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Ipswich strike 'verbal agreement' to sign Chelsea forward
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F35%2Fkieran-mckenna.jpg "Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna celebrates after the match on August 19, 2023")
Ipswich Town have reportedly made the breakthrough in discussions for Chelsea forward Armando Broja.
On the back of earning a return to the Premier League, the Tractor Boys' hierarchy have shown ambition in attracting some high-profile names to Portman Road.
Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips and Blackburn Rovers forward Sammie Szmodics have each signed for the club in recent days.
The latter was the Championship top goalscorer for 2023-24 and is expected to become a regular in the final third, either as a frontline striker or in chief support.
First summer deal: Liverpool 'on verge' of completing £29.9m signing
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F33%2Farne-slot.JPG "Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on August 17, 2024")
Liverpool have reportedly moved to the brink of securing a deal for Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
New head coach Arne Slot has surprisingly failed to welcome a single incoming to Anfield since replacing Jurgen Klopp in the dugout.
That did not stop the Merseyside giants from starting the 2024-25 Premier League campaign with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich Town on Saturday afternoon, yet it is an open secret that the Dutchman wishes to add to his squad.
In the short term, a new centre-back, central midfielder and attacker are all possibilities, particularly the former with Sepp van den Berg potentially being sold to Brentford.
Transfer news and rumours today: Kante to West Ham, Everton reject Maupay offer
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F31%2Fjulen-lopetegui.jpg "West Ham United manager Julen Lopetegui pictured in July 2024")
West Ham United have reached an agreement to sign highly-rated teenage midfielder Mohamadou Kante from Paris FC, according to a report.
It has been a busy transfer window for the Hammers so far, with the club bringing in several new faces to improve Julen Lopetegui's senior squad ahead of the 2024-25 Premier League season.
Among the notable arrivals at the London Stadium this summer are Max Kilman, Jean-Clair Todibo, Niclas Fullkrug, Crysencio Summerville and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
According to The Standard, Kante is now set to become the Irons' newest recruit and is expected to be handed a five-year deal once his medical is completed in the next few days.
Conor Gallagher 'to be presented' as new Atletico Madrid player in next 24 hours
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Fchelsea_1.jpg "Conor Gallagher arrives at London Stansted Airport. on August 6, 2024")
Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher's transfer saga is reportedly almost at an end, with Atletico Madrid set to announce the completion of his move to Spain in the next 24 hours.
Gallagher was one of Mauricio Pochettino's standout performers last season but decided to pursue a move away from Stamford Bridge after being made aware he would not be a guaranteed starter under new boss Enzo Maresca.
The England international is now in the final 12 months of his current deal with the Blues after failing to agree new terms with the club.
The 24-year-old midfielder had agreed to personal terms with the La Liga outfit weeks ago, but the deal stalled after Chelsea halted their pursuit of Atletico forward Samu Omorodion.
Man United midfielder 'wanted' by Burnley ahead of transfer deadline
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F34%2Fmanchester-united.jpg "Manchester United Kobbie Mainoo, Hannibal Mejbri and Marcus Rashford (left-right) during a training session at the Trafford Training Centre on August 17, 2024")
Championship side Burnley are interested in a move for Manchester United midfielder Hannibal Mejbri ahead of the summer transfer deadline, according to a report.
Despite showing flashes of promise, Mejbri has never managed to nail down a regular starting role in Erik ten Hag's side over the last few seasons.
The 21-year-old spent the latter half of last term on loan at Sevilla and is no stranger to the Championship, having played for Birmingham City on loan during the 2022-23 league campaign.
The Tunisian international made just six league appearances for the La Liga outfit last season following a public dispute with manager Quique Sanchez Flores.
Arsenal 'turn down' £25m attacker bid from Premier League rivals
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F28%2Farsenal.jpg "Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah celebrates with Leandro Trossard after the match in August 2023")
Arsenal have turned down Nottingham Forest's first offer for Eddie Nketiah, but discussions about a potential transfer are still ongoing, according to a report.
The 25-year-old came through the ranks at Arsenal but has struggled to nail down a starting role since debuting for the Gunners senior team in 2019.
Nketiah is widely expected to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer in search of guaranteed game time and was on the verge of joining Marseille in recent weeks.
The striker was believed to have agreed personal terms with Roberto De Zerbi's side but the deal collapsed as the Ligue 1 outfit failed to meet Arsenal's valuation of their player.
