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Transfer News LIVE: Lukaku closing in on Napoli move, Ugarte set to join Manchester United

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Ugarte is wanted by the Red Devils
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With the new season now underway, clubs continue to be active in the transfer window. You can keep up with all of the latest updates, from rumours to confirmed deals, right here!

August 22nd

23:43 CET - CONFIRMED - Another transfer linked with Strasbourg has happened late tonight with Villarreal sealing a 15.3-million pound deal for Cape Verde's Logan Costa (23). The defender has penned a six-year deal with the LaLiga club.

22:35 CET - CONFIRMED - L'Equipe has reported tonight that Lyon have put their entire squad on the transfer list to meet club sales and one of them has made the move away.

Highly-rated teenager Mamadou Sarr (18) has joined Strasbourg on a deal worth around 8.5 million euros, joining the BlueCo group.

22:10 CET - CONFIRMED - Sepp van den Berg (22) has signed for Brentford from Liverpool. The defender has put pen to paper on a five-year deal.

“I’m very pleased that we have managed to sign Sepp,” said head coach Thomas Frank. “I think this is a great signing for the club and the team.

20:23 CET - Jadon Sancho (24), surplus to requirements at Manchester United, is being kept an eye on by Barcelona, according to reports in Spanish media.

The winger has had a troubled time of late, spending much of last season on loan with Borussia Dortmund.

17:21 CET - As per Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany, a deal has been reached between Arsenal and Real Sociedad for the transfer of Mikel Merino (28), who will join the Premier League club for just under €40 million. 

15:38 CET - It is being widely reported that Manchester United have nearly secured the signing of PSG midfielder Manuel Ugarte (23), who will join on an initial loan with the English club obligated to buy him at the end of it.

13:18 CET - Plenty of transfer news filtering in from across Europe so let's get you up to date.

First up, Kieran Trippier (33) is ready to make his way out of Newcastle. The full-back wants more first-team football and could be moving to Everton to sure up their backline.

Elsewhere, as we reported in recent days, Valentin Barco (20) is another full-back getting a change of scenery. The Argentine has agreed with a loan deal from Brighton to Sevilla with no buy option, allowing the youngster to develop in LaLiga before returning to the Premier League.

He is not the only promising talent getting a loan move. Manchester City starlet Maximo Perrone (21) looks set to be plying his trade in Como for the next year, according to reporting from Fabrizio Romano. He spent last year on loan with Las Palmas.

11:26 CET - Fulham have announced the signing of Sander Berge (26), who joins from Burnley on a five-year deal. Manchester United were also interested in the midfielder.

10:35 CET - James Rodriguez (33) may be on his way back to LaLiga with Edu Aguirre reporting that he's close to joining Rayo Vallecano

08:18 CET - According to Alfredo Pedulla, Arsenal want to sign Atalanta's Ademola Lookman (26) and are preparing an offer of over €50 million, but face competition from Liverpool.

August 21st

23:47 CET - Romelu Lukaku (31) could be a Napoli player as soon as tomorrow. The Chelsea striker - not fancied in London like many others - has been in talks with the Serie A club and the clubs are closing in on an agreement.

This could pave the way for Victor Osimhen (25) to be going the other way.

22:37 CET - CONFIRMED - Nottingham Forest have added Alex Moreno (31) to their squad as a defensive reinforcement with the Spaniard signing on a season-long loan from Aston Villa.

21:14 CET - Another striker seems to be on the move before the end of the window as Eddie Nketiah (25) is all but certain of a move to Nottingham Forest. The Arsenal striker has slipped down the pecking order at the Emirates Stadium, and now could be a first-choice option for Nuno Espirito Santo's side, as reported by Fabrizio Romano.

20:31 CET - A new forward is set for a move to Elland Road. Largie Ramazani (23), currently at Almeria, has agreed a deal to move to Leeds United with a medical imminent.

19:43 CET - Real Betis look to be closing in on Barcelona's Vitor Roque (19). Transfer guru Rudy Galetti is reporting that the Brazilian defender is keen on the move, which could be a one or two-year loan with an option to buy.

