When could Alexander-Arnold sign 'huge' Liverpool renewal?

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates scoring their first goal on November 25, 2023
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Liverpool have reportedly taken positive steps forward in their efforts to tie Trent Alexander-Arnold down to a new long-term contract.

The Reds' vice-captain is one of three high-profile players now in the last 12 months of their terms at Anfield, the others being Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah.

While the long-term futures of the latter two are a bit more uncertain, as both have now entered their 30s, negotiations with boyhood talent Alexander-Arnold were always expected to be the smoothest.

Real Madrid and Barcelona are said to be lurking and ready to pounce if talks between Alexander-Arnold and Liverpool break down, which could see the defender exit on a free transfer in 2025.

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Playing the Ashworth card? Man Utd 'plotting' £50m striker deal

Manchester United's sporting director Dan Ashworth on July 1, 2024
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Manchester United are supposedly weighing up a late summer move for Brighton & Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson.

The Red Devils have already added Joshua Zirkzee to their ranks from Bologna this summer, with the Dutchman replacing Anthony Martial after the Frenchman's exit on a free transfer.

Zirkzee joins Rasmus Hojlund as Erik ten Hag's attacking focal points, but the latter is expected to miss up to six weeks of action with the hamstring injury he suffered against Arsenal in pre-season.

Zirkzee was also not considered for his debut in Saturday's Community Shield loss to Manchester City, where Bruno Fernandes, Mason Mount, Amad Diallo and Marcus Rashford started as the front four.

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Chelsea given Osimhen thumbs-up as transfer request revealed

Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal on February 21, 2024
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Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has confirmed that star striker Victor Osimhen has asked to leave the club amid interest from Chelsea.

The Nigeria international rose to global prominence after scoring a league-high 26 goals during Napoli's Serie A-winning campaign of 2022-23, prior to which he had been posting respectable numbers in the Partenopei shirt.

Osimhen's 2023-24 season was a largely forgettable one, though, as even though he managed a respectable 17 efforts across all tournaments, his season was marred by club controversy.

As well as being seen arguing with former boss Rudi Garcia during his ill-fated stint in charge, Osimhen was also mocked by his own club in a couple of posts on TikTok, sparking fury from his agent.

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'We need this...': O'Neil delivers message over future Wolves signings

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Gary O'Neil reacts on February 25, 2024
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Head coach Gary O'Neil has revealed what kind of players Wolverhampton Wanderers will be targeting during the remainder of the summer transfer window.

Up until Friday, the West Midlands outfit had enjoyed a solid period in the market, conducting some early business to acquire the services of Pedro Lima, Rodrigo Gomes and Jorgen Strand Larsen.

Wolves also had money in the bank courtesy of the sale of Max Kilman to West Ham United for £40m, but they are now on the brink of losing their most prized asset.

Chelsea have agreed to pay £54m to sign Pedro Neto, with the winger having already had a medical ahead of being unveiled in front of the Stamford Bridge crowd when the Blues face Inter Milan on Sunday.

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Has Man United boss Ten Hag confirmed double deal for De Ligt, Mazraoui?

Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt in October 2023.
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Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag refused to confirm whether his club were close to signing Bayern Munich duo Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui when questioned in the aftermath of the Community Shield.

In the hours leading up to the clash with Manchester City, the Red Devils are said to have come to an agreement with Bayern over the double signing of De Ligt and Mazraoui.

Ten Hag was asked for an update after his side's penalty-shootout loss to Man City at Wembley Stadium, but the Dutchman refused to confirm whether a deal had been agreed.

"No, I can't," Ten Hag said when asked if he could confirm the double arrival. "When we have some news, we will announce it. Until that point, we will work with the squad that is available.

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The Gallagher treatment: Chelsea trio 'banished' from first-team training

Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah on May 2, 2024
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Chelsea have reportedly ostracised three unwanted players from the first-team facilities at Cobham as they do their utmost to offload the trio.