Jesus 'makes decision' on Arsenal future amid exit rumours
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F34%2Farsenal_2.jpg "Arsenal FC v Bayer 04 Leverkusen Arsenal s Gabriel Jesus in action. on August 17, 2024")
Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus is reportedly prepared to turn down any offers to leave the Emirates Stadium this summer and is eager to fight for his place in the team.
The 27-year-old was signed by the North London club from Manchester City at the start of the 2022-23 season in a deal worth around £45m.
Jesus impressed in his first season at the Emirates, scoring 11 goals and setting up six in 26 Premier League matches, but struggled to follow up on that performance in his second campaign.
Last season, he scored just four goals in 27 league appearances and dropped in the pecking order behind Kai Havertz, who also started the Gunners' first match of the current league campaign as the first-choice number-nine.
Man United 'working hard' to sell unwanted 24-year-old before transfer deadline
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Manchester United are making every effort to offload one of their unwanted first-team players before the transfer window slams shut at the end of this month, according to a report.
The Red Devils have been busy this transfer season, bringing in several new faces, including the likes of Leny Yoro, Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.
There are also widespread rumours that Erik ten Hag's side are not done with their summer transfer business either, with Manuel Ugarte heavily linked with a move to Old Trafford this month.
United are said to be negotiating a lower price with Paris Saint-Germain, who are asking for £51m to part ways with the Uraguyan midfielder.
Saudi Pro League champions 'add' Man City duo to transfer shortlist
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Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal have reportedly included Manchester City duo Kyle Walker and Joao Cancelo on a three-man defender shortlist.
Walker has spent the last eight years at the Etihad Stadium and has made a total of 301 appearances in all competitions, winning 17 trophies including six Premier League titles and one Champions League.
The 34-year-old right-back was heavily linked with a move to Bayern Munich last summer before signing a new Man City contract until 2026, and he went on to make 47 appearances - the majority as captain - for the Citizens last season.
Cancelo, meanwhile, has not played for Man City since January 2023 when he joined Bayern Munich on a short-term loan, before spending last season on loan at Barcelona, chipping in with four goals and five assists in 42 appearances.
Man City handed Gundogan transfer boost as Guardiola 'gives green light'
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F22%2Filkay-gundogan.jpg "Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring for Manchester City on June 2, 2023")
Barcelona midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is reportedly edging closer to finalising a return to Manchester City.
The German, who announced his international retirement on Monday, ended his seven-year association with the Citizens last summer in search of a fresh challenge and decided to join Barcelona on a free transfer, following the expiration of his contract at the Etihad Stadium.
Gundogan scored five goals and provided 14 assists in 51 appearances for Barca across all competitions last season, and he hit the appearance requirements to extend his contract by a further 12 months, keeping him tied to Camp Nou until June 2026.
However, reports have since emerged claiming that the 33-year-old has agreed to leave Barcelona this summer following a conversation with new head coach Hansi Flick, and he wants to make a swift return to Man City.
Chelsea could be 'tempted' to rival Al-Ahli for £45m Osimhen alternative
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Fenzo-maresca_4.jpg "Enzo Maresca, manager of Chelsea FC, watches the pre match warm up as he takes charge of his first home game for Chelsea on August 11, 2024")
Chelsea could reportedly rival Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli for the signature of Brentford striker Ivan Toney this summer.
The England international, who has been the subject of much speculation throughout this summer, is facing an uncertain future at Brentford having now entered the final year of his contract.
Toney has established himself as an integral first-team star for the Bees since joining the club in 2020, scoring 72 goals in 141 appearances across all competitions.
After netting 20 Premier League goals in the 2022-23 campaign, Toney was banned for eight months from football for breaching betting rules, before returning in January of last season and chipping in with four goals in 17 top-flight outings.
Williams alternative? Barcelona 'plotting' €90m move for Serie A forward
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Barcelona are reportedly preparing a move for AC Milan forward Rafael Leao, who is being eyed up as a possible alternative to Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams.
The Catalan giants had identified Williams as one of their primary targets earlier in the summer transfer window following his exceptional performances for Athletic and Euro 2024 winners Spain.
Prior to scoring twice for Spain at Euro 2024, including a goal in the final against England, Williams contributed with eight goals and 19 assists in 37 appearances for Athletic across all competitions last season.
There have been conflicting reports about the future of Williams, with one recently claiming that he is keen to join Barcelona, who have been told that they must activate his €55m (£47m) release clause if they wish to sign the attacker.
Rowe your boat: French giants 'submit new bid' for Championship star
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F41%2Fjonathan-rowe.JPG "Norwich City winger Jonathan Rowe in August 2023.")
Norwich City are reportedly deep in discussions with Marseille regarding a deal for Jonathan Rowe.
