Express Sport keeps you up to date on the latest transfer news from the Premier League. 22: 52, Sun, Jul 28, 2024 | UPDATED: 22: 54, Sun, Jul 28, 2024
Riccardo Calafiori and David de Gea. (Image: Getty)
We are now just three weeks away from the start of the Premier League season and clubs are ramping up their their transfer plans.
Manchester United and Chelsea have both been very active in the summer transfer window, but fans of Liverpool and Manchester City are still waiting for a statement signing. And a number of managers are now faced with finalising deals from abroad, with teams having started their pre-season tours.
Indeed, Arsenal struck an early psychological blow overnight with a 2-1 win over United in America. That game came amid reports that Riccardo Calafiori was flying out from Italy ahead of sealing a move to the Gunners from Bologna.
Express Sport provides LIVE transfer updates and gossip below…
2 hours ago22: 52 Charlie Gordon
Jorgensen set for Chelsea medicalFilip Jorgensen will have his Chelsea medical tomorrow (Monday) ahead of a £20.7million move from Villarreal, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.
The 22-year-old will sign a long-term deal at Stamford Bridge and be in place for the start of the competitive season under Enzo Maresca.
Jorgensen’s arrival puts the futures of fellow goalkeepers Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic in doubt after they battled it out for the No.1 spot last campaign.
3 hours ago22: 02 Charlie Gordon
Everton on verge of Jake O’Brien signingEverton are set to sign Lyon centre-back Jake O’Brien in a deal worth just under £17million, according to L’Equipe.
O’Brien was a Crystal Palace player as recently as last year and he impressed during his season in Ligue 1.
The towering defender is a full Republic of Ireland international and also received interest from Wolves, Brentford and Nottingham Forest.
Palace will receive 20 per cent of the fee due to a sell-on clause they included in his cut-price move to France.
Jake O’Brien scored three Ligue 1 goals last season (Image: Getty)
4 hours ago21: 03 Charlie Gordon
Raphael Varane joins new club after Man Utd exitRaphael Varane has joined Serie A side Como following his release from Manchester United.
The former Real Madrid defender had been a free agent for nearly a month after running down his contract at Old Trafford.
Varane will work under ex-Arsenal, Chelsea and Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas in Italy.
“I’m super excited, incredibly proud and can’t wait to get started,” Varane wrote on X.
5 hours ago20: 01 Charlie Gordon
David de Gea talks collapseTalks between David de Gea and Genoa have collapsed due to unrealistic salary expectations, according to Sky Sports.
The former Manchester United goalkeeper once picked up £375,000 a week at Old Trafford but he has been without a club for over a year.
And while it looked as though De Gea was about to seal his return to the professional game with Genoa, he is now in limbo once again.
6 hours ago19: 05 Charlie Gordon
Milan pushing for Emerson RoyalAC Milan and Tottenham are getting closer in negotiations for the signing of Emerson Royal, according to Relevo.
Spurs are demanding £16.9million for their out-of-favour full-back, who reportedly has a full agreement on personal terms with the Serie A giants.
Talks have been ongoing for some time but new progress has been made over the past few days, and the two teams are no longer far apart in their valuation of the Brazilian.
Emerson Royal could be an AC Milan player by the start of the 2024/25 season (Image: Getty)
7 hours ago18: 07 Charlie Gordon
West Ham lodge bid for FofanaWest Ham have submitted a £29.6million bid for AS Monaco star Youssouf Fofana, according to L’Equipe.
The proposal is believed to match the Ligue 1 club’s asking price for the combative midfielder.
But there are doubts over whether Fofana would be open to joining up with Julen Lopetegui at West Ham as his heart is set on a move to AC Milan.
Manchester United have also been credited with interest in the 25-year-old.
8 hours ago16: 56 Charlie Gordon
Man Utd reach verbal agreementManchester United have reached a verbal agreement to sign Noussair Mazraoui from Bayern Munich, according to Foot Mercato.
The right-back has already said ‘yes’ to the Red Devils and seems bound for the Premier League.
The only thing holding up the deal is believed to be Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s move from United to West Ham.
The club and the player are yet to agree personal terms on a switch which would open the door for Mazraoui to take Wan-Bissaka’s place at Old Trafford.
9 hours ago15: 56 Fraser Watson
Dele Alli back in Everton trainingDele Alli’s future at Everton remains unclear, but manager Sean Dyche has confirmed he’s back in training.