17:40 CET - CONFIRMED - Panathinaikos have announced the arrival of Facundo Pellistri (22), who has joined from Manchester United for an initial fee of around €6 million.

15:24 CET - CONFIRMED - Brazilian winger David Neres (27) has left Benfica to join Napoli in a deal reportedly worth around €30 million. 

13:48 CET - CONFIRMED - Something we have been waiting for in recent days, Joao Felix (24) has made his return to Chelsea. The Portuguese forward has signed a permanent deal with the London club after having previously been on loan.

The deal sees him leave Atletico Madrid as part of the Conor Gallagher deal on a six-year deal with the option for an extra 12 months, as reported by The Athletic.

12:31 CET - Nottingham Forest are going all out to bring a striker to the club, with it being widely reported that they've bid around €30 million for Feyenoord's Santago Gimenez (23) and David Ornstein stating that they're close to signing Arsenal's Eddie Nketiah (25).

11:30 CET - CONFIRMED - Perhaps the longest-running saga of the summer has finally come to an end with Atletico Madrid announcing the signing of Conor Gallagher (24) from Chelsea.

08:45 CET - Dutch publication De Telegraaf have stated that Bayer Leverkusen and Brentford have both agreed to sign highly-rated Liverpool centre-back Sepp van den Berg (22) for around £25 million and the player now has to choose which club to join. 

08:37 CET - Fabrizio Romano is this morning reporting that Manchester City have agreed to re-sign former player Ilkay Gundogan (33) from Barcelona on a free transfer, and that positive talks have been held between the Premier League club and the German.

August 20th

22:38 CET - David Ornstein has reported in the last few minutes that Fulham have reached an agreement of £30m plus add ons for Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen (28).

20:28 CET - According to Fabrizio Romano, Ipswich are close to agreeing a deal with Chelsea to sign striker Armando Broja (22) on loan, with an obligation to buy for £30 million.

18:12 CET - Chelsea's Conor Gallagher (24) is reportedly set to fly to Spain tonight to complete his long-awaited €42m move to Atletico Madrid.

16:05 CET - Geo Team are reporting that Valencia keeper Giorgi Mamardashvili (23) is closing in a move to Liverpool after he rejected Bournemouth. They say that Liverpool are considering loaning him back to Valencia for the season.

14:35 CET - David Ornstein is reporting that Everton have rejected a loan offer from Marseille for striker Neal Maupay (28).

09:27 CET - As per Fabrizio Romano, Fulham are closing in on a £20 million deal for Burnley midfielder Sander Berge (26), with a medical booked in the coming days.

August 19th

23:59 CET - CONFIRMED - Brighton have completed the signing of Leeds striker Georginio Rutter (22) for a club-record fee of £40 million.

Read about the deal here.

21:20 CET - According to David Ornstein, Wolves have made a loan offer to Arsenal for goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale (26).

17:53 CET - David Ornstein is reporting that Chelsea are set to bring Joao Felix (24) back to Stamford Bridge, as they have now reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid for a permanent transfer.

Read more here.

17:39 CET - Following news that he is set to leave Barcelona, Ilkay Gundogan (33) could be looking at a sensational return to Manchester City, with multiple sources stating that the English champions are interested in a deal.

17:13 CET - CONFIRMED - Leicester City have completed the £25 million signing of Tottenham midfielder Oliver Skipp (23) on a five-year contract.

Speaking to the club's website, he said: “I’m really excited to sign. I’ve got the feeling that it’s a good group of people and a good group of players. I’m sure that we’ve got a squad capable of challenging in every game."

Read about that here.

14:53 CET - According to a number of reports, Ilkay Gundogan (33) is exploring a move away from Barcelona after being told that he can leave, with clubs from England, Turkey and Saudi Arabia all interested.

12:49 CET - Saudi Pro League side Al Ahli are preparing a second bid for Brentford striker Ivan Toney (28), with the West London club holding out for a fee in the region of £50 million.

