Transfer Window Roundup: Latest Deals and Rumours
The transfer window is in full swing and the rumour mill is churning out plenty of exciting news. Here’s a roundup of the latest deals and rumours from around Europe.
Aston Villa Sign Pau Torres
Aston Villa have agreed a £35m deal to sign Spain defender Pau Torres from Villarreal. The 26-year-old is a highly rated centre-back who has been capped by Spain at international level.
Jurrien Timber Set to Join Arsenal
Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber is set to undergo a medical with Arsenal after they agreed an initial fee of 42m euros (£36.2m) with Ajax. The 22-year-old is highly rated and has been capped by the Netherlands at international level.
West Ham Await Payment Plan for Declan Rice
West Ham are still waiting for Arsenal to present an acceptable payment plan for the £105m purchase of England midfielder Declan Rice, 24. Rice is a highly rated midfielder who has been capped by England at international level.
Chelsea Push for Agreement with Brighton Over Moises Caicedo
Chelsea are pushing for an agreement with Brighton over the signing of Moises Caicedo, with the Ecuador midfielder, 21, having already agreed personal terms. Caicedo is a highly rated midfielder who has been capped by Ecuador at international level.
Lucas Hernandez Set to Join PSG
Bayern Munich’s France defender Lucas Hernandez is on the cusp of a transfer to Paris St-Germain. The 27-year-old is a highly rated centre-back who has been capped by France at international level.
Gabri Veiga Identified as Mason Mount Replacement
Celta Vigo’s Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga, 21, has been identified by Chelsea as the ideal replacement for Manchester United-bound England midfielder Mason Mount, 24. Veiga is a highly rated midfielder who has been capped by Spain at international level.
Aston Villa Consider Loan Move for Ferran Torres
Aston Villa are considering a loan move for Barcelona’s Spain winger Ferran Torres, 23, with a purchase option of 25m euros (£21.5m). Torres is a highly rated winger who has been capped by Spain at international level.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek Set to Join AC Milan
Former England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is in Italy to finalise a permanent move from Chelsea to AC Milan, who will next target Chelsea’s USA winger Christian Pulisic, 24. Loftus-Cheek is a highly rated midfielder who has been capped by England at international level.
Wilfried Zaha Rejects Al-Hilal Offer
Chelsea’s Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has rejected a second offer from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal – worth £45m (£39m) a year – as he only wants to leave for Inter Milan. Lukaku is a highly rated striker who has been capped by Belgium at international level.
Daniel Jebbison Attracts Interest from Juventus, Dortmund and Leverkusen
Sheffield United’s England Under-20 forward Daniel Jebbison, 19, is attracting interest from Juventus, Borussia Dortmund and Bayer Leverkusen. Jebbison is a highly rated forward who has been capped by England at Under-20 level.
Manchester United and Chelsea Interested in Emiliano Martinez
Manchester United and Chelsea are both interested in Aston Villa’s Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 30. Martinez is a highly rated goalkeeper who has been capped by Argentina at international level.
Tom Heaton Blocked From Moving to Luton Town
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has blocked English goalkeeper Tom Heaton, 37, from moving to Luton Town, amid continued uncertainty over the future of Spanish keeper David de Gea, 32. Heaton is a highly rated goalkeeper who has been capped by England at international level.
Wilfried Zaha in Dialogue With Crystal Palace
Wilfried Zaha will become a free agent on Friday, but the Ivory Coast forward, 30, remains in dialogue with Crystal Palace so could agree a new deal. Zaha is a highly rated forward who has been capped by Ivory Coast at international level.
West Ham Interested in Nuno Tavares
Arsenal’s Portuguese left-back Nuno Tavares, 23, is the subject of interest from West Ham. Tavares is a highly rated left-back who has been capped by Portugal at Under-21 level.
Arsenal Secure Ethan Nwaneri
Arsenal have succeeded in convincing English midfielder Ethan Nwaneri, 16, to commit his future to the club, despite interest from Chelsea and Manchester City. Nwaneri is a highly rated midfielder who has been capped by England at Under-17 level.
Jose Mourinho Eyes Double Swoop on Leicester City
Roma manager Jose Mourinho is eyeing a double swoop on Leicester City for Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho, 26, and Zambia forward Patson Daka, 24. Both players are highly rated and have been capped by their respective countries at international level.
Jamie Vardy Rejects Khaleej FC Offer
Leicester’s former England striker Jamie Vardy has rejected interest from Saudi Arabian side Khaleej FC. Vardy is a highly rated striker who has been capped by England at international level.
Daniel Farke Set to Become Leeds United Manager
Daniel Farke is on the brink of becoming the new Leeds United manager, with the club hoping to have the German, 46, in place for the start of pre-season training next week. Farke is a highly rated manager who has had success in Germany with Borussia Dortmund II and Norwich City in the English Championship.
Patrick Vieira Emerges as Favourite for Strasbourg Job
Former Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira has emerged as favourite to become boss of Ligue 1 side Strasbourg. Vieira is a highly rated manager who had success in France with OGC Nice and New York City FC in the MLS.