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 as clubs look to make big signings ahead of the new season.
Here are today’s latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team…
Barca keep tabs on Kane
Barcelona are monitoring Harry Kane’s contract talks with Bayern Munich.
The England captain is giving priority to resolving his future with the German champions where he is settled and discussions are ongoing about the length of deal for the 33-year-old.
Kane is understood to want a three year deal and, as Daily Mail Sport revealed earlier this summer, Barca have made their interest known.
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Villa braced for another Watkins bid
Aston Villa anticipate a fourth bid from Al Hilal for striker Ollie Watkins. The England international is open to the move but so far Villa have rejected their advances and want to keep the 30-year-old.
Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins is understood to be open to a move to Saudi Arabia
The latest bid of £38m was rejected on Tuesday evening. Villa maintain interested in Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson and have confirmed the signings of Matteo Ruggeri and Zion Suzuki.
Left back Ruggeri, 24, joins from Atletico Madrid, while goalkeeper Suzuki, 23, arrives after two years in Italy with Parma.
Meanwhile, Rangers have signed right back Kosta Nedeljkovic from Villa.
The 20-year-old has moved to Ibrox on a season-long loan, with a £4m obligation to buy, which will be triggered by the number of games he plays.
As Daily Mail Sport revealed last week, Villa are signing Aaron Wan Bissaka on loan from West Ham pending his medical today.
The deal can become an obligation to buy at around £18million.
Jones keen on Inter switch
Inter Milan have held further talks with Liverpool today over the transfer of Curtis Jones.
The Italians are confident of finding agreement around a £30million fee for the midfielder.
Jones would link up with John Stones and Djed Spence at Inter if all goes to plan. Jones has been eager to start more regularly and is ready for a fresh challenge.
Inter have been pursuing 25-year-old Jones since December.
There’s a new Cherif in town
Coventry have completed their ninth signing of the summer transfer window with Fenerbahce striker Sidiki Cherif for £20.5million.
The deal has taken the club’s spending to over £120m.
The 19-year-old, who was a target for Crystal Palace and Wrexham in January, made appearances in the Europa League and in this season’s Champions League qualifiers prior to opening talks with Coventry.
Toon’s Nkunku offer
Newcastle have been offered the chance to sign former Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku from AC Milan.
However, their priority remains to sign a midfielder first hence talks with Man City for Nico Gonzalez. Other targets are also being discussed.
Nkunku has been told he can leave Milan and has interest from RB Leipzig among others.
Toon are also closing on Genclerbirligi’s midfielder Ousmane Diabate.
The highly-rated 18-year-old had been set for Brentford while Tottenham had also shown interest.
However, Newcastle look to have won the race with the teenager likely to stay on loan in Turkey for another season.
Diabate, a defensive midfielder, has played 10 matches for the U19s and seven for Genclerbirligi’s first team so far.
Liverpool defensive prospect in talks over La Liga move
Liverpool defensive prospect Ifeanyi Ndukwe is in talks to join Levante on loan.
The 18-year-old does not qualify for a work permit in England so is having to be loaned out.
The Austrian youth international has excelled during Liverpool’s pre-season and the club have high hopes for his future.
First team football in a top league such as La Liga is viewed as an integral next step. He also has interest from Portugal and Germany.
Winger Kieran Morrison is joining Sheffield Wednesday on loan today.
Liverpool continue to discuss a move for Bradley Barcola at Paris St Germain but a deal for his teammate Ibrahim Mbaye is unlikely
Konsa nearing Arsenal move…
Arsenal have agreed a £51million deal plus add-ons for Aston Villa’s Ezri Konsa.
The England international has said goodbyes to staff at Villa and is due to undergo a medical tomorrow.
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As Gunners move for United youngster
Arsenal are also working on a deal for 20-year-old right back Habeeb Ogunneye from Manchester United.
Arsenal want players to boost their U21s squad and have also shown interest in United’s James Scanlon.
Gibraltar international winger Scanlon was on loan at Swindon Town last season.
England youth international Ogunneye had a spell at Newport on loan.
Baleba close to United switch
Manchester United are closing on a £65million deal for Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba.
Talks resumed for the Cameroon international in recent weeks after it became apparent his ankle ligament injury was not as serious as first feared.
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Pogba tears up Monaco deal
Monaco have confirmed that Paul Pogba has left by mutual agreement, bringing his time at the Ligue 1 club to a premature end.
The 33-year-old former Manchester United midfielder is now a free agent and has been offered to clubs in the MLS.
Read the full story here.
Paul Pogba’s time at Monaco is over – with MLS clubs now considering a move for the former Man United midfielder
Farke reunites with Elvedi
Leeds have signed Nico Elvedi from Borussia Monchengladbach. The final fee is £6.5m rising to £8.5m with bonuses.
The 29-year-old Switzerland international centre back worked with Daniel Farke previously at the Bundesliga club.
James set for Wolves move
Rennes midfielder Jordan James is poised to finalise his move to Wolves today pending his medical.
The Wales international midfielder is joining on an initial loan deal with an option to sign permanently for around £10m.
He impressed on loan at Leicester last season scoring 11 goals in 34 games and had interest from Middlesbrough and West Ham.
Chelsea defender closes on Italy move
Chelsea defender Benoit Badiashile has arrived at Villa Stuart in Rome ahead of his medical this morning.
The 25-year-old centre back is joining Napoli on loan for around £2.5m with an option for the deal to become permanent at £23m.
Mamadou Sarr, meanwhile, is emerging as a target for Real Sociedad and Al Hilal.
The 20-year-old has been expected to go on loan in the Premier League and interest there remains.
The Senegal international was recalled from a loan at Strasbourg to provide cover last season and started in their FA Cup win over Hull.
Piroe party at West Ham
West Ham have signed Joel Piroe on loan from Leeds until the end of the season.
The deal also includes an option for it to become permanent, which will be activated should certain conditions be met, including West Ham winning promotion back to the Premier League.
Joel Piroe has joined West Ham on loan from Leeds
West Ham turned to 27-year-old Piroe after hitting an impasse in talks for AZ Alkmaar striker Troy Parrott who is joining Real Betis for £17m plus add ons.
Piroe, who has scored 73 goals in the Championship during spells with Leeds and Swansea , said: ‘I see West Ham as a Club that really wants to be in the Premier League, and I think should be in the Premier League.
‘With my experience, I think I can help the Club a lot to achieve what they want to achieve, and I think it’s a good opportunity for me to show what I’ve learnt and how I’ve grown as a football player over the years.’
Piroe finished the 2024-25 season as the Championship’s top scorer, helping Leeds United earn promotion to the Premier League.
The Hammers remain an option for free agent Jamie Vardy.
Potters snare Ipswich pair
Stoke have agreed a fee of around £6million with Ipswich for striker George Hirst and are also taking Ipswich full back Ben Johnson on loan.
Scotland international Hirst is to undergo medical later today. The fee will increase on performance related bonuses.
TUESDAY: Crystal Palace land £11m American star
MONDAY: Liverpool unlikely to pursue PSG’s Ibrahim Mbaye
SUNDAY: Juventus reopen talks for Spurs keeper Vicario
SATURDAY: Aston Villa in talks with Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki
FRIDAY: Djed Spence completes £30million move to Inter Milan
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
