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Ajax
Ajax submitted a new bid for Josip Sutalo, €20m fixed fee plus add-ons to sign the Croatian centre back. Ajax now confident to get it done but want an answer in two days — or they will move onto a different target as new CB.
Mohamed Daramy is now getting closer to Reims. Negotiations are advancing with Ajax. €17m permanent deal add-ons included, now moving to final stages — ahead of Burnley in the race.
Edson Álvarez has signed his contract as a West Ham player.
Al Ahli
Negotiations between Al Ahli and Napoli for Piotr Zielinski, ongoing. Formal bid is the same since Sunday and Saudi club is pushing to make it happen.
Official, confirmed. Franck Kessié joins Al Ahli in €12.5m deal.
Roger Ibanez, flying from Paris to complete his move from AS Roma. After Matthias Jaissle as new coach, two more smart additions for Al Ahli as both Kessié and Ibanez join for combined fee around €45m... and it’s not over yet.
Al Hilal
Despite Al Hilal’s improved proposal of up to €45m fee, Nasser Al Khelaifi remains unmoved on his position: no intention to sell Marco Verratti under the current conditions. Verratti agreed terms as he wants Saudi move but still no breakthrough between clubs.
Al Rayyan
Al Rayyan have just completed André Amaro deal — 2002 born defender joins from Vitoria Guimarães. Fee around €7.7m plus 20% sell-on clause to Vitoria.
Amiens
Manchester United centre back Teden Mengi has received a loan bid from French side Amiens. Discussions taking place now between all parties involved.
Arsenal
Official: Matt Turner joins Nottingham Forest, permanent deal from Arsenal
David Raya deal, sealed between Brentford and Arsenal. Medical tests booked on Thursday then he will be unveiled as an Arsenal player. Here we go confirmed, deal valid until June 2028. Initial loan for £3m plus £27m buy option clause. Brentford accepted this way as it helps Arsenal with Financial Fair Play. Buy option clause, automatically activated after a few games.
Arsenal’s Charlie Patino is closing in on a loan move to Swansea, here we go! Verbal agreement at final stages, club source confirms — details being sorted. Understand its a loan until June then back to Arsenal, deal expires in 2025.
🗣️ Arsenal fans - will David Raya provide the competition between the posts that Mikel Arteta needs in your opinion? Let us know below!
AS Monaco
AS Monaco have sent a new official bid to Juventus worth €22m with add-ons included for Denis Zakaria. Juventus insisting on €25m package to make deal happen but parties getting closer. Agreement on personal terms, deal closer as Hütter is pushing to have Zakaria.
AS Roma
Merih Demiral's priority remains to leave Atalanta this month; he'd only accept a top club move. AS Roma have added his name in the list alongside Omar Solet, Inter remain interested since June.
Roger Ibanez, flying from Paris to complete his move from AS Roma. After Matthias Jaissle as new coach, two more smart additions for Al Ahli as both Kessié and Ibanez join for combined fee around €45m... and it’s not over yet.
Atalanta
Merih Demiral's priority remains to leave Atalanta this month; he'd only accept a top club move. AS Roma have added his name in the list alongside Omar Solet, Inter remain interested since June.
Atlético Madrid
Find out which team is pushing hard to sign Joao Felix here.
Barcelona
Official, confirmed. Franck Kessié joins Al Ahli on €12.5m deal.
Athl. Paranaense CEO Mattos: “There’s no chance for Vitor Roque to leave and join Barça in August. “He will leave in January, that was the pact with Barça and it will be respected. We need him for final 20 games and to qualify for Copa Libertadores 2024.”
What’s the latest on Ansu Fati’s situation? Go here to find out.
Bayern Munich
Bayern have added Kepa to their shortlist for the new goalkeeper, confirmed. He's a concrete name suggested by Thomas Tuchel. Chelsea and Bayern will speak soon to understand if it’s possible to agree on a formula. Geronimo Rulli and Bounou remain candidates.
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Bournemouth
Bournemouth are set to leave the race for Joakim Maehle. There was interest but no intention to overpay — club has a different priority target in that position. Wolfsburg look now favourites to sign Maehle on €12m deal.
Max Aarons to Bournemouth, here we go! Leeds deal has been hijacked with last minute £7m plus add-ons bid, now accepted by Norwich. Aarons hijack now completed and the fullback is already on his way to do medical tests.
Brentford
David Raya deal, sealed between Brentford and Arsenal. Medical tests booked on Thursday then he will be unveiled as an Arsenal player. Here we go, confirmed, deal valid until June 2028. Initial loan for £3m plus £27m buy option clause. Brentford accepted this way as it helps Arsenal with Financial Fair Play. Buy option clause, automatically activated after a few games.
