Transfer news RECAP: All the latest from the Premier League and Europe with just four days until the deadline

Premier League clubs are facing a last-minute panic as they aim to complete their transfer dealings before the season starts on Friday. 

That leaves clubs in England with only four days in which to do their business, and there is plenty left to be resolved.

Sportsmail brings you all the latest news and done deals throughout the day from 8am to 8pm, so you will not need to go anywhere else.


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20:06
And there goes the final whistle!

That's all for today, folks!

Be sure to tune into Sportsmail's Transfer New LIVE blog tomorrow morning at 8am for all the latest news regarding the summer window.

With just three days left until deadline day, there's sure to be a lot of deals going through so we'll see you back here bright and early.

Have a great evening!

20:04
DONE DEAL: Barnsley sign Bury midfielder Callum Styles on four-year deal
19:45
Matteo Kovacic 'goes on strike' at Real Madrid

Matteo Kovacic has 'gone on strike' to force his way out of Real Madrid, according to Marca.

The midfielder has been linked with a move to Inter Milan this summer but the reigning Champions League holders are determined to keep a hold of the gifted Croatian.

Kovacic has reportedly asked to leave the Spanish giants three times in a bid to secure regular first-team football elsewhere but Real are adamant that he is not for sale.

19:29
DONE DEAL: Everton sign Bernard

EXCLUSIVE BY SIMON JONES: Everton have captured the exciting Brazilian talent Bernard, holding off the challenge of a number of clubs at home and abroad.

The deal is on the brink of being announced, subject to a work permit, and will arrive at Goodison Park on a free transfer.

It is considered an excellent coup for Marco Silva whose personal intervention swung the deal Everton's way.

Read more here

19:12
Jack Grealish starts for Villa

Aston Villa will start Jack Grealish in their first Championship game of the season against Hull on Monday evening.

The young England midfielder has been heavily linked with a move to Tottenham with the two clubs currently talking over a potential transfer to north London.

Villa starting Grealish has raised a few eyebrows with normal protocol to not include a player linked with another club.

Spurs are yet to sign a player this window.

18:47
Alderweireld returns to training with Spurs

Manchester United target Toby Alderweireld has returned to Tottenham's training base ahead of a potential move away from the club.

The Belgian defender has a £60million price tag and negotiations between Spurs and United are ongoing ahead of Thursday's deadline day.

Alderweireld is reportedly interested in making a move away from Tottenham but may have to stay for one more season if a deal can't be made before the end of the transfer window.

18:22

SAMI MOKBEL AND TOM FARMERY: Thibaut Courtois has failed to report for pre-season training in an effort to force through a dream move to Real Madrid.

Chelsea are open to sanctioning Courtois’ exit before Thursday’s deadline but want £45million for the wantaway goalkeeper.

The Blues also want a deal in place for the Belgian’s replacement before giving the shot-stopper the go ahead to rubber-stamp his move - with Leicester’s Kasper Schmeichel, Stoke’s Jack Butland and Sevilla’s Sergio Rico among the names being considered.

Read more here

18:03

PATRICK BOYLAND: Salomon Rondon has completed his loan move to Newcastle, with fellow striker Dwight Gayle moving to West Brom as part of the deal.

A key target for manager Rafa Benitez, Rondon had been the subject of two failed bids as the Magpies initially struggled to meet West Brom's asking price.

But the addition of Gayle - who struck 23 times in the Championship for the Magpies in 2016-17 - into the deal eventually convinced West Brom to part with the 28-year-old forward.

Read more here

18:01

ALEX MARTIN: Everton's move for Barcelona defender Yerry Mina has been thrown into doubt after Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas claimed he was still 'very interested' in joining them this summer.

The Toffees have been trying to sign the Colombia international for weeks and finally made a breakthrough in negotiations on Sunday when they agreed a £28.4million fee.

However, Aulas took to Twitter to claim that Lyon had not given up hope of hijacking Everton's move and even claimed Mina preferred the French club because he wants to play Champions League football.

Read more here

17:49
Cardiff striker Omar Bogle edges closer to Birmingham loan

TOM FARMERY: Omar Bogle has completed his medical at Birmingham City and is expected to sign on loan with the Championship side.

