felix with an option to buy and money.
Félix spent a season on loan at Barcelona.
The Turkish media Sok Gazetesi, Sport Witness, claims that negotiations have accelerated with a view to the signing of Baris Alper Yilmaz.
The Gunners are reportedly offering around £17. 2 million (€20 million) for the Galatasaray winger.
Liverpool are linked with the 24-year-old.
PSG have signed Joao Neves from Benfica in a £50million deal that sees the 19-year-old sign a five-year contract with the French club.
Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay is “undecided about his future” amid continued speculation about moves, according to TEAMtalk.
McTominay’s long history at the club has been the subject of intense speculation this summer, with the club taking credit for the midfielder.
Fulham have expressed a lot of interest in him so far this summer and recently submitted a third bid worth £23m which was rejected by the club.
United are hoping for between £25 and £30m for the Scot, who scored 10 goals last season for the Red Devils.
Manchester United’s new sponsors are willing to explore a conceivable deal over the naming rights to the Old Trafford stadium, writes David McDonnell.
Snapdragon, a subsidiary of global generation giant Qualcomm, was announced last month as United’s new sponsor, in a three-year deal worth £180m. They are already collaborating with United on a series of technological inventions around the club’s £50m renovation of its education complex.
During the United States tour, Qualcomm Chief Marketing Officer Don McGuire said: “Old Trafford is Old Trafford, it deserves to be Old Trafford.
“But if there’s a logo attached to this in any way, boosted – an ‘at’ or whatever – for example, it’s Snapdragon Stadium at Bashor Field.
“We are working intensively with the team on reinventing Old Trafford from a technological and cutting-edge point of view and Carrington both. “
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Manchester City midfielder Alex Robertson joins Cardiff City on a £1m deal plus a significant resale clause.
The Australian foreigner enjoyed a successful loan spell with Pompey last season, making 23 appearances and scoring one goal before injury cut short his time there.
While Pompeyo was keen for the 21-year-old to return this season, Erol Bulut’s team won the race for the player’s signature.
Manchester United have spent £88. 5m on Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro, so in the move-in window they would still like to have at least three more additions.
And with just five days until the season starts against Manchester City in the Community Shield, Erik ten Hag insisted that INEOS will make more deals.
“This new management team is very eager to do business, to close deals, and they are part of it,” said the Dutchman.
“But if the timing is right, we have to do it. If the opportunities are there. I don’t know, I can’t say now, but I’m sure when they get there, they’ll overlook it. “”
Arne Slot has warned Liverpool will sign players this summer if they meet the “really high standard” to be a Reds player.
The Dutchman is pleased with the squad inherited from Jurgen Klopp, but admits that manager Richard Hughes is touring the market.
But Slot revealed it was not easy to locate players for his team, with the Reds still the only Premier League club signing in this window.
Slot said: “The bar is really high for new signings because we have a lot of smart players, so it’s not that straightforward first to track down a player who meets those criteria and then is he available?So we have to come to an agreement with them, so it’s not easy to locate a player who can help us, but Richard is executing it and let’s see what comes out.
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Carlo Ancelotti has dealt a major blow to Kepa Arrizabalaga’s hopes of returning to the Santiago Bernabeu this season, leaving the goalkeeper in a tricky situation as Chelsea look to get rid of him.
The Spanish foreigner was loaned to the Spanish giants last season, where he made 20 appearances as Real Madrid won the league and the Champions League.
But despite hoping for a possible return, Ancelotti admitted his team was “covered” by the goalkeeping department, leaving Kepa’s long career in limbo.
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Xavi Simons arrives at RB Leipzig from Paris Saint-Germain.
The Dutch midfielder spent last season on a successful loan spell at the Bundesliga club, scoring 10 goals and providing 15 assists in 43 appearances in all competitions.
Last week it was reported that he would return, despite interest from Bayern Munich.
Away from home, Simons said: “I got everything I was looking for since I moved to Leipzig. I joined a wonderful team and felt everyone’s confidence in me. I was able to grow as a player and as a user – RB Leipzig is the best position for do it.
“In addition, the club values me and over the last few months has made it clear that they would like to sign me. They have presented me with a clear and concise plan for next season. “
Chelsea are not interested in Celtic midfielder Matt O’Riley, despite rumors that they are targeting a move for Conor Gallagher, writes Ryan Taylor.
Gallagher is sent to sign for Atletico Madrid after agreeing non-public terms with the club on Sunday.
Atalanta have had three formal bids rejected for the Danish international, who scored 19 goals and registered 18 assists in all competitions last season. Southampton manager Russell Martin is keen to reunite with his former MK Dons player. O’Riley was involved in Celtic’s 4-0 demolition of Kilmarnock in the SPFL opener at the weekend.
Conor Gallagher has agreed to sign for Atletico Madrid after a long week of deliberations, writes Ryan Taylor. Chelsea and Atletico had been pressing the 24-year-old for answers before the end of Sunday night’s match after Diego Simeone’s side were shown a package initially valued at £33m accepted on Wednesday. And in the early hours of Monday morning, Gallagher finally gave the green light and is now expected to fly to Madrid to pass the medical examination. His priority has been to terminate his contract with Chelsea, with a two-year offer with a 12-month option on the table, or sign for Atletico, but he was told his playing time would be limited next season with Enzo Maresca.
Two other clubs in the Premier League’s top six have inquired about his availability, but he has now chosen to embark on a new bankruptcy in Spain.
Aston Villa agreed a record £57million deal for Gallagher earlier this summer, but he does not have to move to the Midlands. Chelsea have made a conscious effort to give the academy graduate midfielder time to reflect on his future, having already rejected two contract offers. in recent months, after his participation in Euro 2024.
Leeds United are willing to make an initial £7million bid for Norwich City winger Jonathan Rowe, the Telegraph reports.
Los Blancos have sold Crysencio Summerville to West Ham United and will update the 22-year-old.
And Rowe, 21, has been appointed as a substitute after earning the Young Player of the Season 2023/24 nomination and retiring from England’s Under-21 squad.
Joel Matip is the most sensible target for Bayer Leverkusen if Jonathan Tah leaves the club as planned.
The former Liverpool defender has been a loose agent lately and has concrete options.
But according to Florian Plettenberg, Matip sees himself at Leverkusen and positive talks have taken place about a contract at least until 2026.
Matip left Liverpool eight years after his contract expired earlier this summer.
Russell Martin has shown that Southampton are in talks with Liverpool over the transfer of Fabio Carvalho.
Reports on Sunday claimed that the Reds had rejected a £15m offer for the striker from the newly promoted southerners. Carvalho spent last season on loan at RB Leipzig and Hull City.
But Liverpool are keen to keep the 21-year-old and are believed to be pricing him higher than the payment made through Southampton. Talks between the two clubs are expected to continue in the coming days.
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Niclas Füllkrug passed away last night at West Ham and will sign his contract with the club today.
The Hammers are a formidable team under new coach Julen Lopetegui.
After bringing in Crysencio Summerville, Luis Guilherme, Max Kilman and Wes Foderingham, the signing of Füllkrug represents a bargain.
West Ham have reportedly agreed to pay around £27million for the 31-year-old German who was a key player in Borussia Dortmund’s run to the Champions League final last season.
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