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Liverpool completed their first transfer of the summer yesterday, signing Giorgi Mamardashvili – who won’t join the squad until next year. They are still chasing Federico Chiesa to add to Arne Slot’s side for this term, but it remains Chelsea who are involved in the most deals and speculation, both incoming and outgoing.
Enzo Maresca’s outfit are trying to offload Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell, among others, while yesterday were linked with a move for Brentford striker Ivan Toney. Meanwhile, a Jadon Sanco swap deal is still possible too, with Man United keen on Sterling and having got their main piece of business all-but wrapped up with Manuel Ugarte close to signing.
Additionally on Tuesday, Arsenal landed Mikel Merino, Man City sold Joao Cancelo and Spurs sent Manor Solomon on loan to Leeds in another busy few hours as transfer deadline day draws closer – and Wednesday is likely to bring much more of the same.
Follow the latest transfer news and updates in today’s live blog below:
Who is Mikel Merino? The ‘strong and positive character’ who could be a perfect for Arsenal
Perhaps the biggest deal completed yesterday was Mikel Merino’s long-mentioned move to Arsenal, Mikel Arteta’s summer-long pursuit of his namesake reaching fruition to bolster his midfield options. Here’s why the Spain international could be a perfect fit:
Harry Latham-Coyle28 August 2024 09:55
Wolves switch goalkeeper target after missing Ramsdale
Wolves’ move for Aaron Ramsdale fell through yesterday over fears the deal was too expensive – but they have swiftly moved on.
Sam Johnstone is their target now and it will be a permanent deal for £10m according to the Telegraph, which might in turn mean Jose Sa leaves before deadline day.
The Molineux club could meanwhile sell Daniel Podence for £7m to Olympicas and have had a £20m bid for Luca Koleosho rejected by Burnley.
Karl Matchett28 August 2024 09:45
One which is on the verge of completion:
Bilal El Khannouss is having a medical today ahead of completing his £19m transfer from Genk to Leicester.
The Morocco international was part of the bronze-medal winning side at the Olympics in Paris this summer and won Young Player of the Year last season in Belgium.
Karl Matchett28 August 2024 09:35
Liverpool working to sign £12.6m Chiesa
Liverpool are now fully pushing ahead to sign Federico Chiesa, reports David Ornstein of the Athletic, with the winger set for a €15m (£12.6m) switch.
There’s still no clarification over whether talks have taken place individually, but given he’s out of the Juventus squad right now and not in Thiago Motta’s plans, it appears there’s a clear path to completing the deal.
A four-year contract is on the agenda for the 26-year-old.
Karl Matchett28 August 2024 09:25
Ivan Toney latest as Chelsea chase deal
Let’s start with the latest on Ivan Toney. Sky Sports are reporting that Chelsea have made an official offer, citing his “relatively low wages” and scoring record as traits they were keen on as they seek a goalscoring No9.
However, they and the Mail both say that Chelsea cannot match the wages on offer to Toney from the Saudi Pro League – where he has a £400,000 offer on the table.
Clearly there’s still work to do for a transfer fee too, as Toney has only one year left on his deal but the Bees were holding out for £60m.
Karl Matchett28 August 2024 09:14
Transfer news live latest updates
Morning all – another day of Premier League transfer news and rumours is upon us, with no doubt fresh links and speculation to keep us going as well as seeing if we reach the culmination of those deals which have been ongoing for days…or weeks, already.
Ivan Toney, Raheem Sterling, Jadon Sancho, Federico Chiesa…all or none could be signing for new clubs today.
Karl Matchett28 August 2024 08:52
