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Done deal: Man United 'on verge' of selling Wan-Bissaka
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F31%2Faaron-wan-bissaka.jpg "Manchester United right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka warms up in May 2024")
Manchester United have reportedly agreed a settlement with Aaron Wan-Bissaka ahead of his proposed move to West Ham United.
The Hammers are left with Vladimir Coufal as their sole right-back after seeing Ben Johnson join Ipswich Town on a free transfer earlier this summer.
West Ham initially identified Bayern Munich's Noussair Mazraoui as their top full-back target before Man United entered the race for the Morocco international.
The Hammers soon turned their focus to Man United's Wan-Bissaka, who has entered the final 12 months of his contract at Old Trafford.
Renewed hope: Barca 'receive' boost in Williams pursuit
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F28%2Fnico-williams.JPG "Spain's Nico Williams celebrates scoring against England on July 14, 2024")
Barcelona have reportedly received a boost in their bid to sign Athletic Bilbao winger Nico Williams.
The Blaugrana recently bolstered Hansi Flick's attacking options with the €60m (£51m) addition of Dani Olmo from RB Leipzig.
Having secured Olmo's signature, Barcelona are seemingly set to turn their focus to signing his Spain teammate Williams.
The Catalan giants have been linked with the 22-year-old for the majority of the summer transfer window, but it was recently reported that Williams was leaning towards staying with Athletic for at least one more season.
'There has been no change' - Van Dijk offers contract update
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.jpg "Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk in action on August 11, 2024")
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has admitted that no progress has been made in talks over a new contract.
Van Dijk has established himself as a pillar of the Liverpool squad since arriving in a £75m move from Southampton in the summer of 2018.
The Dutchman has made 270 competitive appearances for the Reds, helping the club win the Premier League, Champions League FA Cup, UEFA Super Cup, FIFA Club World Cup and two EFL Cups.
Despite being an integral part of the Liverpool squad, there is uncertainty surrounding Van Dijk's long-term future with the Merseyside club.
"There is an agreement" - Slot confirms imminent Liverpool transfer
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Farne-slot.jpg "Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on August 11, 2024")
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed that he has been made aware of an "agreement" to sell Fabio Carvalho to Premier League rivals Brentford.
The Portugal Under-21 international was one of the stars of the Reds' pre-season tour of the USA with goals against Manchester United and Arsenal following a successful loan spell at Hull City.
Carvalho was a prominent figure in Liverpool's transatlantic trip thanks to the absences of Cody Gakpo, Diogo Jota and Luis Diaz through Euro 2024 and Copa America commitments, and his displays drew high praise from Slot.
Liverpool apparently turned down a £15m offer from Southampton for the former Fulham protege, but a £27.5m offer from Brentford - with the addition of a 17.5% sell-on clause - proved too good to reject.
Transfer news and rumours: Felix to Villa, Raphinha to Newcastle, Araujo to Bournemouth
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F29%2Fjoao-felix.JPG "Portugal's Joao Felix pictured on June 26, 2024")
Aston Villa are reportedly prepared to submit a €60m (£51.3m) bid for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix.
Felix has returned to Atletico after registering 10 goals and six assists in 44 competitive appearances during last season's loan spell at Barcelona.
The Portugal international has been linked with a return to Barcelona, but the Blaugrana do not seem to be prioritising a move for the 24-year-old.
Aston Villa are another club who have been credited with an interest, and Caught Offside are reporting that the Villans are ready to table a €60m (£51.3m) offer for the Portuguese attacker.
Liverpool 'eye move' for midfield star who has never cost a penny
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Liverpool are reportedly pushing for the signing of free agent Adrien Rabiot alongside their big-money deal for Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi.
The Reds are fighting tooth and nail to capture Euro 2024 winner Zubimendi, whom they could sign by triggering the €60m (£51.4m) release clause in his contract with Imanol Alguacil's side.
Liverpool would have to fork out that entire fee in full to capture Zubimendi, though, and they are instead thought to be trying to negotiate a different payment plan, hence why they have not activated that option just yet.
There is still confidence that Zubimendi will don a Liverpool kit in 2024-25, but regardless of whether the 25-year-old joins the Merseyside giants, they are apparently hoping to strengthen their engine room with a cut-price signing.
Out of Anfield: Liverpool 'willing' to sanction 31-year-old's exit
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F27%2Farne-slot.jpg "New Liverpool manager Arne Slot at the training centre on July 5, 2024")
Liverpool are reportedly prepared to offload Wataru Endo this summer should they be able to sign a replacement.
