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Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Sofyan Amrabat, Jude Bellingham, Rasmus Hojlund

sportsmole.co.uk, 5 August 2023, 06:45
The transfer window is open! Clubs around the UK and Europe are getting business done as they look to give themselves the best possible chance at success in the new season.

Saturday morning's headlines:

Manchester City identify Florian Wirtz as Riyad Mahrez successor?

Manchester City reportedly add Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz to their list of potential replacements for Riyad Mahrez. Read more.

Manchester United 'make move for Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir'

Manchester United make an official move for Fenerbahce goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, according to a report. Read more.

AC Milan sign Yunus Musah from Valencia

AC Milan confirm the signing of 20-year-old American midfielder Yunus Musah from Valencia on a five-year deal for a reported €20m (£17.3m). Read more.

Wrexham 'closing in on James McClean signing'

Wrexham are reportedly close to strengthening their squad with the signing of Wigan Athletic wide player James McClean. Read more.

Erik ten Hag 'keen to bring Aurelien Tchouameni to Manchester United'

Manchester United are keen on signing Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni this summer, according to a report. Read more.

Brentford 'to turn down Arsenal's opening David Raya bid'

Brentford will reject Arsenal's opening offer for goalkeeper David Raya, which is short of their £40m asking price, according to a report. Read more.

Crystal Palace 'working to sign Lewis Hall on loan from Chelsea'

Crystal Palace are reportedly in contract with Chelsea over a deal which would bring Lewis Hall to Selhurst Park on a season-long loan. Read more.

Nottingham Forest 'make £21.5m bid for Roma's Roger Ibanez'

Nottingham Forest are in talks over a €25m (£21.5m) move for Roma defender Roger Ibanez, according to a report. Read more.

Montpellier HSC president Louis Nicollin: 'Chelsea must improve bid for Elye Wahi'

Montpellier HSC president Louis Nicollin says that Chelsea must increase their offer for Elye Wahi to stand a chance of signing him this summer. Read more.

Eddie Howe confident of keeping Bruno Guimaraes amid exit talk

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe is confident that Real Madrid-linked Bruno Guimaraes will remain at the club this summer. Read more.

Pep Guardiola determined to keep Kyle Walker, Bernardo Silva at Manchester City

Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola says that his side will "do everything" in a bid to keep Kyle Walker and Bernardo Silva this summer. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'reach full agreement for Wolfsburg's Micky van de Ven'

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly reach a full verbal agreement to sign Wolfsburg centre-back Micky van de Ven, who will join in a €50m (£43.2m) deal on a five-year contract. Read more.

Pep Guardiola: 'Arsenal have moved to next level with new signings'

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that Arsenal's signings this summerhave allowed the Gunners to move up a level. Read more.

Transfer rumours: Ramos to PSG, Morata to Juventus, Ekitike battle

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Goncalo Ramos to Paris Saint-Germain and Alvaro Morata to Juventus. Read more.

Manchester United 'to unveil Rasmus Hojlund before Lens clash'

Rasmus Hojlund will allegedly be presented as a new Manchester United player at Old Trafford before Saturday's pre-season friendly with Lens. Read more.

Bayern Munich 'set Tottenham Hotspur midnight deadline to agree Harry Kane deal'

Bayern Munich set Tottenham Hotspur a deadline of midnight on Friday to agree a deal for England captain Harry Kane, according to a report. Read more.

Liverpool 'make £21.5m Gabri Veiga bid'

Liverpool supposedly approach Celta Vigo with a £21.5m bid for Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga, who is also being linked with Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele 'to undergo Paris Saint-Germain medical today'

Barcelona attacker Ousmane Dembele is reportedly poised to undergo his Paris Saint-Germain medical on Friday ahead of a €50m (£43.1m) move to the Parc des Princes. Read more.

Manchester United 'close to finalising £30m Sofyan Amrabat signing'

Manchester United reportedly edge closer to the £30m signing of Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat following secret talks with the Italian side through intermediaries. Read more.

Jack Stephens signs new Southampton contract

Jack Stephens signs a new two-year contract with Southampton, a deal which will extend his time at the club to 14 years. Read more.

Chelsea considering bid for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Leandro Paredes?

Chelsea are allegedly contemplating making an approach for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Leandro Paredes. Read more.

Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur 'to miss out on Saudi-bound Franck Kessie'

Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly among the clubs who have missed out on the signing of Barcelona midfielder Franck Kessie. Read more.

Chelsea sign Axel Disasi from Monaco

Chelsea complete the signing of France international defender Axel Disasi on a six-year deal from Monaco. Read more.

Everton 'ahead of Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United in Harry Maguire race'

Everton reportedly move ahead of Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United in the race to sign Manchester United defender Harry Maguire. Read more.

Transfer rumours: Livramento to Newcastle, Oxlade-Chamberlain to Besiktas, Scott to Bournemouth

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Tino Livramento to Newcastle United, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Besiktas and Alex Scott to Bournemouth. Read more.

LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Bayern set Spurs Kane deadline, Chelsea sign Disasi

Sports Mole provides live coverage of all of the latest transfer news, done deals and rumours from Friday, August 4. Read more.

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