Despite treading a fine Financial Fair Play line, Chelsea have still been freely splashing the cash this summer with big-money deals for Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Filip Jorgensen, Omari Kellyman, Renato Veiga, Aaron Anselmino and Caleb Wiley.

Deals for Wolverhampton Wanderers' Pedro Neto and Atletico Madrid's Samu Omorodion are also in the pipeline, although funds have been raised through the sales of Ian Maatsen, Lewis Hall and Omari Hutchinson.

A fourth big-money exit will soon be confirmed, as Conor Gallagher has completed the formalities of his £34m move to Atletico Madrid after failing to come to an agreement with the Blues over a new contract.

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Medical passed: Chelsea 'on brink' of unveiling £54m signing

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca pictured in August 2024
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Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Pedro Neto has reportedly completed his Chelsea medical ahead of signing a six-year contract with the Blues.

Despite a plethora of injury problems during his Premier League career, the 24-year-old has always been regarded as one of the jewels in the Molineux crown and made his mark in 2023-24.

From 24 appearances in all competitions, Neto scored three goals of his own and provided 11 assists, form which helped Gary O'Neil's men comfortably secure Premier League survival.

Long linked with a move to Arsenal, Neto was also believed to have caught the eye of Liverpool with his performances last season, although his injury record makes for unpleasant reading.

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A pretty profit: Liverpool 'agree' £27.5m attacker sale

Liverpool midfielder Fabio Carvalho scores celebrates a goal against Manchester United with teammate defender Kostas Tsimikas (21) and midfielder Curtis Jones (17) on August 4, 2024
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Liverpool have accepted a £27.5m bid from Brentford for Portuguese attacker Fabio Carvalho, according to a report.

The former Fulham starlet was loaned out to RB Leipzig and Hull City with mixed success last season, failing to make the grade in Germany before impressing with the Tigers in the Championship.

Carvalho has since proved his worth to Arne Slot as one of the stars of Liverpool's pre-season period, taking advantage of Luis Diaz, Cody Gakpo and Diogo Jota's international absences.

During the Reds' tour of the USA, Carvalho scored in wins over Arsenal and Manchester United, and the 21-year-old was reportedly the subject of a failed £15m offer from Southampton earlier this month.

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'Red flags' - Liverpool defender already in Slot's bad books?

Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold and Ibrahima Konate celebrate their first goal on January 7, 2024
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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has allegedly not taken an immediate liking to centre-back Ibrahima Konate due to his performances and injury record.

The Frenchman has often partnered Virgil van Dijk at the back when fully fit since joining from RB Leipzig in 2021, making 90 appearances in all tournaments and scoring three goals.

Konate played 37 times for the Merseyside giants across all competitions in the 2023-24 campaign, but towards the end of Jurgen Klopp's reign, Jarell Quansah was often favoured in defence.

Konate's selection frustration continued at Euro 2024, where he was expected to get the nod alongside Dayot Upamecano amid suggestions that Didier Deschamps was not overly keen on starting William Saliba.

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Blues' blues: Chelsea concede defeat in race for 21-year-old?

Hoffenheim's Maximilian Beier pictured on November 4, 2023
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Premier League duo Chelsea and Liverpool have supposedly fallen behind Borussia Dortmund in the race to sign 21-year-old Hoffenheim attacker Maximilian Beier.

The 21-year-old has earned a reputation as one of the hottest prospects in Germany thanks to his 16-goal haul in 33 Bundesliga matches last season, fulfilling the potential he showed as a youth player.

Beier - a physically imposing attacker at 6ft 1in tall - has also broken into the national team setup on account of his domestic work, earning a call-up to Germany's Euro 2024 squad and making one appearance at the tournament.

Despite still being under contract with Hoffenheim for another three seasons, Beier is being courted by a handful of top European teams, and his current side are seemingly resigned to losing him before the transfer window shuts.

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Breakthrough! Man United 'agree' £42.9m deal for Bayern defender

Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, Noussair Mazraoui, Matthijs de Ligt and Thomas Muller in April 2024
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Manchester United are reportedly on the cusp of signing Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt, whom they have agreed a fee with their German counterparts for.

