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Today’s top stories:
Major Tottenham signing moving closer, and more!
Premier League round-up
Manchester United suffer shock opening day defeat
Manchester United were stunned by newly-promoted Hull City in their opening match of the new Premier League season.
The Tigers were a real threat with crosses into the box, and the Man Utd defence just had no answer as Michael Carrick’s side fell to a 2-0 defeat.
FT Hull City 2-0 Manchester United [Pictures from TNT Sports]
Brentford cruise past poor Tottenham
Tottenham suffered a nightmare start to the season as they were comfortably beaten 3-0 by Brentford.
The Bees played some lovely football for their opener in particular, and were undoubtedly the better side on the day.
At the same time, however, Spurs’ defending was poor and it could even have been worse for them as Igor Thiago hit the post from a penalty.
FT Brentford 3-0 Tottenham [Pictures from Sky Sports]
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Arsenal
Julian Alvarez is now increasingly open to joining Arsenal after talks with Mikel Arteta, and with a move to Barcelona looking impossible. (AS)
Aston Villa
Aston Villa have taken a crucial step towards signing Leon Goretzka on a free transfer after Unai Emery’s direct talks with the player. (Fabrizio Romano)
Barcelona
Alejandro Balde has reportedly decided to leave Barcelona following talks with the club amid links with Manchester United. (Jijantes)
Nicolo Tresoldi is emerging as a top target for Barcelona manager Hansi Flick as they eye a late move to replace Robert Lewandowski up front. (Marca)
Chelsea
Chelsea have officially confirmed that Joao Pedro has signed a new contract at Stamford Bridge - full story here!
Meanwhile, the Blues have also announced that this big name has left the club - more info here!
Jamie Gittens has been linked with Serie A clubs but there is currently no intention from Chelsea to let the winger go this summer as he’s part of their plans. (Fabrizio Romano)
Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace are interested in signing West Ham United midfielder Soungoutou Magassa, with negotiations between the clubs already underway. (Fabrice Hawkins)
Liverpool
Liverpool have agreed terms with Yankuba Minteh, who is ready to join on a five-year contract, though there’s still no agreement with Brighton. (Fabrizio Romano, the Daily Briefing)
Ibrahim Mbaye has agreed personal terms on a five-year Liverpool contract as the Reds edge closer to signing the PSG winger. (RMC Sport)
Liverpool have an interest in Endrick but it looks like Real Madrid will block any deal now after losing depth up front from allowing Gonzalo Garcia to join Fulham earlier this summer. (Football Insider)
Manchester City
Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez can leave the Etihad Stadium this summer, and both Real Madrid and Newcastle United are exploring a potential move. (CaughtOffside)
Tottenham have agreed personal terms with Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush as they close in on signing both him and Savinho in a £140m double deal. (TEAMtalk)
Manchester United
Alejandro Balde has reportedly decided to leave Barcelona following talks with the club amid links with Manchester United. (Jijantes)
Manchester United could also turn to David Raum as another left-back target, with the Red Devils prepared to come in with an offer for the RB Leipzig defender. (Football Insider)
Newcastle United
Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez can leave the Etihad Stadium this summer, and both Real Madrid and Newcastle United are exploring a potential move. (CaughtOffside)
Real Madrid
Manchester City midfielder Nico Gonzalez can leave the Etihad Stadium this summer, and both Real Madrid and Newcastle United are exploring a potential move. (CaughtOffside)
Liverpool have an interest in Endrick but it looks like Real Madrid will block any deal now after losing depth up front from allowing Gonzalo Garcia to join Fulham earlier this summer. (Football Insider)
Tottenham
Tottenham have agreed personal terms with Manchester City forward Omar Marmoush as they close in on signing both him and Savinho in a £140m double deal. (TEAMtalk)
Tottenham are confident of getting a deal done for Marmoush by the start of next week. (Fabrizio Romano)