the Daily Briefing: What Ten Hag has already told his attackers, plus latest on Wan-Bissaka, Pulisic, James and more

Tuesday 30th August - My exclusive transfer news round-up - the latest on Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Erik ten Hag's plan for Man United's attack, Christian Pulisic latest, plus much more...

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Today’s top stories:

• Could Aaron Wan-Bissaka leave Manchester United before Deadline Day?

• What tactical information Erik ten Hag has already given his Manchester United attackers.

• Newcastle United wanted Christian Pulisic but what now for Chelsea’s number 10?

Ajax

Antony arrived in Manchester yesterday and has successfully passed his medical. He will be unveiled as new Manchester United player sometime today.

Talks to sign Hakim Ziyech from Chelsea have stalled so the club have turned their attention to Sevilla’s Lucas Ocampos. Negotiations on personal terms are underway.

Arsenal

Arsenal have recently made enquiries for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk but many clubs are interested, including Everton, who had a €30m verbal proposal turned down last week.

Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid are close to announcing Sergio Reguilon as a new player. He will be in Madrid today for medical tests and to sign the contract.

Barcelona

Frenkie De Jong has travelled to London with Memphis Depay and their girlfriends but this is for a holiday. It is not transfer-related. The midfielder has not changed his mind and still wants to stay with Barcelona.

There is a new meeting scheduled to take place today between Barcelona and Chelsea for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Both clubs need to discuss the structure of the potential deal but there is no agreement yet.

Bayer Leverkusen

Bayer Leverkusen are set to sign Chelsea’s Callum Hudson-Odoi on loan (no buy option included). The completed his medical yesterday. Expect an official unveiling soon.

Chelsea

There is a meeting scheduled for today between Chelsea and Barcelona to discuss the structure of a potential deal to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Wesley Fofana is in New York completing his second part of Chelsea medical before signing the contract.

Hakim Ziyech’s proposed move to Ajax has been stalling since last week, consequently, the Dutch champions have turned their attention to Sevilla’s Lucas Ocampos.

Another attacker who has been wanted by clubs has been Christian Pulisic - you can read what the latest on his situation is here!

Callum Hudson-Odoi completed his medical with Bayer Leverkusen yesterday.

There have been no bids for RB Leipzig’s Josko Gvardiol. Chelsea wanted to sign him back in July but no chance now. He is considered untouchable by Leipzig.

Ross Barkley is now a free agent after leaving the club via mutual consent.

Marina Granovskaia left her position as Chelsea director earlier in the summer, but I know a lot of fans are interested in what the future may have in store for her. Click here to read more on Granovskaia.

Everton

Everton had a €30m verbal proposal for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhaylo Mudryk turned down last week.

Lazio

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic will stay at Lazio this summer. Talks to sign him were never advanced by any club. His agent has also confirmed this.

Leicester City

Leicester City have not started the season well and there are some rumours that Brendan Rodgers could become the first manager to leave his job.

Click here to read the latest on Rodgers’ managerial situation.

Manchester United

After flying to Manchester yesterday, Antony has successfully passed his medical and will be unveiled as new Manchester United player sometime today.

Click here to find what Erik ten Hag has already told his attackers ahead of Antony’s unveiling, as well as what the latest on Aaron Wan-Bissaka is.

Martin Dubravka will also have his medical within the next 24 hours. Loan deal with optional £5m buy clause.

Hannibal Mejbri has been confirmed as new Birmingham City signing. He will join the Championship club on loan with no buy option. Mejbri is prepared to extend Manchester United contract in the next few months.

Birmingham City also want Tahith Chong and are in talks to sign him, potentially permanently.

Marseille

Jordan Amavi has a full agreement in place to join Olympiacos on loan (optional buy clause included).

Nottingham Forest

Nottingham Forest are close to making their 19th signing of the summer. Talks to sign Willy Boly from Wolves are in their final stages.

PSG

Paris-Saint Germain will sign Fabian Ruiz. The player, who will sign until 2027, will fly to Paris today to complete move.

There is also a problem with Edouard Michut’s proposed move to Sunderland. It was agreed with all parties, including the player, but Paris-Saint Germain wanted to add a last-minute clause which has not been accepted by the Black Cats. The player is now on his way back to Paris to continue training with the Ligue 1 champions.

RB Leipzig

There have been no bids for Josko Gvardiol. Chelsea wanted to sign him back in July but no chance. He is considered untouchable by the club.

Real Sociedad

Real Sociedad are really pushing to sign Umar Sadiq from Almeria. They view him as ideal Alexander Isak replacement. Talks are progressing and the clubs are hopeful a deal can be agreed.

Tottenham Hotspur

Tottenham Hotspur want to open contract extension talks with Harry Kane. The striker is really happy with the work Antonio Conte and Fabio Paratici are doing at the club.

Tottenham Hotspur recently discussed a loan with buy option for Leeds United’s Dan James but it is not an easy deal to conclude. The club do not want to lose him and the player is happy at Elland Road. Everton have also made enquiries.

Click here to read which player Fabio Paratici is targeting as an alternative.

Sergio Reguilon is in Madrid today to finalise move to Atletico Madrid.

Harry Winks is flying to Italy today to complete loan move to Sampdoria.

Valencia

Edinson Cavani has been made official. He travelled from Madrid to Valencia to complete deal yesterday.

Wolves

Wolves are close to confirming Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic as their next signing. €18m fee agreed including add-ons in excess of €20m. The contract will be until 2027 with an option to add another year. The striker, along with his agents, arrived in the UK last night ahead of medical today.

Willy Boly is also close to joining Nottingham Forest. Talks to sign the defender are in their final stages.

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