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CHELSEA have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton fo a British record of £115million.
The Blues have chased Caicedo all summer and had to battle with Liverpool to get it done, but now it's nearly over the line.
Meanwhile, Neymar has reportedly agreed a staggering £1.3m-a-week deal to go to Al-Hilal.
And we have all the latest on Kylian Mbappe's ongoing saga with PSG.
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- By Emillia Hawkins
DONE DEAL: Ward-Prowse completes West Ham move
West Ham have completed the £30million signing of James Ward-Prowse from Southampton.
The midfielder has penned a four-year deal with the Hammers.
Upon his arrival at the London Stadium, he said: "I’m buzzing to be here at West Ham United. It’s great to be here and I’m looking forward to getting going.
"From the outside looking in, this is a Club that has been on the rise for a number of years now and coming off the success in the UEFA Europa Conference League last year, you can feel there is real momentum around this Club. It’s great to be a part of it and I can’t wait to play my role in the games to come."
- By Emillia Hawkins
Liverpool turn to Forest target
Liverpool are reportedly set to rival Nottingham Forest in the chase for Ibrahim Sangare after missing out on Moises Caicedo.
The Reds agreed a £111million fee with Brighton last week for the 21-year-old Ecuadorian midfielder.
But Caicedo rejected a move to Anfield as has had his heart set on a move to Chelsea from the beginning of the window.
That snub has left Jurgen Klopp desperately looking elsewhere for reinforcements after losing a host of midfielders over the summer.
And now Liverpool are interested in PSV Eindhoven’s Sangare, according to ex-Manchester City ace Kiki Musampa.
- By Alex Smith
Zan the man
Aston Villa are set to sign Nicolo Zaniolo on loan with an option to buy.
The club supposedly want the deal to be completed this week for th Italian attacking midfielder.
Zaniolo, 23, is currently at Galatasaray after breaking through at Roma.
He was meant to be the future of the Serie A club but left after a drop in form and fall out with Jose Mourinho.
- By Alex Smith
Jack the lad
The exodus at Leeds is set to continue as Jack Harrison closing in on a move to Everton, according to reports.
Harrison is set to join on a one-year loan.
He underwent a medical at Everton over the weekend before Aston Villa then tried to hijack the deal.
However, they are understood to have cooled their interest due to him currently having an injury.
- By Alex Smith
Caicedo set for medical
Brighton star Moises Caicedo is set to undergo a medical at Chelsea today.
The two clubs agreed on a sensational £115m fee after the player turned down a £111m move to Liverpool.
His transfer will cost an initial £100m and a potential £15m more in add-ons.
Brighton will also reportedly have a sell-on clause.
Caicedo is set to pen an eight-year contract at Stamford Bridge.
- By Jon Boon
Maguire in contention
Harry Maguire is sensationally in contention to play against Wolves on Monday.
The England centre back is wanted by West Ham and Aston Villa.
While, Erik ten Hag has challenged Maguire to fight for his place in the team.
And he could get his chance at Old Trafford in United’s season opener.
- By Jon Boon
Move on from Kane
Ange Postecoglou has insisted Spurs have moved on from Harry Kane and his players didn't need any 'warm fuzzy cuddles'.
"Football clubs move on pretty quickly. I haven’t needed to address it. I haven’t needed to give them a warm fuzzy cuddle just to see how they are," Postecoglou said.
"We had a game to prepare for and they knew that. If it felt like we were distracted, or I was distracted, you would have seen evidence of it today. But we showed a real resilience. It’s going to be a challenging year. We’re going to need that."
- By Jon Boon
Real blow
Real Madrid have been dealt a blow with another serious injury.
Eder Militao left the pitch in a win over Athletic Bilbao after suffering an ACL injury.
He joins Thibaut Courtois on the sidelines, who suffered the same fate just a few days ago.
Los Blancos were 2-0 victors – thanks to goals from Rodrygo and Jude Bellingham.
- By Jon Boon
Ten Hag's Maguire demand
Erik ten Hag has told Harry Maguire: ‘If you don’t want to fight for your place then go’.
Maguire’s £30million switch from Manchester United to West Ham has stalled on personal terms.
He has a deal in place that cuts his weekly wages from £190,000 to £120,000, with United offering him a £6million pay-off to help offset the shortfall over his contract.
Still there is no agreement — although Maguire has looked a dispirited figure since having the captaincy taken off him earlier this summer.
Ten Hag said: “For Harry, that is just how I described it. He has to fight for his place.
“He has the ability to be a top-class centre-back and he is the best for England so why shouldn’t he be the best for us — but he has to prove it.
“When he is not confident enough to fight then he has to go. Then he has to make a decision but I’m happy with him.”
- By Jon Boon
Caicedo signs for Chelsea
Chelsea have agreed a British transfer record £115million deal for the signing of Moises Caicedo from Brighton.
The fee eclipses the £107million the club paid for Enzo Fernandez.
Caicedo snubbed interest from Liverpool after they agreed a £111m fee with Brighton last week.
But Caicedo rejected a move to Anfield as he has had his heart set on a move to Chelsea from the beginning of the window.
According to Fabrizio Romano, there is also a sell-on clause included for Brighton as well as the historic £115m fee.
- By Jon Boon
Costa returns to Brazil
Chelsea legend Diego Costa has returned to Brazil.
The forward, now 34, spent last season with Wolves in the Premier League.
But he became a free agent in June, when he left the club.
Now, Costa has signed a four-month deal with champions-elect Botafogo.
- By Jon Boon
Kilman extends deal
Wolves captain Max Kilman has signed a new deal with the club.
The defender was linked with a move to Italian giants Napoli earlier in the summer.
