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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 Monday, August 14.Stick with us below to keep up to date with all of today’s transfer rumours and done deals.Today’s key eventsChelsea reach full agreement over British-record deal for Moises CaicedoWest Ham United sign James Ward-ProwseSpurs eye Arsenal’s Folarin Balogun as Harry Kane replacementSpurs considering Arsenal’s Balogun as Kane replacement?
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Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly prepared to consider an approach for Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun.On Sunday afternoon, Spurs commenced their 2023-24 Premier League campaign with a 2-2 draw at Brentford, a day after Harry Kane had departed for Bayern Munich.Richarlison led the line as an alternative to the club’s all-time leading goalscorer, and Argentine youngster Alejo Veliz has been acquired as one for the future.However, the Spurs hierarchy are expected to act in the transfer market before the end of the month in order to secure the services of another experienced frontman.
Click here to read the full story.Newcastle ‘ready to move for Tierney, Cucurella’
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Newcastle United are reportedly keen to sign one of Kieran Tierney or Marc Cucurella before the end of the transfer window.As a result of last season’s fourth-placed finish in the Premier League, the Magpies have secured a spot in the Champions League group stages.Eddie Howe has reacted to that achievement by bringing in the eye-catching additions of Tino Livramento, Sandro Tonali and Harvey Barnes.However, Howe has constantly referred to Newcastle being required to remain on the right side of FFP, something which now requires more work with a further £134m having been spent this summer.
Click here to read the full story.West Ham sign James Ward-Prowse from Southampton
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West Ham United have confirmed the signing of James Ward-Prowse from Southampton.The 28-year-old arrives at the London Stadium for an undisclosed fee – thought to be around £30m – and has penned a four-year contract to keep him at the club until 2027.The move sees Ward-Prowse end his 20-year association with Southampton, having joined the club at the age of eight and progressed through the ranks to become captain of the senior team.The midfielder made 410 appearances for the club across his 12 years in the senior team and missed just two Premier League games over the course of the last four seasons before the Saints suffered relegation to the Championship last term.
Click here to read the full story.Transfer rumours: Harrison to Everton, Samardzic to West Ham, Akpom to Ajax
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Everton have reportedly managed to hijack Aston Villa’s proposed move for Leeds United attacker Jack Harrison.The 26-year-old is expected to be part of a mass Elland Road exodus following their relegation from the Premier League and was initially thought to be close to joining Unai Emery’s side.However, according to The Athletic, Everton are now poised to sign the former Manchester City man, who was undergoing a medical with the Toffees on Sunday.Sean Dyche’s side have supposedly triggered a clause in Harrison’s deal allowing him to join on loan for the 2023-24 season, and his move would likely be made permanent next year.
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