The 24-year-old was a protege of current Red Devils boss during their successful stints at Ajax, where he shone during their run to the 2018-19 Champions League semi-finals.

A three-year spell at Juventus followed for De Ligt, who subsequently joined German giants Bayern in a £57.5m deal, but he has struggled to acclimatise to life in Munich.

The Netherlands international had been on the Red Devils' radar even before the club captured Leny Yoro from Lille, but they reignited their interest following the Frenchman's serious foot injury.

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Brighton teen signs new contract, joins Premier League club on loan

Brighton & Hove Albion's Facundo Buonanotte on March 10, 2024
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Brighton & Hove Albion have announced that Facundo Buonanotte has extended his contract with the club and joined Leicester City on a season-long loan deal.

The 19-year-old has put pen to paper on a new one-year contract extension that keeps him tied to the Amex Stadium until the summer of 2028.

However, Buonanotte will spend the 2024-25 campaign on loan at Leicester, who are back in the Premier League after winning the Championship title last season.

The versatile attacker joined Brighton from Rosario Central in January 2023 and enjoyed a breakthrough season with the club last season, chipping in with four goals in 24 starts and 12 substitute outings across all competitions.

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Wolves identify Brazil international as potential Neto replacement?

Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Gary O'Neil celebrates after the match on November 11, 2023
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Wolverhampton Wanderers may reportedly make an approach to sign Porto attacker Galeno over the coming days.

With a week remaining until the start of the new Premier League campaign, Wolves appeared to be content with the make-up of their first-team squad.

Despite the departure of club captain Max Kilman, other star players had remained at Molineux until there were developments regarding the future of Pedro Neto.

On Friday afternoon, it was widely alleged that Chelsea had agreed to pay Wolves a fee of £54m to sign the Portugal international.

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Naruto in North London: Solanke joins Tottenham in record deal

Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke pictured on December 23, 2023
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Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed the signing of English striker Dominic Solanke in a club-record deal from Bournemouth.

The 26-year-old has penned a six-year contract with the Lilywhites until the end of the 2029-30 campaign, and the Cherries are expected to receive an initial £55m plus £10m in add-ons for Solanke's sale.

Bournemouth confirmed in their statement that Solanke is now the most expensive sale in their history, and the £65m man also becomes Spurs' record signing of all time, eclipsing Tanguy Ndombele's £54m switch from Lyon in 2019.

The former Chelsea and Liverpool striker becomes Spurs' third arrival of the summer after Archie Gray and Yang Min-hyuk, and the Reds are also set to receive around £10m as part of the deal thanks to a sell-on clause.

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Hijack alert! Man United 'hold meeting' over deal for Arsenal-linked defender

Fenerbahce's Ferdi Kadioglu celebrates scoring their first goal on December 14, 2023
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Manchester United have reportedly met with the representatives of Fenerbahce defender Ferdi Kadioglu to discuss a possible move for the 24-year-old this summer.

Kadioglu impressed for Turkey at Euro 2024, with his country reaching the quarter-finals, and there is currently a host of speculation surrounding the defender's future.

Arsenal have been heavily linked with the full-back, while it is understood that Brighton & Hove Albion have been in discussions over a potential deal for the Turkey international.

However, according to Turkish journalist Yagiz Sabuncuoglu, there is also interest from Man United, and the Red Devils have allegedly been in touch with Kadioglu's agents.

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Transfer news and rumours: Rabiot to Newcastle, Zaragoza to Osasuna

Adrien Rabiot of Juventus FC looks on during the Coppa Italia 2023/2024  on June 18, 2024
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Newcastle United have reportedly come to a decision over whether they will pursue a deal for free agent Adrien Rabiot this summer.

The France international is one of the most high-profile unattached players on the market, having failed to come to an agreement with Juventus over a contract extension.

Long linked with a move to the Premier League, Rabiot is believed to be on the radar of Manchester United - who tried and failed to sign him in 2022 - as well as Eddie Howe's Newcastle.