The 21-year-old has long been regarded as one of the top academy graduates at Carrow Road for some time, showcasing his potential since being handed 13 outings in the 2021-22 Premier League campaign.
However, it was not until last season where the winger delivered in the first team, contributing 12 goals and two assists from his 32 appearances in the Championship.
On the downside for Norwich, it did not lead to promotion, and Rowe has subsequently decided that he does not want to extend his contract past 2025.
Two Wolves defenders facing potential loan exits?
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F08%2Fgary-oneil.jpg "Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Gary O'Neil reacts on February 25, 2024")
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly open to loaning out at least two defenders before the end of the summer transfer window.
The Premier League outfit began the off-season by making three high-profile additions before raising in the region of £90m through the sales of Max Kilman and Pedro Neto.
As a result, supporters expected somewhat of a splurge on fresh talent courtesy of their new favourable position with the division's Profit and Sustainability Rules.
However, it was claimed on Monday that Fosun International are currently only prepared to hand Gary O'Neil a budget of £20m to further add to this ranks.
Transfer news and rumours today: Man United defender sale, Clarke to Leeds
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Manchester United have reportedly agreed to sell academy graduate Will Fish to Championship club Cardiff City.
The 21-year-old defender has been on the books of the Red Devils since he joined their academy at the age of seven, but he has only made one senior appearance for the club - a brief substitute outing in a Premier League game against Wolverhampton Wanderers in May 2021.
Fish has spent the last two seasons on loan in Scotland with Hibernian, making 66 first-team appearances in all competitions, but he is now seeking a permanent exit from Old Trafford to further his career.
According to the Manchester Evening News, Man United have agreed to let Fish join Cardiff on a permanent basis, with the deal set to be completed at some stage this week.
Alisson to Goodison? Everton 'step up' interest in £51.2m Brazilian
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F34%2Falisson-santana.JPG "Atletico Mineiro's Alisson Santana on April 14, 2024")
Everton have reportedly made an offer to sign Brazilian starlet Alisson Santana from Atletico Mineiro.
Amidst their ongoing financial and ownership issues, many assumed that the Toffees would struggle to recruit their desired targets in the summer transfer window.
However, the sales of Amadou Onana, Ben Godfrey and Lewis Dobbin have helped generate in excess of £65m which has been put towards the addition of five new players thus far.
Indeed, Jake O'Brien, Iliman Ndiaye and Tim Iroegbunam have all completed permanent moves to Goodison Park for a combined fee just under £40m, while both Jack Harrison and Jesper Lindstrom have joined on loan.
Chelsea 'ready' to accept 'significant' offers for 27-year-old
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F31%2Fenzo-maresca_1.jpg "Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca pictured in July 2024")
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to consider all realistic offers for Ben Chilwell before the end of the summer transfer window.
Before and after the Premier League opener against Manchester City, it has become clear who features in Enzo Maresca's plans for 2024-25 and who does not.
On Friday night, Maresca was quizzed on reports that Chilwell was one of the players who may struggle to earn minutes under his new regime.
The Italian effectively acknowledged that the 27-year-old was down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge and that it may 'be better if he leaves'.
Ramsdale boost? Arsenal 'verbally agree' personal terms with possible replacement
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F23%2F31%2Faaron-ramsdale.JPG "Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale pictured on August 6, 2023")
Aaron Ramsdale has reportedly been handed a boost in his efforts to secure a transfer away from Arsenal.
Despite impressing during his opening two years at the Emirates Stadium, Ramsdale was ousted by David Raya last season soon after the Spaniard's arrival.
As a result, it has been well documented that the England international is keen to secure regular football elsewhere, whether that be on a permanent or temporary basis.
From Arsenal's perspective, however, they are in no particular rush to part ways with the Three Lions stopper, aware that they could benefit from retaining his services in the short term.
Fulham 'agree' deal in excess of £20m to sign Man United target
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F31%2Fmarco-silva.jpg "Fulham manager Marco Silva on May 19, 2024")
Fulham have reportedly emerged as the frontrunners to secure a deal for Burnley midfielder Sander Berge, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United.
The Red Devils have been in the market for a new central-midfielder all summer, the expectation having initially been that Casemiro would be moved on and replaced.
However, the Brazilian has remained at Old Trafford and starred in the club's opening fixtures against Manchester City and Fulham in the Community Shield and Premier League respectively.
Erik ten Hag still wants to add to his engine room, though, with Sofyan Amrabat having returned to Fiorentina and offers being made for Scott McTominay.
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