Transfer news live - Man Utd chase Rabiot and Arnautovic plus Fofana latest

The Premier League has kicked off, but the return of matches has not diminished the importance of the summer transfer window, which remains open until September 1.

Manchester United's opening day defeat by Brighton has sparked plenty of action at Old Trafford, with Erik ten Hag's side widening their recruitment beyond just Barcelona's Frenkie de Jong. Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot and Bologna striker Marko Arnautovic are both edging towards joining United, with plenty of movement expected on Tuesday.

Elsewhere, Chelsea are chasing Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana after landing Brighton's Marc Cucurella in an eye-catching deal. Arsenal remain in pursuit of a central midfielder and a versatile attacker, while they are also busy offloading fringe players.

There is also plenty of movement elsewhere in the Premier League and right across Europe, with the start of the season focusing minds. To keep up to date with all of that and much, much more make sure you keep a close eye on all transfer news from Mirror Football right here.

06:26Felix Keith

Man Utd round-up

So, to begin with, you need to know what is happening at Manchester United, who are the busiest of the lot at the moment.

Having chased Frenkie de Jong all summer, United have now broadened their horizons to include other players. On Monday they agreed a deal in principle with Juventus for Adrien Rabiot, who is in the final year of his contract. They are also in negotiation with Bologna over Marko Arnautovic.

All of this is going on while De Jong's situation at Barcelona somehow gets even messier.

United will definitely be the ones to watch today.

06:00Felix Keith

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22:43Samuel Meade

Good night

That's all from us.

Some interesting deals got completed whilst Man Utd edge closer to another summer recruit.

Join us again tomorrow!

22:23Samuel Meade

Guedes deal confirmed

Valencia have announced that Gonçalo Guedes will be joining Wolves after a deal was agreed.

The winger will head to Molineux having been at the Spanish club since 2017.

A £35m fee has been agreed for the capture of the winger.

21:44Samuel Meade

Arnautovic agent speaks out

Man Utd have made a bid for the former West Ham man, and his agent has confirmed that they are pushing for a move.

"It's true that there is an offer from a well-known club," he told Austrian outlet Kurier. "I'm in contact with Bologna to see if that [offer] can be realised."

21:20Samuel Meade

Coady deal confirmed

20:58Samuel Meade

Werner closes on exit

Timo Werner is travelling to Germany ahead of his return to RB Leipzig.

The forward left the Bundesliga outfit back in 2020 for a hefty fee but has been unable to settle and produce at Chelsea.

A move back to Leipzig is now nearing in a £26m deal.

20:13Samuel Meade

Chelsea prepare world-record fee

Chelsea are ready to smash the world-record transfer fee for a defender as they pursue the signing of Wesley Fofana, according to football.london.

Harry Maguire is currently the most expensive defender in history having moved for £80m back in 2019.

The Blues have already seen Leicester City reject two bids for Fofana but are ready to up it once more.

19:44Samuel Meade

Pino's interest

Arsenal and Liverpool are both looking to make a move for Villarreal winger Yeremy Pino.

The 19-year-old winger is tipped for big things and has a £67m release clause - which would be a hefty fee.

AS reports that a move to the Premier League may prove too tempting for Pino.

19:15Samuel Meade

Torreira leaves Arsenal

18:46Samuel Meade

Xavi on De Jong..

He told TV3: "I don't know what will happen with Frenkie de Jong. Until August 31 anything can happen. He knows what I think and what the club want and need. Of course I'm counting on him, he's a great player."

18:16Samuel Meade

Moreno turns down Forest

Nottingham Forest have missed out on Real Betis star Alex Moreno, who has turned down the chance of joining the Premier League side and put out a statement.

"I want to thank the club for the proposal but I've now decided to continue at Betis, as this club is my home," he stated.

17:47Samuel Meade

PSG continue Skriniar chase

PSG are prepared to up their offer for Inter Milan's Milan Skriniar, as per Gazzetta.

The French giants have seen a bid of €60 million including add-ons rejected by the Italian side, who value their defender at around €70m and will not entertain offers below that.

17:18Samuel Meade

Cherries bolster their ranks

16:48Tom Blow

Second Arnautovic big expected

Manchester United are expected to make a second bid for Marko Arnautovic.

Bologna turned down a £7.6million bid from United for the Austria international, 33.