The 31-year-old joined the Reds at the beginning of Jurgen Klopp's final year in charge of the former Premier League and Champions League holders.
Endo arrived on the backdrop of a midfield rebuild, following the high-profile departures of Fabinho and Jordan Henderson to the Saudi Pro League.
Although not always exciting, the Japan international enjoyed a solid first campaign at Anfield as Liverpool secured Champions League qualification.
Back of the Neto: Chelsea unveil new £54m attacker
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F36%2Fpedro-neto.jpg "Wolverhampton Wanderers' Pedro Neto during the warm up before the match on August 26, 2023")
Chelsea have confirmed the signing of Portuguese attacker Pedro Neto from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a seven-year contract.
The 24-year-old has committed his future to Enzo Maresca's side until the end of the 2030-31 campaign and was unveiled to the Stamford Bridge crowd in Sunday's 1-1 friendly draw with Inter Milan.
Chelsea are reportedly set to fork out an initial fee of €60m (£51.3m), which could rise to €63m (£54m) with performance-related add-ons, having fended off interest from some of their Premier League rivals.
Arsenal and Liverpool were hitherto linked with a swoop for the former Braga and Lazio attacker, but it was two other members of the Big Six who supposedly tried and failed with late hijack attempts.
No Palmer repeat: Guardiola confirms he wants to keep Man City youngster
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Fpep-guardiola_1.jpg "Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates after winning the Community Shield on August 10, 2024")
Manchester United head coach Pep Guardiola has confirmed that he wants to keep James McAtee at the club this season.
The 21-year-old is the latest star to emerge out of the Citizens' academy in recent years, following in the footsteps of Phil Foden and Cole Palmer.
It has not been all glamour and fame though for McAtee, who spent the 2023-24 term on loan at Sheffield United as they battled for Premier League survival.
Under a mixture of Paul Heckingbottom and Chris Wilder, the Blades were nowhere near securing safety in the top flight, ending up rock bottom of the league standings.
Significant departure: Man City star 'to complete' transfer to Atletico Madrid
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F21%2Fpep-guardiola.jpg "Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks dejected after the match on May 25, 2024")
Manchester City's Julian Alvarez has reportedly departed to Spain ahead of a move to Atletico Madrid.
The 24-year-old has a shimmering trophy cabinet after such a short spell in the professional game to date, courtesy of his time at the Citizens and as part of Argentina's senior side.
Alvarez has lifted the Premier League and Champions League as part of Pep Guardiola's troops, with the attacker securing his most recent English crown last term.
The 36-time international also has a glittering CV on the international stage, having won the 2022 World Cup and 2024 Copa America alongside idol Lionel Messi.
Major exit: Real Madrid, Barcelona 'both interested' in Liverpool star
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F27%2Fcarlo-ancelotti.JPG "Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti on May 8, 2024")
Real Madrid and Barcelona are reportedly both interested in signing Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold in the near future.
The 25-year-old recently celebrated two decades on the books of his boyhood club, having joined the Reds' academy as a six-year-old in 2004.
Alexander-Arnold has been the undisputed first-choice option for Liverpool at right-back since making his debut for the first team in 2016.
The England international has featured over 300 times for Jurgen Klopp's side, with the player set for a new era under the leadership of Arne Slot this season.
Solanke's partner? Spurs 'considering' another striker signing
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F29%2Fange-postecoglou_1.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou applauds fans after the match on July 20, 2024")
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly prepared to enter the market for another striker following the arrival of Dominic Solanke.
Following a year without a recognised central striker since the departure of Harry Kane to Bayern Munich, Spurs finally secured the services of a new marksman this month.
Ange Postecoglou's troops moved decisively for the signature of Bournemouth's Solanke, who is coming off the back of an excellent term on the South coast.
The 26-year-old netted on 19 occasions and provided three assists in the Premier League for the Cherries last term as they avoided a relegation battle.
Could Salah, De Bruyne move to Saudi Pro League this summer?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F31%2Fmohamed-salah.jpg "Liverpool's Mohamed Salah pictured on July 31, 2024")
The Saudi Pro League is reportedly prepared to bid for Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Liverpool's Mohamed Salah if the opportunity arises this summer.
