Euro 2024 is in the rear-view mirror and the new Premier League season is less than a month away, ramping up the pressure on ambitious sides looking to recruit before the resumption of competitive action.
Manchester United and Chelsea are among those to have made a busy start to the summer transfer window, with significant incomings and outgoings at Old Trafford and Stamford Bridge. Last year’s primary title challengers, Arsenal and Manchester City, are also hard at work and keen to strengthen.
Plenty of other moves are in the pipeline with bags of time until the Premier League’s transfer deadline on August 30. Strap yourselves in for the day ahead and follow Express Sport’s live transfer updates below…
5 mins ago07: 35 Tom Parsons
Arsenal want permanent Kiwior exitArsenal now want to offload Jakub Kiwior on a permanent basis or include a mandatory buy clause in a loan move, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The defender is said to be attracting interest from Inter Milan, but the Gunners haven’t received any transfer approach from the Italian club to date.
Kiwior joined Arsenal from Spezia Calcio at the start of 2023 but is now set to make way for Riccardo Calafiori, who will join the club from Bologna.
15 mins ago07: 25 Tom Parsons
Bayern Munich firm with Man UtdBayern Munich are being firm with Manchester United and will not negotiate on their price for Matthijs de Ligt, according to Sky Sports Germany.
The German giants are demanding £42million plus bonus payments for the Netherlands international, but United have only offered less than £34m so far. The centre-back’s sale price has become an important internal issue at the Allianz Arena.
Manchester United are keen to sign Matthijs de Ligt from Bayern Munich this summer (Image: GETTY)
24 mins ago07: 16 Tom Parsons
Chelsea make £35m demandChelsea have demanded £35million in exchange for centre-back Trevoh Chalobah, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, with the Blues ready to cash in on the ace.
Chelsea have been contacted by three clubs playing European football, who are all interested in signing the 25-year-old. The player was left out of the west Londoners’ squad for their pre-season tour to the USA.
10 hours ago21: 35 Alex Turk
Kieran Trippier heading out of NewcastleKieran Trippier is reportedly set to leave Newcastle United this summer amid interest from the Saudi Pro League.
According to the Northern Echo, Newcastle are keen to offload the 33-year-old, who has entered the final year of his contract.
There are no plans to enter talks over a new deal, and Tino Livramento is viewed as Eddie Howe’s long-term right-back.
11 hours ago20: 22 Alex Turk
Tottenham and Aston Villa in swap talksTottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa are interested in completing a swap deal involving Giovani Lo Celso and Jacob Ramsey, according to reports.
Fabrizio Romano claims that discussions have taken place but aren’t yet advanced, and an agreement isn’t close to being in place.
Previous reports have stated that Spurs would need to pay £20m on top of Lo Celso to lure Ramsey away from Villa Park.
13 hours ago19: 03 Alex Turk
Crystal Palace close on Ismaila SarrCrystal Palace have made a £12.6million bid for Marseille winger Ismaila Sarr, according to reports.
Foot Mercato claim that negotiations between the two clubs are ongoing as Palace close in on Michael Olise’s successor.
Palace are said to be discussing the final details of Sarr’s contract with his representatives after receiving the 26-year-old winger’s green light.
He would sign a deal until 2029 if an agreement can be struck between the Eagles and Marseille.
14 hours ago17: 37 Alex Turk
West Ham out of Jonathan David raceWest Ham United have dropped out of the race to sign Lille striker Jonathan David despite agreeing to meet his £30million valuation.
According to The Sun, West Ham were ready to push through a deal for the Canadian, who has entered the final year of his contract.
But they have refused to meet the demands of David’s agent, who wanted an eye-watering £10m as part of the transfer.
15 hours ago16: 44 Alex Turk
Man Utd transfer list seven playersManchester United are reportedly getting ruthless with their summer clearout by transfer-listing at least seven first-team players.
According to ESPN, INEOS are pushing to raise further funds to boost Erik ten Hag’s transfer budget after completing two early deals for a combined £88m.
It’s claimed that Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Scott McTominay, Christian Eriksen, Jadon Sancho and Antony are in the shop window.
United have already sold Alvaro Fernandez, Donny van de Beek, Willy Kambwala and Mason Greenwood fora. combined £47m.
Man Utd want to sell more players. (Image: GETTY)
16 hours ago15: 40 Charlie Gordon
Wolves tracking South American wonderkid – EXCUSIVEBy CHARLIE GORDON
Wolverhampton Wanderers are keeping tabs on teenage winger Gabriel Aguayo after following his breakthrough season in South America.
Express Sport understands that the club have explored what it would take to sign him permanently this summer.
Aguayo notched one goal and four assists in 18 first-team appearances for Paraguayan side Cerro Porteno last season, having broken into the senior side at the age of 19.
The teenage talent can play out wide or in attacking midfield, and he has earned admirers for his high work rate and ability to drag his team up the pitch. It is understood he would be available on a permanent basis for just £3million.
Wolves remain interested in Aguayo and could make an offer later in the summer once more pressing matters have been ticked off their to-do list. But dallying could see them miss out on the Paraguayan starlet, with MLS sides also in hot pursuit.
Nashville SC and D.C. United have both held discussions with a view to signing Aguayo on an initial loan deal which would be made permanent this winter.
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17 hours ago14: 31 Charlie Gordon
Chalobah takes stand at ChelseaTrevoh Chalobah is determined to fight for his place in Chelsea’s first team despite being left out of their pre-season tour of the USA, according to the Evening Standard.
Chalobah finished last season strongly, earning him admirers at Fulham and Crystal Palace.
But the two London clubs are yet to bite at Chelsea’s £25million valuation of the defender.
Chalobah may not be keen on a move regardless, with the 25-year-old’s contract running for another four years.