However, Football Insider claims that the Magpies are not expected to pursue Rabiot's signature this summer, as they have other priorities to take care of in the transfer market, namely a deal for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi.

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Move imminent: Man United 'in advanced talks' with Prem rivals over transfer

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag on July 26, 2024
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West Ham United are reportedly closing in on the signing of Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

There has been widespread speculation surrounding the right-back's future in recent weeks, with West Ham emerging as the favourites to sign the ex-Crystal Palace youngster.

Wan-Bissaka has entered the final 12 months of his contract at Old Trafford, and Man United want to bring in Bayern Munich's Noussair Mazraoui as his replacement this summer.

According to German journalist Florian Plettenberg, a breakthrough has been made in the negotiations between Man United and West Ham over a permanent deal for the Englishman.

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Juve hammer blow confirmed: West Ham complete statement defender signing

West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui pictured in July 2024
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West Ham United have announced the signing of defender Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice.

The 24-year-old joins the Hammers on an initial season-long loan deal, with an option to make the transfer permanent for a reported £35m in the summer of 2025.

Todibo has been the subject of intense speculation throughout this summer, with both Manchester United and Juventus initially holding an interest in the highly-rated Frenchman.

It had previously been reported that Todibo rebuffed interest from West Ham in order to push through a move to Juventus, but the Italian giants struggled to reach an agreement with Nice after weeks of negotiations.

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Spurs' new number nine? Shirt numbers Solanke could take at Tottenham

Dominic Solanke in action for Bournemouth on August 5, 2024
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Five years on from Tanguy Ndombele's failed club-record Tottenham Hotspur transfer, a Basingstoke-born striker is set to overtake the Frenchman as the Lilywhites' most expensive signing of all time.

Indeed, Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke is believed to be on the verge of joining Ange Postecoglou's side in a £65m deal, including a £55m upfront fee and a further £10m in performance-related add-ons.

The former Chelsea and Liverpool striker is expected to complete his medical imminently before putting pen to paper on a six-year contract in North London, where he will attempt to fill the boots of all-time leading scorer Harry Kane.

Solanke departs the Cherries on the back of netting 19 goals in 38 Premier League matches during the 2023-24 campaign - a tally bettered by just three players - and will become Spurs' third signing of the summer after Archie Gray and Yang Min-hyeok.

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Interest reignited? Barcelona 'hold talks' with Chelsea over midfielder

FC Barcelona president Joan Laporta speaks during the board meeting on September 13, 2023
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Barcelona reportedly remain interested in securing the signature of Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.

President Joan Laporta and La Liga chief Javier Tebas have both recently indicated that the Catalan giants are in a far healthier financial position than they have been in recent seasons.

That was proven on Friday when a €55m (£47.2m) deal was completed for RB Leipzig playmaker Dani Olmo, who returns to a club whom he represented as a youth player.

How that will impact on Barcelona's ability to spend during the remainder of the summer transfer window remains to be seen, but the situation will seemingly soon be helped by the sale of Julian Araujo to Bournemouth.

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New contract, new club: Liverpool confirm 18-year-old deal after dream debut

Liverpool's Lewis Koumas pictured in March 2024
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Liverpool have confirmed that 18-year-old winger Lewis Koumas has signed a new long-term deal at Anfield and will spend the 2024-25 season on loan at Championship side Stoke City.

The 2005-born protege made his mark at both youth and senior level during the 2023-24 campaign, where he was handed his first-team debut by Jurgen Klopp in an FA Cup fifth-round clash against Southampton.

Koumas scored his first goal for the Reds in that 3-0 win over the Saints, opening the scoring on the stroke of half time before fellow academy graduate Jayden Danns netted a brace off the bench.

The two-cap Wales international also excelled for the juniors with nine goals and five assists in 15 Premier League 2 appearances, as well as four goals in three FA Youth Cup games for the Under-18s.

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Juventus contact Chelsea over England international's status?

