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Hello and welcome to Sports Mole’s live coverage of the latest transfer news and rumours from around the world of football on Wednesday, August 9.Stick with us below to keep up to date with all of today’s transfer rumours and done deals.Today’s key eventsWest Ham reach Harry Maguire agreementManchester City make £70m bid for Lucas PaquetaManchester United want Benjamin PavardKyle Walker to stay at Manchester CityBayern Munich interested in Chelsea’s Kepa ArrizabalagaNeymar father denies PSG exit talkLuton sign Ross Barkley on free transferWout Weghorst leaves Burnley on loanPSG ‘remove Kylian Mbappe shirts from club shop’
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Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly removed Kylian Mbappe shirts from the club shop amid the speculation surrounding the attacker’s future in the French capital.The 24-year-old has allegedly been placed up for sale this summer, having made it clear that he will not be signing an extension to his contract which is due to expire next June.PSG believe that Mbappe has already come to an agreement over a move to Real Madrid on a free transfer next June, but the Paris giants are not willing to lose the forward for nothing.As a result, Luis Enrique’s team are said to be hoping to sell the France international before the end of the summer transfer window, with Real Madrid seen as the heavy favourites.
Click here to read the full story.Luton sign Ross Barkley on free transfer
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Luton Town have signed former Everton and Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley on a free transfer.The 29-year-old was a free agent after being released by Ligue 1 outfit Nice at the end of last season, and has now secured a return to the Premier League.The length of the contract with the newly-promoted Hatters has not been confirmed, but Barkley will join up with his new teammates in time for their top-flight opener against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.”Why Luton? Going from the Conference to the Premier League is a great story and for me personally to be back in the Premier League, it’s great motivation,” he told the club’s website.
Click here to read the full story.Bayern-linked Kyle Walker ‘agrees to stay at Man City’
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Kyle Walker is reportedly on the verge of signing a new contract at Manchester City, with Bayern Munich set to fail in their attempts to sign the experienced defender.The England international’s future has been the subject of much speculation in recent weeks, with Bayern believed to have made him a priority target during the summer window.At one stage, the Munich giants, who are still battling to sign Tottenham Hotspur’s Harry Kane, were believed to be close to coming to an agreement with Walker.However, Man City have been battling to keep hold of the 33-year-old, with Citizens head coach Pep Guardiola recently opening up on the importance of retaining his services.
Click here to read the full story.Man United ‘to move for Pavard as Maguire replacement’
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Manchester United are reportedly lining up an offer for Bayern Munich’s Benjamin Pavard, with the club preparing to bring in a replacement for Harry Maguire.The Red Devils are believed to have come to an agreement with West Ham United over the sale of Maguire, who is set to make the move to the London Stadium in a £30m deal.Nice’s Jean-Clair Todibo is thought to be Man United’s ‘priority target’ in the middle of the defence, but according to Sky Sports News, Pavard has emerged as a genuine option for Erik ten Hag’s side.The report claims that Bayern are aware of Pavard’s desire to leave this summer, and the France international is interested in making the move to the 20-time English champions.
Click here to read the full story.West Ham ‘reach agreement with Man United over Maguire deal’
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West Ham United have reportedly come to an agreement in principle with Manchester United over the signing of central defender Harry Maguire.The 30-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Old Trafford this summer, having only started eight Premier League matches during the 2022-23 campaign.Maguire also recently had the Man United captain’s armband taken away from him, with Bruno Fernandes confirmed as the club’s skipper for the 2023-24 season.Red Devils head coach Erik ten Hag has said on more than one occasion during pre-season that he wants to keep the former Sheffield United youngster at the club this summer.
Click here to read the full story.Transfer rumours: West Ham want Maatsen, Leeds closing on Rodon, Oxlade-Chamberlain to Besiktas
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West Ham United have reportedly not given up hope of signing Chelsea wide player Ian Maatsen before the end of the summer transfer window.Having starred during Burnley’s Championship promotion campaign in 2022-23, it was expected that the Netherlands Under-21 international would be sold by Chelsea.However, the 21-year-old impressed during the Blues’ pre-season tour of the United States, Mauricio Pochettino using him on the left and as a number 10.As it stands, Maatsen will be kept in Chelsea’s squad, that decision highlighted by receiving a squad number on Tuesday, but the Daily Mail claims that West Ham still have him on their radar.
