Done Deal: Brentford fend off Bayer Leverkusen to sign £25m Liverpool defender

Brentford have successfully fended off Bayer Leverkusen to sign Sepp van den Berg from Liverpool in a deal worth around £25m.

In Arne Slot's first transfer window at Anfield, the emphasis has been primarily on departures rather than new arrivals, with the club yet to make their first signing of the summer.

However, there have been several notable departures so far, with the likes of Fabio Carvalho, Adrian, Joel Matip and Thiago Alcantara all exiting the club in the last few months.

Van den Berg was linked with several moves in recent days, especially to the Bundesliga, with Leverkusen, Mainz 05 and Wolfsburg believed to have made enquiries about the 22-year-old's availability.

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Chelsea 'in talks' with Premier League rivals over Sterling transfer

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Chelsea have been approached by Aston Villa regarding the possibility of signing Raheem Sterling before the transfer window closes, according to a report.

Sterling's stint at Stamford Bridge is nearing its conclusion after a hectic few days, with both the player and the club now collaborating to secure a swift departure before next week's transfer deadline.

The former Manchester City attacker was excluded from the squad for last week's season opener, leading his representatives to release a statement calling for 'clarity' regarding his future.

New boss Enzo Maresca confirmed earlier this week that he had informed Sterling he would struggle to get playing time this season, as he prefers 'different kinds of wingers' in his lineup.

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Maresca reveals opinion of Madueke, comments on Chelsea future

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Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has revealed that he "absolutely" wants Noni Madueke to remain at the club, rather than be sold before the end of the summer transfer window.

Having contributed three goals and one assist during pre-season, the expectation was that the winger would be involved in some form against Manchester City on Sunday.

Instead, the England Under-21 international remained as an unused substitute as the Blues went down by a 2-0 scoreline to last season's Premier League champions.

Madueke was then left out of the starting lineup against Servette on Thursday night, despite Maresca making nine changes for the first leg of their Europa Conference League playoff tie.

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Transfer news and rumours today: Cherki to Fulham, Asprilla to Girona

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Fulham have reportedly agreed a deal worth £12.7m to sign Lyon playmaker Rayan Cherki.

The 21-year-old graduated from his club's academy at the age of 16 and has since featured in over 140 competitive fixtures for the Ligue 1 outfit.

Cherki has spent a large chunk of the summer on international duty in France, where Les Bleus were gunning for gold at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The Lyon man started one game throughout the tournament - the 3-0 battering of New Zealand in the group stage - with Thierry Henry's side collecting silver after losing to Spain in the final.

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"Once a red, always a red" - Man United academy product leaves Old Trafford

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Manchester United have confirmed that academy product Maxi Oyedele has left the club on a permanent basis to make the move to Polish outfit Legia Warsaw.

Oyedele, 19, has scored five times and registered one assist in 41 appearances for the Red Devils at Under-18s level, while he has also played 23 times for the Under-23s.

The midfielder was involved in Man United's preparations for the 2024-25 campaign, but the club have now confirmed that he has departed in search of pastures new.

"Maxi Oyedele has completed a permanent move from Manchester United to Legia Warsaw," read a statement on the club's official website.

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Premier League club 'step up' efforts to sign in-demand Rabiot

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A Premier League club have reportedly stepped up their efforts to sign in-demand free agent Adrien Rabiot.

The 29-year-old midfielder is still searching for a new club after his contract with Serie A giants Juventus expired on June 30.

Rabiot made a total of 212 appearances for Juve across all competitions during a five-year spell at the club, scoring 22 goals, providing 14 assists and winning four trophies including the 2019-20 Serie A title.

The France international has since been linked with a host of top European clubs, with the prospect of staying in Italy or moving abroad being mooted.

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Arsenal get their man: Gunners 'on verge' of signing top transfer target

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Arsenal are reportedly on the verge of securing a deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, with the Gunners 'reaching a verbal agreement' with his Basque club.