17:37
Liverpool target Moses Simon joins Levante on five-year deal

Moses Simon has joined Levante on a five-year deal from Gent. The forward was previously linked with a move to Liverpool earlier in the summer window.

17:19
DONE DEAL: Derby sign Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori on loan

Another Chelsea youngster leaves the Bridge on loan as he becomes Frank Lampard's sixth summer signing.

17:01

Arsenal misfit Lucas Perez is closing in on a £10million move to West Ham, with the forward keen to remain in the Premier League.

The 29-year-old joined the Gunners two years ago but spent the entirety of last season on loan at former club Deportivo La Coruna.

Having been included in Arsenal's pre-season tour of Singapore it appeared Perez was potentially going to be given a fresh start under new head coach Unai Emery.

Read more here

16:37

SIMON JONES AND KYLE MITCHEISON: Leicester are holding talks with Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb over a £13million deal for defender Filip Benkovic.

The 21-year-old - who stands at 6ft 4in and has played at centre back for the Croatian champions - has been followed by a number of high-profile clubs including Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund and is considered one of Croatia's brightest prospects.

Having made his way through Dinamo Zagreb's youth system, Benkovic made his debut for the senior squad against NK Osijek in July 2015.

Read more here

16:14

KYLE MITCHEISON: Adam Armstrong has completed a permanent move to Blackburn Rovers from Newcastle having spent a loan spell at the club last season.

The 21-year-old has agreed a four-year deal with the Championship side and returns to Ewood Park, where he spent the second half of the 2017/18 campaign.

He scored nine times for Blackburn in nine games between February 10 and April 2, making himself a fan favourite in the process.

Read more here

15:56
Thibaut Courtois to Real Madrid Q&A

PETE JENSON: Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri opened the door to Thibaut Courtois joining Real Madrid this summer when he insisted he 'only wanted players who wanted to play here' following the Community Shield defeat by Manchester City

The Belgian has long flirted with the idea of returning to Madrid, where he featured for three seasons with Atletico and where his family still reside. But Real's current No 1 Keylor Navas has just clinched his third Champions League medal and the Spanish giants have yet to make contact with Chelsea over the Courtois deal. 

Here, Sportsmail ask whether Madrid are finally ready to complete the transfer and add a top-class goalkeeper to their star-studded squad this summer. 

15:49
Forster to Turkey?

Fraser Forster’s Southampton career looks over, with Alex McCarthy the current No 1 and Angus Gunn joining from Manchester City for £10million.

The England goalkeeper is being offered a way out by Istanbul clubs Fenerbahce and Besiktas, according to the Sun.

A loan is more likely, as Forster still has four years left on his contract.

15:35
Garcia: Deeney going nowhere

Javi Gracia expects Troy Deeney to be a Watford player after the transfer window closes, the Watford Observer report.

Burnley had a £9m bid for the Hornets captain rejected, and Gracia confirmed he expects Deeney to go nowhere.

The Watford manager said: 'I do not know anything about bids for Troy Deeney, I only know he scored an important goal for us again today and shows his character all the time.

'His commitment with the club is clear and he is No 9 for us. I want him to stay for sure.'

15:25
Jurgen Klopp reveals crisis in Liverpool's defence

Jurgen Klopp has admitted concerns over his defensive options, with Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez the only senior centre backs currently fit and available.

Joel Matip (hip) and Ragnar Klavan (hamstring) missed Saturday's 5-0 thrashing of Italian side Napoli due to injuries. Dejan Lovren is still not back from World Cup duty.

'Dejan didn't train so far. He probably won't play Tuesday and Sunday will be very difficult as well,' Klopp said. 

'The first two league games at least are in the 'pre-season' (for the World Cup players).'

Will Liverpool have to make an emergency defensive signing? Do they still have Steven Caulker's number?

15:11
Tuanzebe after Villa loan move: 'It's great to be back'

Axel Tuanzebe, after joining Villa from Manchester United for the season, told the club website: 'It's great to be back. This is a big, big club and to represent it again is a big honour for me.

'It made perfect sense for me to return for the season ahead. I know my way around the place now and owe a lot to the great people who've really looked after me.