Click here to read the full story.Palace eyeing up relegated duo as Guaita replacement?
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Crystal Palace have reportedly identified Alex McCarthy and Daniel Iversen as possible replacements for Vicente Guaita.Roy Hodgson has gone on record to reveal that Guaita no longer wants to stay at the club; feeling ‘disenchanted’ at losing his place in the side to Sam Johnstone late last season.Guaita was initially signed by Hodgson in his first spell at the club back in 2018, but after picking up an injury shortly after the 76-year-old arrived back at Selhurst Park, he never regained his spot.The Spanish keeper has one year left on his current deal with Palace – after signing an extension in January – but the Daily Mail claims that he is seeking out a return to Getafe.
Click here to read the full story. 2h ago DONE DEAL Blackburn send Jared Harlock on loan to TNS🤝 #Rovers Under-21s midfielder Jared Harlock has today joined the reigning Cymru Premier champions @tnsfc on a season-long loan.All the best, @jaredharlock02! 💙🔵⚪️— Blackburn Rovers (@Rovers) August 9, 2023
2h ago DONE DEAL Stoke send goalkeeper Alfie Brooks on loan to Colwyn BayUnder-21s goalkeeper Alfie Brooks has joined Welsh Premier League side Colwyn Bay on a season-long loan.— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) August 9, 2023
3h ago DONE DEAL Nottingham Forest sign Matt Turner from Arsenal#NFFC is delighted to announce the signing of @USMNT international Matt Turner 🇺🇸— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC) August 9, 2023
Bayern ‘add Chelsea’s Arrizabalaga to goalkeeping shortlist’
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Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel is reportedly keen on a reunion with Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.During his five-year stay at Stamford Bridge, Arrizabalaga has not always been regarded as first choice, yet he has still made a total of 163 appearances in all competitions.As many as 39 of those outings came during 2022-23, the Spaniard regaining the number-one spot, and it appears that he is in line to retain that position for the upcoming campaign.Newly-appointed head coach Mauricio Pochettino has put his faith in the former Athletic Bilbao stopper, while Arrizabalaga was friends with coach Toni Jimenez before he followed Pochettino to West London.
Click here to read the full story.Man City ‘launch £70m bid for West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta’
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Manchester City have reportedly made a £70m bid for West Ham United attacker Lucas Paqueta.The 25-year-old made the move to the London Stadium from Lyon last August, and he represented the Hammers on 41 occasions during the 2022-23 campaign, scoring five goals and registering seven assists.Paqueta contributed one goal and four assists in 11 Europa Conference League appearances, as the capital outfit won the trophy, while he managed four goals and three assists in 28 Premier League outings.The Brazil international penned a five-year deal at the London Stadium upon his arrival, with his current terms running until June 2027, including the option of a further year.
Click here to read the full story.Neymar’s father denies Paris Saint-Germain exit talk
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Neymar’s father and agent has denied suggestions that the Brazil international has informed Paris Saint-Germain of his desire to leave the French giants during this summer’s transfer window.The 31-year-old’s future was the subject of much speculation earlier this year, but reports surrounding a potential exit have cooled in recent weeks, with Kylian Mbappe now the player being heavily linked with a move away from the French champions.A recent report claimed that Neymar had informed PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi of his desire to leave the club before the end of the market.Chelsea have since been linked with a move, in addition to the South American’s former club Barcelona, but the player’s father has branded the news report ‘fake’.
Click here to read the full story. 6h ago DONE DEAL Hoffenheim sign Wout Weghorst on loan from BurnleyWout ist da 📍 pic.twitter.com/Wr4I2AydHW— TSG Hoffenheim (@tsghoffenheim) August 9, 2023
Transfer rumours: Tierney to Real Sociedad, Hall to Palace, Ramsey to Burnley
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Real Sociedad are reportedly hopeful of signing Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney on loan for the 2023-24 season.The Scotland international’s future is currently the subject of much speculation, with the Gunners believed to be prepared to let him leave before the end of the transfer window.According to The Telegraph, Real Sociedad are at the head of the queue for the left-back, with the La Liga outfit hoping to take him on loan for the 2023-24 campaign.The report claims that Arsenal are willing to listen to offers of around £30m for the 26-year-old but are reluctant to let him depart on a short-term basis.
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