Transfer news LIVE: Shock Arsenal bid, Osimhen twist; huge Man Utd boost; Liverpool deal close; Chelsea latest
The summer window is stepping up as Arsenal , Chelsea , Manchester United , Liverpool and Tottenham all work on more signings before the deadline. Arsenal are said to be plotting a shock bid for Jack Hinshelwood as they continue to chase England duo Ezri Konsa and Jarell Quansah, while Victor Osimhen could yet become Mikel Arteta’s statement attacking signing as the Gunners also remain in the race for Julian Alvarez.
Manchester United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Joaquin Seys as an alternative to Lewis Hall, while they are also eyeing Eduardo Camavinga and Carlos Baleba. Chelsea could return with another offer for Alex Scott as they prepare to sanction a raft of further exits potentially including Pedro Neto, while Liverpool have been offered new hope over Bradley Barcola as they also close in on a contract agreement with Rio Ngumoha.
Tottenham are stepping up their moves for Cody Gakpo and Savinho as they also target Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson, while Manchester City are set to sign Ayyoub Bouaddi as Barcelona make a fresh approach for Rodri, with Zion Suzuki and Amar Dedic heading to Aston Villa and Newcastle respectively. Follow the latest transfer news, rumours and gossip live below!
Scotland have appointed former West Brom defender and Monaco manager Sebastien Pocognoli as their new boss.
The experienced Swiss defender will move to Elland Road in a deal worth £8.5m - an initial £6.8m up front, plus a further £1.7m in add-ons.
That is according to BBC Sport, who report that Elvedi will travel to the UK on Monday in order to undergo a medical.
Elvedi’s arrival is expected to allow Leeds centre-back Sebastiaan Bornauw to join Hamburg.
Getty Fulham make move for Raoul Bellanova Fulham are working on a deal for Atalanta defender Raoul Bellanova.
Standard Sport understands that talks are being held between the two clubs over the right wing-back, who has six senior international caps for Italy.
Fabrizio Romano reports that Fulham’s first offer for Bellanova, 26, worth around £17m has been rejected by Atalanta, who want to keep him in Serie A.
Getty West Ham in Joel Piroe talks with Leeds West Ham are in talks with Leeds over a deal for Joel Piroe, Standard Sport understands.
Hammers talks for Suriname forward Piroe have been on and off throughout the summer transfer window so far.
talkSPORT report that Leeds want a permanent exit for the 27-year-old, though could yet entertain a loan agreement that contains an obligation to buy next summer.
Getty Rodri transfer latest after third Barcelona bid There is no Rodri either for Manchester City in Cardiff this afternoon, though Enzo Maresca insists there is “absolutely no news” with regards to his future.
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