Brighton
Brighton have completed Noel Bigo Atom signing from RB Leipzig. German youth international centre back accepted the proposal and will sign the contract this week.
Burnley
Mohamed Daramy is now getting closer to Reims. Negotiations are advancing with Ajax. €17m permanent deal add-ons included now moving to final stages — ahead of Burnley in the race.
Official, confirmed. Sander Berge joins Burnley on a £15m deal.
Celta Vigo
Deal sealed. Carl Starfelt joins Celta on a four-year contract, clubs signed all the documents on Wednesday.
Napoli sent a new formal bid to Celta Vigo for Gabri Veiga. Napoli have gone higher up to €32/33m with add-ons. No green light from Celta yet but talks continue. Gabri Veiga already accepted Napoli.
Celtic
Deal sealed. Carl Starfelt joins Celta on a four-year contract, clubs signed all the documents on Wednesday.
Chelsea
Lewis Hall will become a new Crystal Palace player this week. Positive talks took place on the player side after the agreement reached with Chelsea last week.
Bayern have added Kepa to their shortlist for the new goalkeeper, confirmed. He's a concrete name suggested by Thomas Tuchel. Chelsea and Bayern will speak soon to understand if it’s possible to agree on a formula. Geronimo Rulli and Bounou remain candidates.
Leicester City have agreed a loan deal for Cesare Casadei to join from Chelsea. Deal in place and medical this week, if all goes to plan.
Chelsea are now actively working on the Tyler Adams deal — talks ongoing between clubs and personal terms being discussed.
Callum Hudson-Odoi, still training at Chelsea but Fulham are pushing to make the deal happen this week
Juventus manager Allegri on Vlahović & Lukaku swap: “Vlahović is our striker, I already said that in case we receive big proposals the club is going to decide. I don’t decide on these kind of things — I am very happy with Vlahović.”
Chelsea have currently no intention to include Dušan Vlahović in a swap deal for Romelu Lukaku despite Juventus’ proposal. Chelsea respect Vlahović but are working closely with Lukaku on an exit — Europe now or Saudi in September. Juventus keep asking for €40m plus Lukaku and that’s why the swap is currently on stand-by, with Chelsea looking at different options. Lukaku has agreed a three-year deal with Juve.
Official: Reece James has been named as the new Chelsea captain.
Deivid Washington will travel to London at the end of the current week to sign as a new Chelsea player. €20m package add-ons included was agreed on Tuesday. AS Monaco tried until the end but never had chances as Deivid only wanted Chelsea move. Here we go, confirmed.
Chelsea have submitted a formal bid to Southampton for Roméo Lavia worth £48m. Negotiations ongoing between clubs as Liverpool’s last proposal was worth £45m and rejected.
🗣️ Chelsea fans - is Reece James the right choice for captain? Would you be happy if Kepa left? Let us know in the comments section!
Crystal Palace
Lewis Hall will become a new Crystal Palace player this week. Positive talks took place on player side after the agreement reached with Chelsea last week.
🗞️ Hodgson fears losing great player before deadline day [Sky Sports via CaughtOffside]
Eintracht Frankfurt
Paris Saint-Germain are keeping talks open for Randal Kolo-Muani. Not imminent — but the deal remains on. Kolo-Muani was never an alternative to Gonçalo Ramos and contacts also took place earlier this week.
Everton
Everton have concrete interest in Hugo Ekitike. Negotiations will take place over a loan deal with buy option clause that can become mandatory. PSG want €35m total package, still at early stages on both PSG and player side.
Fulham
Callum Hudson-Odoi, still training at Chelsea but Fulham are pushing to make the deal happen this week.
Galatasaray
Galatasaray have just signed documents to complete Tetê deal, here we go! Four-year contract agreed on €2.5m salary per season. Tetê joins as free agent.
Inter Milan
Plan confirmed. Lazar Samardzić has arrived in Milan, as expected — he will undergo medical tests as a new Inter player today.
Juventus
AS Monaco have sent a new official bid to Juventus worth €22m with add-ons included for Denis Zakaria. Juventus are insisting on €25m package to make the deal happen but parties getting closer. Agreement on personal terms, and the deal is getting closer as Hütter is pushing to have Zakaria.
Juventus manager Allegri on Vlahović & Lukaku swap: “Vlahović is our striker, I already said that in case we receive big proposals the club is going to decide. I don’t decide on these kind of things — I am very happy with Vlahović.”