10:55 CET - As per transfer specialist Ben Jacobs, Nottingham Forest have submitted an initial £21 million bid for Feyenoord striker Santiago Gimenez (23).

The Mexico international has scored an impressive 53 goals in 89 matches for the Dutch side since joining in 2022.

09:53 CET - Napoli are reportedly closing in on the signing of Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku (31), with the Italian club putting an official bid on the table for the Belgian all-time top scorer.

August 18th

23:15 CET - CONFIRMED - Atalanta have announced the signing of Udinese midfielder Lazar Samardzic (22) for 20m Euros plus add ons.

20:12 CET - Could Lens defender Kevin Danso (25) be on the move? Transfer expert Rudy Galletti thinks so, reporting that the Austrian international has agreed personal terms with Atalanta. However, both clubs have yet to agree to a deal.

17:17 CET - Over to the Eredivisie, where Ajax are set to schedule a medical with Juventus centre-half Daniele Rugani (30), who seems to be surplus to requirements for Thiago Motta.

12:05 CET - Meanwhile, Southampton are closing in on Sporting's Mateus Fernandes (20). Reports suggest the Saints are progressing well in talks of a 20-million euro deal for the attacking midfielder and confirmation could be imminent.

11:58 CET - Multiple reports are coming in this morning, suggesting Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Oliver Skipp (23) is swapping London for Leicester. The midfielder is set to sign for the Foxes in a deal worth around 20 million pounds. A medical is expected later today with the sides starting their Premier League campaigns against each other on Monday.

11:39 CET - CONFIRMED - Eintracht Frankfurt have completed the signing of defender Arthur Theate (24) from Rennes in Ligue 1 - details about the deal are a little sketchy.

09:47 CET - As per transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Crystal Palace consider Wolfsburg centre-back Maxence Lacroix (24) a top priority should either Marc Guehi (24) or Joachim Andersen (28) depart before the end of the window.

August 17th

19:44 CET - Atalanta, after pursuing Celtic's Matt O'Riley (23) over the summer, seemed to have zeroed in on Udinese's Lazar Samardzic (22) for a fee of around 20 million euros. The Serbian playmaker is set for a medical later this weekend.

17:08 CET - CONFIRMED - AC Milan have announced the signing of highly-rated midfielder Youssouf Fofana (25), who joins from Monaco on a four-year contract.

13:11 CET - CONFIRMED - Adam Hlozek (22) has left Bayer Leverkusen for the bright lights of Hoffenheim in a record deal for the Bundesliga club. 

The Czech winger has signed a deal of 18 million euros 

12:50 CET - CONFIRMED - Paris St Germain have signed midfielder Desire Doue (19) from Rennes on a five-year deal, the Ligue 1 club said on Saturday.

Doue, who had been at Rennes since the age of five, signed a contract with PSG until 2029 in a deal reportedly worth 50 million euros, according to French media.

"It is a great joy to join Paris St Germain. I feel excitement but also a lot of happiness and pride. It's a dream come true today," Doue said in a club statement.

11:24 CET - CONFIRMED - Italian side Lazio have signed Senegal international Boulaye Dia (27) from relegated Salernitana on an initial two-year long loan with an option to buy, the Serie A club announced late on Friday.

While the financial details were not disclosed by either club, Italian media reported the deal to be valued at 12 million euros for the striker.

"Dia will wear the number 19 shirt," Lazio said in a statement.

Dia started playing for Salernitana in 2022 and has scored 22 goals in 52 outings. He struggled with injury last season, scoring four goals from 17 appearances.

08:48 CET - One of the summer's longest sagas may be nearing its end, with Matteo Moretto reporting that Chelsea have almost reached a deal with Atletico Madrid to bring Joao Felix (24) back to the club, which would allow Conor Gallagher (24) to finally join the Spanish side. 

08:34 CET - CONFIRMED - Premier League new boys Southampton are splashing the cash, announcing the signings of Lesley Ugochukwu (20) from Chelsea on a season-long loan and Cameron Archer (22) from Aston Villa on a permanent deal.