'It was a no-brainer and now the ambition remains the same as last season – to reach the Premier League. I believe the squad we have here are more than capable of achieving it and playing at that level.' 

14:58
United target Jerome Boateng trains with Bayern

DANIEL MATTHEWS: There is nothing to report on the future of Jerome Boateng, Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac has claimed - despite Manchester United being in talks to sign the defender.

United and Bayern, who clashed in a pre-season friendly on Sunday, have been in discussions over a proposed deal for the centre back.

But Boateng is currently enjoying a training camp with the rest of the German champions' squad. They are being through their paces in Rottach-Egern in Bavaria, a town on Lake Tegernsee 30 miles south of Munich.

You can read more from Daniel here.

14:51
David Luiz calls on Hazard and Courtois to remain at Chelsea

David Luiz has urged Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard to stay at Chelsea - but the Brazilian believes the Blues can thrive if the pair leave.

Courtois has a year remaining on his contract and has been repeatedly linked with a move to Real Madrid. Chelsea risk losing him for a reduced fee in January or for free next summer.

Hazard, whose deal expires in 2020, has stalled over a new contract offer and has long been the subject of speculation over a move to Real.

'Chelsea wants for the best players to stay,' Luiz said. 'They know Chelsea a lot, so they know what they've had here, the fun they've had here. Everybody loves them and I hope they can stay.'

You can read more here.

14:41
Bogle bound for Birmingham?

Birmingham City have made a loan bid for Cardiff City striker Omar Bogle, according to Birmingham Live.

While the permanent transfer deadline in Thursday, Football League clubs have until August 31 to sign players on loan.

Bogle's career took off at Grimsby Town, but he has since been bounced around the Football League, including spells with Wigan and Peterborough.

14:33
DONE DEAL: Tuanzebe to Villa confirmed

As we said earlier, Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe has rejoined Aston Villa on a season-long loan.

14:33
More on Witsel joining Dortmund

Axel Witsel is back in Europe after leaving Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian for Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund

The 29-year-old Belgium international midfielder joined up with the Dortmund pre-season training camp in Bad Ragaz, Switzerland, on Monday afternoon. 

Witsel joins Dortmund after they activated his release clause, believed to be £20million, to bring him to Germany.

'After the World Cup, it was my goal to move from China back to Europe,' he told the club website. 'I'm totally happy and also proud to join Dortmund. After our first conversation, I did not have to think twice, because for me Dortmund is one of the best clubs on the continent. I cannot wait to play in front of 81,000 people.'

You can read more here.

14:10
Rangers 'close to signing Europa League opponent'

Rangers are on the verge of signing £2.2million Croatian full back Borna Barisic from NK Osijek, say the Daily Record.

The 25-year-old left back played against Rangers for Osijek in the Europa League qualifiers, and seems to have impressed manager Steven Gerrard.

Barisic is reportedly at Ibrox today for a medical. 

14:05
DONE DEAL: Witsel is back in Europe

Borussia Dortmund have completed the signing of Belgian midfielder Axel Witsel.

Witsel moves to the Bundesliga on a four-year deal, returning to Europe from Chinese club Tianjin Quanjian for a fee in the region of £20million.

The former Zenit midfielder impressed at the World Cup, where Belgium recorded a best ever third place finish.

14:01
'Like father, like son'

Arturo Vidal was joined by his son Alonso as he stepped foot on the pitch at the Nou Camp for the first time after completing his £27million move from Bayern Munich.

The midfielder, who joined the La Liga champions on Friday, showed off his skills as part of his official unveiling at the club's famous stadium before his son took the chance to show off his own.

Vidal was presented with his new shirt by Barcelona's vice-president Spanish Jordi Mestre earlier in the day. 

The Chilean signalled his intent to help his new team win trophies in the coming seasons on Sunday.

'It is a dream,' he said. 'I hope to achieve my objectives. I am here to win all the trophies available and I will give everything on the pitch to achieve this.'

13:44
Axel wheeling back to Villa

SIMON JONES: Axel Tuanzebe is on his way from Manchester United to Aston Villa ahead of agreeing a season loan.

Tuanzebe, who played for United against Bayern Munich last night, spent last season on loan at Villa.