However, he has put pen to paper on a new five-year deal with the club.
Positive for the Midlands club, following a week of turmoil.
- By Jon Boon
Neymar 'agrees move'
Neymar has allegedly agreed a mega £1.3million-a-week deal to join Saudi Pro league club Al-Hilal.
The Brazilian told Paris Saint-Germain he wanted to leave the club last week.
He asked his management to find him a new club, sparking interest from teams across Europe.
Al-Hilal seized on the opportunity and entered advanced talks with Neymar after accepting a “huge bid” for the 31-year-old.
Now L'Equipe claim that he has agreed a two-year contract with them that will see him pocket £138m.
And that will make him one of the top earners in the Middle East league.
- By Jon Boon
Schmeichel eyed
Chelsea are plotting a shock move for Kasper Schmeichel, according to reports.
The Blues are looking for cover for No1 Robert Sanchez, who was signed in the summer from Brighton.
And they see the former Leicester City man as ideal competition to push Sanchez.
Current No2 Kepa Arrizabalaga is expected to join Real Madrid on loan.
- By Jon Boon
Akpom move
Former Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom won’t be moving to France after Lens pulled out of a deal.
According to Foot Mercato, the 27-year-old’s reps are also in talks with Ajax.
The Middlesbrough striker is expected to command a £10million fee.
Akpom scored 29 goals in all competitions last year.
- By Jon Boon
Gift that's giving
Tottenham are eyeing up a move for Gent striker Gift Orban as a replacement for Harry Kane, according to reports.
According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the Belgium club are expecting a written offer for the player.
The journalist claims a deal could cost over £30million – with add ons.
Talks are said be on-going for the moment.
- By Jon Boon
Hazard spotted at Stamford Bridge
Eden Hazard was spotted cheering on his old side Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in their game against Liverpool.
However, the Belgium star won't be returning to the Blues.
The 32-year-old reportedly has offers from Saudi Arabia, Brazil, and the USA.
And according to AS USA, the playmaker favours a move to the MLS.
- By Jon Boon
Villa fail in move for Harrison
Aston Villa have reportedly failed to hijack Jack Harrison’s Everton transfer.
The 26-year-old former Manchester City winger is currently in the Championship after suffering relegation with Leeds United last term.
Harrison was one of the few bright sparks for Leeds during a dismal campaign, managing six goals and ten assists in 40 appearances.
This week Everton triggered the relegation release clause in his contract for him to join them on an initial season-long loan.
That would then have eventually turned into a permanent arrangement.
Harrison travelled to Merseyside to agree personal terms and underwent a medical with the Blues.
- By Jon Boon
McTominay push
West Ham will push for Scott McTominay, if they lose Lucas Paqueta.
The Scotland international is surplus to requirements at Old Trafford.
While the Brazilian is a target for Man City, who are poised to make a move for the midfielder.
If they do, the Hammers will go for McTominay, according to Football Insider.
- By Jon Boon
Mitrovic off
Aleksandar Mitrovic looks set to leave Fulham for Saudi Arabia, according to reports.
Fabrizio Romano has claimed Al Hilal are trying to reactivate the deal for the striker.
The Cottagers rejected two offers for their talisman last month.
Mitrovic could link up with Neymar at Al Hilal if they also sign the Brazilian.
- By Jon Boon
Chelsea shirt sponsor
Chelsea new shirt sponsor appears to have been leaked in a feature video on Sky Sports.
The Blues have gone into this season without a shirt sponsor after a series of deals fell through.
Club bosses had reportedly been in talks with gambling company Stake, before pulling the plug following a fan backlash.
A subsequent deal with streaming company Paramount+ was also blocked due to potential conflict with the Premier League's broadcast partners.
Chelsea stars are wearing shirts without sponsors for today's clash with Liverpool.
But they have recently been linked with a £40million deal with American brand Infinite Athlete.
- By Emillia Hawkins
DONE DEAL: Fred completes Fenerbahce transfer
Fenerbahce have completed the signing of Fred from Manchester United in a £13million move.
The 30-year-old Brazilian bid an emotional farewell to the Red Devils after passing a medical on Saturday.
United will receive £9m up front with £4m in add-ons for the midfielder, who made over 200 appearances for the club and contributed 14 goals and 19 assists.
Credit: Twitter / @Fenerbahce - By Emillia Hawkins
Liverpool still pushing to sign Lavia
Liverpool are prepared to MATCH Chelsea's £55million bid for Romeo Lavia, according to talkSPORT.
The Reds are currently in talks to sign Moises Caicedo from Brighton.
They had a £110m bid accepted in the early hours of Friday morning, but the midfielder is yet to agree personal terms.
Liverpool are now set to table another bid for Lavia.
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Spurs line up three-man shortlist
Tottenham have compiled a three-man shortlist as they search for Harry Kane's replacement, according to reports.
The club's all-time record scorer confirmed his move to Bayern Munich on Saturday after nearly 20 years in North London.
And according to Caught Offside, a trio of names are on Daniel Levy's shortlist as he looks to replace the striker.
One of those is Lille star Jonathan David – who has contributed 58 goals and nine assists in 137 games.
The 23-year-old, who impressed for Canada at the World Cup last year, is thought to be available for around £55m.
Alternatively, Porto star Mehdi Taremi has also been linked with a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The third and final man on the shortlist is Gent attacker Gift Orban.
- By Emillia Hawkins
Mbappe 'happy' at PSG now
Kylian Mbappe is no longer ruling out extending his contract at PSG.
The striker 'appreciates' the direction the club is going in following the signings of Goncalo Ramos and Ousmane Dembele, according to La Parisien.
He is also pleased with the proposed departure of Neymar.
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