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Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Harry Maguire, Leandro Paredes, Mohamed Salah

sportsmole.co.uk, 17 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.

Thursday morning's headlines:

Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic 'on verge of Al-Hilal move'

Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal are reportedly close to agreeing a deal to sign Fulham striker Aleksandar Mitrovic. Read more.

Xavi 'vetoed Neymar's return to Barcelona'

Barcelona manager Xavi is said to be the reason why Neymar did not return to the club this summer, before joining Al-Hilal, according to a report. Read more.

Liverpool 'considering six midfield alternatives to Romeo Lavia, Moises Caicedo'

Liverpool are reportedly targeting as many as six potential alternatives after missing out on both Moises Caicedo and Romeo Lavia. Read more.

Ansu Fati 'asks to leave Barcelona this summer'

Ansu Fati is reportedly looking to leave Barcelona this summer after giving up hope of playing his way into the plans of manager Xavi. Read more.

Chelsea 'ready to sell Lewis Hall to Newcastle United'

Chelsea are reportedly ready to cash in on Lewis Hall with Newcastle United prepared to negotiate a deal for the teenager. Read more.

Sheffield United 'fail with £10m offer for Cameron Archer'

Aston Villa are reportedly standing firm with their asking price for Cameron Archer, rejecting a £10m offer for the striker from recently-promoted Sheffield United. Read more.

Liverpool 'agree deal for Stuttgart's Wataru Endo'

Liverpool reportedly agree a €18m (£15.4m) deal to sign Stuttgart captain Wataru Endo, who will undergo his Reds medical on Thursday. Read more.

David de Gea 'gives green light to Bayern Munich move'

Former Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea signals a desire to move to Bayern Munich on a free transfer this summer, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester City 'preparing to launch fresh offer for Lucas Paqueta'

Manchester City prepare to launch a fresh offer of around £80m for West Ham United attacker Lucas Paqueta, according to a report. Read more.

Transfer rumours: Dier to Celtic, Martinez to Bayern, Bella-Kotchap to Dortmund

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Eric Dier to Celtic, Emiliano Martinez to Bayern Munich and Armel Bella-Kotchap to Borussia Dortmund. Read more.

Dwight Yorke urges Harry Maguire to leave Manchester United

Former Manchester United forward Dwight Yorke has told Harry Maguire to leave Old Trafford during this summer's transfer window for the sake of his career. Read more.

Rodrygo reveals he rejected Barcelona for Real Madrid

Real Madrid attacker Rodrygo reveals that he turned down the chance to join Barcelona in order to move to Bernabeu. Read more.

Tottenham Hotspur 'prioritising another centre-back signing before deadline'

Tottenham Hotspur reportedly earmark another new centre-back as their number one priority for the remainder of the summer transfer window. Read more.

Nottingham Forest targeting defensive pair Luiz Felipe, Trevoh Chalobah?

Nottingham Forest are reportedly in the market for both Luiz Felipe and Trevoh Chalobah, following an opening day defeat to Arsenal in the Premier League. Read more.

Bernardo Silva 'verbally agrees new Manchester City contract'

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva verbally agrees a new contract with the Premier League champions until 2026, according to Fabrizio Romano. Read more.

Eric Bailly Manchester United exit 'harmed by Al-Nassr deal for Aymeric Laporte'

Al-Nassr are unlikely to sign Manchester United's Eric Bailly this summer, having switched their attention to Manchester City's Aymeric Laporte, according to a report. Read more.

Jeremy Doku 'agrees personal terms with Manchester City'

Rennes winger Jeremy Doku reportedly agrees personal terms with Manchester City ahead of a proposed move to the Etihad Stadium. Read more.

Liverpool's Mohamed Salah 'gives green light to Saudi Arabia approach'

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is reportedly open to signing for a club playing in the Saudi Pro League this summer. Read more.

Elye Wahi 'snubs Chelsea in favour of West Ham United'

Montpellier HSC forward Elye Wahi is reportedly ready to reject a move to Chelsea in order to sign for West Ham United. Read more.

Chelsea considering approach for New England Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic?

Chelsea are reportedly contemplating whether to make an approach for New England Revolution goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic. Read more.

Manchester City 'accept offer from Al-Nassr for Aymeric Laporte'

Manchester City reportedly accept an offer from Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr for defender Aymeric Laporte. Read more.

Renato Sanches joins Roma on loan from Paris Saint-Germain

Portuguese midfielder Renato Sanches joins Roma on loan from Paris Saint-Germain with an obligation to buy under certain conditions. Read more.

Hakim Ziyech ready to leave Chelsea for Turkey?

Chelsea playmaker Hakim Ziyech is reportedly in line to sign for Galatarasay before the end of the week. Read more.

Manchester United 'still planning to sign Sofyan Amrabat this summer'

Manchester United still want to bring Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat to Old Trafford before the transfer window closes, according to a report. Read more.

Manchester United 'unlikely to sign Benjamin Pavard due to Harry Maguire situation'

Manchester United are now unlikely to sign Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard this summer, according to a report. Read more.

Roma confirm Leandro Paredes signing from Paris Saint-Germain

Roma announce the return of Argentinian midfielder Leandro Paredes on a two-year deal from Paris Saint-Germain. Read more.

Harry Maguire's proposed switch to West Ham United 'falls through'

West Ham United fail in their attempts to sign Manchester United centre-back Harry Maguire, according to a report. Read more.

Transfer rumours: Johnson to West Ham, Podence to Celtic, Barco to Brighton

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer rumours, including Brennan Johnson to West Ham United, Daniel Podence to Celtic and Valentin Barco to Brighton & Hove Albion. Read more.

LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Endo to join Liverpool, City ready Paqueta bid

Sports Mole provides live coverage of all of the latest transfer news, done deals and rumours from Wednesday, August 16. Read more.

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