It’s that time of the year again – the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it’s sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season.
Here are today’s latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team…
Arsenal’s Osimhen interest
Arsenal have discussed signing Victor Osimhen during talks with Galatasaray over the potential sales of Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri.
Galatasaray made a £38.5million verbal offer for Martinelli, but the 25-year-old Brazilian is reluctant to leave London.
Nwaneri, 19, meanwhile, is assessing his options and, as it stands, talks for Nigeria striker Osimhen have not progressed.
Arsenal also hold an interest in Jarell Quansah and have made contact with the England defender’s representatives.
Bayer Leverkusen do not wish to sell the 23-year-old but Arsenal want to be aware of the parameters and know he would be open to joining them.
They are continuing talks for Ezri Konsa but Aston Villa’s valuation has been prohibitive for the deal they want.
Liverpool had a buy back clause this summer which expired but they have no plans to bring him back.
Victor Osimhen’s name was discussed by Arsenal transfer chiefs this summer
Martinelli has had tentative interest from Paris Saint-Germain in recent weeks, but the French side have now turned their attention to Ajax’s Mika Godts, 21.
England Under-21 international Nwaneri was frustrated with a lack of game time last season, but has interest from AC Milan, Fulham, RB Leipzig and Borussia Dortmund, among others.
Arsenal are also in talks with West Ham over the £3m sale of winger Reiss Nelson, and Napoli want striker Gabriel Jesus.
There is interest from Hamburg for Fabio Vieira, and fellow midfielder Martin Zubimendi is on the radar of Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid.
Barca prepare next Rodri offer
Barcelona are drafting a new proposal for Manchester City midfielder Rodri after their second offer was rejected. City are holding for closer £68m for the Spain captain.
Rodri was spotted by fans travelling back to Liverpool airport on a Ryanair flight from Madrid on Thursday evening.
City have rejected two bids from Barcelona for the midfielder, the second of which was around £55m.
Rodri is waiting on Barcelona and Man City to agree a fee for his move back to Spain
Wrexham set sights on Souttar
Wrexham are hoping to close a deal for Leicester defender Harry Souttar this weekend.
The Welsh side offered around £7.5million for the Australia international earlier this week and hope to have the edge over rivals Sheffield United who have also been bidding for the 27-year-old centre back.
Hammers smash transfer record for Engels
West Ham have agreed a Championship record transfer fee worth £22million for Celtic midfielder Arne Engels.
The Belgium international is due to undergo a medical in London today with the Hammers who have a long-held interest in the 22-year-old and had previously had two bids rejected by Celtic last month.
The previous record transfer fee is £17.5m paid by Ipswich Town to Nordsjaelland for Sindre Walle Egeli.
Marseille move for Perri
Marseille are continuing talks for Leeds goalkeeper Lucas Perri.
The Brazilian, who joined Leeds from Lyon, had been lined up for a loan to Torino and was even scheduled for medical but Marseille have been pushing this week to convince him of their project after selling Geronimo Rulli to Manchester City.
Rulli was bought as cover after James Trafford was sold to Leeds, who are closing on an £8.2m deal for Borussia Monchengladbach centre back Nico Elvedi. The Switzerland international, 29, can also play at right back.
Meanwhile, Marseille have also enquired about Arsenal forward Reiss Nelson.
The 26-year-old has been discussing a £3m move to West Ham but is unsure about dropping to the Championship.
Tigers’ Calvin heading out on loan
Hull’s rising young prospect Calvin Okike is being eyed for a loan move.
The 18-year-old left back opted to sign professional forms with the Tigers early this summer, a two-year deal with the option of a third, despite being closely monitored by several top Premier League clubs and has done well in pre-season working with the first team.
He largely featured for the U21s last season but was an unused substitute in a 2-0 win over Norwich City in the Championship.
Okike had a loan spell at National League club Hartlepool United this year, scoring within a minute of his senior debut and has featured in Hull’s recent friendly victories over Turkish sides Konyaspor and Caykur Rizespor.
He won the academy player of the year award last season and is drawing attention from League One Barnsley, Plymouth Argyle, Bristol Rovers, Port Vale and Oldham Athletic.
Everton keen on Wheatley
Manchester United and Everton are continuing discussions over the transfer of Ethan Wheatley.
The 20-year-old striker is viewed as one for the future by Everton but will be able to have an impact in the first team.
The England Under-20 international is 6ft 3in and regularly clocks 36km/h in sprints. He has been on loan at Northampton Town and Bradford City in recent seasons and was a prolific scorer through youth levels at United.
United winger Ethan Williams has joined Peterborough for an undisclosed fee. United’s deal also includes add-ons, a 50 per cent sell-on clause, a buy-back option and matching rights.
Spence ready for Italian job
Tottenham full back Djed Spence arrived in Milan last night ahead of his £26m move to Inter.
The 26-year-old has started his medical tests at the CONI Sports Medicine Institute this morning.
Tottenham midfielder Pape Matar Sarr is emerging as a target for Al Ahli in the Saudi Pro League. The 23-year-old will be allowed to leave and has been the subject of interest from Brentford and Aston Villa as well as other European sides.
Juventus have revived talks for Spurs keeper Guglielmo Vicario while defender Cristian Romero will have his medical with Atletico Madrid tomorrow.
Spurs remain in talks for Manchester City winger Savinho and Cody Gakpo of Liverpool. City’s Omar Marmoush is also on their list.
Badiashile set for Napoli switch
Napoli have agreed a deal with Chelsea to sign defender Benoit Badiashile on an initial loan for £2.5m that could rise to £3.4m with an option to buy permanently for around £23m.
Celtic are closing in on a loan for Chelsea full back Landon Emenalo.
Where there’s a Will, there’s a way
Will Smallbone has emerged as a target for West Brom. The 26-year-old midfielder is a free agent after leaving Southampton.
The Republic of Ireland international has a number of options but Albion have emerged as they are losing Alex Mowatt to Derby.
Benda heading to Forest
Nottingham Forest are signing Fulham goalkeeper Steven Benda on a free transfer. He is due for a medical today.
Tiger Tim
Hull have formalised their interest in Everton midfielder Tim Iroegbunam with an offer understood to be in excess of £15million. The 23-year-old has a year left on contract.
Leeds forward Joe Gelhardt has completed his medical at Hull ahead of his £4.5million move.
So Burnley bound
Brazilian side Palmeiras have signed Fabio So from Burnley.
Zaha returns home
Free agent Wilfried Zaha is training alone at former club Crystal Palace while he searches for a new club.
Howell heads to Leicester
Brighton midfielder Harry Howell has joined Leicester on a season’s loan.
Click below for all the transfer developments over the last few days…
THURSDAY: Chelsea waiting for Fernandez bid
WEDNESDAY: Man United target Carlos Baleba on Newcastle’s radar
TUESDAY: Roy Keane’s son-in-law linked with move to Portugal
MONDAY: West Ham interested in free agent Jamie Vardy
SUNDAY: Everton and Crystal Palace in advanced talks over McNeil-Johnson swap
SATURDAY: West Ham and Tottenham agree £5m fee for Manor Solomon
FRIDAY: Rodri tells Real Madrid he wishes to join Barcelona
THURSDAY: Man City target new goalkeeper after James Trafford sale
