MANCHESTER CITY are closing in on a sensational deal for Jeremy Doku – and the speedy winger is expected to have his medical today.
However, City's deal for Paqueta has collapsed following the news that the midfielder is under investigation by the FA for betting breaches.
But the Treble winners are already thought to have found an alternative in RB Leipzig playmaker Dani Olmo.
Elsewhere Real Madrid are preparing a huge £103million bid for PSG star Kylian Mbappe, according to reports.
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- By Kealan Hughes
Newcastle outcast set for transfer
Newcastle outcast Ryan Fraser could be on his way out of the club in a shock move to Serie A, according to the Daily Mail.
Fraser is attracting interest from Empoli after falling down the pecking order at St. James' Park.
He has struggled to get minutes under Howe and only made eight Premier League appearances last term.
- By Kealan Hughes
Leeds eye top Championship striker
Leeds United are working on a deal to sign Swansea City striker Joel Piroe, according to The Athletic.
Daniel Farke's side have had a long-standing interest in Piroe and were linked with the Swans forward late on in last year's summer window.
They are now understood to be preparing a bid worth £8-10million for the striker.
- By Kealan Hughes
Spurs plot late striker swoop
Tottenham Hotspur could make a late window move for Lille star Jonathan David as reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano shares a Spurs transfer update.
He said on The Debrief podcast: “There could be some opportunity at the last minute for Tottenham.
"The player they have been tracking for a long time is Jonathan David, it is very expensive, around €60m (£55m), and it won’t be easy to replace a player like Jonathan David.
"Let’s see, I think this could be a domino, but it has not started yet for Tottenham.”
- By Kealan Hughes
Villa youngster set for switch
Cameron Archer is closing in on an £18million move to Sheffield United, talkSPORT report.
The Aston Villa starlet will join the Blades on a permanent deal with Villa holding a buyback option, 24 hours after a similar move for Aaron Ramsey, who joined Burnley.
The Villans have sanctioned the move as they look to balance their books, but the club have not ruled out replacing the young forward before the transfer window closes.
The 21-year-old is regarded as one of England’s best young attackers having played a starring role in England under-21s success at the European Championships this summer.
- By Kealan Hughes
Roma interested in Chelsea star
Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku has reportedly emerged as a potential loan target for Roma.
Despite being back at Stamford Bridge since the second week of July, the Blues are yet to attract a suitable proposal for the Belgium international.
Inter Milan had been interested before learning that their former key man and loanee was in discussions with rivals Juventus.
According to several different reports in Italy, Roma are monitoring the situation, despite the complexities that would come with trying to sign the former Manchester United man.
- By Kealan Hughes
German giants battle for defender
Bayern Munich are interested in signing Southampton defender Armel Bella-Kotchap, according to the Daily Mail.
It was recently revealed that the 21-year-old was in talks with Borussia Dortmund over a deal.
Saints forked out £10m to Vfl Bochum for the defender last summer and are looking to make a significant profit after the player's rise over the previous 12 months.
- By Kealan Hughes
United target wants Liverpool transfer
Manchester United contacted the representatives of Fluminense midfielder Andre but were rebuffed due to an agreement with Liverpool.
Fluminense are adamant they do not want to sell him until the January transfer window by which point their season will be concluded.
The latest update is that Liverpool and Andre have agreed personal terms – a fact that Manchester United were embarrassingly told when they contacted the player's agents, according to Emmanuel Luiz via the Redmen TV.
He said: “Manchester United went to Andre’s camp to talk with them about a possible negotiation… What they said was [Andre] had personal terms agreed with Liverpool.
“Andre said I want to go to Liverpool. Liverpool said they will talk to Fluminense after the window closes… done deal. Liverpool wants to close the deal in the first week of September."
- By Kealan Hughes
Toney eyed for January transfer
Manchester United are plotting a move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney in the January transfer window as Erik ten Hag looks to strengthen his attacking options, according to Football Transfers.
The online news portal claims that the Red Devils had been in talks with Toney before the Bees flew out for their pre-season tour of the United States.
Ten Hag is said to be willing to bring in another striker and is ready to wait until Toney’s ban is lifted in January. The England international is currently serving an eight-month ban for breaking Football Association betting rules, including betting against his own team.
- By Dan King
Fulham identify Aleksandar Mitrovic replacement
Fulham are ready to join the battle to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Hugo Ekitike as Aleksandar Mitrovic edges closer to leaving.
The Cottagers are on the brink of finalising Mitrovic's move to Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal for around £43m.
And Ekitike, who has also attracted interest from Everton, West Ham and a host of European clubs, is on the list of stars who could replace the Serb.