Steve Bruce is a big fan of the 20-year-old and wants him alongside George Saville of Millwall and Bristol City left-back Joe Bryan.

13:37
And another Chelsea player goes out on loan...

This time it's Matt Miazga, the American centre back moving to Ligue 1 side Nantes for the season.

13:35
Lyon 'will accept £60m bid for Fekir'

More on Nabil Fekir, who returned to Lyon training today after an extended break due to his involvement with France's World Cup triumph.

Lyon captain Fekir was greeted in the changing room with hugs and smiles, before taking to the training field for drills and exercises.

However the links to Liverpool - who he so nearly joined earlier this summer - remain, and reports in France claim a bid of £60m will induce Lyon to sell.

You can read more on that story here.

13:10
Clucas to Burnley 'off due to personal terms'

Burnley's £8million move to sign Swansea City midfielder Sam Clucas has broken down, report the Lancashire Telegraph.

The Clarets had agreed a fee for the 27-year-old utility man, but the deal is said to be off after personal terms were not agreed.

It now looks as if Clucas will stay in the Championship, rather than play in the Europa League with Burnley.

13:05
Willian pledges commitment to Chelsea

Willian has pledged his commitment to Chelsea as the futures of Thibaut Courtois and Eden Hazard remain in doubt.

The Brazil playmaker has been linked with summer moves to Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona, who, he says, made an official offer to sign him.

The 29-year-old says his five-year spell at Stamford Bridge is set to continue.

"I'm a Chelsea player," Willian told ESPN Brasil. "I always made it clear that what I wanted was to stay in the club.

"The only club I knew that really made an official offer for me was Barcelona. But I have my head here and I intend to continue in the club unless the club wants to sell me. But my head is here in the club."

12:56
Walsall striker Bakayoko wanted by Bristol Rovers and Coventry

Walsall boss Dean Keates has confirmed that they have accepted a bid for Amadou Bakayoko from Bristol Rovers.

However League One rivals Coventry City have reportedly also entered the race for his signature.

Both Bristol and Coventry have agreed a six figure fee, report Bristol Live. Last season Bakayoko scored nine goals in 47 appearances.

12:53
Ipswich want Kayden Jackson from Accrington Stanley

Jackson, whose goals were key in Stanley's promotion to League One, has reportedly handed in a transfer request.

Ipswich are leading the chase for the striker, having agreed to sell Martyn Waghorn to Derby County.

Jackson is likely to cost Town in the region of £1m to £1.5m.

12:35
Bailey: 'Concrete interest' from Chelsea and Liverpool

Bayer Leverkusen star Leon Bailey has suggested that there is 'concrete interest' from both Chelsea and Liverpool.

The 20-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from the Bundesliga in recent months, with reports claiming that the Blues had prioritised a £40million move for the winger.

Bailey told Kicker: 'There's concrete interest. What I can say is that my full focus is on developing myself as a young player, and that's what I'll focus on. If a club wants me, my management and Bayer 04 will take care of it.'

12:31
Is Fekir to Liverpool still alive?

It has been the longest running saga of the summer, but Nabil Fekir to Liverpool remains the rumour that will not die.

L’Équipe report this morning that  Lyon would still allow the French World Cup winner  to leave this summer if a suitable offer comes in, said to be around the £60m mark.

That said, Lyon posted this video of Fekir returning to training today. This one will run right until 5pm on Thursday you feel...

12:25
Manchester United target Ante Rebic happy about transfer links

ROBERT SUMMERSCALES: Manchester United target Ante Rebic has said that he is aware of 'concrete offers' and has hinted that he could still leave Eintracht Frankfurt this summer.

Rebic, who has also been linked with Arsenal and Bayern Munich, helped Croatia reach the World Cup final after having an excellent season with Frankfurt.

Quizzed about United's interest in him, Rebic told Goal: 'I am obviously glad to hear and read about how many big coaches and clubs are asking about me. Honestly, I think I deserved it!

'I had a great World Cup and an even better club season with Eintracht. Yes, I know there are concrete offers, I keep in regular contact with my agent.

'I'm glad I proved that everyone can count on me, but as I said there is enough time left until transfer window closes.'

