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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 Thursday, August 31.Stick with us below to keep up to date with all of today’s transfer rumours and done deals.Today’s key eventsLiverpool agree deal to sign Ryan GravenberchCole Palmer completes Chelsea medical ahead of move from Man CitySergio Reguilon set to undergo Manchester United medicalKylian Mbappe ready to sign new PSG contractSaudi Pro League determined to sign Mohamed SalahLiverpool open formal talks over Ryan Gravenberch dealTottenham, Bayern want Chelsea’s Conor GallagherSofyan Amrabat given permission to travel for Manchester United medicalCrystal Palace sign Dean Henderson from Manchester UnitedRomelu Lukaku leaves Chelsea on loan to RomaWolves sign Santiago BuenoWolves sign Enso Gonzalez from Club LibertadCeltic sign Liverpool’s Nat Phillips on loanSheffield United sign Luke Thomas on loanBrentford ‘closing in on Johan Bakayoko deal’
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Brentford are reportedly on the verge of agreeing a deal to sign Johan Bakayoko from PSV Eindhoven.The Bees have been looking to bolster their attacking options for the majority of the summer, with Brennan Johnson regarded as one of their main targets.However, after failing in their attempts to sign the Wales international, they seemingly turned their attention to Fiorentina’s Nicolas Gonzalez.The Bees allegedly submitted a £35m bid for the Argentine winger, but neither the club nor the player were willing to entertain Brentford’s offer.
Click here to read the full story.Gravenberch ‘to undergo Liverpool medical ahead of £34.2m transfer’
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Liverpool have reportedly reached an agreement with Bayern Munich to sign midfielder Ryan Gravenberch.Jurgen Klopp is keen to further bolster his midfield options before the summer transfer window closes in England on Friday evening, despite having already signed Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister and Wataru Endo.Gravenberch is believed to have been on Liverpool’s radar for some time and has been heavily linked with an exit from the Allianz Arena throughout this summer.The 21-year-old joined Bayern from Ajax last summer for an initial €18m, but he struggled to nail down a regular starting place last season under either Julian Nagelsmann or Thomas Tuchel.
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Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of 20-year-old winger Bradley Barcola from Lyon.The Frenchman has put pen to paper on a five-year contract until June 2028 and moves to the Parc de Princes for a reported €45m plus €5m in add-ons.Despite interest from the likes of Chelsea and Liverpool earlier this month, PSG have swooped in to recruit Barcola, who has become Luis Enrique’s 11th signing of the summer transfer window.Speaking to PSG’s official website about his arrival in the French capital, Barcola said: “I’m really happy and proud to be joining such a great club. It’s a club with a lot of ambition, and I’m going to give it my all.
Click here to read the full story. 1h ago DONE DEAL Blackburn sign James Hill on loan from Bournemouth✍️ What’s that coming over the…?#Rovers 🔵⚪️ pic.twitter.com/YMGFVHozh5
— Blackburn Rovers (@Rovers) August 31, 2023
“As a centre-back, James has all the attributes we look for – a strong 1v1 defender, aerially dominant and comfortable in possession,” said director of football Gregg Broughton.
“We have worked hard to secure James’ services ahead of many other Championship clubs and as a Lancastrian, we know he will find the transition to Blackburn Rovers straightforward.
“He has already played over 70 senior games, represented England at Under-21 level and most recently made his Premier League debut for AFC Bournemouth earlier this month.
“We are really pleased that Bournemouth recognise that our brand of football and training environment were the perfect fit for James to play his football this season.”