“Dele is getting fitter but only really just breaking into training,” he told reporters. “Forgetting about the contact situation. He’s generally with us and getting fitter.”
Dele Alli is back training with Everton. (Image: Getty)
10 hours ago14: 55 Fraser Watson
New Arsenal signing heading to USRiccardo Calafiori is reportedly set to fly to America this week to join up with his new Arsenal team-mates.
Sky Sports News are reporting the defender will fly out on Sunday afternoon and be available for the club’s tour game with Liverpool on Thursday.
11 hours ago13: 58 Fraser Watson
DONE DEAL! Spurs confirm signingYang Min-Hyeok has signed a contract with Tottenham which will run until 2030.
The winger, 18, has come from Korean club Gangwon FC.
11 hours ago13: 24 Fraser Watson
Iheanacho on brink of Leicester exitKelechi Iheanacho has agreed a deal with Sevilla after his contract at Leicester City expired.
According to Relevo, the Nigerian striker has agreed terms with the La Liga club. He scored six league goals last season as the Foxes won the Championship.
12 hours ago12: 30 Fraser Watson
Phillips wants Man City moveMan City midfielder Kalvin Phillips reportedly wants to leave this summer after being linked with Everton and Aston Villa.
According to the Inside Track podcast, Phillips is not keen on another loan move, and wants to settle at a new club.
13 hours ago11: 25 Fraser Watson
Spain star ‘makes decision’ on futureEuro 2024 winner Nico Williams has reportedly decided on his future amid interest from Barcelona and Premier League clubs.
Marca say that the 22-year-old has informed Athletic Bilbao of his intentions, but the player and club have thus far opted to keep discussions private.
Nico Williams has been linked with Barcelona. (Image: Getty)
14 hours ago10: 34 Fraser Watson
Lyon ace set for Everton medicalLyon defender Jake O’Brien will reportedly undergo a medical at Everton on Monday.
The two clubs have agreed a deal for the transfer of the Irishman, who has been offered a contract through until June 2029.
15 hours ago09: 43 Fraser Watson
Man City beaten by AC MilanManchester City are yet to make a signing this summer, and manager Pep Guardiola avoided speaking about transfers after the 3-2 defeat by AC Milan in New York last night.
Erling Haaland put City in front, but Lorenzo Colombo equalised and added a second before half-time. James McAtee headed City level the before Marco Nasti scored the winner.
“It was a step forward,” said Guardiola. “No injuries, minutes in our legs, another test – and now we fly to another game in a few days.”
Erling Haaland scored for Man City against AC Milan. (Image: Getty)
16 hours ago09: 00 Fraser Watson
PSG ‘win race’ for NevesParis Saint-Germain have reportedly reached an agreement with Benfica for Portuguese midfield wonderkid Joao Neves.
Once the deal goes through, it is expected Manuel Ugarte and Fabian Ruiz will both be allowed to leave, with Manchester United in particular linked to Ugarte.
17 hours ago08: 00 Fraser Watson
De Gea set to returnDavid De Gea is set to return to professional football more than a year after leaving Manchester United.
The 33-year-old has been a free agent since last summer, and according to the Athletic, is in talks with Serie A side Genoa.
17 hours ago07: 30 Fraser Watson
Arsenal’s second signing nearsFollowing their win last night, Arsenal are expected to complete a deal for Bologna defender Riccardo Calafiori in the next 24 hours.
The two clubs have agreed a fee, and the 22-year-old boarded a plane to England yesterday ahead of a proposed £42million transfer.
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17 hours ago07: 15 Fraser Watson
United injury blowManchester United’s new signing Leny Yoro suffered an injury as his side lost 2-1 in a US tour game to Arsenal in Los Angeles overnight.
The 18-year-old defender went down in the first half and needed lengthy treatment before going off.
Rasmus Hojlund gave United the lead before Gabriel Jesus and Gabriel Martinelli struck for the Gunners.
Leny Yoro picked up an injury against Arsenal. (Image: Getty)
18 hours ago07: 00 Fraser Watson
Good morning!Welcome to our live blog as the summer transfer window hots up!
Arsenal beat Manchester United 2-1 in America last night, just two of the clubs expected to confirm some imminent deals.
You can sit back, relax, and follow all the latest news here.
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