You can read more from Robert here.

12:19
Waghorn due for medical at Derby

SIMON JONES: Derby appear to have beaten Middlesbrough in the race for Ipswich striker Martyn Waghorn.

The 28-year-old is expected at the iPro Stadium today for a medical.

Ipswich had agreed a fee with Boro for the 28-year-old of £5m plus add ons. However, the striker is keen to link up with Frank Lampard who has pushed to sign him since the start of the window.

12:14
Gayle agrees West Brom switch

Dwight Gayle has agreed his swap loan move to West Brom, as first revealed by Sportsmail, with Salomon Rondon going the other way to Newcastle United.

Magpies manager Rafa Benitez also wants to add Stanley N'Soki from Paris St Germain before Thursday and would still like another centre-back and forward.

12:03
QPR sign teenage defender

QPR have signed 18-year-old defender Ali Omar following his release by Stevenage.

Rangers say the centre-back will join up with the Under-23s after agreeing a one-year deal.

Omar, who is yet to make a senior apperance, featured in QPR’s friendly wins over Staines Town and Swindon Town.

12:01
Weigl not a target for Manchester City

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Julian Weigl has been mooted as a late transfer target for Manchester City.

Pep Guardiola appears to be in the marker for another midfielder, after losing out to Chelsea in the battle for Jorginho.

However Sportsmail's Jack Gaughan says there is no interest from the Premier League champions in the German.

11:57
Leicester make £13m bid for big Benkovic

SIMON JONES: Leicester are in talks over a £13million deal for 21-year-old Dinamo Zagreb defender Filip Benkovic.

The 6ft 4ins centre-back has been capped at U21 level by Croatia.

Benkovic has been followed by a number of high profile clubs including Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund and is considered one of Croatia's brightest prospects.

11:47
Leicester have bid for Stoke striker Mame Biram Diouf rejected

KYLE MITCHIESON: Leicester have had a bid for Mame Biram Diouf rejected by Stoke after the former Premier League champions failed to meet a £15million valuation. 

The Foxes previously had another bid for the Senagalese striker rejected after failing to meet the demands of Stoke, who began their Championship campaign on Sunday. 

The 30-year-old - who joined Stoke four years ago on a free transfer from German club Hannover 96 - has been a target for Leicester during the past three windows, according to The Sun.  

You can read more from Kyle here.

11:36
Boro and Villa 'have bids accepted for Bristol City's Bryan'

Bristol City have accepted bids from Championship rivals Aston Villa and Middlesbrough for full-back Joe Bryan, according to the BBC.

Bids reported to be in the region of £6million are said to have been accepted by City for the 24-year-old academy product.

Bryan, who has made more than 200 appearances for his hometown team., has also been linked with Premier League clubs Newcastle and Wolves.

11:16
Real Madrid 'will have to pay £107m for Rodrigo'

Any suitors for Valencia striker Rodrigo will have to pay his £107million release clause, according to manager Marcelino.

Rodrigo is a reported target for Real Madrid after he helped fire Valencia back into Champions League football last season. He also scored twice in his first pre-season appearance, against Everton.

However Marcelo said, as reported by Marca: 'You know that there is a release clause and if any club comes for him then they'll have to pay it.

'If a club comes and the player wants to go, then what can we do?

'But I don't worry a lot, because with everything else, if that situation happens then there is very little chance of changing it.'

11:03
West Ham deal for Yacine Brahimi 'off'

West Ham United will not add Porto winger Yacine Brahimi to their legion of summer signings after failing to agree personal terms, report Sky Sports.

The Hammers had reportedly agreed a fee with the Portuguese side for Algeria international Brahimi.

But the move will not happen after a contract could not be agreed for the 28-year-old.

10:56
Lucas 'wants to stay at Arsenal'

Lucas Perez wants to stay at Arsenal and fight for his place despite interest from Sporting Lisbon, report the Independent.

Perez has scored just one league goal in two years with the Gunners, having joined from Deportivo for £17million. He spent last season back on loan at Spain with his former club.

Reports in Portugal said Perez was on his way out of North London for a cut price £4.4m, but it is reported the player - left out of recent friendly squads against Chelsea and Lazio - wants to keep trying to earn his place with the Premier League side.