2h ago DONE DEAL Borussia Dortmund sign Niclas FullkrugOh, one more thing… pic.twitter.com/C2aEO72aqd— Borussia Dortmund (@BlackYellow) August 31, 2023
2h ago DONE DEAL Crewe loan Joe White from NewcastleWe are delighted to confirm the loan signing of classy Newcastle United midfielder Joe White.Welcome, Joe. 🤩https://t.co/B6wdXnJvAn— Crewe Alexandra (@crewealexfc) August 31, 2023
2h ago DONE DEAL Morecambe sign James Connolly on loan from Bristol Rovers🚨𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐒𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐋𝐎𝐀𝐍🚨21-year-old defender, James Connolly, has today joined Morecambe FC on loan from Bristol Rovers for the 2023/24 season.Welcome James👋#UTS🦐— Morecambe FC (@MorecambeFC) August 31, 2023
2h ago DONE DEAL PSG bring in Bradley Barcola from Lyon🆕👀❤️💙 #WelcomeBarcola pic.twitter.com/pUrU1BFMr5— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) August 31, 2023
2h ago DONE DEAL 2h ago DONE DEAL Luton sign Teden Mengi from Manchester UnitedWelcome, @TedenMengi! ✍️#COYH pic.twitter.com/6FVv2g5DUD
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) August 31, 2023
“I’d been at Manchester United since I was six and been there all my life; I’ve seen people come and go and I was the last of my age group to leave. While it’s sad to leave United, it’s an exciting time,” he told the club website.
“I just had to be real with myself and ask what’s going to be best for me. Stay and fight with United or go somewhere else and look for an opportunity. In the end I was honest with myself and took that option.
“Making Luton my home was a no brainer and taking on that challenge as I’ve never lived outside of Manchester is something I’m looking forward to.
“Even before they got promoted the team were doing well. I like the way they play and with five at the back I feel I could fit in very well. After speaking to the manager, I feel as though I’ve got a good chance of making an impression here.”
2h ago DONE DEAL Burnley sign Han-Noah Massengo on four-year dealShaken, not stirred 🍸 pic.twitter.com/9XMAf8xLnk— Burnley FC (@BurnleyOfficial) August 31, 2023 “I’m feeling really good. I’ve had talks with the manager and I just wanted to come here straight away,” he said after joining.”The interest was there early and during the summer I just wanted to be here, I could see the manager and club wanted me and I wanted to be a part of it. It meant a lot to me.”
3h ago DONE DEAL 3h ago DONE DEAL Lorient snap up free agent Tiemoue Bakayoko🌊 + ⛵️ + 🐟 = ✉️ pic.twitter.com/dY1DObl2aV— FC LORIENT 🐟 (@FCLorient) August 31, 2023
Fulham ‘contact Man United to discuss McTominay deal’
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Fulham have reportedly been in touch with Manchester United to discuss the possibility of signing Scott McTominay before the end of the summer transfer window.The Cottagers could lose key midfielder Joao Palhinha ahead of Friday’s deadline, with the Portugal international currently being heavily linked with a switch to Bayern Munich.According to Sky Sports News, McTominay is viewed by Marco Silva’s side as a potential replacement, and the capital outfit have made ‘initial contact’ with Man United to discuss a deal.The report claims that Fulham are expecting Palhinha to move to Allianz Arena, so they are putting plans in place to move for a new midfielder before Friday’s 11pm deadline.
Click here to read the full story.Harry Kane ‘banned from Spurs training ground ahead of exit’
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Tottenham Hotspur’s all-time record goalscorer Harry Kane was reportedly banned from attending the club’s training ground ahead of his move to Bayern Munich.Kane’s future was the centre of transfer speculation for the majority of the summer after he entered the final 12 months of his contract.Following lengthy negotiations between Bayern and Tottenham, a deal was agreed between the two clubs, leaving it up to Kane to decide whether to complete a move to Germany.The England captain gave the green light and subsequently joined the German champions, putting pen to paper on a contract until June 2027.
Click here to read the full story. 4h ago DONE DEAL Birmingham sign Emanuel Aiwu on loan from CremoneseAnother one in the building, well, nearly… ✈️🔜 pic.twitter.com/6afwLdSCRh— Birmingham City FC (@BCFC) August 31, 2023
Crystal Palace sign Dean Henderson from Man United
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Crystal Palace have completed the signing of goalkeeper Dean Henderson from Manchester United.The 26-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract at Selhurst Park, keeping him at the club until 2028.Henderson joins for an undisclosed fee thought to be worth up to £20m and becomes Palace’s third signing of the summer, after Jefferson Lerma and Matheus Franca.”I’m absolutely delighted and buzzing to be here. I can’t wait to get started,” he told the club’s official website.
Click here to read the full story. 4h ago DONE DEAL Barnsley sign Jamie McCart on loan from Rotherham🤝 Welcome to Oakwell, Jamie McCart!The defender joins on loan from Rotherham United.