Ekitike, 21, spent last season on loan at PSG from Stade Reims and the deal was made permanent earlier in the summer for £24m.
Nonetheless, the Ligue 1 champs are already looking to cash in on the Under-20 international and want between £30m-£34m.
- By Kealan Hughes
Arsenal given late Kudus hope
Fabrizio Romano has shared that Arsenal may still make a late bid to sign Ajax’s 23-year-old midfielder Mohammed Kudus.
Romano said: “Let’s see what happens also with Arsenal.
“Because Arsenal in June called for Kudus then they invested big money on Kai Havertz and all the other players they signed this summer including [Jurrien] Timber and Declan Rice.
“So that’s why with Arsenal nothing was going to continue but never say never.
“That’s why Ajax decided to wait and not accept West Ham’s proposals.”
- By Kealan Hughes
Gerrard shoots down Greenwood rumours
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has responded emphatically to rumours that Mason Greenwood could sign for Al-Ettifaq.
The 21-year-old forward will leave Manchester United by 'mutual consent' after the club completed an internal investigation into allegations made about domestic violence on Monday.
He has since been linked to Al-Ettifaq but boss Gerrard shot down those rumours, labelling a report linking the forward to his club as "fake news".
- By Kealan Hughes
Cancelo set for Barcelona move
Manchester City, outcast Joao Cancelo has snubbed interest from Saudi Arabia in favour of joining Barcelona, according to Mundo Deportivo.
The full-back has found himself tempted by a lucrative move to the Saudi Pro League.
But they add that he has his heart set on joining up with Xavi and Co at Barcelona.
The Catalan side pushed hard to sign Cancelo in January and their long-term interest and persistence has gone a long way in convincing Cancelo that it is the right move to make.
It's claimed that a deal could be completed by this weekend.
The structure of the transfer is likely to be a loan with a future £25million option to buy, depending on how he performs at Barca.
- By Kealan Hughes
Forgotten Arsenal star could leave
There’s a good chance that Albert Sambi Lokonga could still leave Arsenal before the end of the summer transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano in his exclusive CaughtOffside column.
He wrote: “Another deal that has seemingly failed to develop over the summer is one for Albert Sambi Lokonga, who has been linked strongly with Burnley and others.
“I still think there’s a good chance for him to leave Arsenal as he wants to play regularly, but we will have to see about the formula. As for those rumours about Brighton, they have Lokonga on their list as alternative option, but he’s a plan B at the moment because their priority now remains Carlos Baleba from Lille.
“There’s no agreement yet but Brighton are still pushing for Baleba. They submitted a bid worth £20million plus add-ons, and negotiations continue, even if Lille haven’t accepted yet.”
- By Kealan Hughes
Spurs told Orban asking price
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly been told the price they need to pay to lure Gift Orban away from Gent.
Ange Postecoglou is on the hunt for a striker after Spurs lost Harry Kane to Bayern Munich earlier this month.
Orban exploded onto the scene earlier this year, after joining Gent from Norwegian side Stabaek.
Football Insider claims that Gent want between £30-40m to sanction a sale for the 21-year-old.
- By Kealan Hughes
West Ham eye Scamacca replacement
West Ham are preparing a move for Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri after completing the £17million signing of defender Konstantinos Mavropanos.
The 26-year-old, who turned down a move to the London Stadium in January this year, has been tracked by the Hammers for four years.
Interest was first raised in the summer of 2019, while a bid was rejected in January 2021.
En-Nesyri caught the eye with a superb header in Sevilla's penalty shootout defeat to Manchester City in last week's Super Cup.
- By Kealan Hughes
Arsenal set for transfer windfall
Arsenal are set to receive a £1.7million windfall from West Ham after the Hammers completed the signing of Konstantinos Mavropanos from Stuttgart.
The 25-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract at the London Stadium and becomes their third major arrival of the summer.
West Ham are set to pay Stuttgart £17m plus £2m in add-ons for the Greece international, who spent three years with the Bundesliga outfit, making 89 appearances in the process.
- By Kealan Hughes
Chelsea plot Ligue Un swoop
Bradley Barcola and Rayan Cherki have reportedly emerged as transfer targets for Chelsea.
Football London claims that Barcola and Cherki are the names Chelsea have drawn up as alternatives to Michael Olise, who the club missed out on last week when he signed a new contract with Crystal Palace.
Cherki has more experience in the senior side, having made his debut in the 2019-20 season, but it was last season where he really had a breakout.
The 20-year-old played in 34 of Lyon's 38 Ligue 1 encounters, contributing to 10 goals, and he has already played 90 minutes in both of the side's league matches this season.