10:46
Paul Pogba’s agent Mino Raiola in England for talks with Manchester United

NATHAN SALT: Mino Raiola, the agent of Paul Pogba, has flown to England to hold talks with Manchester United as interest grows in the French midfielder.

Both Barcelona and his previous club Juventus hold an interest in signing the World Cup winner as his relationship with boss Jose Mourinho has left the door ajar for a move away.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Raiola has opted to be in England for talks with United with the transfer window for the Premier League closing on Thursday.

You can read more from Nathan here.

10:37
West Ham, Newcastle and Leicester 'in talks' with Stefano Sturaro

JORDAN SEWARD: West Ham, Newcastle and Leicester are all in negotiations with Juventus over their midfielder Stefano Sturaro.  

The Italian champions are looking to offload Sturaro this summer in a bid to try and balance the books after the £100million arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo.

The midfielder is one of several players who has been made surplus to requirements ahead of the new Serie A campaign and is available for around £18million.

According to calciomercato, the Premier League is now Sturaro's likeliest destination with three clubs pursuing him.

You can read more from Jordan here.

10:32
Ramos hints at retirement?

GEORGE FLOOD: Sergio Ramos has set tongues wagging over his own long-term Real Madrid future following Saturday's victory over Juventus

Real captain Ramos was absent from the 3-1 friendly win as he takes an extended post-World Cup holiday, Lucas Vazquez donning the armband in the second half.

Spanish winger Vazquez subsequently took to social media to post a picture of himself wearing the armband alongside the caption: 'We keep getting rhythm'.

According to AS, among the scores of comments below that Instagram snap included one from Ramos that translated as: 'You only have four years left and I leave the bracelet ... (Nacho, Carva ...).'

That has inevitably led to questions over whether the long-serving defender has inadvertently revealed when he might finally leave Real or alternatively call time on his illustrious career.

You can read more from George here.

10:27
Real Madrid to move for Pjanic if Inter sign Modric

SPENCER MORGAN: Real Madrid have identified Miralem Pjanic as a top target should Luka Modric move to Inter Milan this summer.

Reports in Italy have suggested Inter have prepared a bumper salary of £10million for Modric, but new Real manager Julen Lopetegui is adamant that he is going nowhere.

However, the Spanish club have plans in place should the move go through.

Pjanic is the man Madrid believe can replace Modric but Juventus will be unwilling to sell for any less than £90million.

The Italian champions would then attempt to sign Lazio's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to fill the gap left by Pjanic. 

You can read more from Spencer here.

10:16
Spurs turn to Celta Vigo midfielder Stanislav Lobotka

Having missed out on Zaha, Mauricio Pochettino is keen on Celta Vigo midfielder Stanislav Lobotka, according to the Mirror.

Spurs, yet to make a signing in this transfer window, are said to be interested in the 23-year-old Slovakia international who has a release clause of £31million.

Napoli are also interested in Lobotka.

10:07
Chelsea 'favourites to sign £75m-rated Zaha'

Chelsea are now clear favourites to sign Wilfred Zaha after Tottenham pulled out of a deal, report the Daily Mirror.

Spurs were reportedly keen on a move, but cannot match Palace's £75million valuation.

Zaha is said to be keen to leave, and wants to move to a Chelsea side who looked in need of reinforcements as they were well beaten by Manchester City in the Community Shield.

09:58
United 'prepared to pay world record fee for Harry Maguire'

Such is United's desperation to bring in defensive reinforcements before Thursday evening, they are willing to break the bank for Leicester's Harry Maguire, say Sky Sports.

The England defender is believed to be Jose Mourinho's top target, after they appear set to miss out on Yerry Mina to Everton.

However it is reported that Leicester will demand more than the £75m Liverpool paid Southampton for Virgil van Dijk.

09:50
Jose Mourinho lays down the gauntlet to Ed Woodward

Jose Mourinho has warned Manchester United face a 'difficult season' if they do not strengthen their squad before the transfer window shuts on Thursday.

United's build-up to the new campaign has been dominated by Mourinho's clear frustration over transfers, which has brought his relationship with executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward into the spotlight.