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“I’m delighted! As soon as my agent phoned me and told me Barnsley were interested, it was kind of a no-brainer for me,” he told the club website.
Barnsley CEO Khaled El-Ahmad added: “We would like to wish a warm welcome to Jamie.
“We are happy that we are able to bring him to Oakwell and provide healthy competition in the squad.”
Man United ‘hold talks over Benfica teen Joao Neves’
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Manchester United have reportedly held talks with Benfica over a potential deal for 18-year-old midfielder Joao Neves.The Red Devils are prioritising a new midfielder in the final stages of the transfer window, and they are seemingly making progress in their pursuit of Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat.A recent report has claimed that the Morocco international is set to travel to England ahead of a medical with Man United.While Man United are set to bolster their options in the middle of the park before Friday’s transfer deadline, they are also on the lookout for future additions.
Click here to read the full story.Palmer ‘completes Chelsea medical ahead of move from Man City’
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Cole Palmer has reportedly completed his Chelsea medical ahead of his proposed transfer from Manchester City.Having experienced a busy summer of activity, Chelsea have launched one final push to add to their squad in the closing days of the transfer window.With Christopher Nkunku sidelined through injury, the Blues have been on the lookout for attacking reinforcements.After identifying Palmer as a potential target, Chelsea submitted an initial £35m bid which was subsequently rejected by Man City.
Click here to read the full story.Barcelona ‘agree deal with LAFC for Mamadou Fall’
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Barcelona have reportedly come to an agreement with Los Angeles FC over a deal for Mamadou Fall.The 20-year-old has featured on 42 occasions for his MLS club in all competitions, scoring six times and registering one assist in the process.Fall is familiar with Spanish football, though, having spent last season on loan at Villarreal, making 25 appearances for Villarreal B, scoring three times in the process.The centre-back also featured on two occasions for the first team, appearing against Girona in La Liga on January 22, in addition to a Copa del Rey first-round clash with CD St. Amalia in November 2022.
Click here to read the full story. 5h ago DONE DEAL Motherwell sign Oli ShawAdding firepower up top 🔥Welcome, Oli.https://t.co/8M2L5oN0fW pic.twitter.com/94A0mcwHl8— Motherwell FC (@MotherwellFC) August 31, 2023
Donny van de Beek ‘turns down Lorient loan switch’
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Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has reportedly rejected the chance to join Lorient on loan for the 2023-24 campaign.The Netherlands international’s future is currently the subject of much speculation, with a number of clubs believed to be keen to sign him before Friday evening’s deadline.Lorient are believed to have had a loan offer accepted by Man United on Wednesday, with the Ligue 1 outfit making an ambitious attempt to sign him.However, according to Le Parisien, Van de Beek has rejected the chance to move to the French side, as he is allegedly hopeful of securing a more lucrative exit before the window closes.
Click here to read the full story.Pellistri ‘to stay at Man United following Ten Hag talks’
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Facundo Pellistri will reportedly be remaining with Manchester United beyond the transfer deadline, with the attacker holding successful discussions with Red Devils head coach Erik ten Hag.There has been a host of speculation surrounding the Uruguay international’s future over the last few weeks, with a number of clubs said to have expressed an interest in his signature.According to The Athletic, more than a dozen teams have been in touch with Man United to discuss the attacker, with Sheffield United and FC Twente among those.However, the report claims that Ten Hag made it clear during recent discussions that he wants the 21-year-old to continue his development at Old Trafford rather than depart on another loan.
Click here to read the full story.Manchester United ‘closing in on Sergio Reguilon signing’
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Manchester United are reportedly closing in on the signature of Tottenham Hotspur defender Sergio Reguilon.The Red Devils entered the market for a new left-back after being hit with the news that Luke Shaw was facing a period on the sidelines with a muscular problem.Back-up left-back Tyrell Malacia is also out with a muscular issue of his own, while Brandon Williams was allowed to join Ipswich Town on loan last week.Diogo Dalot played in that position against Nottingham Forest on Saturday and will remain an option for head coach Erik ten Hag, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka seemingly nailing down the right-back spot.