Juventus head coach Thiago Motta in August 2024.
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Juventus have reportedly made contact over the availability of a Chelsea player whose future at Stamford Bridge could be in doubt.

Having appointed Thiago Motta as their new coach, there have been significant incomings and outgoings at the Italian giants.

The midfield has been reinforced with the arrivals of Douglas Luiz and Khephren Thuram, while Juan Cabal will hope to challenge for a regular spot at left-back.

However, despite the funds that have been recouped through player sales, Juventus are still in a position where they are struggling to get other deals over the line.

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The saga ends: De Gea joins new club on one-year deal

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea on February 26, 2023
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Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has finally ended his lengthy absence from the game, joining Fiorentina on a one-year contract.

The 33-year-old has been out of work since leaving the Red Devils on a free transfer at the end of the 2022-23 season, although he was not thought to have been short of offers to continue his career.

A return to Spain with erstwhile club Atletico Madrid was mooted for De Gea, who was also unsurprisingly targeted by the financial powerhouses of the Saudi Pro League, who would have been able to satisfy his massive wage demands.

However, De Gea was ultimately unconvinced by a move to the Middle East, but the former Spain international has supposedly agreed to a significant salary reduction to join Fiorentina.

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Transfer news and rumours: Zaha to Leicester, Forbes to Wolves, Bueno to Celtic

Wilfried Zaha in action for Galatasaray in October 2023.
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Leicester City are reportedly in talks with Galatasaray over a loan move for Wilfried Zaha.

The Ivory Coast international left Crystal Palace on a free transfer last year, and he scored 10 goals and registered five assists in 43 appearances for Galatasaray during the 2023-24 campaign.

However, there is currently widespread speculation surrounding his future, with the 31-year-old said to be pushing to secure a return to the Premier League for the new season.

According to The Athletic, Leicester are 'working on' a loan switch for Zaha, with the Foxes determined to win the race for his signature.

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Will Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson stay at Man City this summer?

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson warming up before the match on July 23, 2024
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Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola has confirmed that the club's number one goalkeeper Ederson will be staying at the Etihad Stadium this summer.

There has been huge speculation surrounding Ederson's future during the current window, with the Brazilian giving serious consideration to moving to the Saudi Pro League.

Al-Ittihad were strongly linked with the stopper, who recently admitted that he could leave the Premier League champions before the end of the transfer window.

"There isn't a definitive yet (on my future)," Ederson told reporters while Man City were in the United States on their pre-season tour. "To hear Pep saying that (that he wanted him to stay) was very gratifying. It's now my eighth season with him living many good moments, also some bad ones.

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Deal back on? Man United 'remain in talks' over move for top target

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on May 25, 2024 (IMAGO)
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Manchester United are allegedly still in negotiations with Paris Saint-Germain over a move for Uruguay international Manuel Ugarte, with the Red Devils remaining hopeful that a deal can be agreed.

Ugarte has been heavily linked with a switch to the 20-time English champions this summer, but it had recently been claimed that the Premier League giants had cooled their interest.

PSG are allegedly demanding €60m (£51.4m) for the midfielder, but Man United are not thought to be willing to pay that amount for the 23-year-old, who moved to Paris from Sporting Lisbon last summer.

According to German journalist Florian Plettenberg, a deal for the midfielder is not completely off the table, with Man United and PSG remaining in negotiations in the hope of coming to an agreement.

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New arrivals: Man United 'confident' of completing double deal

Manchester United's Erik ten Hag celebrates in August 2023
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Manchester United are reportedly confident of completing a double deal for Bayern Munich duo Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt before the end of the summer transfer window.

Both players have been heavily linked with moves to Old Trafford in recent weeks, but a lack of movement in terms of outgoings means that Man United are not currently in a position to bring in the pair.

The situation is set to change in the near future, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka closing in on a switch to West Ham United, while Victor Lindelof is also expected to depart before the window shuts.

According to German journalist Florian Plettenberg, Man United are 'making progress' in their pursuit of the Bayern duo, and both Mazraoui and De Ligt are set to arrive this month.

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