Chelsea currently have no intention to include Dušan Vlahović in a swap deal for Romelu Lukaku despite Juventus’ proposal. Chelsea respect Vlahović but are working closely with Lukaku on an exit — Europe now or Saudi in September. Juventus keep asking for €40m plus Lukaku and that’s why the swap is currently on stand-by, with Chelsea looking at different options. Lukaku has agreed a three-year deal with Juve.
Lecce
Lecce director Corvino: “We’ve already signed an agreement with Sporting for Morten Hjulmand. The deal is sealed between clubs. I hope Hjulmand will agree terms with Sporting, they are in negotiations and it takes time.”
Leeds United
Agreement completed between Tottenham and Leeds United for Joe Rodon. The centre-back joins on loan until the end of the season.
Chelsea are now actively working on the Tyler Adams deal — talks ongoing between clubs and personal terms being discussed.
Max Aarons to Bournemouth, here we go! Leeds deal has been hijacked with last minute £7m plus add-ons bid, now accepted by Norwich. Aarons hijack now completed and the fullback is already on his way to do medical tests.
Leicester City
Leicester City have agreed a loan deal for Cesare Casadei to join from Chelsea. Deal in place and medical this week, if all goes to plan.
Galatasaray have just signed documents to complete Tetê deal, here we go! Four-year contract agreed on €2.5m salary per season. Tetê joins as free agent.
Liverpool
Which Liverpool player has been a dream for Jurgen Klopp? The answer is here.
Neil Jones has more info on the Reds breakout star of pre-season here.
Chelsea have submitted a formal bid to Southampton for Roméo Lavia worth £48m. Negotiations are ongoing between clubs as Liverpool’s last proposal was worth £45m and rejected.
Find out why Liverpool need a long-term centre-back here.
Does Klopp really want to leave Liverpool? Find out more here.
Luton Town
Ross Barkley has signed for Luton Town on a free transfer.
Man City
More on Lucas Paquetá. Man City have approached West Ham and had verbal discussions over a £70m package, but it’s not enough. Deal not easy but City will try again. Guardiola has always been a fan of Paquetá. Player keen after he picked Roc Nation Brazil as new agents recently. His £85m release clause is not valid this summer, only from June 2024. Clubs remain in contact and West Ham hope to keep the player, but they’re aware of his desire to join City. Including players in the deal could be an option to be discussed soon.
🗣️ Is Lucas Pacquetá needed, Man City fans? What do you think he will bring to your team?
Man United
West Ham have reached an agreement in principle with Manchester United for Harry Maguire on a £30m fee and are now waiting to have formal authorisation to start discussions over personal terms. The verbal agreement is subject to final, key points on the deal structure. Still under discussion but fee now agreed.
Manchester United have three options in their list for new centre back. Benjamin Pavard, Jean Clair Todibo and Edmond Tapsoba are being considered as possibile names to replace Maguire. Talks already took place with Todibo; Pavard, keen on the move.
Manchester United centre back Teden Mengi has received a loan bid from French side Amiens. Discussions taking place now between all parties involved.
Real Sociedad and Manchester United are still negotiating for van de Beek. Discussion ongoing about a loan fee, how to cover Donny’s salary and also option to buy clause in 2024. Understand van de Beek’s keen on the move and attracted by Real Sociedad project.
🗞️ £30m man can’t wait to sign for West Ham [Sky Sports/HITC via CaughtOffside]
Napoli
Napoli have completed the Jean Cajuste deal with Reims — after exchanging documents on Wednesday. €12m package, contract until June 2028.
Negotiations between Al Ahli and Napoli for Piotr Zielinski, ongoing. Formal bid is the same since Sunday and the Saudi club is pushing to make it happen.
Napoli sent a new formal bid to Celta Vigo for Gabri Veiga. Napoli have gone higher up to €32/33m with add-ons. No green light from Celta yet but talks continue. Gabri Veiga already accepted Napoli.
Norwich City
Max Aarons to Bournemouth, here we go! Leeds deal has been hijacked with last minute £7m plus add-ons bid, now accepted by Norwich. Aarons hijack now completed and the fullback is already on his way to do medical tests.
Nottingham Forest
Official: Matt Turner joins Nottingham Forest, permanent deal from Arsenal
PSG
Mbappé rejected PSG’s approach to sign a new deal with a guaranteed exit clause in 2024 last week — nothing has changed this week.
For an exclusive update on the Mbappé and Renato Sanches situations, go here.
Everton have concrete interest in Hugo Ekitike. Negotiations will take place over a loan deal with buy option clause that can become mandatory. PSG want €35m total package, still at early stages with both PSG and player side.