18 hours ago13: 38 Charlie Gordon
Palace agree terms with SarrCrystal Palace have agreed personal terms with Ismaila Sarr, according to The Athletic.
Sarr previously spent two seasons in the Championship and two more in the Premier League with Watford.
The 26-year-old spent last campaign with Marseille, scoring three Ligue 1 goals.
While he is seemingly up for the move to Selhurst Park, there is still plenty to negotiate as Palace and Marseille are yet to agree on a fee.
19 hours ago12: 44 Charlie Gordon
PSG make contact for Nico WilliamsParis Saint-Germain have made ‘tentative contact’ with Athletic Bilbao to discuss the signing of Nico Williams, according to The Athletic.
Williams was one of the standout players in Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph.
And Premier League clubs have been heavily linked with the wide man over the past few weeks.
As yet, nobody has triggered Williams’ release clause of between £46.3million and £50.4m.
Nico Williams has admirers at PSG (Image: Getty)
20 hours ago11: 46 Charlie Gordon
Options pile up for SanchoJadon Sancho has plenty of options this summer despite building bridges with Erik ten Hag and returning to Manchester United.
According to Sky Sports, Paris Saint-Germain have explored the conditions of a potential deal.
Juventus and an unnamed Premier League club are also interested, as well as Borussia Dortmund, who took Sancho on loan for the second half of last season.
The winger is expected to join up with United on their pre-season tour of the USA over the coming days.
21 hours ago11: 09 Charlie Gordon
Brighton and Dortmund at odds over Gross feeBrighton and Borussia Dortmund are in a standoff over Pascal Gross’ transfer fee, according to Bild.
BVB are reportedly offering just over £6.7million for the 33-year-old, although the Seagulls are hoping to bank £8.4m.
Gross has been a dependable player for Brighton over the past seven years, scoring 32 goals in 261 appearances, and playing in a range of different positions.
21 hours ago10: 31 Charlie Gordon
Man Utd held Ivan Toney discussionsManchester United have internally discussed signing Ivan Toney this summer as the Brentford striker prepares to report back for pre-season training.
The Athletic claim that Toney could fetch £50million, with his price tag dropping since last year due to a long-term betting ban and the fact his contract expires next June.
The striker has openly discussed the fact he wants to test himself at a ‘top club’ and ‘compete for trophies’.
United have already signed Joshua Zirkzee this summer and fellow forward Rasmus Hojlund is also at Old Trafford.
Ivan Toney will soon be back at Brentford after competing for England at Euro 2024 (Image: Getty)
22 hours ago09: 41 Charlie Gordon
Torino announce Che Adams signingChe Adams has joined Torino on a free transfer, the Italian club have confirmed.
Adams became a free agent after running down his Southampton contract, which expired on June 30.
The 28-year-old scored 16 goals in the Championship last term as the Saints won promotion back to the Premier League.
Adams ends his stint on the south coast with a record of 49 goals in 191 games.
23 hours ago08: 59 Charlie Gordon
Man City set Julian Alvarez priceManchester City want £76million to part ways with Julian Alvarez this summer, according to The Athletic.
The Argentine is said to be growing frustrated with his peripheral role in Pep Guardiola’s team, which is spearheaded by fellow striker Erling Haaland.
Atletico Madrid have reportedly made contact with City in recent weeks but there are serious doubts over whether they could meet the reigning Premier League champions’ financial demands.
Alvarez scored 19 goals in all competitions last season.
23 hours ago08: 21 Charlie Gordon
Tottenham announce two exitsTottenham have bid farewell to Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg as the Dane heads to Marseille on loan with an obligation to make the move permanent.
Hojbjerg racked up nearly 200 appearances for Spurs since signing from Southampton in 2020 but his game time was limited by manager Ange Postecoglou last season.
Youngster Matthew Craig has also agreed a move, to Barnsley on loan.
Craig will gain valuable experience in League One before likely rejoining the north Londoners ahead of the 2025/26 season.
Both exits were announced by Tottenham on Monday.
24 hours ago07: 54 Charlie Gordon
Chelsea get green lightVillarreal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen would be keen on a move to Chelsea, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The 24-year-old’s stance effectively gives Chelsea the green light to push ahead with negotiations, which have already started with the player’s entourage.
The Blues are believed to be looking at four goalkeeper options including Leicester City’s Mads Hermansen.
Manager Enzo Maresca already has Robert Sanchez, Djordje Petrovic, Marcus Bettinelli and Lucas Bergstrom at Stamford Bridge.
Filip Jorgensen was Villarreal’s first-choice goalkeeper last season (Image: Getty)
24 hours ago07: 50 Charlie Gordon
Kevin De Bruyne exit decisionKevin De Bruyne will stay at Manchester City beyond this summer’s transfer deadline despite strong links to Saudi Arabia, according to Pep Guardiola.
“Kevin isn’t leaving,” said the City boss following reports that De Bruyne had agreed terms with Al-Ittihad.
“If someone leaves, we are going to talk about that and, of course, until the last day [of the transfer window] we have chances,” he added.
“I don’t rule out new players as an option, but I think there is an 85, 90, 95 per cent chance we will have the same squad.”
24 hours ago07: 45 Charlie Gordon
Man Utd eye double Monaco dealManchester United are eyeing up AS Monaco pair Youssouf Fofana and Vanderson, according to Sky Sports.
Vanderson would be a direct replacement for exit-linked Aaron Wan-Bissaka on the right side of defence.
Fofana, meanwhile, would be a heavyweight signing to strengthen Erik ten Hag’s midfield.
United could be left light in the middle of the park if Scott McTominay joins Fulham.
Paris Saint-Germain star Manuel Ugarte is also believed to be a target for the Red Devils.
yesterday07: 39 Charlie Gordon
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