The summer transfer window is open once more and will run until September 1, setting the stage for a hectic few months as clubs move to strengthen before the new campaign. Here are the latest updates from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team…
Leeds to sell stalwart Struijk to Brighton
Leeds United have reached an agreement to sell Pascal Struijk to Brighton in a deal worth £20million.
The 26-year-old left-footed central defender is well regarded at Elland Road, but Leeds have been unable to make progress in securing him on a fresh contract.
Chelsea keep tabs on Xhaka – and want £35m for Chalobah
Chelsea are monitoring Sunderland midfielder Granit Xhaka as they consider potential additions.
Sunderland insist there has been no direct contact between the clubs and have made clear they would not encourage any bids, with the midfielder not available for transfer. Read more HERE.
Chelsea are seeking around £35million for Trevoh Chalobah. Como saw a £22m offer for the 26-year-old England international centre-back rejected.
The west London club could yet bring in two central defenders before the window closes.
Brighton in talks with Honest defender
Brighton have begun discussions with Atalanta over 18-year-old defender Honest Ahanor. The Italy youth international, capped twice, is capable of playing both at centre-back and left-back.
Born in Italy to Nigerian parents, he only qualified for Italy in turning 18. He joined Atalanta last year from Genoa.
Meanwhile, Rangers are in talks with Atalanta over a loan deal for Ben Godfrey.
The defender moved to the Serie A club from Everton in 2024.
Hull eye experience of Belgium veteran
Hull City have opened talks over a deal for Thomas Meunier. The 34-year-old Belgium international is leaving Lille this summer a free agent.
Meunier, who turns 35 in September, has previously played for Paris St Germain and Borussia Dortmund.
Hull are working hard on a number of targets and have also registered interested in highly-rated Gremio wing prospect Gabriel Mec, 18.
Thomas Meunier, 34, is at the World Cup with Belgium this summer
Leeds keen to find compromise on Shea
Leeds United are in talks with Southampton to try to reach a compromise over a fee for Shea Charles.
Leeds have had two offers of £20million and above rejected, with Southampton pushing for £30million for the 22-year-old.
Southampton have also had interest from Atalanta and Everton in the Northern Ireland international while he was also on Manchester United’s radar.
Leeds have agreed a contract with free agent Harry Wilson and want another free Julian Brandt from Borussia Dortmund.
They have also joined Aston Villa in asking about Japan goalkeeper Zion Suzuki of Parma and have spoken to Borussia Monchengladbach about Swiss centre back Nico Elvedi.
Shea Charles in action for Northern Ireland against France’s Ousmane Dembele this month
Bayern star heads to Craven Cottage
Fulham have confirmed the permanent signing of Jonah Kusi-Asare from Bayern Munich for an undisclosed fee, believed to be around £6million.
The 18-year-old joined the club on loan last summer for a £2.7m fee and made seven Premier League appearances.
Speaking to the club’s website, the young forward said: ‘I’m very happy to be a permanent Fulham player. From my first week here, it was very good – I felt like I was a part of the Fulham family.
‘The changing room was very nice, team, staff, so I’m very happy to stay here.’
Vice chairman and director of football operations Tony Khan added: ‘I’m thrilled to welcome Jonah Kusi-Asare to Fulham on a long-term contract.
‘We believe that he is a very talented young player with massive potential and a bright future, and we’re very happy that Jonah is joining the club permanently now following his time with us on loan.’
Jonah Kusi-Asare made 10 appearances for Fulham during his loan spell last season
Fulham keen on Madrid starlet
Fulham are among the clubs interested in Manuel Angel, who captains Real Madrid Castilla – the Spanish giants’ reserve side.
The 22-year-old midfielder also has Deportivo Alaves among his suitors but is understood to be interested in a move to Fulham if his former coach Alvaro Arbeloa is confirmed as their new manager.
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