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The 2024/25 season kicks off tomorrow when FA Cup winners Manchester United clash with Premier League champions Manchester City in the Community Shield at Wembley Stadium. Next Friday, the new Premier League campaign commences when Fulham visit Old Trafford to face United, and clubs will be keen to complete business before then.
The deadline is August 30, though, and plenty of activity is expected to be on the horizon in the coming weeks.
Liverpool are among the elite top-flight sides set to complete business as Arne Slot searches for a new defensive midfielder to support his possession-based style of play.
Meanwhile, Arsenal are looking for a midfielder of their own and Tottenham Hotspur are on the hunt for a striker.
Across London, it feels like Chelsea is attempting to recruit an entirely new squad on top of their almost 50-player current roster.
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4 hours ago22: 42 Amos Murphy
Guardiola rules out one major Man City exitPep Guardiola has insisted Manchester City expect to keep hold of Ederson this summer.
The goalkeeper had been linked with a move away from the Premier League champions, with clubs in Saudi Arabia said to be interested.
But ahead of the Community Shield, the City boss has ruled that out.
Guardiola said: “It’s a huge relief that Ederson and Stefan [Ortega] stay. Ederson’s charisma, his consistency… I am really pleased that he stays.”
Ederson had been linked with Saudi Arabian clubs during the off-season. (Image: Getty)
5 hours ago22: 00 Amos Murphy
Neto’s contract details emerge ahead of Chelsea dealPedro Neto is poised to sign a six-year deal with Chelsea ahead of his £52m move, as per Fabrizio Romano.
The Wolves winger will join the free-spending Blues ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.
6 hours ago20: 29 Amos Murphy
Gary O’Neil pens new deal with WolvesWolves have been handed a pre-season boost, with boss Gary O’Neil penning a new long-term contract.
The Midlands outfit revealed O’Neil has committed his future to the club until 2027.
Wolves finished 14th last season, despite being tipped as one of the favourites to be relegated.
7 hours ago19: 21 Amos Murphy
De Gea prepped for for Serie A switchDavid De Gea’s year in the wilderness has come to an end.
The goalkeeper is heading to Fiorentina, with De Gea having signed a one-year contract.
De Gea jas been without a club ever since leaving Manchester United last summer.
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u2014 Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 9, 2024 8 hours ago18: 12 Amos Murphy
Martin Zubimendi ‘torn’ on Liverpool moveMartin Zubimendi is reportedly ‘torn’ on a move to Liverpool, with the midfielder yet to decide on his future.
Zubimendi is subject to interest from Liverpool, with the Merseyside outfit prepared to pay the Real Sociedad star’s release clause.
But Zubimendi isn’t yet convinced about the move, as per The Independent.
It’s claimed the 25-year-old feels a huge loyalty to La Real and would need to be entirely convinced by the Anfield project before penning a move.
9 hours ago17: 17 Amos Murphy
Spurs strike up Solanke dealTottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal with Bournemouth for the transfer of Dominic Solanke.
The striker will join Spurs as part of a £65million deal.
It’s hoped Solanke will plug the goal gap left behind by Harry Kane, who departed the club 12 months ago.
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Spurs are poised to break their record transfer fee for Dominic Solanke. (Image: Getty)
10 hours ago16: 14 Amos Murphy
Wolves already have Neto replacement in mindWolves have already identified Carlos Forbes as a potential Pedro Neto replacement.
Neto appears to be heading to Stamford Bridge as part of a £50million move to Chelsea.
But according to Fabrizio Romano, Wolves are keen on Ajax youngster Forbes.
Forbes was a transfer target for West Ham United last summer before he moved to Ajax as part of a deal from Manchester City.
11 hours ago15: 14 Amos Murphy
Fee agreed for Neto to Chelsea transferChelsea are reportedly splashing upwards of £50million on securing Pedro Neto’s signautre.
Neto is said to have agreed personal terms with the capital club.
The Wolves wide-man will complete his medical with Chelsea in the coming days.
13 hours ago14: 10 Alex Turk
Chelsea in advanced talks for Pedro NetoChelsea are in advanced talks over the signing of Wolves winger Pedro Neto, according to reports.
RMC Sport claim that Neto is set to sign for the Blues, with discussions at a final stage.
The 24-year-old wants to join Chelsea and is said to have already agreed personal terms.
