🚨 Ryan Gravenberch Liverpool talks, how Brighton beat Spurs to Ansu Fati, truth behind Emile Smith Rowe Chelsea transfer rumours, and more
Today's transfer headlines, featuring Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Spurs and more!
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Today’s top stories:
Al Arabi
Al Arabi are on the verge of reaching an agreement with PSG for Marco Verratti! Negotiations at very advanced stages between the two clubs. There are details left to be clarified on Verratti’s contract, so still some work to do on the player side.
Al Ettifaq
Saudi side Al Ettifaq have approached Georginio Wijnaldum over a potential late move, He’s out of PSG project and negotiations are ongoing, with PSG ready to give the green light, so it’ll be up to the player. Steven Gerrard wants Gini.
Al Shabab
Al Shabab insisting on Yannick Ferreira Carrasco deal since June but Atleti are still waiting for formal proposal. Atletico Madrid have no intention to accept any late bid — quick resolution or deal would collapse. Carrasco already agreed terms with Al Shabab.
Arsenal
Aston Villa
Clement Lenglet to Aston Villa - here we go! An agreement has been reached on a loan deal. Negotiations revealed yesterday now set to be sealed, waiting for documents to be signed. Player already agreed.
Barcelona
Girona are insisting to sign Eric Garcia from Barcelona to replace Santi Bueno. Xavi wants to keep Eric at Barca — but Girona will insist again.
Barcelona are prepared to remove the buy option clause from Joao Cancelo deal to get Financial Fair Play approval after an agreement was reached. The deal is now set to be sealed on a straight loan until June 2024 — keeping that number as reference for verbal talks next year.
Bayern Munich
Ryan Gravenberch could leave but Bayern will want a replacement - more here.
Bologna
Victor Kristiansen has made the move to Bologna from Leicester, as reported — loan plus buy option clause and future four year contract.
Brentford
Could Ivan Toney leave this summer despite his ban? More info here.
Brighton
Chelsea
Cole Palmer to Chelsea, here we go! Full details on this deal here.
Could Chelsea really be in the race to sign Emile Smith Rowe?
Nottingham Forest are now closing in on the Callum Hudson-Odoi deal. Negotiations moving to final stages with Chelsea. Talks underway, details to be clarified today but CHO could join Forest soon.
💬 Thoughts on the Cole Palmer deal, Chelsea fans?
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace are expected to unveil Dean Henderson as their new signing in goal after he completed his medical. Manchester United will receive £15m plus £5m add-ons.
Eintracht Frankfurt
Eintracht Frankfurt have formally confirmed that Randal Kolo Muani has decided to miss training with the squad today. He’s pushing in public and private to join PSG. Some sources suggest Kolo Muani is already in Paris to put pressure and make the deal happen.
Hugo Ekitike remains a concrete option on Eintracht Frankfurt’s list, now waiting for developments on the Kolo Muani deal.
Feyenoord
Feyenoord have reached an agreement with Man City for Mikki van Sas - here we go. A permanent transfer has been agreed, City will include sell-on clause into the deal. Medical booked on Friday. Contract until June 2026.
Genoa
Genoa are set to leave negotiations for Tanguy Ndombele — no agreement on player side and Genoa are not willing to wait until Deadline Day. The deal is on the verge of collapsing despite an agreement on a loan fee with Tottenham.
Inter Milan
Official, confirmed: Benjamin Pavard is now a new Inter player on a €30m plus €2m add ons deal from Bayern.
Inter have asked Tottenham for the conditions of the Tanguy Ndombele loan deal for the final 48h. It’s up to Inter whether they decide to proceed or not, Ndombele is not the only option on the list.
Juventus
Juventus working on future talents as they’re now in advanced talks to sign 2007 born Polish DM Patryk Mazur. The Poland U17 midfielder is expected to become a new Juventus player by the end of the window.
Juventus are set to sign 2004-born talented Dutch full-back Livano Comenencia from PSV Eindhoven, here we go! An agreement has been reached on a fee close to €3m, medical tests are booked.
Kenan Yildiz has signed a new deal at Juve until June 2027, agreement reached as called and revealed yesterday.
Lazio
Matteo Guendouzi has completed medical tests as a new Lazio player. He’s moving from Marseille for a €1m loan fee, with €12m obligation to buy.
Luis Alberto has just signed a new deal with Lazio — contract extended. Despite proposals from Saudi in June, Luis Alberto confirms that he’s staying.