There has been a host of speculation surrounding Merino's future in recent months, with Barcelona, at one stage, believed to be at the head of the queue for the Spain international.

However, Arsenal's interest in the Euro 2024 winner has intensified of late, and according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Merino is now on the verge of securing a return to English football.

Romano claims that the Gunners have agreed to pay €32m (£27.2m) plus €5m (£4.2m) in add-ons for the central midfielder, who is set to sign a contract at the Emirates Stadium until the summer of 2028.

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Wonderkid arrival: Man United 'win race' for highly-rated teenage talent

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Manchester United have reportedly won the race to sign Sekou Kone from Guidars FC.

A number of clubs are believed to have been interested in signing the 18-year-old, who has been capped on 12 occasions by Mali Under-17s.

Kone represented Mali at the Under-17s Africa Cup of Nations and Under-17s World Cup last year, helping his country to reach the semi-finals of both tournaments.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, 'several clubs' have been looking to sign the defensive midfielder from Guidars FC, but the 'top talent' has agreed a switch to the 20-time English champions.

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Ten Hag discusses Sancho situation as Barcelona 'eye' move for Man Utd forward

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Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag was coy when asked whether Jadon Sancho would be back in the squad for Saturday's Premier League clash against Brighton & Hove Albion.

Sancho was a notable absentee from the Red Devils squad against Fulham last Friday, with the England international left out amid the speculation surrounding his future.

During Thursday's press conference, Ten Hag was asked whether the ex-Manchester City youngster would be back in the fold against Brighton, but the Dutchman refused to give anything away when it came to the 24-year-old.

"We will see. We have a squad, I hope we will have a squad with double positioning and when we go into the season after September 1, that means you can't select all the players but you need them all throughout the season," the manager told reporters.

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Ten Hag speaks: Are Man United on the verge of Ugarte deal?

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Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag called for 'patience' after being asked whether the club were closing in on the signature of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte.

The Red Devils have been heavily linked with the Uruguay international in recent weeks, and it is believed that a breakthrough has now arrived, with Ugarte thought to be nearing a move to Old Trafford.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the 20-time English champions are 'now close' to securing a deal for the midfielder, who could arrive at the club on loan with an obligation to buy.

Discussions are now allegedly 'at their final stages', with a deal set to be confirmed before the summer transfer window closes at the end of next week.

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Where is Victor? Ten Hag explains Man United centre-back's absence

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Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag has revealed that a toe problem is currently keeping Victor Lindelof on the sidelines, with the centre-back also set to be absent against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.

Lindelof has not featured for the Red Devils since being replaced at the interval of their pre-season friendly with Liverpool at the end of their tour of the United States.

The Sweden international was not in the squad against either Manchester City or Fulham in the Community Shield and Premier League respectively, and there has been a host of speculation surrounding his future this summer.

However, it is thought that Lindelof will see out the final year of his contract at Old Trafford before leaving on a free transfer next summer.

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Major boost: Man City star 'interested' in signing new contract

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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland is interested in extending his contract at the club, according to a report.

The Norway international joined the Citizens from Borussia Dortmund in July 2022 for £51m and he has since established himself as not only a star player at the Ethiad Stadium, but as one of the most prolific strikers in world football.

Haaland made his 100th appearance for Man City against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last weekend and scored his 91st goal for the club during a 2-0 win in their first Premier League match of the new season.

The 23-year-old scored a remarkable 52 goals in 53 games during his debut campaign with the Citizens as they went on to win a historic Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League treble in 2022-23.

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Fulham announce signing of Man United-linked midfielder

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Fulham have announced the signing of Norwegian midfielder Sander Berge from Burnley.

Man United had been linked with a move for Berge after he was identified as a potential alternative to Paris Saint-Germain's Manuel Ugarte.

However, Fulham have dashed Man United's hopes of signing Berge, having announced the Norway international as their latest summer addition.

