Express Sport keeps you up to date with the latest transfer news. 13: 29, Thu, Aug 15, 2024 | UPDATED: 13: 32, Thu, Aug 15, 2024
Express Sport keeps you up to date with all the latest transfer news (Image: Getty)
Big moves are expected to be made in the Premier League and beyond over the final two weeks of the summer transfer window. Chelsea have players to shift and an ambitious swoop for Victor Osimhen in the pipeline, with talks taking place this week.
Arsenal are pushing ahead in their pursuit of a new midfielder as manager Mikel Arteta makes steady improvements to the side that lost out on the Premier League title to Manchester City earlier this year.
Liverpool are also beginning to show signs of life after an unusually quiet start to the summer under new boss Arne Slot. With plenty of other things stirring in England and overseas, Express Sport is here to bring you up to speed with all the most important developments.
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10 mins ago13: 29 Charlie Gordon
Ipswich pushing for BrojaIpswich Town have ramped up their efforts to sign Armando Broja from Chelsea, sources have confirmed to Express Sport.
Broja has been on the Tractor Boys’ radar for much of the summer but Kieran McKenna’s side are now prepared to act on their fondness for the 22-year-old.
Stuttgart, Everton and AC Milan have all shown strong interest in Broja, who spent last season on loan at Fulham.
Chelsea would prefer to part ways with Broja on a permanent basis but Ipswich may struggle to meet their £30million valuation.
40 mins ago12: 59 Charlie Gordon
De Jong to Man Utd back onManchester United will make a renewed attempt to prise Frenkie de Jong away from Barcelona this summer, according to Sport.
The Red Devils failed miserably to sign De Jong in 2022 but the Catalan club’s need to sell could play straight into Erik ten Hag’s hands over the next two weeks.
The current state of play leaves Barca in need of a big sale in order to register their summer signings, and De Jong is one of their most valuable assets.
United are preparing a huge push and will ‘spare no effort’ to sign him if the opportunity arises.
A bid of just over £51million would reportedly be considered by Barcelona after they spent big on signing Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig.
However, it is thought that De Jong’s preference is to stay in Spain.
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Frenkie de Jong is one of the highest-earning footballers in the world (Image: Getty)
1 hour ago12: 16 Charlie Gordon
Bournemouth agree club-record transferBournemouth have agreed a £40million total package for Porto forward Evanilson, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The Cherries are set to splash their biggest ever transfer fee on the Brazilian as a replacement for Tottenham newcomer Dominic Solanke.
Evanilson, 24, who scored 25 goals in all competitions last season, is due in the UK over the next 24 hours to complete his medical for Andoni Iraola’s side.
2 hours ago11: 38 Charlie Gordon
Kadioglu to Brighton moves closerBrighton’s move for Fenerbahce utility man Ferdi Kadioglu is edging closer.
The 24-year-old has already agreed to the details of his prospective long-term deal on the south coast, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
Now it’s up to the Seagulls and Fenerbahce to agree on a transfer fee and make Kadioglu’s dream of playing in the Premier League come true.
3 hours ago10: 41 Charlie Gordon
Palace firm up Mateta exit stanceCrystal Palace have informed Jean-Philippe Mateta’s suitors that the in-form striker is not for sale, Express Sport understands.
Aston Villa have made contact with the Eagles as well as Mateta’s camp to explore the conditions of a summer move.
But the chances of Villa testing Palace’s resolve rest on the sale of forward Jhon Duran.
Clubs in Italy and Spain have also registered their interest in Mateta after the 27-year-old finished last season with 19 goals in all competitions.
However, Palace are intent on keeping their star striker and have promptly turned clubs away.
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Jean-Philippe Mateta was a standout performer at the Paris Olympics (Image: Getty)
4 hours ago10: 04 Charlie Gordon
Tottenham exit confirmedTottenham youngster Jamie Donley is set to join Leyton Orient on loan for the season, according to football.london.
Donley will head to League One for his first senior loan spell after making three appearances for Spurs’ first team.