Despite Al Hilal’s improved proposal up to €45m fee, Nasser Al Khelaifi’s position hasn’t changed: no intention to sell Marco Verratti at the current conditions. Verratti agreed terms as he wants Saudi move but still no breakthrough between clubs.
Paris Saint-Germain are keeping talks open for Randal Kolo-Muani. Not imminent — but deal remains on. Kolo-Muani was never an alternative to Gonçalo Ramos and contacts also took place earlier this week.
🗞️ Mbappé has done nothing wrong [Jon Smith via CaughtOffside]
Real Sociedad
Real Sociedad and Manchester United are still negotiating for van de Beek. Discussion ongoing about a loan fee, how to cover Donny’s salary and also option to buy clause in 2024. Understand van de Beek’s keen on the move and attracted by Real Sociedad project.
RB Leipzig
Brighton have completed Noel Bigo Atom signing from RB Leipzig. German youth international centre back accepted the proposal and will sign the contract this week.
Castello Lukeba, on his way to joining RB Leipzig as Gvardiol replacement — deal being finalised.. Lutsharel Geertruida deal is on the verge of collapsing now.
Reims
Napoli have completed the Jean Cajuste deal with Reims — after exchanging documents on Wednesday. €12m package, contract until June 2028.
Mohamed Daramy is now getting closer to Reims. Negotiations are advancing with Ajax. €17m permanent deal add-ons included now moving to final stages — ahead of Burnley in the race.
Southampton
West Ham completed the agreement to sign James Ward-Prowse for £30m — here we go. Personal terms verbally agreed, time to prepare and check documents soon. Medical to be booked this week.
Chelsea have submitted a formal bid to Southampton for Roméo Lavia worth £48m. Negotiations ongoing between clubs as Liverpool’s last proposal was worth £45m and rejected.
Want some more background on the Roméo Lavia deal? Find out all you need to know here.
Sporting
Lecce director Corvino: “We’ve already signed an agreement with Sporting for Morten Hjulmand. The deal is sealed between clubs. I hope Hjulmand will agree terms with Sporting, they are in negotiations and it takes time.”
Tottenham
Agreement completed between Tottenham and Leeds United for Joe Rodon. The centre-back joins on loan until the end of the season. Spurs hope to find a solution for Tanganga and Davinson Sanchez in the next days/weeks.
Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou: "We've to see what happens with outgoings, but the potential is there to bring in one more centre back after van de Ven."
Torino's CB Perr Schuurs remains one of the options in the list being discussed internally. Player keen on PL move.
Which Spurs player has rejected a move away from the club? Find out here.
Find out who is in the driving seat now in the Harry Kane negotiations - here.
🗞️ Double swoop announced [Tottenham Hotspur via CaughtOffside]
West Ham
More on Lucas Paquetá. Man City have approached West Ham and had verbal discussions over a £70m package, but it’s not enough. Deal not easy but City will try again. Guardiola has always been a fan of Paquetá. Player keen after he picked Roc Nation Brazil as new agents recently. His £85m release clause is not valid this summer, only from June 2024. Clubs remain in contact and West Ham hope to keep the player, but they’re aware of his desire to join City. Including players in the deal could be an option to be discussed soon.
West Ham have reached an agreement in principle with Manchester United for Harry Maguire on a £30m fee and are now waiting to have formal authorisation to start discussions over personal terms. The verbal agreement is subject to final, key points on the deal structure. Still under discussion but fee now agreed.
West Ham completed the agreement to sign James Ward-Prowse for £30m — here we go. Personal terms verbally agreed, time to prepare and check documents soon. Medical to be booked this week.
Edson Álvarez has signed his contract as a West Ham player.
AS Monaco have sent a new official bid to Juventus worth €22m with add-ons included for Denis Zakaria. Juventus are insisting on €25m package to make deal happen but parties getting closer. Agreement on personal terms and deal is getting closer as Hütter is pushing to have Zakaria.
Find out if West Ham are going to firm up their initial interest in Zakaria here.
🗣️ Finally the Hammers are getting some deals done. Happy, West Ham fans? Let us know below!
Wolfsburg
Bournemouth are set to leave the race for Joakim Maehle. There was interest but no intention to overpay — club has a different priority target in that position. Wolfsburg look now favourites to sign Maehle on €12m deal.
Wolves
Official, confirmed. Gary O’Neil has been appointed as Wolves manager to replace Lopetegui.
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We need a strong striker and sturdy keeper if Kepa leaves.
I reckon Reece is the perfect choice to be Chelsea FC new captain. I'm delighted and very happy for him, tbh. Exciting times ahead for the Stamford Bridge legend. Yes, I said it, Reece James is already a Chelsea legend at 23. COYB_KTBFFH