The West London club have agreed to pay Burnley an initial £20m fee, plus a further £5m in performance-related add-ons.

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"He's not leaving" - Barcelona dealt huge blow in pursuit of Serie A forward

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Barcelona have been dealt a major blow in their pursuit of AC Milan forward Rafael Leao.

The 25-year-old has established himself as a star player for Milan since joining from Lille in August 2019, scoring 58 goals and providing 50 assists in 211 appearances across all competitions.

Leao was named Serie A Player of the Year in 2021-22 after recording 11 goals and 10 assists in 34 matches to help the Rossoneri win the title that season.

The Portugal international then contributed with 15 goals and 14 assists in 47 appearances last season and has subsequently caught the eye of several top European clubs including Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United and Chelsea.

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Swap deal? Arsenal 'make' £42m player-plus-cash offer for Europa League winner

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Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Atalanta BC attacker Ademola Lookman this summer.

The 26-year-old burst onto the back pages of newspapers at the end of last season after his goalscoring antics for the Italian side on the continental stage.

Lookman netted a sensational hat-trick for Atalanta in the final of the 2023-24 Europa League at Aviva Stadium in Dublin against Bayer Leverkusen.

In doing so, the former Everton winger became the first player to score three goals in a one-legged European final since the end of the 1960s.

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Liverpool learn asking price for Van Dijk successor?

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Liverpool have reportedly learned the asking price of Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie.

The 22-year-old was a key part of Xabi Alonso's side last season, with the German outfit cantering to the Bundesliga title ahead of perennial winners Bayern Munich.

Hincapie featured on 26 occasions for Leverkusen in the top flight, 16 of those coming from the start, scoring once and providing two assists from defence.

The centre-back has spent the majority of the summer on international duty in the United States, where Ecuador were gunning for Copa America glory.

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Villa looking to gift striker Champions League football after Chelsea collapse?

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Aston Villa are reportedly prepared to pay £29.7m for Atletico Madrid's Samu Omorodion.

The 20-year-old has spent the majority of his summer break from club football in France, where he represented Spain at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Despite starting just the single game for a youthful La Roja side, Omorodion found the net for his nation as they secured gold after beating hosts France in the final.

A former Sevilla and Granada youngster, the attacker joined Spanish giants Atletico on a permanent deal during the summer transfer window of 2023.

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Napoli 'verbally agree' £15m deal to sign Premier League midfielder

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Napoli reportedly have a verbal agreement with Brighton & Hove Albion to sign midfielder Billy Gilmour this summer.

The Serie A outfit have been pushing to sign the Scotland international throughout this summer since the arrival of new head coach Antonio Conte.

It was reportedly last month that Napoli failed with an £8m offer to sign Gilmour, but were made aware that Brighton would be willing to sell the midfielder if they returned with an acceptable bid.

Gilmour came on as a second-half substitute in Brighton's 3-0 opening win over Everton in the Premier League last weekend, and Seagulls supporters chanted "we want you to stay" to the midfielder from the away end.

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Toon today, gone tomorrow? Newcastle star 'wants' to leave before deadline

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Newcastle United right-back Kieran Trippier reportedly wants to leave the club before the summer transfer window closes in England on August 30.

Trippier joined the Magpies from Atletico Madrid in January 2022 and was a signing that signalled a significant change at the club shortly after the arrival of their Saudi-backed owners.

The 33-year-old, who turns 34 next month, has since played a central role in the club's rise, helping Newcastle secure a top-four finish in the 2022-23 Premier League last season and qualify for the Champions League.

Trippier, who has registered 21 assists in 92 appearances for Newcastle across all competition, was the subject of interest from Bayern Munich in January, but the Magpies refused to part ways with the defender midway through the season despite receiving a bid of around €15m (£12.8m).

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Transfer news and rumours today: Soler to West Ham, Holgate to Ajax

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West Ham United reportedly need to sell players before they can press forward with their pursuit of Carlos Soler.