Pedro Neto is set to join Chelsea. (Image: GETTY)
13 hours ago13: 25 Charlie Malam
Postecoglou quizzed on SolankeWith Dominic Solanke headed to Tottenham for around £60million per BBC Sport, Ange Postecoglou has spoken out.
Ahead of Spurs facing Bayern Munich in a pre-season friendly, the Australian has been asked if they are trying to replace Harry Kane.
England captain Kane quit the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to join the Bundesliga giants 12 months ago.
And Postecoglou said of the pursuit of Solanke: “I don’t think we have been looking to replace Harry [Kane]. You can’t really replace a generational player.
“It’s fair to say that’s an area of the park, the front third, that we are looking to reinforce. We are trying hard to get the right kind of players into that area.”
15 hours ago12: 04 Alex Turk
Crystal Palace reject second Marc Guehi bidNewcastle United have reportedly seen a second bid for Marc Guehi rejected by Crystal Palace.
According to Sky Sports, Newcastle have failed with an offer worth £50m that was sent to Selhurst Park yesterday. Palace value Guehi at £65m.
Talks between the two clubs are said to be ongoing, though, and there is optimism of a deal being struck.
15 hours ago11: 19 Alex Turk
Eddie Nketiah on verge of Arsenal exitMarseille are reportedly set to sign Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah on a season-long loan with an obligation to buy for around £26million.
The Athletic claim that the 25-year-old has agreed personal terms over a switch to Ligue 1 after Roberto De Zerbi pushed the club’s pursuit.
Marseille had seen two bids rejected – the latest worth in the region of £17m – but now look set to complete a deal.
16 hours ago10: 35 Alex Turk
Emerson Royal set for AC MilanTottenham Hotspur defender Emerson Royal is reportedly set to complete a switch to AC Milan.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Serie A giants have agreed a deal in excess of £12.8m.
Emerson is said to have had several offers but struck personal terms with Milan in May.
17 hours ago09: 43 Alex Turk
David de Gea to join FiorentinaDavid de Gea is reportedly set to join Serie A side Fiorentina on a free transfer, one year after his Manchester United contract expired.
According to The Athletic, De Gea will travel to Italy today ahead of signing a one-year deal with the option of a further 12 months.
The 33-year-old goalkeeper had held talks with Genoa before they broke down.
18 hours ago08: 55 Alex Turk
West Ham swoop for Jean-Clair TodiboWest Ham United are reportedly set to seal the loan signing of OGC Nice defender Jean-Clair Todibo, with the option to buy.
According to The Athletic, Todibo will undergo a medical today after agreeing personal terms over a switch.
Juventus were also interested in the 24-year-old, but West Ham appear to have won the race.
Todibo will replace Kurt Zouma, who is on the brink of joining UAE side Shabab Al-Ahli.
West Ham are set to sign Jean-Clair Todibo. (Image: GETTY)
18 hours ago08: 24 Alex Turk
Tottenham close in on Dominic SolankeAFC Bournemouth have reportedly agreed to sell Dominic Solanke for a club-record transfer fee as Tottenham Hotspur close in on his signature.
According to The Athletic, Spurs have agreed personal terms with the 26-year-old striker after Ange Postecoglou identified him as a priority.
And Bournemouth are said to be ready to cash in for a fee higher than the £41m they received from Manchester City for Nathan Ake in 2020.
Solanke has a £65m release clause but it appears like Spurs can negotiate a lesser fee.
19 hours ago08: 01 Alex Turk
Martin Zubimendi wants LiverpoolReal Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi is reportedly keen to join Liverpool, with the Anfield giants pushing for his signature.
According to Sky Germany, Liverpool have a strong relationship with his agency Idub Global, who also manage Xabi Alonso.
Fabrizio Romano adds that Zubimendi believes a move to Merseyside would be a special step in his career after rejecting approaches from other clubs.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will pay the 26-year-old’s £51m release clause in full or if they will open negotiations for a lesser fee.
19 hours ago07: 55 Alex Turk
Man Utd prepare Sander Berge bidManchester United are reportedly preparing an opening bid for Burnley midfielder Sander Berge.
According to TEAMtalk, Berge has green-lit a transfer to Old Trafford after being identified as an alternative to PSG’s Manuel Ugarte.
Burnley are said to value the 26-year-old at £30m, but United are hoping to convince the Championship club to sell for around £25m.
19 hours ago07: 52 Alex Turk
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