Arnautovic, who's previously played for Stoke and West Ham, scored 15 goals for Bologna last season.

16:18Tom Blow

Sevilla sign Isco

Sevilla have signed Isco on a free transfer following his Real Madrid exit.

The five-time Champions League winner, 30, has agreed a two-year deal.

15:48KEY EVENT

Coady confirmed

Conor Coady has completed his move from Wolves to Everton.

The England international joins the Toffees on loan and it's understood the deal will be made permanent if certain parameters are met.

Coady leaves Wolves after seven years at Molineux, having fallen out of favour with boss Bruno Lage as Wanderers look to move to a back four this term.

An announcement is due soon from both clubs.

15:45Dave Armitage

Tottenham transfer round-up

Antonio Conte has not been afraid to splash the cash in a bid to turn Tottenham into a side capable of keeping pace with their Premier League rivals and make a decent fist of the Champions League on their return to the competition..

Tottenham have already snared Ivan Perisic, Fraser Forster, Yves Bissouma, Richarlison, Clement Lenglet and Djed Spence which has eaten up a sizable chunk of his reputed £150m transfer budget.

The Italian does not look to be finished, however, as he endeavours to add a few more new faces before the window slams shut in September. Mirror Sport has rounded up the latest Spurs transfer news, rumours and gossip.

Click here to read Mirror Football's Tottenham round-up

15:10Tom Blow

Man Utd still in for De Jong

Manchester United could sign BOTH Adrien Rabiot and Frenkie de Jong this summer, according to Sky Sports.

The Red Devils are closing in on Rabiot's signature after agreeing a fee with Juventus. Many thought that would end their interest in Barcelona's De Jong, yet it's believed they want to bring both players to Old Trafford.

14:44Tom Blow

Rabiot update

Adrien Rabiot was reportedly against the idea of playing for a non-Champions League club... but he appears to have made an exception for Manchester United.

It's believed the Red Devils have agreed a transfer fee with Italian giants Juventus for Rabiot, 27. The France international, who has just one year remaining on his existing deal, is yet to agree personal terms and it could be some time before a transfer is finalised.

Rabiot has a fine CV, winning 22 trophies to date for club and country - including five Ligue 1 titles, the Serie A title and Nations League. He's been a regular for Juventus since joining the club from Paris Saint-Germain in July 2019, making 129 outings to date.

According to The Telegraph, Rabiot is interested in a move to England but would prefer to play for a Champions League side. Yet he's willing to make an exception for United, who will compete in the Europa League this season, due to the club's stature.

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14:13Tom Blow

Man Utd to miss out on Sesko

Benjamin Sesko is close to joining RB Leipzig, according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.

The RB Salzburg striker is a target for Manchester United, yet he's expected to join fellow Red Bull club Leipzig in June 2023.

It's believed Sesko is happy to stay at Salzburg for another year.

13:38Tom Blow

Braithwaite's brutal reception

Martin Braithwaite was booed by Barcelona supporters ahead of Sunday's friendly against Mexican side Pumas UNAM.

Barcelona are trying to release Braithwaite, 31, to free up space in their transfer budget. As per La Liga rules, the Spanish giants need to make sales before August 13 if they want to register their new signings - including Robert Lewandowski and Jules Kounde.

Braithwaite still has two years left on his existing deal and is refusing to leave Barcelona this summer unless he's fully compensated. The Denmark international is unlikely to get the same salary at another club and is well within his rights to be paid in full.

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13:08Dan Marsh

Moreno snubs Forest move

Alex Moreno has confirmed that he will not be joining Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.

The versatile Real Betis ace has been linked with Forest in recent weeks, but has now spoken out and confirmed he will not be quitting the La Liga outfit.

Moreno said: I want to thank the club for the proposal but I've now decided to continue at Betis, as this club is my home."

12:49Dan Marsh

Barcelona threaten De Jong with legal action

Barcelona have reportedly threatened Frenkie de Jong with legal action over his current contract, according to the Athletic.

De Jong penned a bumper new deal with the Spanish giants back in 2020 under Barca's previous board. However, the report claims that the club have informed De Jong that the terms that were agreed involved criminality and the provide grounds for legal action.

Barcelona's current president, Joan Laporta, reiterated that he wants De Jong to stay at the Nou Camp on Sunday night.