The Hammers have made several additions to their squad this summer, recruiting Max Kilman, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Jean-Clair Todibo, Wes Foderingham, Guido Rodriguez, Luis Guilherme, Crysencio Summerville and Niclas Fullkrug.

They are still looking to add to Julen Lopetegui's options before the transfer deadline, and they would like to bolster their engine room with Soler's signing.

However, according to The Guardian, West Ham's pursuit of the Spaniard could depend on whether they can generate funds through player sales.

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Bye bye Bobby: Liverpool confirm £10m exit of young midfielder

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Liverpool have confirmed that young midfielder Bobby Clark has left the club to join Red Bull Salzburg in a £10m deal.

The 19-year-old swaps Anfield for Austria after a three-year spell at Liverpool, who poached him from the Newcastle United academy in the summer of 2021.

Clark quickly found his feet on Merseyside and became a prolific goalscorer at youth level, eventually catching Jurgen Klopp's eye and making his first-team Liverpool debut in their 9-0 crushing of Bournemouth in August 2022.

The midfielder also came off the bench in the 2023-24 EFL Cup final triumph over Chelsea, before scoring his first Reds goal in a 6-1 Europa League battering of Sparta Prague later that season.

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West Ham sign Kante: Midfielder joins Hammers on five-year deal

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West Ham United have announced the signing of midfielder Mohamadou Kante from Ligue 2 club Paris FC.

The 18-year-old, who passed his medical at the beginning of the week, joins the Hammers on a permanent deal and has penned a five-year contract, but he will be loaned back to Paris FC for the 2024-25 campaign.

Kante becomes West Ham's ninth signing of the summer transfer window after Max Kilman, Luis Guilherme, Wes Foderingham, Niclas Fullkrug, Crysencio Summerville, Guido Rodriguez, Jean-Clair Todibo and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.

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Saudi switch: Man City 'receive formal bid' for 30-year-old

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Saudi Pro League titans Al-Hilal have reportedly made an official bid to sign unwanted Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo.

The Portugal international was formerly a mainstay of Pep Guardiola's defensive setup, where he blossomed as an inverted full-back on both the left and right-hand side.

Cancelo - who joined City from Juventus in a £55.3m deal in 2019 - has conjured up a total of nine goals and 21 assists in 154 matches for the Premier League champions in all tournaments over the past five years.

However, the 30-year-old suddenly fell out of favour under Guardiola at the start of the 2022-23 season, seeing him join Bayern Munich on loan for the remainder of that campaign before a spell at Barcelona last season.

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Premier decision: Sterling 'makes transfer call' after Chelsea exile

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Ostracised Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling is reportedly determined to join another Premier League club as his time at Stamford Bridge nears an end.

While the 29-year-old has not hit the same heights at Stamford Bridge as he did during his time at Manchester City, his brutal axing from the first-team squad has still caught many by surprise.

Sterling is among a host of players training away from the main group under Enzo Maresca, who did not consider the Englishman for selection in their opening Premier League loss to Manchester City last weekend.

Sterling has also been omitted from the squad for the first leg of Chelsea's Europa Conference League qualifying clash against Servette on Thursday evening, and his number seven shirt has also been taken by new signing Pedro Neto.

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Braced for a bid: Man United 'prepared' for rivals to move for 24-year-old

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Manchester United are reportedly braced to receive a bid from Chelsea for unwanted attacker Jadon Sancho before the transfer window closes.

The former Borussia Dortmund man was expected to be the first name out of the Old Trafford door this summer, having seen his relationship with Erik ten Hag deteriorate last year.

Sancho had seemingly ended his own Man United career by hitting out at Ten Hag's explanation for his absence from a Premier League squad, as the Dutchman alleged that the winger had not been cutting the mustard in training.

After making an explosive social media statement and refusing to apologise, Sancho was ostracised from the group and allowed to re-join Dortmund on loan in January, helping the Bundesliga giants reach the Champions League final.

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