Express Sport provides all the latest transfer news from Man Utd, Arsenal and across the Premier League. 10: 35, Tue, Jul 2, 2024 | UPDATED: 10: 37, Tue, Jul 2, 2024
Express Sport provides the latest transfer news. (Image: GETTY)
Euro 2024 and the Copa America are dominating the attention of football fans after another dramatic day of action. But as the first week of July progresses, summer transfer business is picking up across the Premier League and beyond in the background, with the new season looming larger by the day.
Manchester United and Arsenal are among the clubs working to complete their first deals of the window, while Chelsea and Newcastle United are among those already active.
The Red Devils have been handed a significant boost in their pursuit of new competition for Rasmus Hojlund after a club chief confirmed that a striker target was all but certain to depart.
Meanwhile, Mikel Arteta has reportedly sanctioned his first signing of the summer as he prepares for another Premier League title challenge with Arsenal.
More deals are being completed by the day, and you’ll hear all about them here on Express Sport.
Follow LIVE updates below…
4 mins ago10: 35 Alex Turk
Tottenham sign Archie GrayTottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of Leeds United midfielder Archie Gray.
The 18-year-old – Ange Postecoglou’s first capture of the summer – has signed a contract until 2030 and will wear the No. 14 shirt in north London.
Reports claim Spurs paid between £30m and £40m for Gray, sending Joe Rodon to Leeds as part of a swap deal.
46 mins ago09: 53 Alex Turk
Erik ten Hag holds Joshua Zirkzee talksErik ten Hag has held private talks with Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee as Manchester United weigh up a transfer.
According to Sky Germany, United are ready to trigger Zirkzee’s £34m release clause if he green lights a move.
Ten Hag is said to have met the Netherlands international’s representatives and had a private chat directly with him.
But Zirkzee is set to wait until after Euro 2024 to decide on his future, with AC Milan also in the running.
2 hours ago09: 04 Alex Turk
Chelsea readying Nico Williams offerChelsea are reportedly preparing to make Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams a contract offer amid his impressive exploits at Euro 2024.
The 21-year-old has mightily impressed as part of Spain’s thriving team and has a £49m release clause in his current contract.
According to Sport, Chelsea are willing to offer Williams a salary worth as much as £17m per year to convince him to join the club.
However, Williams is said to favour a move to Barcelona and may ignore the interest from Stamford Bridge while he waits for that opportunity.
2 hours ago08: 16 Alex Turk
Newcastle sign Odysseas VlachodimosNewcastle United have completed the signing of Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos.
The experienced Greece international, 30, spent just one year at Forest but has now landed at St James’ Park to increase the competition in Eddie Howe’s goalkeeper department.
He said: “I am very happy to be joining Newcastle United. It’s an honour for me to be part of this huge club, with excellent players and a great coach. I can’t wait to get started!”
3 hours ago07: 45 Alex Turk
Arsenal seal first summer transferArsenal are reportedly set to name David Raya as the club’s first signing after triggering the buy option in his contract.
According to Fabrizio Romano, the Gunners have paid £27m to make Raya’s loan from Brentford permanent.
The Spaniard is said to be a key part of Mikel Arteta’s project at the Emirates Stadium after replacing Aaron Ramsdale as his No. 1.
Arsenal have signed David Raya. (Image: GETTY)
3 hours ago07: 40 Alex Turk
Joshua Zirkzee ’99 per cent’ for moveBologna director Giovanni Sartori has confirmed that Joshua Zirkzee is all but certain to leave the club this summer.
The 23-year-old striker is reportedly among Manchester United’s top targets as Erik ten Hag eyes competition for Rasmus Hojlund.
And United look set to trigger Zirkzee’s £34m release clause – which became active on July 1 – once his involvement at Euro 2024 with the Netherlands is complete.
“Joshua Zirkzee has release clause into his contract and I believe he’s 99 per cent gonna leave the club,” Sartori said.
3 hours ago07: 33 Alex Turk
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Business is picking up in the summer transfer window as clubs accelerate their plans ahead of the new season.
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