Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Mikel Merino, Ademola Lookman, Rasmus Hojlund

Friday morning's headlines:

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 on a five-year contract. Read more.

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

https://www.theguardian.com/football/article/2024/aug/22/aston-villa-approach-chelsea-over-potential-move-for-raheem-sterling Read more.

Chelsea transfer news: Maresca comments on Madueke future amid speculation

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca reveals how Noni Madueke can win him over to become a permanent fixture in his starting lineup. Read more.

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

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Rayan Cherki to Fulham and Yaser Asprilla's potential move to Champions League-bound Girona. Read more.

Man United confirm permanent exit of highly-rated academy product

Manchester United confirm that academy product Maxi Oyedele has joined Polish outfit Legia Warsaw. Read more.

Adrien Rabiot latest: Premier League club 'intensifies' pursuit of free agent

A Premier League club reportedly steps up their efforts to sign in-demand midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who is still a free agent after leaving Juventus in June. Read more.

Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'reach verbal agreement' for leading target

Arsenal are allegedly on the verge of securing a deal for Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, with 'a verbal agreement' in place. Read more.

Man United 'agree deal' for wonderkid who could follow similar path to Obi Martin

Premier League giants Manchester United reportedly win the race to sign Mali star Sekou Kone from Guidars FC. Read more.

Ten Hag issues Sancho update as Barcelona 'consider' late move for Man Utd forward

Barcelona are reportedly considering making a move for Manchester United attacker Jadon Sancho before the end of the transfer window. Read more.

Ten Hag addresses Ugarte transfer as Man United 'close in' on holding midfielder

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag calls for 'patience' in relation to the club's pursuit of Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Manuel Ugarte. Read more.

Man United boss Erik ten Hag clarifies reason for Victor Lindelof absence

Manchester United head coach Erik ten Hag reveals that a toe problem is currently keeping centre-back Victor Lindelof on the sidelines. Read more.

Barcelona, Real Madrid dealt transfer blow as Man City man is 'interested' in signing new contract

Barcelona and Real Madrid reportedly suffer a transfer blow as one of their long-standing targets from Manchester City is interested in extending his contract at the club. Read more.

Fulham confirm Man United-linked midfielder as fourth summer signing

Fulham complete the signing of Norwegian midfielder Sander Berge, who was attracting interest from Manchester United. Read more.

AC Milan chief sends clear message to Barcelona over Rafael Leao future

Barcelona are dealt a major blow in their pursuit of AC Milan forward Rafael Leao by the Italian club's CEO Giorgio Furlani. Read more.

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

Arsenal are reportedly in the race to sign Atalanta BC star Ademola Lookman, with the Gunners submitting a £42m player-plus-cash offer for the Nigeria international. Read more.

Liverpool transfer news: Reds learn asking price of Bayer Leverkusen hero?

Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly demanding £50m for title-winning centre-back Piero Hincapie, who has attracted interest from Liverpool and Manchester United. Read more.

Aston Villa 'willing' to pay £29.7m for La Liga striker after Chelsea collapse

Aston Villa are reportedly willing to pay £29.7m for Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion, whose proposed move to Chelsea collapsed earlier in the summer. Read more.

Deal agreed: Brighton man 'set' to undergo medical ahead of £15m Serie A move

Napoli reportedly have a verbal agreement with a Premier League club to sign a 23-year-old midfielder on a permanent deal this summer. Read more.

Everton among clubs interested in Newcastle star who 'wants to leave'

Everton are reportedly among the clubs interested in signing a Newcastle United player who wants to leave St James' Park before the summer transfer window closes on August 30. Read more.

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

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Carlos Soler to West Ham, Mason Holgate to Ajax and Mikey Johnston to Burnley. Read more.

Liverpool confirm £10m midfielder transfer as Pep Lijnders seals reunion

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

West Ham transfer news: Hammers announce ninth summer signing on five-year deal

West Ham United announce their ninth signing of the summer transfer window who has put pen to paper on a five-year deal. Read more.

Man City transfer news: Al-Hilal 'submit formal bid' for 30-year-old

Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal reportedly make an offer to sign Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo, who looks set to leave the Premier League champions. Read more.

Raheem Sterling 'makes Premier League transfer decision' ahead of Chelsea exit

Ostrasiced Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling reportedly wants to stay in the Premier League should he leave the Blues in the coming days. Read more.

Man United 'braced' for Premier League bid for £40m-rated attacker

Manchester United are reportedly bracing themselves to receive a bid from Chelsea for unwanted attacker Jadon Sancho, whom they value at £40m. Read more.