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Manchester United and Manchester City kick off the new season this afternoon when the local rivals clash for the Community Shield at Wembley.
But, in the background, both clubs are reportedly among those across the Premier League working to strengthen their squads before the August 30 summer transfer deadline.
United are looking to address multiple areas, including full-back, centre-back and central midfield, while Pep Guardiola has confirmed that City could yet be active.
Arsenal and Liverpool are both pursuing fresh blood in midfield, with Real Sociedad duo Mikel Merino and Martin Zubimendi their priority targets, respectively.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are closing in on a £54million deal to sign Wolves winger Pedro Neto, who would be Enzo Maresca’s ninth addition of the summer.
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KEY EVENTS
- DONE DEAL! West Ham sign Jean-Clair Todibo11:57
- DONE DEAL! Dominic Solanke joins Tottenham08:03
Man Utd strike £60m double agreement
Manchester United have agreed a £60million double deal for Bayern Munich defenders Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui.
According to The Athletic, De Ligt is set to undergo a medical at Carrington ahead of a transfer worth £39m plus £4m in add-ons.
Once Aaron Wan-Bissaka completes his £15m move to West Ham United, Mazraoui will be free to become the fourth signing of the INEOS era.
He will land at Old Trafford for an initial £13m plus £4m in add-ons.
Man Utd are set to seal a £60m double deal.
Tottenham announce Dominic Solanke
Tottenham Hotspur have announced the signing of AFC Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke!
The 26-year-old – who scored 19 Premier League goals last season – joins in a £65million deal, signing a six-year contract.
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Julian Alvarez to complete Atletico Madrid move
Julian Alvarez will complete his transfer to Atletico Madrid on Monday, according to reports.
Relevo claim that the Manchester City forward will arrive in Spain tomorrow afternoon before signing his contract a day later.
Atletico agreed an £82million fee earlier this month.
DONE DEAL! West Ham sign Jean-Clair Todibo
West Ham United have announced the signing of Jean-Clair Todibo!
The OGC Nice centre-back joins on a season-long loan with a £34m buy option.
He is Julen Lopetegui’s seventh summer signing.
Todibo said: “It feels like the right time to be coming to West Ham, in the heart of London, with an amazing, passionate fan-base.
“I’m so excited to pull on the West Ham shirt, and play at the London Stadium in the Premier League.”
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Newcastle suffer latest winger blow
Newcastle United have reportedly suffered the latest blow in their pursuit of a new winger this summer.
The Magpies have been linked with Jarrod Bowen and Pedro Neto, but the former looks set to stay at West Ham United and the latter is leaving Wolves for Chelsea in a £54million deal.
According to HITC, another of Eddie Howe’s targets, Nico Gonzalez, is also about to be off the table.
It’s claimed that the Fiorentina winger is closing in on a move to Serie A rivals Juventus on loan with an obligation to buy.
Nico Gonzalez is set to join Juventus.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka to West Ham advanced
A double dose of exciting West Ham news for you…
The Hammers are reportedly in advanced talks with Manchester United over the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
According to Sky Germany, the 26-year-old right-back has agreed personal terms on a contract until 2030.
West Ham and United are said to plan on finalising a deal today, which will open the door for Noussair Mazraoui’s Old Trafford arrival.
Jean-Clair Todibo to West Ham today?
Jean-Clair Todibo is expected to complete his summer transfer to West Ham United today.
According to Sky Sports, West Ham technical director Tim Steidten flew to Nice on Thursday after learning Juventus were struggling to seal a deal.
And the Hammers have reportedly secured a season-long loan with a £34million buy option.
Todibo is said to have already signed his contract, with an official announcement all that’s left.
Pep Guardiola hints at further activity
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has hinted that the club aren’t done in the summer transfer window.
Troyes winger Savinho is Man City’s sole arrival so far, arriving from the French sister club for around £30m.
But Guardiola has lost Julian Alvarez, while Rodri is an injury doubt at the start of the season, and he is open to opportunities in the market.
“We will see the chances at the end of the market if a club needs to sell more than now for example so I don’t know,” Guardiola explained.
“Coming to the market now and knowing that we make a good transfer in terms of finances with Julian, people are waiting with the red carpet waiting to say come, come here and that is why you have to see what happens.
“Because the club has done well in the past. Many players didn’t come because the club didn’t pay what the other club wanted for that player. The club will continue to do what is fair.”
DONE DEAL! Dominic Solanke joins Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly completed the signing of AFC Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke.
According to The Athletic, Solanke signed a five-year contract at Spurs overnight after completing his medical on Friday.
The 26-year-old’s £65million fee is a record sale for Bournemouth and record signing for Tottenham.
Official confirmation is expected today.
Tottenham have signed Dominic Solanke.
Pedro Neto set for Chelsea medical
Wolves winger Pedro Neto will have a medical at Chelsea ahead of completing a £54million transfer in the coming days.
According to multiple reports, Chelsea have struck a deal with Wolves after seeing two previous bids rejected.
They first offered David Datro Fofana and Trevoh Chalobah as part of a player-plus-cash deal before tabling a straight cash bid.
Neto’s arrival will send Enzo Maresca’s summer spending over £200m and add to his huge squad.
Man Utd in talks for Mario Hermoso
Manchester United are reportedly in talks over signing former Atletico Madrid defender Mario Hermoso on a free transfer this summer.
According to El Sevillista, in a report backed up by Fabrizio Romano, United have initiated contact with Hermoso.
The 29-year-old reportedly wants a £5.1million annual salary, with talks underway over a potential three-year contract.
He can cover at centre-back and left-back and represents a high-value option that would allow United to commit more of their budget elsewhere.
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