Click here to read the full story.Transfer rumours: Iwobi to Fulham, Cornet to Everton, Kostic to West Ham
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Fulham are reportedly close to reaching an agreement with Everton over the transfer of midfielder Alex Iwobi.The 27-year-old has spent the last four years with the Toffees, scoring nine goals and providing 16 assists in 140 appearances across all competitions, including two goals and eight assists in 38 Premier League games last season.However, Iwobi has been tipped to leave Goodison Park this summer as he has entered the final year of his contract, and cash-strapped Everton are believed to be open to parting ways for the right price.According to Sky Sports News, Fulham and Everton are close to an agreement over a deal for Iwobi to move to Craven Cottage before Friday’s transfer deadline.
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Celtic have completed the signing of defender Nat Phillips on loan from Liverpool.The 26-year-old joins the Glaswegian giants on a temporary basis until January 2024 and will wear the number six shirt.Phillips becomes Brendan Rodgers’s eighth signing of the summer transfer window after Odin Thiago Holm, Marco Tilio, Kwon Hyeok-kyu, Yang Hyun-jun, Maik Nawrocki, Gustaf Lagerbielke and Luis Palma, the latter of whom joined the Hoops on Wednesday.Speaking to Celtic TV on his arrival at Parkhead, Phillips said: “I’m really excited. When I heard about the interest it was one that got me excited.
Click here to read the full story.Wolves announce signing of Girona defender Bueno
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Wolverhampton Wanderers have announced the signing of Girona defender Santiago Bueno.With just three senior centre-backs at his disposal, new head coach Gary O’Neil has been keen to strengthen his options in defence.However, as a result of Wolves’ FFP issues, securing suitable players for the right price has not been an easy task, leaving Matt Doherty to be used in a back three in the EFL Cup in midweek.The West Midlands outfit have now made the breakthrough in that area, however, with Bueno arriving from La Liga outfit Girona.
Click here to read the full story. 8h ago DONE DEAL Kylian Mbappe ‘ready to sign PSG extension with release clause’
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Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe is reportedly ready to complete a dramatic U-turn and agree to a new contract with the French champions.The 24-year-old’s future has been a major talking point for the past few transfer windows, but more fuel was added to the fire when it emerged that he was refusing to extend his contract.Back in 2022, Mbappe unexpectedly snubbed Real Madrid to sign a two-year extension with PSG, which also included a 12-month option until the end of the 2024-25 season.However, the France international informed PSG earlier this summer that he would not be triggering that clause, leaving Les Parisiens at risk of losing him for nothing at the conclusion of the current campaign.
Click here to read the full story.Liverpool ‘readying formal bid for Ryan Gravenberch’
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Liverpool are lining up a formal approach for Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, according to a report.Despite already adding Wataru Endo, Dominik Szoboszlai and Alexis Mac Allister to their engine room, Liverpool are believed to be pushing for a late move for Gravenberch.The Dutchman was strongly linked with a switch to Anfield earlier in the summer, having struggled to displace Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka in the Bayern pecking order.However, the Reds hitherto received little encouragement from Bayern that a deal was plausible, forcing Jurgen Klopp’s side to move on to other targets over the past few weeks.
Click here to read the full story.Tottenham, Bayern ‘to go head-to-head for Conor Gallagher’
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Tottenham Hotspur and Bayern Munich are reportedly ready to battle one another for Chelsea’s Conor Gallagher in the final hours of the transfer window.The 23-year-old has been tipped to move away from Stamford Bridge for some time as the Blues revitalise their midfield with Lesley Ugochukwu, Enzo Fernandez, Romeo Lavia and Moises Caicedo.West Ham United were believed to have been pushing to sign Gallagher earlier this year, only to turn their attention to Edson Alvarez and James Ward-Prowse following Declan Rice’s move to Arsenal.Since the Hammers withdrew from the race, Gallagher has played his way into Mauricio Pochettino’s good books and has started all four of their matches in the 2023-24 campaign so far.