After spending a combined total of £700m on incomings during the summer window of 2023, clubs from the Middle Eastern country have enjoyed a quieter period this time around.
The only major signing for the Saudi Pro League from the Premier League has arrived in the form of Moussa Diaby, who made the £50m switch from Aston Villa.
Last summer, N'Golo Kante and Edouard Mendy moved to Saudi Arabia from Chelsea, whilst Fabinho and Jordan Henderson departed from Liverpool to join the emerging division.
Will Casemiro leave Man United? Ten Hag delivers major update
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Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has said that he is expecting Casemiro to stay with the club this summer despite the ongoing speculation surrounding his future.
The Brazilian found it difficult to show his best form for long stages of the 2023-24 campaign, with his performances from a defensive point of view leading to a host of criticism.
A number of Saudi Pro League outings are thought to have been keen on signing Casemiro this summer, but interest from the division has allegedly cooled.
The 32-year-old has another two years left to run on a lucrative contract at Old Trafford, and a recent report claimed that he is now likely to spend at least one more season at Old Trafford.
Transfer news and rumours: O'Riley to Chelsea, Oxlade-Chamberlain to Championship
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F30%2Fmatt-oriley_1.jpg "Celtic's Matt O'Riley reacts on July 10, 2024")
Celtic have reportedly rejected a fourth bid from Atalanta BC for midfielder Matt O'Riley.
The 23-year-old is the subject of serious interest from across Europe this summer following a stellar 2023-24 campaign at Parkhead for the title-winning Bhoys.
O'Riley netted 18 goals and provided 13 assists in just 37 Scottish Premiership matches last term as Celtic pipped arch rivals Rangers to the Scottish crown.
Despite his best efforts, the midfielder was not selected for Denmark's Euro 2024 squad in Germany, where Kasper Hjulmand was unsuccessful at leading his charges to continental glory.
The Basque blocker: How Zubimendi compares to Liverpool's current midfielders
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Fmartin-zubimendi_1.jpg "Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi pictured on August 9, 2024")
Only a few weeks on from declaring that he would not be leaving Real Sociedad - extinguishing Arsenal, Real Madrid and Barcelona's hopes of a big-money summer deal - Martin Zubimendi could end up donning a Premier League jersey after all.
Indeed, Liverpool - despite overhauling their midfield in the summer of 2023 - are said to be fighting tooth and nail to sign the Spain international, who seamlessly stepped in for Rodri during his nation's Euro 2024 final success over England.
Owing to a €60m (£51.4m) release clause in his Sociedad contract, Zubimendi's signing would not break the Anfield bank, and Arne Slot is said to be on the charm offensive as he tries to win the midfielder over with his Liverpool vision.
Zubimendi has been going about his Sociedad business as normal, playing in a friendly draw with Union Berlin on Friday amid claims that he is torn over a move to the Premier League, but there is apparently a consensus that he will end up on Merseyside between now and the end of the window.
Bernabeu is calling: Real Madrid 'planning move' for Man United star
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Fpalmnu.jpg "Kobbie Mainoo and Diogo Dalot of Manchester United on May 6, 2024")
Real Madrid are reportedly planning to make a move for Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot during next summer's transfer window.
Los Blancos are said to be preparing to sign a replacement for Dani Carvajal in 2025, with the 32-year-old's contract at Bernabeu due to expire at the end of the coming season.
Carvajal is likely to sign a new deal, but Real Madrid are allegedly putting plans in place to bring in a long-term replacement for the Spain international.
According to GiveMeSport, Carlo Ancelotti's side view Dalot as their top target in that area of the field, with Man United therefore seemingly facing a huge battle to keep hold of the Portugal international.
Announcement imminent: Man United 'set to confirm' eye-catching double deal
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F26%2Ferik-ten-hag_1.jpg "Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag on May 25, 2024 (IMAGO)")
Manchester United are reportedly planning to announce the double capture of Bayern Munich duo Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui on Monday.
On Saturday, the Red Devils are said to have finally reached an agreement with Bayern over deals for both players, with De Ligt set to cost the English side €45m (£38.5m) plus €5m (£4.3m) in add-ons.
Meanwhile, Mazraoui is set to arrive for €15m (£12.9m) plus €5m (£4.3m) in add-ons, with both players said to have agreed five-year contracts at Old Trafford, plus the option of an additional 12 months.
According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Man United are planning to announce both deals on Monday, with the pair now preparing to undergo medicals before the moves are confirmed.
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