Leeds United
Official, confirmed: Djed Spence joins Leeds United in a £1m loan deal from Tottenham.
Liverpool
Liverpool are working on a LATE move for Ryan Gravenberch - full details here.
What’s the latest on Mohamed Salah and which Liverpool players could be leaving on loan? Neil Jones has the answers in his column here.
Luton Town
Luton Town are set to sign Teden Mengi from Manchester United, deal agreed. It’ll be a permanent transfer for Mendi who’s set to undergo medical tests soon.
Lyon
Official, confirmed: Ernest Nuamah has joined Lyon — deal completed.
Manchester City
Matheus Nunes to Man City, here we go! A verbal agreement has been reached with Wolves, Matheus already on his way. Tommy Doyle will also be moving to Wolves for £5m plus 50% sell on clause. Final checks ongoing on payment terms and instalments… then it will be signed.
Manchester City set to complete the signing of Jamal Baptiste. It’s done for the 2003-born centre-back who joins on a free transfer from West Ham. City will sign Baptiste and then loan him out to Belgian City Group side Lommel.
Manchester United
Manchester United will continue talks over Sofyan Amrabat - more info here.
This Solskjaer signing as very high chances to leave in the next 24 hours - full details here.
David de Gea still hasn’t found a new club - more on that here.
Crystal Palace are expected to unveil Dean Henderson as their new signing in goal after he completed his medical. Manchester United will receive £15m plus £5m add-ons.
Monaco
Official, confirmed. Folarin Balogun has joined AS Monaco in a deal in excess of €40m package, €30m plus significant add-ons structure. Arsenal will have a sell-on clause, which was always crucial point in negotiations - the clause will be a bit less than 20%
Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest are now closing in on the Callum Hudson-Odoi deal. Negotiations moving to final stages with Chelsea. Talks underway, details to be clarified today but CHO could join Forest soon.
Nottingham Forest presented an opening proposal to sign Wilfred Ndidi from Leicester. Personal terms agreed as revealed two days ago, Ndidi wants the move and clubs now starting negotiations.
Porto
FC Porto have rejected two approaches from OGC Nice and Sevilla for David Carmo. There is no intention to let him go this summer. Carmo is staying at Porto this season.
PSG
Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on a deal for Bradley Barcola after submitting a €45m proposal plus 10% sell-on. There are final details to fix then time to book medical tests and Barcola will travel to Paris on Thursday.
Eintracht Frankfurt have formally confirmed that Randal Kolo Muani has decided to miss training with the squad today. He’s pushing in public and private to join PSG. Some sources suggest Kolo Muani is already in Paris to put pressure and make the deal happen.
Hugo Ekitike remains a concrete option on Eintracht Frankfurt’s list, now waiting for developments on the Kolo Muani deal.
PSV
Which clubs are in the race for Johan Bakayoko? Full info here.
Real Madrid
Jude Bellingham is showing Liverpool what they missed out on - more from Neil Jones here.
Frosinone have reached an agreement with Real Madrid for Reinier, here we go! Loan deal valid until June 2024. No buy option clause included, he’ll be back to Real in June.
Roma
Documents have now been signed between AS Roma and Chelsea for the Romelu Lukaku deal — the player has signed too. Done, official.
Sporting Lisbon
Official, confirmed: Ivan Fresneda signs until June 2028 as a new Sporting player, it’s sealed. He joins for €9m plus €3m in add-ons and a 10% sell on clause for Real Valladolid.
Tottenham
Inter have asked Tottenham for the conditions of the Tanguy Ndombele loan deal for the final 48h. It’s up to Inter whether they decide to proceed or not, Ndombele is not the only option on the list.
Why did Tottenham miss out on Ansu Fati? Details explained here.
💬 What do you want to see from Spurs in the final 24h of the window?
Wolfsburg
Amin Sarr joins Wolfsburg from Lyon, agreement reached on loan deal with mandatory buy option in case of some conditions. The total package will be worth €15m fee. Sarr has travelled to sign and undergo medicals.
Wolves
Santiago Bueno to Wolves, done deal as reported overnight — medical tests are booked. Here we go, confirmed.
Tommy Doyle will be moving from Manchester City to Wolves for £5m plus 50% sell on clause as Matheus Nunes leaves for the Etihad Stadium.
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Interested to see what Gravenberch can do at Liverpool but maybe a bit of a concern how quickly he seemed to give up on fighting for his place at Bayern
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