LIVERPOOL are closing in on a deal to sign RB Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai imminently, with the Hungarian set to have a medical today.
Newcastle were also interested in Szoboszlai but have reportedly withdrawn from the race as the Reds triggered his £60million release clause.
Meanwhile, Chelsea have boosted their ranks with the £32m signing of striker Nicolas Jackson from Villarreal.
Elsewhere, Bayern are reportedly close to sealing the signing of Napoli centre-back Kim Min-jae.
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- By Alex Smith
Szoboszlai medical set
RB Leipzig star Dominik Szoboszlai is set to undergo a medical at Liverpool.
The Reds triggered his £60m release clause.
Newcastle were keen but have been beaten to his signature by Jurgen Klopp's team.
- By Alex Smith
Man Utd keen on Onana
Manchester United have confirmed their interest in signing Andre Onana, according to Inter Milan CEO Beppe Marotta.
The Red Devils have been linked to the goalkeeper, who worked with Erik ten Hag at Ajax, over the last few weeks.
And now Inter appear to be preparing for an opening bid, which Marotta believes could come next week.
He said: “Manchester United have expressed an interest (in Onana) which may or may not lead to an offer in the next few days.
“Once that happens, both Inter and the player will carefully assess it.”
- By Alex Smith
BREAKING: Chelsea make another new signing
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of youngster Alex Matos from Norwich.
He becomes the Blues' second signing in the last 24 hours after they completed a deal for Villarreal star Nicolas Jackson.
Matos, 18, featured in both Norwich's Under-18s and Under-21s last season.
He averaged a goal or an assist per game in 11 appearances for the Canaries Under-18s.
Matos was then handed his debut for the Under-21s, scoring three goals in the Premier League 2 last term.
He is capable of playing in midfield and attack.
- By Alex Smith
BREAKING: Tielemans joins Villa
Leicester ace Youri Tielemans has officially signed for Aston Villa.
The midfielder joins after the expiration of his contract at relegated Leicester.
Tielemans revealed that manager Unai Emery was a key factor in his decision to join the club after just over four years at the Foxes.
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United consider Porto striker swoop
Manchester United are considering a move for Porto star Mehdi Taremi, according to reports.
The Red Devils are eager to recruit a striker this summer.
But after the £60million acquisition of Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount, Erik ten Hag’s budget is looking a little thin.
According to the Manchester Evening News, the Red Devils have £65m left in the kitty following the move for Mount.
Boss Ten Hag is eager to recruit a top-class forward and goalkeeper – but getting both with his remaining budget could be tricky.
According to reports in Portugal, United are seriously considering a move for Taremi.
- By Ian Tuckey
De Gea leaves on wedding day
David de Gea’s head must be spinning.
The Manchester United legend launches the weekend by becoming unemployed on his wedding day.
The Spaniard was the best man for many years – between the sticks.
But now he’s a free man – on the day he gets hitched to singer Edurne Garcia.
And as De Gea goes from Red Devil to Wed Devil there’s another major twist.
United have asked the 32-year-old NOT to sign for anyone else.
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Forgotten Spurs star returns
Sergio Reguilon yesterday revealed that he is returning to London.
The forgotten Tottenham full-back last featured for the Lilywhites in April 2022.
Ange Postecoglou formally starts work as Tottenham boss today, having spent yesterday watching the cricket at Lord's.
Pre-season training is set to get underway this weekend, with Reguilon in line to be among the first batch of players to work under Postecoglou.
Reguilon, 26, posted a snap of himself with his feet up at an airport yesterday to his Instagram Story.
He captioned it "Londres" followed by plane, football and Great Britain emojis.
- By Etienne Fermie
Chelsea skipper set to leave
Cesar Azpilicueta is set to leave Chelsea for Atletico Madrid, according to reports.
As revealed by SunSport earlier this week, the Blues captain will be allowed to depart on a free transfer.
Azpilicueta, 33, has a year remaining on his contract in West London.
But transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that he is on the verge of joining Atletico Madrid.
The full-back will pen a two-year deal with Diego Simeone's side.
- By Kieran Davies
Spaniard signs new contract with Reds
Adrian has agreed a one-year extension to his contract at Liverpool.
Despite the lack of game time, Jurgen Klopp values his place in the squad, offering depth in between the sticks.
Adrian seems to be a positive influence within the squad, something that is important to the German manager, and when called upon has put in competent performances.
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- By Kieran Davies
Hammers lay down law on payments
It has surfaced that part of the discussions over the Declan Rice transfer has been down to West Ham’s expectations.
The Hammers want £100m of the fee paid by the end of next year.
Arsenal have been trying to spread the payments over a longer term but it seems this is a deal-breaker for David Moyes’ side.