Click here to read the full story. 9h ago DONE DEAL Dane Scarlett signs new Spurs deal, joins Ipswich on loanDane Scarlett has signed a new contract with the Club until 2027 and joined Championship side Ipswich Town on loan for the 2023/24 season.Congratulations and good luck, Dane! 👊— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 31, 2023
9h ago DONE DEAL Rotherham sign Sam Nombe for club-record fee✍️ | 𝗔𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗲𝗲! 👊 The Millers have exceeded their previous club record for a second time this summer, in a swoop that sees us complete the signing of Sam Nombe from Exeter City!#rufc | #ForeverTogetherForeverProud
— Rotherham United FC (@RotherhamUnited) August 31, 2023
“We’re pleased to welcome him to the football club, he’ll improve our attacking options and I’m looking forward to working with Sam again,” said manager Matt Taylor.
“He has pace and power, he’s a ‘Rotherham United’ player who has scored goals consistently over the last few seasons.
“We could have loaned a player from a Premier League club, but we want to progress and I see Sam as a good investment, not just for now but for the coming seasons as well.
“He’s a good character and he’ll take on the challenge, which is what I stand for and the club stands for. He’s a certain type of profile and one we’ve been looking for.”
10h ago DONE DEAL Tottenham Hotspur ‘turn down Burnley offer for Eric Dier’
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Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly rejected an offer from Burnley for out-of-favour defender Eric Dier.The 29-year-old has not been involved for Spurs in the early stages of the 2023-24 campaign amid the speculation surrounding his future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.According to Football Insider, Burnley approached Tottenham with a loan offer for the England international, but the capital outfit were quick to turn it down.Spurs are believed to be looking for a permanent departure in the closing stages of the window, as Dier’s contract with Ange Postecoglou’s side is due to expire next June.
Click here to read the full story.Saudi Pro League ‘remain determined to sign Mohamed Salah’
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The Saudi Pro League are reportedly still working on a move for Mohamed Salah, with Al-Ittihad the favourites to secure what would be a big-money deal for the Liverpool attacker.The 31-year-old’s future at Anfield is being called into question in the final stages of the transfer window.Salah has another two years left to run on his contract, and the Egypt international’s agent said earlier this month that his client was not interested in a departure this summer.Liverpool head coach Jurgen Klopp has also played down claims that the forward could be on the move before the end of the transfer window.
Click here to read the full story. 11h ago DONE DEAL Middlesbrough make Sam Greenwood second signing of the daySam Greenwood is our second signing of the day ✍️✅Welcome to #Boro, Sam 👋 #UTB— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) August 31, 2023 “Sam is a really talented player. He’s two-footed and he gives us greater flexibility,” said manager Michael Carrick.”We’re looking forward to working with both him and Lewis O’Brien, and helping them develop as players.”
11h ago DONE DEAL Leicester sign Abdul Fatawu on loan from Sporting LisbonNew recruit 🫡 pic.twitter.com/V7LHbR2oJn— Leicester City (@LCFC) August 31, 2023 “I’m so happy. This is an amazing moment for me, I’m happy to be here. For me, from looking at Leicester and how I felt about the coach, here is the best place for me,” he said on his arrival.”This was the best moment for me to join Leicester. I chose them because I think they can grow me and help me mature. [Enzo Maresca] told me about the plans he has for me and how he wants me to play – how he wants to help me in my football.”
Sofyan Amrabat ‘to head to England for Man United medical’
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Fiorentina have reportedly given Morocco international Sofyan Amrabat the green light to travel to England to undergo a medical with Manchester United.Following weeks of speculation, it is understood that Man United finally engaged in talks with Fiorentina on Wednesday over a deal for the 27-year-old.The Red Devils are believed to have initially placed a loan offer on the table, which was swiftly rejected by the Purples, as it would only have seen them guaranteed €1m (£860k).However, according to Football Insider, the 20-time English champions have now reached a breakthrough in their attempts to sign the Moroccan, with discussions continuing on Wednesday night.
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Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the signing of Enso Gonzalez from Paraguayan side Club Libertad.The 18-year-old has put pen to paper on a five-year contract at Molineux, subject to a work permit, keeping him at the club until 2028.Gonzalez becomes Wolves’ fifth signing of the summer, following Matheus Cunha, Boubacar Traore, Matt Doherty and Tom King through the door.If he gains a work permit in time, the young forward could be in contention to make his debut when Wolves visit Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday.
