Manchester United are ready to splash more than £60m on Brighton’s Carlos Baleba, ending a pursuit that begun last summer and bringing in further reinforcements to their midfield.
Liverpool have agreed a deal with Inter Milan to sell Curtis Jones who is set to become the third Englishman at the San Siro, after John Stones and Djed Spence’s arrivals for the Serie A favourites. That could release funds for Liverpool buy Bradley Barcola or perhaps even Yankuba Minteh after they saw a £50m bid for the Brighton winger rejected.
Meanwhile, Arsenal have agreed to sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa for around £51m. Mikel Arteta was eager to bolster his defence after the serious injury to William Saliba and Jurrien Timber’s return to fitness and a right-sided defender was highlighted as a priority for the Gunners as they bid to defend their Premier League title.
Finally, Tottenham are interested in Omar Marmoush as well as Savinho as they could make two signings from Manchester City. It could take their spending up towards £400m this summer, with £150m for the City pair floated.
Follow all of the latest news, rumours and done deals below
Barcelona halt pursuit of Alvarez?
Could this open the door for Arsenal?
Barcelona have reportedly halted their pursuit of Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez who is also a target for the Premier League champions.
Barca had previously put in a bid of €100m (£85m) which was rejected by their LaLiga rivals.
Arsenal do have funds available but Atletico are reluctanct to sell Alvaraz and the amount needed to placate them may be too much for the Gunners to stomach.
One to keep an eye on as the window heads towards deadline day.
Crystal Palace boss gives update on Adam Wharton’s future amid Man City links
Pierre Sage is confident Crystal Palace can retain Adam Wharton but played down rumours of a Wilfried Zaha return in his first press conference in charge of the Conference League champions.
The former Lens manager, who in June was appointed to succeed Oliver Glasner at Selhurst Park, also provided his assessment of Palace’s transfer window wishlist, including prioritising a replacement for Maxence Lacroix, who has departed for Chelsea.
Manchester City are the latest club rumoured to be seeking Wharton’s signature, and while Sage does not doubt the midfielder’s potential to attract a considerable fee, he believes the 22-year-old has not hit his ceiling in south London.
Liverpool make offer to sign Minteh
Liverpool have made an offer for Brighton’s Yankuba Minteh as they look to bolster their attacking options.
Minteh is one of Liverpool’s options to boost attacking prowess in the wide areas following the departure of Mo Salah.
The 22-year-old is currently injured but would be a savvy signing should Liverpool get their interest over the line before the window closes.
Man Utd target Barcelona star to upgrade at left-back
Manchester United look poised to add Carlos Baleba to their squad.
And their focus could soon turn to a new left-back.
Alejandro Balde’s camp have been approached, with the Barcelona star content at the Nou Camp, yet United could offer a starring role under Michael Carrick, reports Fabrizio Romano.
Crystal Palace linked to French midfielder after Wharton speculation
Crystal Palace have made a move for Kevin Danois of Auxerre, reports Fabrizio Romano.
The Eagles could pay more than £25m for the 22-year-old midfielder.
A France Under-21 international, Pierre Sage could acquire the player boost his central midfield options, despite links between Man City and Adam Wharton.
Man City move for Savinho replacement
The Palmeiras winger would come in as a replacement for the Tottenham-bound Savinho.
The Brazilian giants are hopeful of retaining the player, though City could pay the €100m release clause.
The same club sold Estevao Willian to Chelsea in a move worth up to €57m in 2024.
West Ham to sign Man City super talent on loan?
West Ham have struck a deal for highly-rated talent Divine Mukasa from Man City, reports Fabrizio Romano.
It will be a loan deal for the former Hammers academy product.
The Championship club will not have an option to buy, with a medical to follow in the coming hours.
The attacking midfielder spent time with Leicester on loan last term, scoring twice in 15 appearances.
Why Liverpool should lament the loss of another local as Curtis Jones joins Inter
There won’t be a real homegrown presence at Liverpool this season with Jones following in Trent Alexander-Arnold’s footsteps in leaving for a move abroad, Richard Jolly writes – and there’s a sense things could have turned out differently.
Why Carlos Baleba could be the missing piece in Manchester United’s new midfield
As reported earlier, Manchester United are closing in on a deal to sign Carlos Baleba from Brighton. Lawrence Ostlere explains how the midfielder will fit in with Michael Carrick’s side – and why he could be just what they need…
Tottenham closing in on double deal for Manchester City pair
Tottenham’s pursuit of Savinho and Omar Marmoush is nearing an end. Spurs are close to sealing a deal worth £153m, including add-ons, for the Manchester City pair.