- By Kieran Davies
Red Devils eyeing veteran forward
Man Utd are considering making an offer for 30-year-old forward Mehdi Taremi.
The Porto striker scored 31 goals and had 14 assists in 51 appearances for the club this season.
He could prove a much cheaper option for Erik ten Hag, leaving him with money to spend in other areas of the team.
- By Kieran Davies
United confirm exit of two players
Man Utd have confirmed the departure of Marcel Sabitzer and Wout Weghorst.
The Old Trafford outfit are not interested in making either deal permanent.
The Dutch striker failed to find the back of the net during his loan spell.
- By Kieran Davies
Agent contacts United over striker
Representatives of Dusan Vlahovic have informed Man Utd how much it would cost to sign their player this summer.
Signing the Serbian striker would cost the Old Trafford outfit £77m.
Whether there are enough funds, after signing Mason Mount, could be the stumbling block for Erik ten Hag.
- By Kieran Davies
Chelsea edge closer to big name signing
Reports are suggesting that Chelsea and Brighton are in the final stages of talks over the transfer of Moises Caicedo.
The two clubs have agreed on the fixed amount of £75m and are now discussing add ons.
Caicedo is keen on a move to Stamford Bridge despite Man Utd showing interest in the player.
- By Kieran Davies
Treble winner looking at Saudi move
Riyad Mahrez is subject to a potential transfer to Al Ahli.
Talks between the two clubs over a potential fee are ongoing.
Personal terms have already been agreed with the player.
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- By Kieran Davies
Chelsea player sees deal fall through
Hakim Ziyech has failed his medical with Al Nassr.
After reaching an agreement with Chelsea, Ziyech then failed his medical with the club.
Failure of the medical means Al Nassr have no obligation to sign the player.
- By Kieran Davies
City announce second departure from club
After Ilkay Gundogan left the club, Man City have announced that assistant manager Rodolfo Barrell will be leaving the club too.
Barrell is to become the sporting director at Austin FC in the USA.
Pep Guardiola will need to fill the vacancy now he has lost his right-hand man.
- By Kieran Davies
Saudi side seal another big signing
Marcelo Brozovic looks set to sign a three-year deal with Al Nassr.
The deal is still being negotiated between the clubs but personal terms have been agreed with the player.
Brozovic will play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo is the Saudi Pro League.
- By Kieran Davies
Klopp looking to capture Nice midfielder
Talks between Liverpool and Nice are progressing regarding the transfer of Khephren Thuram.
Personal terms have already been agreed with the player, with the French club looking for around £34m for the player.
Thuram is keen to work under Jurgen Klopp and his father, who is his agent, is keen to see his son move to Anfield.
- By Kieran Davies
Exclusive: Chelsea star heading to Spain
Cesar Azpilicueta has agreed to join Atletico Madrid on a two-year contract.
Chelsea will allow him to leave as a free agent as a mark of respect for their club captain who is a veteran at the club.
His family are keen on a move back to Spain.
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Hammers interested in United defender
David Moyes is considering a move for Harry Maguire.
He is looking to strengthen his defensive options with Declan Rice leaving the club.
The one sticking point for West Ham is that the player is currently on £190k per week at Old Trafford, wages that they cannot match.
Moyes will have to persuade the defender to lower his salary expectations.
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- By Kieran Davies
Newcastle in pole-position for defender
Eddie Howe’s side are favourites to sign Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney.
With limited game time at The Emirates, the Scotland international could be keen to join The Magpies’ Champions League journey.
Seen as an upgrade on Dan Burn, The Gunners would be keen to get in the region of £25m for the former Celtic full back.
- By Kieran Davies
Chelsea to disappoint Red Devils
Man Utd could lose out of FC Porto keeper Diogo Costa.
The keeper is valued at £65m by his club and Mauricio Pochettino is keen to bring the player to Stamford Bridge.
With David de Gea out of contract and considering an offer from Al Nassr, Erik ten Hag may have a difficult search for a new number one.
- By Kieran Davies
West Ham target Juventus midfielder
With the departure of Declan Rice imminent, West Ham are plotting a £15.4m bid for Denis Zakaria.
It is reported that talks will take place in London next week to finalise the transfer.
Zakaria spent last season on loan at Chelsea, despite not seeing much game time, he impressed when he was called upon.
- By Kieran Davies
Emery aiming high in summer window
Unai Emery is said to be targeting Juventus attacker Federico Chiesa.
The Italian forward has been made available for transfer for anyone who triggers the Italian side's asking price of £55m.
It is an ambitious transfer for Aston Villa, but the question remains whether they can sell the project to the player.
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