Click here to read the full story. 12h ago DONE DEAL Middlesbrough sign Lewis O’Brien on loan from Nottingham ForestWe’re delighted to confirm the signing of Lewis O’Brien on a season-long loan ✍️✅Welcome to #Boro, @Lewis_OBrien98! #UTB
— Middlesbrough FC (@Boro) August 31, 2023
“Lewis has tasted success before and we’re delighted to have him on board,” said Boro boss Michael Carrick.
“He’s got good experience, he’s a good age, and he offers something different to what we have here.
“His arrival gives us greater options, and we’re looking forward to working with him.”
12h ago DONE DEAL Falkirk sign Layton Bisland on loan from Dundee United✍️ Falkirk Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of Layton Bisland on loan from Dundee United.🤝 Welcome to Falkirk, Layton!— Falkirk FC (@FalkirkFC) August 31, 2023
Borussia Dortmund beat Fulham to Niclas Fullkrug?
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Borussia Dortmund have reportedly beaten Fulham to the signature of Werder Bremen forward Niclas Fullkrug.Despite signing Raul Jimenez from Wolverhampton Wanderers earlier this summer, Fulham have been on the lookout for a new striker following the departure of Aleksandar Mitrovic.The Serbia international ended his five-year association with the club to complete a £46m move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal.With Fulham looking to sign a replacement before Friday’s transfer deadline, they had seemingly identified Fullkrug as a potential target.
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Roma have confirmed the signing of Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku on a season-long loan.The 30-year-old will reunite with former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho for the 2023-24 campaign, and Chelsea will reportedly receive up to £8m for the striker’s temporary exit.Roma do not have an option or obligation to make Lukaku’s deal permanent next year, but the Giallorossi will cover the Belgian’s wages, which he has agreed to slash in order to return to Italy.”The welcome I’ve received from this club and its fans has excited me and given me even more motivation to give my all for my new team,” Lukaku told the official Roma website.
Click here to read the full story. 13h ago DONE DEAL Chelsea’s Tino Anjorin joins Portsmouth on loanIt’s Tino time ⏱️#Pompey pic.twitter.com/rQcoowz65W
— Portsmouth FC (@Pompey) August 31, 2023
“I think everyone knows that this is something that’s been rumbling on for a while. So we’re delighted that we’ve managed to get it over the line and secure Tino’s signature – we’re excited to see what he’s going to bring,” said manager John Mousinho.
“We’ve got a player with Premier League capability, who’s excellent on the ball and has real athletic qualities. He can carry it, he can find a pass and he can score a goal – now he has to knit all that together on a consistent basis.
“I think he can be a big threat for us. We’re bringing in a real talent and have to ensure we make the most of that. It’s a move that we thought was gone after bringing in Alex Robertson, but the injuries to Tom Lowery and Kusini Yengi meant it opened back up again.
“So we’re really glad that we’ve been able to complete the deal and I’m looking forward to working with Tino.”
13h ago DONE DEAL Stoke City bring in Bae JunhoThe Potters have completed the signing of South Korea Under-20 international Bae Junho.The midfielder, who joins City from Daejon Hana Citizen for an undisclosed fee, has penned a four-year contract at the bet365 Stadium.Welcome to Stoke, Junho 🇰🇷
— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) August 31, 2023
“This is a dream come true because I have always wanted to have the opportunity to play in England,” he said on his arrival.
“This is only the beginning for me and I intend to have a long and successful career with Stoke City.
“Moving to England will be something which I need to adapt to, on and off the pitch, but I intend to do so as soon as possible and to help the team with my performances.”
Sheffield United sign Luke Thomas on loan from Leicester
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Sheffield United have signed Luke Thomas on loan from Leicester City for the remainder of the 2023-24 campaign.The 22-year-old had fallen out of favour at the King Power Stadium and did not feature in any of the Foxes’ opening six matches of the season following their relegation from the Premier League last term.Manchester United had been credited with an interest in the defender as they continue their search for full-back reinforcements, but Sheffield United have now signed him on loan for the rest of the campaign.Thomas becomes the Blades’ ninth signing since they were promoted to the Premier League, joining Cameron Archer, Gus Hamer, Vini Souza, Auston Trusty, Benie Traore, Anis Slimane, Tom Davies and Yasser Larouci through the door this summer.