The 19-year-old striker is rated highly by Tottenham chiefs and will reportedly be handed a new contract before completing the move.
4 hours ago09: 45 Charlie Gordon
Arsenal and Liverpool battle for Belgian starArsenal and Liverpool have both been following the progress of Club Brugge full-back Maxim De Cuyper, according to Nieuwsblad.
The 23-year-old is unlikely to be on the move any time soon, having just signed a contract extension until 2028.
But he is gaining recognition across the continent after impressing in 55 games across all competitions last season and earning his first senior caps for Belgium.
Real Betis, Sevilla, Marseille, Ajax and Wolfsburg are also said to be interested in De Cuyper.
4 hours ago09: 24 Charlie Gordon
Rutter agrees Brighton moveGeorginio Rutter has agreed to join Brighton, who intend to activate his £40million release clause.
Sky Germany claim that Rutter is keen to make the switch ‘with immediate effect’ after reaching a verbal agreement.
Leeds United forked out a total package worth £32m to lure Rutter from Hoffenheim in January last year.
The 22-year-old, who can play across the frontline, went down to the Championship with the Whites and scored seven goals last season.
5 hours ago08: 31 Charlie Gordon
Kalvin Phillips set for Ipswich medicalIpswich Town are ‘on the brink’ of signing Kalvin Phillips on a season-long loan, according to The Telegraph.
Manchester City forked out £45million to sign Phillips from Leeds United in 2022 but the move has been a disaster, with the midfielder making just 16 Premier League appearances in two seasons.
The 28-year-old is thought to be on his way to Suffolk for a medical.
Phillips’ arrival would be a major coup for manager Kieran McKenna, who has already brought Omari Hutchinson, Jacob Greaves, Liam Delap, Conor Townsend, Aro Muric and Ben Johnson to Portman Road on permanent deals this summer.
Kalvin Phillips is set to join Ipswich on loan (Image: Getty)
6 hours ago07: 53 Charlie Gordon
Two Liverpool deals closeLiverpool are close to completing one exit and one arrival after a quiet start to the summer transfer window.
Teenage academy graduate Bobby Clark is set to join Jurgen Klopp’s former assistant, Pep Lijnders, at RB Salzburg after the two clubs agreed a deal worth around £8.5million.
Liverpool have also inserted a 17.5-per-cent sell-on clause, and they would have first refusal if Clark is to leave the Austrian side in future.
The Reds’ pursuit of Giorgi Mamardashvili also appears to be coming to a head.
The Valencia goalkeeper is believed to want the move after a £30m bid was submitted this week, even though it would likely see him join Bournemouth on loan before taking over from Alisson Becker as the No 1.
6 hours ago07: 48 Charlie Gordon
Jose Mourinho to raid TottenhamJose Mourinho is keen on bringing Sergio Reguilon to Fenerbahce this summer, reports AS.
Reguilon is all set to leave Tottenham, with the left-back not featuring in Ange Postecoglou’s first-team plans.
Mourinho brought Reguilon to Spurs during his time as manager and feels as though the Spaniard would make a splash in the Turkish Super Lig.
Galatasaray and Barcelona are also interested in Reguilon.
Tottenham already have Destiny Udogie as their starting left-back, with Ben Davies able to provide cover.
6 hours ago07: 42 Charlie Gordon
Chelsea slash asking priceChelsea are willing to sell Romelu Lukaku to Napoli for a lower fee if it helps their pursuit of striker Victor Osimhen, according to Di Marzio.
The two clubs are engaged in talks over two separate deals that would see Lukaku head to Italy and Osimhen travel in the opposite direction.
Chelsea had been adamant in demanding almost £37million for Lukaku, who shone on loan at AS Roma last term.
But with the move for Osimhen at stake, the Blues are reportedly open to lowering their requirements.
Napoli’s latest offer includes an initial, fixed fee of just £21.4m, with add-ons bumping up the final price.
Napoli are stepping up their pursuit of Romelu Lukaku (Image: Getty)
6 hours ago07: 30 Charlie Gordon
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