Read more here

August 16th

19:22 CET - CONFIRMED - Porto have finalised the sale of Brazilian international Evanilson (24) to Bournemouth for 37 million euros, the club have confirmed. 

Read more here 

19:15 CET - CONFIRMED - Juventus have announced that young talent Kenan Yildiz (19) has been handed a new five-year contract and the number 10 shirt. 

15:37 CET - CONFIRMED - Premier League new boys Ipswich have signed Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips (28) on a season-long loan.

13:56 CET - CONFIRMED - Brazilian international Willian (36) is set to leave Fulham after spending two years with the Londoners.

Read more here.

11:40 CET - CONFIRMED - Tottenham have revealed that they have agreed a deal with Burnley to sign winger Wilson Odobert (19).

Read about the deal here.

11:27 CET - According to a number of reports in England, Newcastle have made a fourth bid for Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi (24) worth close to £65 million, with a breakthrough in negotiations getting closer.

10:41 CET - CONFIRMED - Girona have announced the signing of goalkeeper Pau Lopez (29), who joins from Marseille in a deal reportedly worth around €5.5 million. 

08:18 CET - According to Italian journalist Nico Schira, Federico Chiesa (26) isn't part of Thiago Motta's plans at Juventus and both Roma and AC Milan are interested in signing him.

August 15th

22:50 CET - Earlier today, it was revealed that Hoffenheim were attempting to hijack Leicester City's deal for Adam Hlozek (22), now it seems they have managed to pull it off, with reports claiming that he is set for a medical with the German outfit.

22:44 CET - According to Fabrizio Romano, Chelsea and Atletico Madrid remain locked in talks regarding Joao Felix (23) and Conor Gallagher (24), with the latter stil waiting for the green light to sign for the Spanish side. 

17:59 CET - CONFIRMED - LA Galaxy have completed the signing of former Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus (35) on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

Read more about that here. 

16:12 CET - Hoffenheim are reportedly trying to hijack Leicester City's move for Adam Hlozek (22) after the Foxes agreed a €20m package on loan with an obligation to buy with Bayer Leverkusen.

13:05 CET - As per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Bournemouth have agreed a €47 million deal to sign Porto's Evanilson (24). The Brazilian striker is seen by the Cherries to be the perfect replacement for Dominic Solanke.

11:22 CET - According to reports, Premier League newcomers Ipswich Town are on the verge of agreeing a season-long loan for Manchester City midfielder Kalvin Phillips (28).

09:53 CET - As per David Ornstein, Brighton & Hove Albion have activated the £40 million release clause of Leeds United's Georginio Rutter (22). It is now up to the Frenchman to make a decision on his future.

August 14th

20:30 CET - CONFIRMED - Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes (29) has signed a new contract at the club that will see him remain at the Red Devils until 2027.

19:09 CET - Liverpool have reportedly agreed personal terms with Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili (23), although the Georgian is expected to join Bournemouth for one season before the move is formally completed next summer.

17:53 CET - Polish goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny (34) has left Juventus after reaching a mutual agreement with the Turin club to terminate his contract.

"In an instant, Tek conquered the Juventus fans of the world and we are sure that we will all always carry in our hearts the man and the professional who wore our jersey with pride and commitment," Juventus said in a statement.

Read the full story here.

16:48 CET - David Ornstein is reporting that Arsenal are ramping up efforts to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino (28), with sporting director Edu in Spain in an attempt to finalise an agreement.

14:02 CET - It looks like Roma star Paulo Dybala (30) is set to be the next player heading to Saudi Arabia, with many reports claiming that the Argentine has agreed personal terms with Al Qadisiya, and a fee is unlikely to be much of an issue.

11:47 CET - According to David Ornstein, Wilfried Zaha (32) has resumed training with Galatasaray as a return to the Premier League looks increasingly unlikely.

09:58 CET - As per transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, Leicester City are closing in on Bayer Leverkusen forward Adam Hlozek (22).

The deal would see the Premier League newcomers sign the Czech international on loan with an obligation to buy for a €20 million package if the Foxes avoid relegation.