Click here to read the full story.Bayern ‘make £50m offer for Fulham midfielder Palhinha’
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Bayern Munich have reportedly made a £50m bid for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha.Throughout the summer transfer window, head coach Thomas Tuchel has been eager to stamp his own mark on a squad that barely defended their Bundesliga title in 2022-23.Daniel Peretz, Raphael Guerreiro, Kim Min-Jae, Konrad Laimer and Harry Kane have all made the switch to the Allianz Arena to replace the players that have departed for pastures new.However, uncertainty remains over Tuchel’s midfield options with Ryan Gravenberch seemingly edging closer to making the switch to Liverpool before Friday’s transfer deadline.
Click here to read the full story. 14h ago DONE DEAL Rennes sign Fabian Rieder𝑷𝒓𝒆̂𝒕 𝒂̀ 𝒆𝒏𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒓 𝒆𝒏 𝒔𝒄𝒆̀𝒏𝒆 ✨Fabian Rieder rejoint les Rouge et Noir ! 💎🇨🇭 pic.twitter.com/q1rZhk6CzF— Stade Rennais F.C. (@staderennais) August 31, 2023
Spurs to consider Eze as Johnson alternative?
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Tottenham Hotspur are allegedly giving consideration to making an approach for Crystal Palace midfielder Eberechi Eze.Despite making a strong start to the new Premier League campaign, Spurs’ performance against Fulham in the EFL Cup on Tuesday made it clear that further changes to the squad will be required before Friday’s transfer deadline.The focus is likely to be on outgoings, a wide array of players not having a future under new head coach Ange Postecoglou and the Greek-Australian wishing to reduce his squad size.Nevertheless, having recouped in the region of £86m for Harry Kane, Spurs require a replacement in the final third, whether that be a number nine, a versatile attacker or a playmaker.
Click here to read the full story.Liverpool ‘end interest in Palace midfielder Doucoure’
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Liverpool have reportedly ended their interest in signing Crystal Palace midfielder Cheick Doucoure.While Jurgen Klopp had plans to be proactive in the transfer window earlier in the summer, he has arguably had to be more reactive to surprise exits.Fabinho and Jordan Henderson departed Anfield for Saudi Arabia, leaving him five midfielders light in comparison to last season, and with replacements needing to be found.Alexis Mac Allister was signed early before Wataru Endo was brought in from Eintracht Frankfurt on the back of Fabinho and Henderson moving to the Middle East.
Click here to read the full story.Transfer rumours: Lenglet to Villa, Iheanacho to Palace, Mengi to Luton
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Aston Villa have reportedly reached an agreement with Barcelona to loan French defender Clement Lenglet for the 2023-24 campaign.The 28-year-old spent last season on loan with Tottenham Hotspur, making 35 appearances for the club in all competitions, including 26 outings in the Premier League.Spurs were thought to be interested in re-signing Lenglet this summer, while there have also been reports of recent interest from his former club Sevilla.However, Villa have recently emerged as the favourites, and according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, a loan move to Unai Emery’s side has now been agreed.
Click here to read the full story.Forest ‘agree Dominguez, Freuler swap deal with Bologna’
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Nottingham Forest have reportedly agreed terms on a swap deal with Bologna between Remo Freuler and Nicolas Dominguez.After last summer’s hectic transfer window, which saw Forest buy over 20 players, this time around their business has not been as scattergun.However, with just two days left of the window, Steve Cooper looks set to get his wish of improving the squad as they look to retain their place in the Premier League again.Deals for Nuno Tavares, Murillo, Wilfried Ndidi and Odysseas Vlachodimos are all believed to be in the works, and Dominguez now looks set to be added to that list.
Click here to read the full story.Forest to complete Tavares, Murillo double swoop?
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Nottingham Forest have reportedly agreed terms to bring defensive duo Nuno Tavares and Murillo to the club.Forest have struggled to cope with injury, suspension and lack of depth in defensive areas so far this season.After just one win from their opening four matches of the season though, manager Steve Cooper looks set to get his wish of additional reinforcements to the squad.Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano claims that both Tavares and Murillo signed off on deals that will see them join the club on Wednesday, and all that is left pending is the confirmation from the club.
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