The only arrivals into Old Trafford this summer have been Brazilian midfielder Fred, teenage full-back Diogo Dalot and back-up goalkeeper Lee Grant.

Mourinho told MUTV ahead of his side's pre-season friendly defeat to Bayern Munich: 'My CEO knows what I want and I still have a few days to wait and see what happens.

'The other clubs who compete with us are really strong and already have fantastic teams. Or they are investing massively like Liverpool, who are buying everything and everybody. If we don't make our team better it will be a difficult season for us.'

You can read more from Mourinho here.

09:42
Unai Emery considers late move for AC Milan full back Ricardo Rodriguez

MATT BARLOW AND ADAM CRAFTON: Unai Emery is considering a late swoop for Ricardo Rodriguez of AC Milan in a bid to solve Arsenal’s problems at left back.

Sead Kolasinac faces up to 10 weeks out with a knee injury collected in last week’s friendly against Chelsea in Dublin.

Nacho Monreal has not featured in pre-season having returned from the World Cup with a minor knee injury which has kept him out of full training.

Rodriguez moved to Italy last summer after five years at Wolfsburg and made an instant impression.

Milan are not keen to sell the 25-year-old Switzerland international and it may take £30million to prise him away.

You can read Matt and Adam's full article here.

09:36
Meet the new Mahrez (or so Leicester hope)

Leicester last night announced their replacement for Riyad Mahrez - his Algerian international team mate, Rachid Ghezzal.

Ghezzal becomes the fifth new arrival this summer at the King Power Stadium after Jonny Evans, James Maddison, Ricardo Pereira and Danny Ward.

The winger has joined from Monaco on a four year deal worth £12.5million.

Leicester boss Claude Puel said: 'I'm very pleased to welcome Rachid to Leicester City Football Club. He's an exciting addition to our group who will bring creativity and competition ahead of an important season for us.

'I know his qualities from my time at Lyon, where he was in the academy, and I look forward to seeing him test himself in the Premier League.'

09:27
Burnley enter race for Le Havre defender Harold Moukoudi

SIMON JONES: West Ham face a late challenge from Burnley for defensive target Harold Moukoudi.

Talks are ongoing with Le Havre over a £10.7m fee for the centre-back but the French want a sell-on clause included in any deal.

Burnley have signed Ben Gibson but want more cover as they wait on Ben Mee agreeing a new contract. 

09:21
Bournemouth youngster Simpson on verge of Rangers loan move

Bournemouth have agreed a deal for defender Jack Simpson to go on loan to Rangers but are waiting to check on Nathan Ake's fitness first after he picked up an injury. 

Simpson, 21, has impressed in pre-season and Howe is keen for him to gain first-team experience this season.

Rangers boss Steven Gerrard has overhauled his defence this summer, bringing in centre-backs Nikola Katic and Connor Goldson.

However, the former Liverpool midfielder wants one more defender, and believes left-sided Simpson will complement his existing options well.  

Simpson has made three appearances for Bournemouth, scoring once, and spent time on loan at non-league Totton in 2015. 

09:14
Mousa Dembele rejects £20m move to Inter Milan

SIMON JONES: Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele has rejected a £20million move to Inter Milan.

The 31-year-old has one year left on his contract but has turned down the Serie A giants to remain in North London, despite falling down the pecking order under Mauricio Pochettino.

Dembele, who was part of the Belgium squad at the World Cup in Russia, started 21 matches last season in the Premier League but saw Victor Wanyama picked ahead of him in the latter stages.

You can read more from Simon here.

09:07
Wolves set to complete £20m deal for Middlesbrough's Adama Traore

Wolves are likely to complete a £20million deal for Adama Traore over the next 48 hours.  

The pacey winger is set to undergo a medical on Monday ahead of his club-record move from Middlesbrough.

Wolves are believed to be paying an initial £10m up front and then the rest of the fee will come in installments.

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08:58
Newcastle hold discussions with West Brom over Gayle-Rondon swap

Salomon Rondon held talks with Newcastle United on Sunday night ahead of his £2million loan move which will see Dwight Gayle head to West Brom.

27-year-old striker Gayle also held talks on Sunday night with Baggies head coach Darren Moore.