Barcola has also completed the full match in both of Lyon's games so far, despite damaging defeats to Strasbourg and Montpellier.
- By Kealan Hughes
Star set for United medical
Manchester United are currently conducting medical tests on Altay Bayindir ahead of a potential move to bring him to Old Trafford this summer.
According to The Athletic, Man United have been pursuing the Fenerbahce goalkeeper for a while now, but want some clarification on the 25-year-old’s back problems.
United boss Erik ten Hag is eager to sign a top-class back-up for Andre Onana before the transfer window closes, and Bayindir may well be the man for the job.
- By Kealan Hughes
Barca eye forgotten Prem star
Barcelona have upped their chase to sign Tottenham star Giovani Lo Celso, according to Spanish reporter Gerard Romero.
It’s suggested that Lo Celso’s entourage have been contacted over a potential move to the Camp Nou.
The problem is that Barcelona are really struggling to move players out of the club and make room for Lo Celso.
Barcelona have been famously up against it financially in recent years and bringing in new players requires military precision.
- By Sam Dymond
Arsenal set sights on Ferguson
Big-spending Arsenal are eyeing up another £100m signing – this time to land Brighton star Evan Ferguson.
The 18-year-old striker is showing himself to be one of most exciting young talents in the Premier League, and has caught the attention of the biggest clubs across Europe.
However, the Gunners will not make a move for the Irishman until next summer, instead using this season to lay the groundwork for a future deal just as they did with Declan Rice.
Manchester United, Tottenham and Liverpool have all shown interest in the forward, but FootballTransfers believe it is Arsenal that are already in pole position to land their man at a huge price.
Ferguson is currently contracted to Brighton until 2028, and has scored 11 goals in 31 appearances for the Seagulls.
- By Sam Dymond
Chelsea move for Johnson off
Chelsea have ruled out making a move for Nottingham Forest forward Brennan Johnson.
Staff at Stamford Bridge have warmly admitted that they admire the 22-year-old Welshman, but have no plans to negotiate a deal for him this summer.
However, the club are continuing to pursue other forwards, and have a number of options shortlisted, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Forest are adamant that they want to keep hold of their young star – and rejected a bid from Brentford earlier in the window – but reports close to the club suggest they would be willing to sell if they receive an attractive enough offer.
- By Sam Dymond
No Saudi move for Varane
Manchester United's Raphael Varane will NOT be joining the Saudi Professional League this summer.
It had been reported in some quarters that the French centre-back would become the latest big name to make a mega money move from the Premier League to the Middle East.
However, Fabrizio Romano has tweeted that the 30-year-old has not had any contact with Saudi clubs, and he has no interest in making such a switch.
Furthermore, United still see Varane as pivotal to their plans with Erik ten Hag hoping to build his defence around the former Real Madrid star.
- By Sam Dymond
Forest ready to free up Freuler
Nottingham Forest are in talks with Bologna over a deal to sell midfielder Remo Freuler.
Sky Sports understand that Steve Cooper is prepared to move on the Swiss midfielder after only a year at the City Ground.
Freuler joined then newly-promoted Forest from Atalanta last August, and made 33 appearances in all competitions.
Forest have recently been linked with Bologna's midfielder Nicolas Domínguez which could feasibly facilitate a swap deal involving the two players.
- By Sam Dymond
Done deal: Burnley sign Aaron Ramsey
Burnley have had another busy day in the transfer market, and tonight they have completed the signing of Aaron Ramsey from Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee.
The 20-year-old has penned a five-year deal at Turf Moor, becoming Vincent Kompany's 11th signing of the summer.
Ramsey – younger brother of Jacob – had spent 12 years on the books at Villa Park, but made only one senior appearance for the club.
However, the England U20 star has enjoyed a number of fruitful loan spells, including at Middlesbrough at the back end of last season when he scored five times in 11 appearances.
"I’m absolutely buzzing," Ramsey told the Burnley website.
"I have been waiting to be a Burnley player for a while now and I’m really happy it’s all officially done now. I can’t wait to get started."
Credit: burnleyfootballclub.com - By Sam Dymond
Lazio still looking at Lloris
Lazio have reopened talks to sign Tottenham's veteran goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
The Serie A side have shown significant interest in the French stopper this summer, but that appeared to have cooled following the start of the season.
However, Sky Sports now believe that Maurizio Sarri is prepared to make a concerted effort to finally lure the 36-year-old to Rome.
Lloris has spent over a decade at Spurs, making 447 appearances for the club, yet lost his first choice place this summer after the signing of Guglielmo Vicario.
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