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Sunday's Transfer Talk Update: Victor Osimhen, Casemiro, Hakim Ziyech

sportsmole.co.uk, 30 June 2024, 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.

Sunday morning's headlines:

Newcastle man 'to undergo Nottingham Forest medical' ahead of permanent transfer

Nottingham Forest reportedly reach an agreement with Newcastle United to sign a 21-year-old midfielder on a permanent deal. Read more.

Medical booked: Brighton 'agree' club-record deal to sign Premier League attacker

Brighton & Hove Albion reportedly agreed a club-record fee in the region of £33m to sign a teenage Premier League attacker. Read more.

Man United reunion mooted as Erik ten Hag 'identifies' Branthwaite alternative

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reportedly identifies Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt as a top alternative to Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite. Read more.

Man Utd's Casemiro handed Old Trafford 'lifeline' amid £25m contract reveal

Manchester United midfielder Casemiro could reportedly stay at Old Trafford for the 2024-25 season due to the staggering cost of terminating his contract. Read more.

Man United transfer news: Englishman 'offered' to Man City, Arsenal, Chelsea

Manchester United's Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly offers an England international to Premier League rivals Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea. Read more.

Real Madrid transfer news: Ligue 1 midfielder 'identified' as Toni Kroos successor

Real Madrid reportedly earmark Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram as their number one target to replace the retiring Toni Kroos this summer. Read more.

Chelsea transfer news: Strasbourg 'pushing' to sign USA international

Strasbourg are allegedly pushing to sign a USA international ahead of him potentially joining Chelsea in the future. Read more.

Arsenal news: Gunners, Juventus handed Riccardo Calafiori transfer boost?

Bologna are reportedly resigned to losing defender Riccardo Calafiori this summer, with the Italy international attracting interest from Arsenal and Juventus. Read more.

Transfer news and rumours: Joao Palhinha, Jonathan Tah to Bayern Munich, Alvaro Morata on Atletico Madrid future

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news, including Joao Palhinha and Jonathan Tah to Bayern Munich and Alvaro Morata's Atletico Madrid future. Read more.

Paris Saint-Germain 'lining up' world-record transfer for Barcelona wonderkid

Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly preparing a £211m bid for Barcelona superstar Lamine Yamal, who could become the most expensive player in football history. Read more.

Chelsea name asking price for Romelu Lukaku amid AC Milan, Napoli interest?

Chelsea are reportedly willing to sell Romelu Lukaku for €40m (£33.9m) this summer, with the Belgian international attracting interest from AC Milan and Napoli. Read more.

Chelsea confirm 31-year-old attacker transfer to Turkish giants Galatasaray

Chelsea have confirmed the transfer of Hakim Ziyech to Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray on a permanent transfer, ending his four-year stint in West London. Read more.

Barcelona, Paris Saint-Germain make Man City attacker 'top target' this summer

Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly chasing Manchester City's Julian Alvarez as a priority signing, despite the World Cup winner being content at the Etihad. Read more.

Chelsea, Arsenal 'on high alert' as Antonio Conte confirms Victor Osimhen agreement

Napoli's new boss Antonio Conte has stated that the club will honour their agreement to sell Nigerian international Victor Osimhen this summer. Read more.

Wolves transfer news: Spanish forward 'turned down' move

Wolverhampton Wanderers allegedly failed with an approach for a 24-year-old Spanish forward earlier this year. Read more.

Chelsea transfer news: Wonderkid explains why he rejected Blues for Wolves

Sport Recife youngster Pedro Lima explains why he chose to reject a transfer to Chelsea in favour of Wolverhampton Wanderers. Read more.

Newcastle 'open talks' over Elliot Anderson swap for ex-Man United attacker

Newcastle United reportedly open talks with Nottingham Forest over a deal to sign Anthony Elanga, with Elliot Anderson potentially heading in the opposite direction. Read more.

Newcastle 'fail' with Anthony Gordon, Jarell Quansah swap deal with Liverpool

Liverpool reportedly make a decision over whether to pursue a move for Anthony Gordon, who has been offered to them by Newcastle, amid their financial issues, in exchange for Jarell Quansah. Read more.

Chelsea transfer news: Chelsea complete signing of Aston Villa youngster

Chelsea announce that they have completed the signing of Aston Villa youngster Omari Kellyman on a long-term contract. Read more.

Man United transfer news: Red Devils identify Matthijs de Ligt as 'concrete target'

Manchester United are reportedly considering Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt as a 'concrete target', with the Red Devils on the lookout for a new centre-back. Read more.

Chelsea's Omari Hutchinson 'undergoes' Ipswich medical after £22.5m deal agreed

Chelsea winger Omari Hutchinson reportedly undergoes a medical with Ipswich Town after the two clubs agree a deal worth up to £22.5m. Read more.

Three holding midfielders Manchester United could sign to partner Kobbie Mainoo

Sports Mole discusses three midfielders Manchester United could sign to play alongside Kobbie Mainoo in the engine room next season. Read more.

Three Jarrad Branthwaite alternatives Man United could sign this summer

Sports Mole looks at three centre-backs Manchester United could sign if they drop their interest in Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite. Read more.

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