Transfer news LIVE: Man Utd medical, £103m Mbappe bid, Liverpool bid rejected and Greenwood latest
The transfer window closes in just nine days’ time, with Manchester United and Liverpool expected to be among the clubs scrambling to complete late deals right up until deadline day
Manchester United want more players through the door following their disjointed start to the season, with Erik ten Hag pursuing deals for Sofyan Amrabat and Ryan Gravenberch – two players who rivals Liverpool are also interested in. Mason Greenwood’s next club is also being discussed after it was confirmed that he’d be leaving Old Trafford, although the Saudi Pro League appear to have ruled themselves out of a move after teams from England and abroad made contact with United.
Elsewhere, Manchester City are set to complete the signing of Rennes winger Jeremy Doku for £55million, while want-away Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun is keen on a sensational switch to London rivals Chelsea. The hotly-debated future of Kylian Mbappe is once again in the spotlight, too, as Real Madrid plot a last-ditch bid in the hope of tempting Paris Saint-Germain to sell.
Stay tuned throughout Wednesday for the latest transfer updates from the Premier League and beyond..
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The Argentine, 20, joined City in January from Atlético Vélez Sarsfield.
Manchester United and Liverpool target Sofyan Amrabat has been left out of Fiorentina’s squad for the Europa Conference League amid speculation about his future.
Fiorentina are set to face Rapid Wien in the first leg of their Europa Conference League play-off tie on Thursday evening, but they will be without Amrabat. The midfielder had been included in their initial squad for the competition, but has not made the trip to Austria after being an unused substitute on the opening weekend.
Chelsea are struggling to offload striker Romelu Lukaku but the free-spending Blues are set to sign Brazilian forward Deivid Washington from Santos for about £17m plus add-ons.
Washington has completed a medical but it has not been decided yet if the 18-year-old will be loaned out to gain first-team experience.
Juventus remain the most likely destination for Lukaku but that move is being held up while the Turin club seek to offload Dusan Vlahovic.
Brentford have submitted a £34m bid for Fiorentina winger Nicholas Gonzalez, according to Sky Sports.
But last season’s Europa Conference League finalists are reluctant to sell one of their prized assets and the offer is set to be rejected.
Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has rejected the advances of Lazio, according to Sky Italy.
The Serie A side were ready to offer the 36-year-old a two-year contract but the 2018 World Cup winner with France is not keen on the switch to Rome.
He has spent more than a decade in North London but is not part of head coach Ange Postecoglu’s plans this season.
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Man City weigh up bid for Wolves ace Nunes
Manchester City are exploring a deal to sign Matheus Nunes from Wolves.
The Athletic report that the Portuguese midfielder is among City’s small number of candidates to fill the void left by Kevin De Bruyne, who’s set to miss much of the remainder of 2023 with a serious hamstring injury.
Nunes, 24, had been a long-term target for Liverpool but the Reds are unlikely to rival City for his signature.
Fiorentina set Amrabat deadline
Fiorentina have told Manchester United and Liverpool target Sofyan Amrabat that he has until Friday to decide his future, according to Corriere dello Sport.
The Moroccan midfielder continues to the subject of speculation linking him with the Premier League giants, yet Fiorentina are still waiting on an official bid.
Amrabat, 27, worked with United manager Erik ten Hag at former club Utrecht.
Fulham target PSG prodigy
Fulham have identified Paris Saint-Germain striker Hugo Ekitike as a replacement for the outoing Aleksandar Mitrovic.
Mitrovic is close to joining Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal for around £43million, prompting the Cottagers to scour the market for a new No.9.
Ekitike, who’s also attracted interest from Everton, West Ham and a host of European clubs, has emerged as a target.
PSG would want between £30m-£34m to sell the 21-year-old, who joined from Stade Reims last summer.
PSG laughed at by Real Madrid over Mbappe price tag
Real Madrid have laughed at Paris Saint-Germain’s £213million asking price for Kylian Mbappe, whose transfer saga continues to drag on.
Mbappe, 24, was put up for sale by PSG earlier this summer after refusing to sign a contract extension, having entered the final year of his current deal. After being snubbed from Luis Enrique’s pre-season tour squad and missing PSG’s opening Ligue 1 fixture, the French superstar is now back in action with a looming question mark over his future, nine days out from the transfer window closing.
Real’s interest in Mbappe over the past few years has led to bitterness between the two European heavyweights, and now more fuel has been added to the fire. According to El Debate, Madrid chiefs have scoffed at PSG’s £213m (€250m) price tag and made it clear that they won’t go higher than £149m (€175m) for a player in the last 10 months of his contract.
Done deal: Norwich snap up Brazilian starlet
Norwich City have announced the signing of Brazilian midfielder Pedro Lima on a season-long loan from Palmeiras.
Lima, who’s an under-20 internal for Brazil, will initially link up with the Canaries’ reserve side.
Real Madrid want Chelsea star James
Real Madrid are plotting a move for Chelsea captain Reece James in 2024.
The England international right-back is admired by Bernabeu chiefs, who want to find a long-term successor to Dani Carvajal.
James, 24, is understood to be happy at Chelsea, having just been given the armband by new manager Mauricio Pochettino.
LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 13: Reece James of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Liverpool FC at Stamford Bridge on August 13, 2023 in London, England.
Liverpool see Andre bid rejected
Liverpool have had a €30million (£25.6m) bid for Brazilian midfielder Andre rejected by Fluminese, according to ESPN.
Andre, 22, is under contract for another three-and-a-half years and was the subject of interest earlier this year from Fulham, who also had an offer turned down.
Jurgen Klopp is certainly finding it tricky to sign midfielders this summer.
Andre has been linked with a move to Liverpool(Getty Images)
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Another Brighton prospect in demand
Brighton could have the opportunity to offload another prospect, Steven Alzate.
According to Sky Sports, Sevilla, Fiorentina and Club Brugge are all interested in taking the London-born midfielder on loan.
Alzate, 24, has one year left on his Brighton contract spent last season with Standard Liege.
Sheff Utd set to sign Villa ace
Aston Villa have given striker Cameron Archer permission to undergo a medical at Sheffield United ahead of a permanent switch to Bramall Lane.
Villa will receive £18million and have also negotiated a buy-back clause within the agreement. Archer completed the first part of his medical on Wednesday as he prepares to wave goodbye to Villa Park where he has struggled to break into the starting XI.
Unai Emery has been keen to keep the England U21 European Championship winner but is unable to provide the 21-year-old with the minutes he desires amid fierce competition in attack. The highly-rated forward scored 11 goals and registered six assists in 22 Championship outings while on loan at Middlesbrough last season.
Fraser linked with Italy switch
Newcastle outcast Ryan Fraser is the subject of interest from Serie A side Empoli, according to the Daily Mail.
The Scottish winger, 29, was made to train with Newcastle’s under-21 squad in February after a falling out with manager Eddie Howe.
Fraser is now set to leave St James’ Park, having last featured in October and with two years remaining on his contract, and Empoli could be his next destination.
Nice expect Man Utd to poach defender
French side Nice are expecting Manchester United to sign defender Jean-Clair Todibo before the transfer window closes next Friday, according to L’Equipe.
United have been linked with a move for former Barcelona centre-back, 23, in the event of Harry Maguire leaving.
Speculation has cooled in recent days after Maguire’s £30million move to West Ham fell through.