Rondon scored ten goals in 39 games for West Brom across all competitions last season but was unable to prevent the club from suffering relegation.

Meanwhile, Gayle found the net six times in 37 appearances for Newcastle last campaign as they finished 10th in the Premier League.

08:51
Derby set to beat Boro to Waghorn signing

Derby are expected to beat Middlesbrough to the signing of Martyn Waghorn.

Ipswich had agreed a fee with Boro for the 28-year-old of £5m plus add ons. However, the striker is keen to link up with Frank Lampard who has pushed to sign him since the start of the window.

Derby's concern is offloading Matej Vydra or others to comply with FFP.

08:45
Martial and Rojo face uncertain future at Manchester United

CHRIS WHEELER: Anthony Martial and Marcos Rojo face an increasingly uncertain future at Manchester United after both players were left at home when Jose Mourinho's side traveled to Germany for their final pre-season game against Bayern Munich.

Martial has fallen foul of manager Jose Mourinho after leaving United's pre-season tour of the US to be at the birth of his baby boy in Paris and going AWOL for a week. Mourinho wants to sell Martial and there has been talk of a swap deal for his old Chelsea winger Willian.

Rojo has been identified as the odd man out among United's five centre-backs to make way for the new defender Mourinho wants before the transfer window closes on Thursday. Everton are known to be interested.

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08:36
Calum Chambers set for medical at Fulham

SIMON JONES: Calum Chambers is expected for a medical at Fulham on Monday after Arsenal agreed to let him move to Craven Cottage.

The 23-year-old defender agreed a new four-year contract in July and is expected to sign on a season's loan.

Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic is in desperate need of experienced defenders as Alfie Mawson is not expected to be fully fit until September.

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08:27
Axel Tuanzebe set to re-join Aston Villa

SIMON JONESManchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe is due to re-join Aston Villa on loan.

The centre-back spent the second half of last season on loan at Villa and made five appearances in the Championship.

Tuanzebe, 20, has featured for the United first-team during pre-season but would be unlikely to feature regularly should he remain at Old Trafford.

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08:18
'There's nothing new': Bayern boss on Jerome Boateng to Manchester United talks

DANIEL MATTHEWS: There is 'nothing' to report on the future of Jerome Boateng, Bayern Munich boss Niko Kovac has claimed - despite Manchester United being in talks to sign the defender.

United and Bayern, who clashed in a pre-season friendly on Sunday, have been in discussions over a proposed deal for the centre-back.

Jose Mourinho's side have been linked with moves for the likes of Harry Maguire as they look to strengthen their backline and Sportsmail reported last week that the 29-year-old Boateng had been offered to United after a move to Paris Saint-Germain fell through.

But following his side's 1-0 win over United on Sunday, Kovac suggested there has been little change to the defender's situation.

'Regarding Jerome, there's nothing new,' he said. 'Jerome has played a really good match today when he came in. I am happy about him being with us again. Not only him but also the others.' 

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08:10
New Fulham signing Alfie Mawson set to miss opening three Premier League games

Fulham's new signing Alfie Mawson will miss the start of the Premier League season as the centre back recovers from a knee injury, manager Slavisa Jokanovic has said.

The highly-rated Mawson joined from Swansea City this month in a four-year deal worth £15million.

However the 24-year-old has been ruled out of at least three league matches as he battles for fitness after having surgery in May.

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08:02
Everton agree £28.5million fee with Barcelona for Yerry Mina

SIMON JONES: Everton have agreed a £28.5million fee for Barcelona defender Yerry Mina after his talks with Manchester United stalled.

Mina had been heavily linked with a switch to United, who are eager to bring in another centre-back.

However, the Colombia international is instead edging towards joining Everton, where he would become the fourth arrival at Goodison Park in this transfer window following the signings of Richarlison, Joao Virginia and Mina's former Barcelona team-mate Lucas Digne.

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07:59
81 hours and counting

The clock is ticking for Premier League clubs to complete their transfer business.

For the first time, the window shuts before the league season starts - meaning that all deals must be done before 5pm on Thursday.

That leaves 81 hours for managers to bring in the players they want, or else they have to wait until January - if they have that long in the job.